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      • FRIDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER
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Shorelines
​Arts Festival

​11-14 September, 2025

Thank you for joining us!
​See you in 2026!
‘Lúnasa’ from Makeup X Art by James Mac
with headpiece designed by Paul Mac Special.
Photo credit: Tony Mac Inerney.

Steeple Sessions '25/'26

We are pleased to announce our first session of the 2025/2026 season!

Martin Hayes (fiddle) and Kate Ellis (cello) In Concert
​Friday, 24th October @ 8.30pm  |  Christ Church  |  €35
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
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7 October 2025


The first of our Steeple Sessions events for the 2026/2026 season, Martin Hayes (fiddle) and Kate Ellis (cello)
in concert in the beautiful surrounds of Christ Church, Portumna is now SOLD OUT.

You can still join the waiting list via the link below.
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Experience the arts on the shores of Lough Derg

Join us for four days of creativity and community in Portumna each September. Shorelines is a vibrant arts festival that encourages everyone to participate and engage. With a wide-ranging program of music, literature, visual arts, film, and theatre, there's something for every interest. Get hands-on in our workshops, be inspired by engaging talks, and bring the whole family for our special family events. Come, explore, and get involved!
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​11-14 September 2025

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