Culture Night Monaghan 2023

WHAT IS CULTURE NIGHT?

Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity, and the arts. This year, it will take place on Friday, 22nd September. From 5pm onwards, cultural venues across county Monaghan will stay open for everyone to come enjoy the unique experience of Culture Night, a free night of fun, entertainment, and discovery. Monaghan has a vibrant rich cultural community, and this is a great opportunity to sample the area’s cultural and creative offerings for free throughout the evening. We are delighted to have so many organisations involved, and we hope you enjoy exploring the rich cultural landscape of County Monaghan. From outdoor films to music spectacles, various arts, and crafts workshops to drop in and see artists at their work, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

All events are free to access but remember booking maybe required.

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN

During this workshop, aspiring young artists will create an Autumn scene on canvas using watercolour. No experience needed. Materials required for the workshop will be provided. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years old.

Venue: Clones Library

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Booking: Limited availability and bookings are required. Email: cloneslibrary@monaghancoco.ie or telephone 047 74712.

BLIND PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS

During this workshop, adults will create a painting on canvas while blindfolded! A therapeutic, relaxing and mindful experience suitable for all, including complete beginners. Materials required for the workshop will be provided. (18+).

Venue: Clones Library

Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Booking: Limited availability and bookings are required. Email: cloneslibrary@monaghancoco.ie or telephone 047 74712

Enjoy an evening of Music and Clay fun with Brenda and her team at Busy Bee Ceramics. Listen to the tunes of local band CAMCEOL or bring your own instrument and join the session! Try your hand at the potter’s wheel (optional)! All pottery to be taken home on the night. Everyone welcome, the more the merrier! Suitable for all age groups, seated and wheelchair accessible venue.

Venue: Busy Bee Ceramics, Glaslough

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Booking: No booking required

CLAY ‘N’ CEOL ST. TIGERNACH’S NIGHT

A photographic display, talk and music event showcasing local saint and monastic founder, St. Tigernach. Featuring music by Connolly Traditional Musicians, information about the establishment of Clones lace and work by local artist Joanne Behan.

Venue: Cassandra Hand Folk and Famine Centre, Clones

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Booking: No booking required

CLONES FILM FESTIVAL DRIVE

IN

Clones Film Festival will once again host 2 Drive-In movies to celebrate Culture Night.

7:00 p.m. - The Lorax (directed by Chris Renaud)

9:00 p.m. - Grease (Randal Kleiser’s classic Musical Romantic Comedy)

Car will need a working radio.

Venue: St. Tiarnach’s GAA carpark, Clones

Time: 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Booking: No booking required

DOOHAMLET CÉILÍ

Doohamlet Community Centre invite you to an evening of traditional Irish music and céilí! There will be céilí calling, Irish dancing and music from some of Ireland’s finest musical performers. Come along for the ‘craic agus ceol’ and celebrate our rich heritage. All ages welcome.

TAKE A BOW - CELEBRATING 30

YEARS OF THE GARAGE THEATRE

The Garage Theatre will celebrate 30 years of Culture at this special commemorative event. Drama, Music, Dance and Comedy performed over the past 30 years, will be the highlight of the night. This will be a night for everyone to come and celebrate good times, good memories and look to the future of culture in Monaghan.

Venue: The Garage Theatre, Monaghan Town Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Booking: https://www.garagetheatre.com/ event/culture-night-2023/

DRAWING POLLINATORS AND WILDFLOWERS

– A STEP BY STEP WORKSHOP

During these workshops, participants will look at pollinators and the essential role they play in biodiversity. In Ireland, one third of our bee species is threatened with extinction, it is essential that we make spaces for these wonderful creatures!

These are fun, educational art classes using the ‘Step by Step Drawing Method’, to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of pollinators. These workshops will be facilitated by local artist, Grace Haynes.

Venue: Doohamlet Community Centre Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Booking: No booking required

Venue: Zoom Time: 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. & 6:30p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Booking: Limited availability and bookings are required. Email: culturenight@monaghancoco.ie

ÍONTAS ARTS PRESENTS

CÉILÍ AT THE COMMONS 2023

Come along and get your legs flicking and your pulse bouncing to the rhythm, as we honour the revival of a great Castleblayney tradition from years gone by … The Céilí at the Commons! With music, dancing, activities and lessons, there will be something for everyone on this fun and festive evening. There will be instructors to help beginners along with dances and fun demonstrations of different styles. There will be a food stall and activities for kids too. A perfect evening of family fun, indulging in the culture and heritage of our town. Everyone welcome!

