Due to the recent fire at Shannon Oaks Hotel, Declan O'Rourke's concert and the Delia Murphy play will now not be performed there.

We have secured alternative venues for both events now.

Children's fairy-tale stories performed by Tegolin's Tales Theatre...

Tom Connor’s Cat
A mysterious and evil cat visits Tom and his children, and Tom has to think how to outwit them.....
Suitable for ages 3 years plus

Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Dark Pool
Fionn’s baby is so hungry he can’t stop bawling, but Fionn has to visit the dark pool, the undersea world of mermaids and sharks before he can solve the problem.
Suitable for ages 3 years plus.

Hunger
A Dramatic Recital For Two Voices
Performed by
Tegolin Knowland & Sean Coyne
Devised and Directed by
Eamon Grennan

First performed at Clifden Arts Festival September 21st 2010

Come 46, Then 47, Black 47. There Was No Mercy In It

Our subject here is the Great Irish Famine, An Gorta Mór.  The Famine has been for so long in Irish life a literally unspeakable subject. 

Hunger
A Dramatic Recital For Two Voices
Performed by
Tegolin Knowland & Sean Coyne
Devised and Directed by
Eamon Grennan

First performed at Clifden Arts Festival September 21st 2010

Come 46, Then 47, Black 47. There Was No Mercy In It

Our subject here is the Great Irish Famine, An Gorta Mór.  The Famine has been for so long in Irish life a literally unspeakable subject. 

Ruth McGill // Alma Kelliher // Ruth Smith

presents:

an eclectic evening of music in the Church of Ireland Portumna. Join Ruth Smith, Alma Kelliher and Ruth McGill for an engaging and uplifting set of folk, contemporary, jazz, classical and traditional music in an intimate setting. Inspired by the tradition of close harmony singing and story songs The Shoreline Set brings a fusion of Old Time American, Irish Folk and contemplative contemporary songs that celebrate and praise in word and beautiful melodies.

We have SOLD OUT of our online quantity of tickets for The Shoreline Set. There will be about 40 tickets available to purchase on the door - come early to avoid disappointment.

Children’s Drama Workshop
With Paula Short
Time : 2-5pm
Venue: Portumna Retirement Village Social Centre
Fee: €8 per child
Age: 6-12 years

Numbers are limited for this popular annual workshop with Loughrea’s Youth Theatre Director, Paula Short. Book now by calling Ita on 086 226 3061

Stages
With Ruth Smith
Venue: Portumna Workhouse Centre
Time: 3-4pm
Admission: €8
Audience Suitability: Over 12’s

Written and performed by Ruth Smith, this is the debut performance of this piece. A haunting experience of mystery and ambience shadowed in the space she brings us to. Aided in production by John Smith.

Rod Puppetry
With Puca Puppets
Venue: Town Hall
Time : 4.30- 6pm
Age Group: 10+
Numbers Limited- Booking by phone to Joan @ 087 695 5166
Admission : €5 for all young people

Join puppeteer Niamh Lawlor as she brings Rod Puppets to life and shows you how too!

Rod puppet making workshop suitable for those over 10 years. Meet some of the Púca Puppets and accept the challenge (with help!) to make a character of your own. 4.30-6pm, wear old clothes or bring an overall.

Story Bear
With Puca Puppets
Time: 2.30-3.30pm
Venue: Town Hall on The Magic Carpet
Age Group: 7 - 9
Numbers Limited - Booking by phone to Joan @ 087 695 5166
Admission : €5 per child

Storybear loves stories, and helps puppeteer Niamh Lawlor tell and draw you one, if you promise to help! An intimate, interactive story-telling session after which you,  the audience is invited to write your story.

I’ll Live Til I Die
The Delia Murphy Story
Venue: Portumna Retirement Village
Time: 8pm
Admission: €8