Workshops

FAMILY FUN EVENTS AT THE ARK, A CULTURAL CENTRE FOR CHILDREN FAMILY FUN EVENTS AT THE ARK, A CULTURAL CENTRE FOR CHILDREN

STORYTELLING FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

The Ark is delighted to welcome actor and broadcastar Nuala Hayes and flautist Ellen Cranitch for some traditional storytelling for schools. With Nuala’s wealth of tales collected during her extensive travels across Ireland and Ellen’s musical accompaniment, this event is sure to brighten those dark winter weekday mornings for children and their teachers.

Date/Dáta: Tues 22 – Fri 25 January Venue: Ionad: The Ark, a Cultural Centre for Children Time / Am: 10.15am / 12.15pm Duration: 1 hour Adm / Cead Isteach: €6.50 / €4.50

CHILDREN’S CONCERT

Children and their families are invited to attend this free concert performed by young musicians from Coláiste Eoin, including members of the group Ar an bPreab who won the Siansa Gael Linn 2007 competition for young Irish traditional bands. The musicians, all aged between 13 and 19, will play their arrangements of traditional tunes and songs as well as some of their own compositions. A wonderful chance for young people to celebrate the talent of their own generation!

Date/Dáta: Saturday 26 January Venue: Ionad: The Ark, a Cultural Centre for Children Time / Am: 12 noon (all ages) Duration: 40 mins Adm / Cead Isteach: FREE (booking essential)

COME AND TRY WORKSHOPS

Children and their families are invited to attend this free concert performed by young musicians from Colaiste Eoin, including members of the group Ar an bPreab who won the Siansa Gael Linn 2007 competition for young Irish traditional bands. The musicians, all aged between 13 and 19, will play their arrangements of traditional tunes and songs as well as some of their own compositions. A wonderful chance for young people to celebrate the talent of their own generation!

Date/Dáta: Saturday 26 January Venue: Ionad: The Ark, a Cultural Centre for Children Time / Am: 1.30 pm (6-8 years) & 2.30 pm (9-11 years) Duration: 40 mins Adm / Cead Isteach: FREE (booking essential)

FAMILY MUSIC SESSIONS

Families are invited to come along and enjoy small intimate music sessions in the Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre. Featuring young talented musicians from around the country these sessions are sure to up-lift your spirits and entertain both young and old.

Date/Dáta: Sunday 27 January Venue: Ionad: Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre Time / Am: 1.30pm / 3.30pm / 5.30pm Duration: 30 minutes Adm / Cead Isteach: FREE

FAMILY TREASURE HUNT

This special festival treasure hunt will be sure to keep families entertained as they walk through Temple Bar answering simple questions. Questionnaires can be answered in both English or as Gaeilge and all participants can enjoy a complimentary hot drink in The Purty Kitchen once they’re finished. All correct entries will be entered into a draw for a hamper of Irish themed goodies.

Date/Dáta: Sunday 27 January Venue: Ionad: Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre Time / Am: 12pm – 5pm Adm / Cead Isteach: FREE

Note: The prize draw will take place in the Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre at 6pm

Have Fun.

Enjoy the festival from everyone at AIB Dame St.

How to Book

Project Arts Centre events

In person: Project Arts Centre Box Office 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar By phone: 01 881 9613 Online: www.project.ie

The Button Factory

In person: Project Arts Centre Box Office 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar By phone: 01 881 96 13 Online: www.tickets.ie

The Olympia concert

In person: Olympia Box Office 72 Dame Street, Temple Bar By phone: 0818 719 330 Online: www.ticketmaster.ie

The Ark events

In person: The Ark Box Office 11a Eustace Street, Temple Bar By phone: 670 77 88 Online: boxoffice1@ark.ie

Adult Workshops

By phone: 677 23 97 Online: trad@tascq.ie

Special needs: Please make any special needs or seating requirements known to us at time of booking.

Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the advertised programme, the organisers reserve the right to alter the programme.

FESTIVAL INFORMATION OFFICE

(From Monday 14th January) Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre 12 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Opening hours:

Mon-Fri 9am - 5:30pm Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 12pm - 3pm