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Folk Medicine – Déin Chécht’s Porridge – an exhibition by Sheena Malone
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, NewbridgeWeek of Events
All The President’s Books – An exhibition by Peter Donnelly
All The President’s Books is a picture book exhibition by artist Peter Donnelly based on his bestselling series of children’s books. In 2017 Peter pitched his first idea to the publisher, Nicki Howard at Gill Books. The President’s Glasses went on to become the best-selling picture book of the year and was shortlisted in the
Folk Medicine – Déin Chécht’s Porridge – an exhibition by Sheena Malone
This exhibition examines the contemporary and historical practice of folk medicine in Ireland. Drawing from personal interviews and archival research, traditional plant lore is combined with magico-religious beliefs about ‘the cure’, inherited healing abilities, the concept of the bean feasa and the role of place. Inspired by the curative qualities of the Brat Bhríde, over
Master Gardener
Master Gardener
Narvel Roth (Joel Edgerton) is the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, as he is to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver). However, chaos enters Narvel’s spartan existence when Mrs Haverhill demands that he take on
The Indigo Collective
The Indigo Collective
The Indigo Collective is a group of young people from Kildare who make theatre about LGBTQI+ identity. This project began in September, exploring issues that concern them and using narrative and theatre-making forms developed by artist Casey Hallahan. The Indigo Collective is supported by funding from The Artist and Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme. It
So This Is Christmas
So This Is Christmas
So This Is Christmas is the latest documentary from award-winning Irish filmmaker Ken Wardrop (His & Hers). This thoughtful, emotional film looks at the lead-up to Christmas from the perspective of five different individuals & families from the Midlands - from a single mother trying to make ends meet, to an older woman facing the