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I Am the Wind
This poem can… Open magical doorways Pick a lock to your heart Steal away on stormy seas Make a dragon weep. E. R. Murray Poetry can open magical doorways. Doorways to other worlds. Worlds of magic and adventure. Based on the award-winning book ‘I Am the Wind’ this exhibition can export you to another world.
What’s The Occasion – an exhibition by Kym Tracey
What’s The Occasion? is an engaging solo exhibition by Kildare artist Kym Tracey. This exhibition showcases a collection of original paintings, drawings and sculptures, inspired by celebrations, occasions and key moments in time – some of which hold a personal narrative to the artist. Kym’s artworks are contemporary and nostalgic all at once. Initially taking
Kildare Readers’ Festival 2024
Join Kildare Readers’ Festival at Riverbank Arts Centre from 10–13 October as they celebrate their 15th anniversary! This year’s milestone event promises an extraordinary line-up of literary talent, featuring Maggie Armstrong, Sara Baume, Dermot Bolger, Jan Carson, Diarmaid Ferriter, Sinéad Gleeson, Dr. Páraic Kerrigan, Claire Kilroy, Niamh Mulvey, Mike McCormack, Fiona Neary and more. Immerse
Fighting Words for Primary School
Fighting Words for Primary 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 Primary School: Monday 9th September, 10:30am Monday 23rd September, 10:30am Monday 7th October, 10:30am Monday 21st October, 10:30am
Black Dog
Black Dog
Ten years ago in a small town in Northwest China. After a decade-long absence, a cynical Lang returns to his hometown to spend out his remaining years. In order to make ends meet, Lang's old friend Nie arranges for him to join the town's dog patrol team, where he spends his days transporting stray dogs
BullyBully
BullyBully
Winner of a “Zilveren Krekel” for “Most Impressive Stage Production”. What do a toddler and your average world leader have in common? Are there presidents who might also be throwing fits in the middle of supermarket isles? Or scream furiously until they get what they want? If you were to squint your eyes and look
An Tolg Liteartha
An Tolg Liteartha
Mórimeacht liteartha na Gaeilge ag a gcuirfidh an sárchraoltóir Tristan Rosenstock ó RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltacht agallamh ar bhuaiteoirí Ghradaim Foilsitheoireachta an Oireachtais 2024 – Gradam Uí Shuilleabháin (Leabhar na Bliana don Léitheoir Fásta), Gradam Réics Carló (Leabhar na Bliana don Léitheoir Óg) agus Gradam de Bhaldraithe (Leabhar na Bliana do Shaothar Aistrithe go Gaeilge