Venue: Lower Commons, Castleblayney (outside the Old Coach Inn)

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Booking: No booking required

THE CREATIVE LOUNGE: AN INCLUSIVE ARTS CONNECTION

An inclusive event presented to adults and children with special needs. Expect a sensory experience to include, sound healing drumming, interactive singing, a captivating drama performance/reading, and music delivered by professional artists. This event welcomes families and organisations who support children and adults with special needs, plus the wider public to share a night of creative expression, connection. well-being and inclusivity. The event will be a sensory experience (sound and lighting) and will be an in-person event.

Venue: Community Centre, Camphill, Ballybay

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m

Booking: Booking Link: https://buytickets.at/camphillcommunityballybay/971237

Laragh Heritage invite you to an evening of music, song, dance and poetry, led by seasoned local award-winning musicians. This event will be held in the Tin Church. Local musicians of all ages and talents are invited to attend.

Venue: Tin Church, Laragh

Time: 8:00p.m.

Booking: No booking required

TIN CHURCH TRAD COLOURS OF MONAGHAN

Artist Mary Scott invites you to celebrate the beauty and stunning landscapes of Monaghan by taking part in a painting session. In this session, you will paint a scene of Monaghan Town on preprepared canvas. There will be three, 45-minute sessions during Culture Night, booking is required. Youngest age group at 5:00 p.m. Sessions are suitable for all abilities. Individuals who are new to painting or art classes are particularly welcome.

A selection of artwork by children and adults attending Art Flow Studio will be on display.

Venue: Art Flow Studio, Church Square, Monaghan Town

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Booking: Limited availability and bookings are required. Telephone: 086 1273752 Email: artflowstudio1@gmail.com

FOLK TALES FOR ALL!

Monaghan Heritage Office in conjunction with the Friends of Coolshannagh Group invite you to Family Storytime sessions with Seosamh Ó Maolalaí, a traditional storyteller, with a repertoire of folk tales and stories from around the world. Seosamh scéalta go dátheangach i mBéarla agus I nGaeilge. Seosamh tells stories bilingually in Irish and English. Prepare to be enthralled by heroes and heroines, from Ireland to China, and back again. There will be plenty of laughs, a song and a rhyme or two! Fáilte roimh chách. All welcome!

Venue: Coolshannagh Chapel of Rest, Monaghan Town

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Booking: Limited availability and bookings are required: Email: smcquaid@monaghancoco.ie

A MOMENT FROZEN IN TIME

Moco Music Academy invites young people aged 8 -16 to a relaxing and creative art workshop. Learn about landmarks in Monaghan and dive into their history, before creating your own individual canvas based on a landmark of your choice. Participants will get to bring their creations home.

Venue: Sliabh Beagh Hotel, Knockatallon Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Booking: Limited availability and bookings are required. Telephone: 083 0481996

EXHIBITION LAUNCH: NEW WORK BY THERESA KELLY, CONTEMPORARY LACE ARTIST

The event will be an exhibition launch of new work by artist Theresa Kelly. Inspired by the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh, Theresa’s practice is focussed on contemporary lace design and its interaction of other materials. She says, ‘Kavanagh’s poetry and prose are indelibly rooted in the Monaghan landscape. This new series of work is inspired by the beauty and textures in Kavanagh’s words. In effect a conversation between contemporary Carrickmacross Lace and poetry.’

Since first discovering the beauty of this traditional County Monaghan craft, Theresa’s practice has evolved through the years, always pushing the boundaries of lacemaking while finding her own voice and aesthetic.

The exhibition will be available to view from 21st Sept until the 1st Oct.

