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Féile Ealaíon agus Leabhar do Pháistí Come Explore the Wild and Wondrous 6-14th October 2018
Contents Fáilte / Welcome...................................................................................................................... 1 Wainfest Launch .....................................................................................................................3 Pre-Festival Events.............................................................................................................. 4 Family Events................................................................................................................................7 Day by Day Guide.............................................................................................................. 24 School Events...........................................................................................................................35 www.wainfest.ie #Wainfest
Fáilte go Wainfest 2018
Tá lúcháir mhór orainn fáilte a chur romhat chuig an 22ú Wainfest Tá féile Wainfest atá curtha i láthair ag Rannóg Cultúrtha Chomhairle
-Féile Ealaíon agus Leabhar do Pháistí. Beidh an fhéile ar siúl i Chontae Dhún na nGall ina sheoid luachmhar i saol cultúrtha Dhún
mbliana ón 6ú go dtí an 14ú lá de Dheireadh Fómhair agus í lán na nGall. Tá muid fíorbhuíoch as an mhaoiniú a bronnadh orainn tríd
de dhathanna agus spraoi. Is é Fiáin agus Iontach (nó Wild and an Chlár Éire Ildánach a chuidigh linn cur leis an chlár agus taibheoirí
Wondrous) an téama i mbliana agus geallaimid ocht lá iontach úra a mhealladh. Ba mhaith linn fosta aitheantas a thabhairt dár
de chuimhneacháin sona le clár féile na bliana seo. Tá rud éigin gcomhpháirtithe atá ag glacadh páirte le himeachtaí s’acu fhéin
do gach duine ó naíonáin bheaga go dtí páistí dhá bhliain déag agus a chuidigh gó mór linn an fhéile a mhéadú arís i mbliana.
d’aois. Tá léirithe amharclainne, damhsa, rímeanna, scéalaíocht,
údair, ceardlanna digiteacha, scannáin, imeachtaí Harry Potter, turais Glaicaigí am le bhur dtoil le cuimhní úra teaghlaigh a chruthú agus
traenach, imeachtaí Gaeilge agus an oiread eile arís. léim isteach agus faigh amach caidé atá romhat i bhféile iontach
Wainfest i mbliana.
Coiste Wainfest
Ós rud é go bhfuil an chuid is mó de
na himeachtaÍ le cuir in áirithe roimh
ré, moltar duit é sin a dhéanamh
go luath ionas nach mbeidh dÍomá
oraibh.Tá na himeachtaÍ saor in aisce,
mura gcuirtear a mhalairt in iúl.
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Welcome to Wainfest 2018
We are delighted to welcome you to the 22nd Wainfest Children’s Wainfest, presented by Donegal County Council’s Culture Division,
Arts and Book Festival. The festival takes place this year from the 6th is one of the gems of the Donegal cultural scene. We are delighted
to the 14th of October and is full to the brim with colour and fun. to have been awarded funding through the Creative Ireland
Wild and Wondrous (or Fiáin agus Iontach) is our theme this year programme, which has helped us enlarge our programme and
and we promise to bring you an exceptional eight days of wonderful attract new performers. We would also like to acknowledge our
moments as you navigate through the festival programme. We partners who have come on board to hold events in their own
have something for everyone from tiny toddlers to tremendous venues, allowing us to expand our programme even further.
twelve year olds. We have theatre performances, dancing, rhymes,
storytelling, authors, digital workshops, films, Harry Potter events, So please take time to make memories with your family and dive
train rides, Irish language events and so much more. in to discover what awaits you in this year’s Wild and Wondrous
Wainfest.
The Wainfest Committee
As most events require pre-booking,
early booking is advised to avoid
disappointment. All events are free,
unless otherwise stated.
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Wainfest Launch 2018
Venue: Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium
Date: September 21st Time: 11.00
Opening by: The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council,
Cllr Seamus O’ Domhnaill.
Special guest Malachy Doyle will read from
his book Molly and the Stormy Sea, an
enchanting fable about faith, sacrifice and
hope, featuring wonderful illustrations
from Andrew Whitson.
