Welcome to Shorelines Arts Festival 2026 for a feast of dance, music, literature,
drama, film, exhibitions, workshops, street entertainment and more.
The festival opens on Sunday, 6th September with the launch of the Art Exhibition featuring the work of local artists and five invited artists.
Concert highlights include traditional singer and musician Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, joined by Dónal O’Connor & Gerry O’Beirne, A Love letter in Song with Camille O’Sullivan & Feargal Murray, From Galway to Fiji -The music of Fr Kelly with Máirín Fahy, Yvonne Fahy & Patsy Broderick, The Art of Song, a classical concert with Pascal Kennedy & Sophie Ward, rock,
pop and Irish ballads from the 60’s to the present day with Roscommon Men’s Choir & Omna Singers and folk with local duo Nach Tú.
Distillation, a multi-sensory performance created by Luke Casserly will transport you to the Irish bog landscape. Take some time out and enjoy Shorelines Stories at Curley’s. Join Val O’Donnell and Tim Casey in Drawing the Crowd as they bring to life a 1940 caricature of Ireland’s most prominent literary figures and artists. Enjoy reflections & readings in Pen Power: Moyra Donaldson, Claire Hennessey, David McLoghlin and Neil Tully in conversation with Noelle Lynskey.
Miriam Hussey presents a compelling framework for whole person health based on her book Light Up. Hear how Dympna Byrne Fahy created her fascinating RTÉ Radio Doc on One, Jamaica Daly. Musician and researcher, Paddy Cullivan presents his audio-visual historical stage show The Murder of Michael Collins. A feast of visual art exhibitions awaits you at the Workhouse and Portumna Castle. The festival is rounded off with our usual wide range of workshops, film shorts and documentaries, street and family entertainment and a schools programme.
Thank you for joining us and supporting the arts. Enjoy the festival!
drama, film, exhibitions, workshops, street entertainment and more.
The festival opens on Sunday, 6th September with the launch of the Art Exhibition featuring the work of local artists and five invited artists.
Concert highlights include traditional singer and musician Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, joined by Dónal O’Connor & Gerry O’Beirne, A Love letter in Song with Camille O’Sullivan & Feargal Murray, From Galway to Fiji -The music of Fr Kelly with Máirín Fahy, Yvonne Fahy & Patsy Broderick, The Art of Song, a classical concert with Pascal Kennedy & Sophie Ward, rock,
pop and Irish ballads from the 60’s to the present day with Roscommon Men’s Choir & Omna Singers and folk with local duo Nach Tú.
Distillation, a multi-sensory performance created by Luke Casserly will transport you to the Irish bog landscape. Take some time out and enjoy Shorelines Stories at Curley’s. Join Val O’Donnell and Tim Casey in Drawing the Crowd as they bring to life a 1940 caricature of Ireland’s most prominent literary figures and artists. Enjoy reflections & readings in Pen Power: Moyra Donaldson, Claire Hennessey, David McLoghlin and Neil Tully in conversation with Noelle Lynskey.
Miriam Hussey presents a compelling framework for whole person health based on her book Light Up. Hear how Dympna Byrne Fahy created her fascinating RTÉ Radio Doc on One, Jamaica Daly. Musician and researcher, Paddy Cullivan presents his audio-visual historical stage show The Murder of Michael Collins. A feast of visual art exhibitions awaits you at the Workhouse and Portumna Castle. The festival is rounded off with our usual wide range of workshops, film shorts and documentaries, street and family entertainment and a schools programme.
Thank you for joining us and supporting the arts. Enjoy the festival!
Shorelines Team 2026:
Chris Finnerty, Anna Geelan, Grainne Hayes, Jackie Hogan, Lisa Keane, Pascal Kennedy, Kerry Kissane,
Noelle Lynskey, Peter Martin, Breeda O’Connor, Dolores O’Shea, Katja Ruppenthal
Visual Arts Committee:
Arantza Belmonte, Abigail Dillon, Chris Finnerty, Marie Gibbs, Jackie Hogan, Natalja Smirnova , Jenny Wood-Sullivan
Shorelines Film Co-Ordinator:
Shane Duffy
Graphic Design & Administration: Abby Dillon, Little Bird Design (www.littlebirddesign.ie)
Website: Damien O’Brien
Social Media and Photography: Kerry Kissane
Designated Liaison Person: Anna Geelan
And, as always, a big THANK YOU to all our volunteers and funders/sponsors!
Contact us at [email protected], via the 'Contact Us' form here on our website or at 089 217 5795.
Follow us on Twitter (@shorelinesarts), Facebook (shorelinesartsfesival),
instagram (shorelinesartsfestival) or here on our website.
Chris Finnerty, Anna Geelan, Grainne Hayes, Jackie Hogan, Lisa Keane, Pascal Kennedy, Kerry Kissane,
Noelle Lynskey, Peter Martin, Breeda O’Connor, Dolores O’Shea, Katja Ruppenthal
Visual Arts Committee:
Arantza Belmonte, Abigail Dillon, Chris Finnerty, Marie Gibbs, Jackie Hogan, Natalja Smirnova , Jenny Wood-Sullivan
Shorelines Film Co-Ordinator:
Shane Duffy
Graphic Design & Administration: Abby Dillon, Little Bird Design (www.littlebirddesign.ie)
Website: Damien O’Brien
Social Media and Photography: Kerry Kissane
Designated Liaison Person: Anna Geelan
And, as always, a big THANK YOU to all our volunteers and funders/sponsors!
Contact us at [email protected], via the 'Contact Us' form here on our website or at 089 217 5795.
Follow us on Twitter (@shorelinesarts), Facebook (shorelinesartsfesival),
instagram (shorelinesartsfestival) or here on our website.