Venue: Patrick Kavanagh Centre, Inniskeen

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00pm

Booking: No booking required

ATHSHEOLADH ‘ABAIR AMHRÁN’ AGUS SEISIÚN AMHRÁNAÍOCHTA GAELACH

Deis iontach céiliúradh Gaelach a dhéanamh ar Oíche Chultúir 2023. I ndiaidh seisiúin sráide ceoil ar Sráid na Páirce, baile Mhuineacháin, athsheolfar an leabhrán clúiteach ‘Abair Amhrán’ i siopa caife Missy A’s agus tabharfar faoi chanadh na n-ámhrán aitheanta. Beidh amhránaithe cáiliúla áitiúla inár measc agus beidh cóipeanna de ‘Abair Amhráin’ ar fáil le ceannach ar chostas €5. Beidh sólaistí á soláthar do chách agus tá fáilte roimh achan duine, idir lucht an chúpla focal agus iad siúd atá líofa.

CLONES CONNECTIONS

Come along to this outdoor event to see a magical animation projected onto the exterior of Clones Art Studios. Discover the history of Clones through music and animation. This project is a collaboration with artists Caroline Conway and Eileen Ferguson and aims to connect the wider community in Clones.

Venue: Sráid na Páirce agus Siopa

Caife Missy A’s

Time: 7:00 in – 9:00 in

Booking: Níl gá áirithintí. Oiriúnach do gach aois.

SHARING TRAD

Venue: Clones Art Studios

(formally Clones Post Office), The Diamond, Clones

Time: 8:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Booking: No booking required

EXPERIENCE MUSIC UP CLOSE: JOIN MUSIC GENERATION AND CAVAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA FOR ‘COME

AND PLAY’ EVENT!

Have you ever been drawn to the beautiful sounds of classical musical instruments, wishing you could try them yourself or perhaps you already play and envision the joy of joining a musical ensemble?

Award winning harpist Evelyn McCaul will bring Culture Night to three nursing homes in the county. Evelyn will facilitate a performance of traditional music and song for all to enjoy!

Venue: Selected Nursing Homes

Booking: Closed event – For residents in Care Homes

Come join us at our special pop-up workshops, a collaboration between Music Generation and Cavan Youth Orchestra. Explore the melodies as you have the chance to try out classical instruments and learn simple tunes and rhythms. We have a variety of classical instruments for you to explore, and our experienced music educators will be there to guide you. Let’s come together in the spirit of music and discovery, as we uncover the wonderful world of sounds and melodies. Workshop suitable for ages 8 -18

Venue: The Market House, Monaghan

Time: 5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Booking: No booking required.

A MONAGHAN MEANDER

Storyteller Seosamh Ó Maolalaí relates stories from his travels around County Monaghan, starting in Glasnevin, Dublin

Venue: Coolshannagh Chapel of Rest, Monaghan Town

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Booking: Limited availability and bookings are required: Email: smcquaid@monaghancoco.ie

TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL WITH A LOCAL TWIST!

Ballybay Drama Group presents an evening of storytelling with a twist. Members of the group will be telling stories of the supernatural, with live musical accompaniment. These will include tales of Leprechauns, Ghosts and Ghouls, with a guest appearance by the devil himself! The stories are largely collected from sources in County Monaghan. Don’t have nightmares!

There will also be taster art sessions with Catherine McGregor. Suitable for all ages.

Venue: Ballybay Pearse Brothers Centre

Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Booking: No booking required

The Ukrainian Community in Monaghan invite you to join them for an evening of intercultural fun and performance, including activities for children. Event suitable for all ages.

Venue: Monaghan Town Library, North Road, Monaghan Town

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m

Booking: No booking required

CELEBRATE CULTURE NIGHT WITH THE UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY IN MONAGHAN ‘CHAMPIONS’

– A STAGED READING BY PETER TRANT

A staged reading of the play ‘Champions’. ‘Champions’ is set in June 1985 as the world watches the legendary ‘Clones Cyclone’ embark on his quest for the World Featherweight Boxing Championship. The resounding clash of fists finds its echo in the clash of hearts and wills in the intimate bar and bedroom of a small hotel in Shepherd’s Bush.

Venue: The Squealing Pig (Upstairs), Monaghan Town

Time: 9:00 p.m. Booking: No booking required, limited seating.

Monaghan County Council

To find out more on Culture Night go to www.culturenight.ie

Culture Night is brought to you by the Arts Council in partnership with Monaghan County Council.

We want to thank all the organisations, groups and individuals for taking part in Culture Night Monaghan 2023.

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Comhairle Chontae Mhuineachaín Monaghan County Council