Malachy has published books for children
of all ages as well as teenagers. He draws
on his childhood in Ireland, his children’s
childhood in Wales, from his favourite
folk tales, but especially from his own
thoughts for the inspiration for his stories. His best
known picture books include The Dancing Tiger, Big Pig, Hungry!
Hungry! Hungry!, and recently published books Cinderfella and Ootch
Cootch.
The Salty Seadogs will come ashore for the launch and provide some
slapstick comedy entertainment. This gruesome twosome will stop at
nothing to get a hearty laugh, Just don`t let them talk you into taking
a long walk off a short plank!
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Pre-Festival Events
Wainfest Right To Read Sarah Webb is an award-winning children’s writer based in Dublin.
Her latest book is Blazing a Trail: Irish Women Who Changed the World
with Sarah Webb (illustrated by Lauren O’Neill), published in October by O’Brien Press.
P Pre-Festival Event
Blazing a Trail: Irish A Sailor Went to Sea,
Women Who Changed Sea, Sea
the World - Schools
Workshop with Sarah Nursery Rhyme Fun and Craft with Sarah
Webb. Webb. Sarah will share nursery rhymes,
poems and songs from her award-winning
2018 is the centenary of Votes for collection illustrated by Steve McCarthy, A
Women in Ireland. Find out about some Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea. She will then
of Ireland’s most remarkable women in show the little ones (and their grown-ups)
this interactive workshop which includes how to make their own collage dogs.
dressing up and acting, and then write
your own manifesto for the future. How
will YOU change the world?
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
10:00 Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Central Library October 1st 074 9124950
& 12:30 Buncrana Library 10:00 October 2nd 074 9361941
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 30 Aois/Age: 9 Upwards Líon Daoine/Capacity: 15 Aois/Age: 0-3
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Pre-Festival Events
Mary Roche PhD is the author of Developing Children’s Critical Thinking
Wainfest Right To Read through Picturebooks, which received a United Kingdom Literacy
Association Academic Book Award. Her ‘Critical Thinking and Book Talk’
with Mary Roche (CT & BT) approach has been adopted by the National Council
Curriculum Assessment (NCCA). You can follow Mary on Twitter
@marygtroche
P Pre-Festival Event
Getting children off to Bookworm Babies 5th
a great start: talking Birthday Celebration
and thinking about
picturebooks in the Our Bookworm Babies are celebrating
early years. their 5th birthday during Wainfest 2018.
Please help us mark this special occasion
In this multimedia presentation Mary by coming along to our birthday party.
will explain how parents, early educators Since its launch by Dr. Mary Roche
and junior school teachers can use during Wainfest 2013, Bookworm Babies
picturebooks for readalouds at individual has gone from strength to strength, and
level, small group and whole class level. Dr. Roche will be back to help us
Research shows that readalouds develop celebrate. Bookworm Babies is an
stronger vocabulary, build connections initiative of the Library Service, Health
between the spoken and written word, Promotion and Improvement, and
develop visual literacy, increase attention Lifestart to promote the importance of
span, provide a safe way of exploring reading with young children to their
strong emotions, develop cognition, and parents/guardians.
promote bonding and relationships - as
well as providing pleasure and fun for all.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Central Library 19:00 October 4th 074 9163834 Central Library 11:00 October 5th 074 9163834
For parents, early educators and junior school teachers For parents and preschool children aged 3 to 5 years
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Family Events
Mr. Hullabaloo’s Dig It Kids
Storytime Treats
F Family Event F Family Event
Join Mr. Hullabaloo the Are you interested in history?
magical storyteller and his Why not dig in to archaeology
colourful puppet friends and find out more about how
for an enchanted tea party people lived thousands of years
full of well-loved classic ago right here in Donegal.
