SOUND | CODE | IMAGE – an exhibition by Gavin Casey
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge
Admission Free
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SOUND | CODE | IMAGE – an exhibition by Gavin Casey
Kildare based artist Gavin Casey investigates the intrinsic relationship between colour and sound, and its representation in art. Gavin’s exploration into this realm began in 2001 while studying Fine Art at Dublin Institute of Technology (now TU Dublin). Here, Gavin mapped vivid colours to the sounds of an African percussion instrument called the ‘Djembe’. These
Admission Free
I See You Like This
With our ever-growing appetite to document our lives through photos and selfies, children are so often the reluctant subjects of their parent’s cameras; asked to smile, look natural, look that way, and come in closer. I See You Like This turns the camera back and allows children to see their parents as subjects through the
Admission Free
Fighting Words for Secondary School
Fighting Words for Secondary School
Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Secondary School: Monday 18th September, 10:30am Monday 2nd October, 10:30am Monday 16th October, 10:30am Monday 6th November, 10:30am
Free
An Tolg Liteartha
An Tolg Liteartha
Mórimeacht liteartha na Gaeilge ag a gcuirfidh an sárchraoltóir, Tristan Rosenstock (RTÉ), agallamh ar bhuaiteoirí na nGradam Foilsitheoireachta 2023 - Gradam Réics Carló (Leabhar na Bliana don Léitheoir Óg); Gradam Uí Shúilleabháin (Leabhar na Bliana don Léitheoir Fásta); agus Gradam de Bhaldraithe (Leabhar na Bliana do Shaothar Aistrithe go Gaeilge ó theanga eile). Mar chuid den ócáid, labhróidh Tristan leis na criticeoirí
Free event
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KILDARE READERS’ FESITVAL – Chat LGBT: A Question of Queer Irish Literature
KILDARE READERS’ FESITVAL – Chat LGBT: A Question of Queer Irish Literature
Katherine O’Donnell (Slant) and Declan Toohey (Perpetual Comedown) discuss and read from their debut novels which were published this year and add to the growing canon of queer Irish literature. Slant by Katherine O’Donnell is a ground-breaking Irish lesbian love story, set across the decades from the 1980s AIDS crisis to the 2015 marriage referendum.
Free, booking advised
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL – Creeping It Real: The Rebirth of Female Horror
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL – Creeping It Real: The Rebirth of Female Horror
Join us for an evening with Sophie White and Rick O’Shea as they discuss Sophie’s writing. Sophie’s novel Where I End has recently won the Shirley Jackson Award which recognises “outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense, horror, and the dark fantastic.” Where I End is a story of psychological and physical horror with a shattering
free, booking essential
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL -Ten Books with Eithne Hand and Gerry Stembridge
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL -Ten Books with Eithne Hand and Gerry Stembridge
Join us for the ever popular Ten Books You Should Read! Our two guests, Eithne Hand and Gerry Stembridge will select five books each that they would recommend and delve into the stories to illustrate why we should give them a try. ISL/Irish Sign Language interpretation will be available for this event.
free, booking essential
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL – The Deadwood Encore with Kathleen Murray and Ed O’Loughlin
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL – The Deadwood Encore with Kathleen Murray and Ed O’Loughlin
Join acclaimed short story author, Kathleen Murray as she discusses her first novel, published by Harper Collins in 2022 and described as ‘the Coen Brothers of Carlow’ with author, journalist & correspondent Ed O’Loughlin. The Deadwood Encore tells the story of Frank Whelan, a seventh son of a seventh son, and his journey of self-discovery.
free, booking essential
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL – Tangled Webs – Book Launch with Maria McDonald
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL – Tangled Webs – Book Launch with Maria McDonald
Join us for the launch of Maria McDonald’s new novel Tangled Webs. Jane Best and Agnes Williams are known in Belfast for taking in lodgers at Riverdale House, the business they started together after losing their husbands in the Anglo-Zulu War. For forty years, they’ve welcomed young women in need of a respectable place to
Free event
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL – Poor: Grit, courage, and the life-changing value of self-belief
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL – Poor: Grit, courage, and the life-changing value of self-belief
Join Katriona O’Sullivan and a guest for a discussion on Katriona’s book Poor. Poor is a memoir describing the impact of childhood poverty. Katriona's story recounts her journey from poverty, teenage pregnancy, homelessness to graduating with a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and becoming an award-winning lecturer whose work challenges barriers to education. Poor is her stirring argument for the importance of giving hope, practical
free, booking essential
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL – Sunday Morning Session: Judith Mok & Michael O’Loughlin in conversation with Dermot Bolger
KILDARE READERS’ FESTIVAL – Sunday Morning Session: Judith Mok & Michael O’Loughlin in conversation with Dermot Bolger
Writer and soprano, Judith Mok was born in Holland and studied at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague. She has toured the world as a classical soprano, moving to Dublin in 2002, where she is a leading voice coach working with noted singers from the classical and pop worlds. Her books include the novels De Beul (2000) and Gael (2006),
free, booking essential