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
FAMILY MUSIC SESSIONS
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.
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.
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Tues 22 – Fri 25 January The Ark, a Cultural Centre for Children 10.15am / 12.15pm 1 hour €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: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Duration: Adm / Cead Isteach:
Saturday 26 January The Ark, a Cultural Centre for Children 12 noon (all ages) 40 mins FREE (booking essential)
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Sunday 27 January Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre 1.30pm / 3.30pm / 5.30pm 30 minutes 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
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: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Duration: Adm / Cead Isteach:
Saturday 26 January The Ark, a Cultural Centre for Children 1.30 pm (6-8 years) & 2.30 pm (9-11 years) 40 mins FREE (booking essential)
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