stories and songs. From
teddy bear picnics to royal Join archaeologists Lisanne
balls at the storybook O’Loughlin and Dr Stephen
castle, this show is lots of Mandal as they inform us about
fun for all the family. recent exciting archaeological
finds in Co. Donegal. There will be
an opportunity to craft your own
replica “gold” armlets just like the
arm rings that were found here
earlier this year. Learn about the
Celts and have your face painted
with a Celtic pattern.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Central Library 10:00 Saturday 6th 074 9124950 Carndonagh Library 10:00 Saturday 6th 074 9373701
Milford Library 12:30 Saturday 6th 074 9153927 Buncrana Library 12:30 Saturday 6th 074 9361941
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 3-9 Líon Daoine/Capacity: 30 Aois/Age: 7 Upwards
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Bricí Spraoi/Imagination Wild and Wondrous
Playground Drama Workshop
with Zara Holmes
F Family Event F Family Event
Come and build with Zara Holmes performing arts academy presents the wild and wondrous
Imagination Playground drama workshop with themes from the Gruffalo, Disney, musicals and
– a breakthrough play space much more.
concept to encourage child-
directed play. The blue foam Singing, acting and dancing with drama games, storytelling and lots of
blocks of various shapes fun for everyone!
– squares, chutes, balls,
connectors- enable children Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
and their adults to have hours
of fun as they imagine, invent, Leabharlann Phobail
10:00 Saturday 6th 074 9522500
build and play. Na Rosann
Benefits include: Problem-
solving, encourages
imagination, collaboration, fun,
exercise, boosts confidence and
inspires creativity
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
10:30
Bundoran Library 11.30 Saturday 6th 071 9829665
12.30
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 20 Aois/Age: 3-10 Líon Daoine/Capacity : 20 Aois/Age: 3-10
8Jeramee, Hartleby Donegal and Bluestacks
agus Oooglemore Festival Carnival Parade
– Dramaíocht
F Family Event F Family Event
Tá Jeramee, Hartleby agus Ooglemore cois trá. Tá go leor ag tarlú – Fionn Uisce - A Carnival Celebration of
caitheann Hartleby go leor ama ag tabhairt orduithe agus é ag iarraidh Ballyshannon’s Clear Water Heritage.
an áit is fearr ar an trá a aimsiú. Tosaíonn Oooglemore ag damhsa agus
ag déanamh gaisce ach buaileann sé an liathróid go róchrua, cailleann To mark European Year of
sé é agus milleann sé an cluiche. Imíonn Hartleby leis agus é crosta. Cultural Heritage 2018, this year’s
Cuireann Jeramee gach rud ina cheart arís. Carnival Project takes its inspiration
from Ballyshannon’s natural and
Baineann Jeramee, built heritage. Specifically, the clear
Hartleby agus waters of the Erne River that define
Oooglemore sásamh the town and the ESB’s Kathleen’s
agus só as a soineantacht Fall’s hydro electric power station.
álainn agus as a On Carnival Night itself, the streets of Ballyshannon will be brought to
n-amaideacht aoibhinn life with some very special theatrical and musical performances.
féin. Tagann an triúr seo
The Carnival Finalé, which is best viewed from the area of William
le chéile agus neart le
Allingham Bridge, will feature a suitably evocative fire sculpture by
rá acu ach gan ach trí
LUXe landscape theatre and a special lighting-up of the Kathleen’s Falls
fhocal acu lena rá.
hydro electric power station, courtesy of
the ESB.
Áit Am Dáta Teagmháil Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair, Market Street, Castle Street,
14:00 Dé Sathairn 6ú 074 9560862 19:30 Saturday 6th 074 9153900
Doirí Beaga The Port, Ballyshannon
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 200 Aois/Age: 3 Upwards Líon Daoine/Capacity: All Welcome Aois/Age: 3 Upwards
9Harry Potter Experience at Oakfield Park
F Family Event
Don’t be a muggle –
come and join us for a wizard day out!
Come along to Oakfield Park for a special Harry Potter weekend at
Hogwarts. Take a trip on the Hogwarts Express around the magnificent
parkland before buying a chocolate frog from Bertie Bott’s sweet stall. Pop
in to the Three Broomsticks to sample some butterbeer and listen to a
chapter of Harry Potter.
