Join us on Friday 18th September for this years Culture Night 2020.
This years programme will be held in the Festival Garden located on the grounds of the centre where social distancing can be achieved for your safety an enjoyment.
The event is free and is accessible for all ages to enjoy. All tickets can be booked through Eventbrite and due to COVID19 restrictions, only 15 tickets are available for each event.
Culture Night is brought to you by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in collaboration with Galway County Council.
Kings, Queens and Normans 5:30pm
Join us at the Athenry Heritage Centre as we present the story of the Norman invasion of Ireland.
Meet many of the characters involved and discover how their lives and loves paved the way to English rule.
Amusing, dramatic and romantic, this is history the fun way!!
Age appropriate, audience participation is welcome and costumes are available for those who wish to take part in the recreation of a classic story for this year’s Culture Night.
Limited tickets are available through Eventbrite.
Please note that masks must be worn during the performance.
Architectural Walking Tour Of Athenry 6:00pm
Discover the rich architectural features of Athenry with local Failte Ireland tour guide Gerry Burke. His tours are informative and engaging as he takes you on a 800 year journey from 13th century medieval town to a 19th century market town.
Tours commence from Athenry Castle at 6:00pm.
Tickets are limited to 12 people and Covid19 restrictions will be adhered too.
Book your tickets through Eventbrite.
Retreat! A live table reading at 6.30 pm SOLD OUT
RETREAT, an audio comedy is set in Ireland on a stoat infested lake, in the grand home of the visionary, late actress Kathleen O’Mara who left it in her will as an arts residency. The fading home is full oddball staff, artists, writers, musicians, and a director trying to make ends meet. When Megacorps offers sponsorship for repairs, they find themselves in a battle against the 1%.
The narrator for this event will be the writer/performer Little John Nee.
The cast will feature 4 actors and the co-writers of the series. Audience participation will be encouraged and the writers/directors will be available for a Q & A.
Athenry Music School: 7:30pm
Enjoy the soothing sounds from the students of Athenry Music School as they play a selection of classical music to feed the mind and soothe the body.
The event is set in the grounds of St. Mary's where the ambiance in the festival garden will make this performance a magical place to be.
Tickets are available from Eventbrite.
Ted Talks 3: 8:30pm
Founding member of the Galway International Arts Festival Ted Turton continues his journey as a troubadour and traveler.
Ted invites the audience to join him for more tales of the unexpected, journeys around the world and life as a painter, actor and festival organsier.
Tickets are limited to 15 people and are available through Eventbrite.
