Traditional Arts Workshop
Date: Friday 3rd March
Time: 10.00am to 12 noon & 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Location: ISLAND Arts Centre
Cost: Free
Join visual artists Grainne Kielty and Beth McComish as they work with your group to create a beautiful piece of art using mixed media and watercolour techniques. The artwork will be displayed from 10th March until end of March 2023 for visitors to enjoy.
Book at Bridge Reception in person, email: community.services@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone: 028 9244 7713.
Irish (Gaelic) Days of the Week and Months of the Year
Click play on this fun, gentle introduction to Irish (Gaelic) days of the week and months of the year created especially for children or beginners by ISLAND Arts and artist, Beth McComish. The video is beautifully narrated by the artist's daughter Méabh.
Plant your own Spring Hanging Basket
This event is now fully booked
Date: Tuesday 7th March
Time: 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Location: Bridge Community Centre, Lisburn BT28 1XP
Cost: Free
Facilitator Micí McCorry is a Gaelic language speaker, who will use his gardening expertise and mehéara glasa (green fingers) to help you make a ‘bláthchiseán crochta’ (hanging basket) to take home. Workshop is free and all equipment will be provided. No gardening or Irish language experience is necessary, though hopefully you can pick up a few Gaelic phrases and have craic as you plant your basket. Places are limited so book early. Suitable for all ages.
Book at Bridge Reception in person, email: community.services@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone: 028 9244 7713.
Irish Language Week School Programme
Time: 10am to 12.30pm
Location: Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum
Programming includes storytelling with Collette Baille, author of Con O’Neill’s Great Escape, followed by a tour exploring Irish names in nature and a clay arts and crafts workshop.
These sessions are free but must be booked in advance.
To book a place please contact the ILCLM reception by phoning 028 9266 3377 or email: ilc.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk in advance.
Beginners Irish Language Class
Always wanted to try your hand at Gaelic? Come along to our free beginners Irish Language class and learn a few phrases just in time for St Patrick’s Day. No previous experience necessary and the class is suitable for all ages. Class run by Caolan O’Coisneachain, tutor from TURAS, East Belfast Mission. Suitable for all ages.
Max 20 people
Book at Bridge Reception in person, email: community.services@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone: 028 9244 7713.
Dia Dhuit, Failte and Slán Go Fóill
Hello, Welcome and goodbye for now!
Join us in the ISLAND Arts Centre to celebrate Seachtain na Gaelige – Irish Language week. Take a stroll down our community arts walkway to enjoy newly installed artwork created by our local community groups, make and take away some traditional Irish art work, listen to some traditional music and watch local Irish dancers. Craic agus ceol for all to enjoy.
Book at Bridge Reception in person, email: community.services@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone: 028 9244 7713.
St Patrick’s Day Tea Dance with Housty & Friends
Housty is back in Market Square so put your dancing shoes on and join us for an afternoon of fun in between 2pm and 4pm. With special guests from the McGuigan School of Dance, the Sarah Graham School of Highland Dance and The Charters School of Irish Dance.
Drop in workshops for St. Patrick’s Day
Arts and crafts for families to enjoy.
No booking required.
Irish (Gaelic) words and phrases animation
Click play on this fun, gentle introduction to Irish (Gaelic) words and phrases created especially for children or beginners by ISLAND Arts and artist, Beth McComish. The video is beautifully narrated by the artist's daughter Méabh.
Irish (Gaelic) numbers and colours animation
Click play on this fun, gentle introduction to Irish (Gaelic) numbers and colours created especially for children or beginners by ISLAND Arts and artist, Beth McComish. The video is beautifully narrated by the artist's daughter Méabh.
https://www.facebook.com/LisburnCastlereagh/videos/740343284389061