Meet lots of other Hogwarts characters around the park whilst enjoying
crafts and other activities. (Do not fear, the Dementors will be kept in
up as
Azkaban by Dumbledore’s magic). Dress ourite
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your f cter to
chara rt in all
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Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact take p fun.
the
Saturday 6th
Oakfield Park, Raphoe 12.00 -18:00 074 9173922
Sunday 7th
Entry: Train: Family Pass:
Adults: €8 Adults: €5 2 Adults & 2 Children: €30
Children: €5 Children €3 2 Adults & 3 Children: €35
Under 3s: Free Under 3s: Free 1 Adult & 2 Children: €25
1 Adult & 3 Children: €30
10The Snail and the Goldilocks and
Whale – Tall Stories the Three Bears
- presented by Miriam Lambert Puppeteer.
F Family Event F Family Event
Inspired by the book by Julia Donaldson Imagine a storybook
& Axel Scheffler that comes alive!
Join a tiny snail on her trip Miriam Lambert, is delighted
round the world in Tall Stories’ to present Goldilocks and the
magical, musical production Three Bear where the story
inspired by the fantastic comes alive within her original
bestselling picture book by two-tier puppet booth. Peek
Julia Donaldson and Axel and Boo, Miriam’s signature
Scheffler. characters guide the children
to the tale of a little girl who
Longing to see the world, a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of a pays a visit to the home of the
humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing adventure – but adorable baby bear!
when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Follow the
tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous
young girl and her seafaring father…
Price: €10/€12 - Family of four €36 Price: €8 - Family of four €27
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
An Grianan Theatre 13:30 Sunday 7th 074 9120777 14.00
Balor Theatre, Ballybofey Sunday 7th 074 9131840
& 16:00
An Grianan Theatre 15:00 Sunday 7th 074 9120777
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 200 Aois/Age: 4 Upwards Líon Daoine/Capacity: 200 Aois/Age: 7 Upwards
11Steve Cole – Author
F Family Event
Join bestselling children’s author Steve
Cole for a fun packed session.
Author of Astrosaurs, Secret Agent
Mummy, Magic Ink, Young Bond and
many more, Steve leads audiences on a
laugh-a-minute, high energy, ukulele-
accompanied master class in “chucking
imagination at words” (aka telling
stories). He will teach children quick-
and-easy ways to invent story ideas,
share secret writing tips and reveal
the origins of some of his own loopy
characters.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Central Library 16:00 Monday 8th 074 9124950
Twin Towns
18.00 Tuesday 9th 074 9175384
Community Library
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 7 Upwards
12Booklet Launch
‘Scéaltaí: The 1930s Schools’ Manuscript Rhyme Time
Collection in County Donegal’
F Family Event F Family Event
Join us for the launch of the ‘Scéaltaí’ booklet that provides an overview Rhyme Time is half an hour of songs, rhymes and actions: perfect for
of the Irish Folklore Commission’s 1930s Schools’ Manuscript Collection children under 5. Bring your toddler along to the following libraries
in County Donegal in which schoolchildren were encouraged to collect for a morning of movement and fun.
and document folklore material in their home districts on themes such
as local history, monuments, folktales, legends, riddles, proverbs, songs,
customs, beliefs, games, pastimes, traditional work practices and crafts.
As part of the County Donegal Heritage Plan, Eithne Ní Ghallchobhair
of the Royal Irish Academy was commissioned to research and write
this free, A5-size, 56-page booklet which is the fourth in the ‘Donegal
Heritage Series’ published by the County Donegal Heritage Office,
Donegal County Council in association with The Heritage Council.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Dooish National School,
19:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9172576
Glenfinn Road, Ballybofey
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Central Library 11:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9124950
Buncrana Community
11:00 Thursday 11th 074 9361941
Library
Milford Community Library 12:30 Friday 12th 074 9153927
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 20 Aois/Age: Under 5
13Tom Palmer – Author Shane Hegarty - Author
F Family Event F Family Event
Come along and join bestselling author Tom Palmer, the creator of the Donegal County Libraries is
Football Academy, Foul Play and The Defenders. Tom is a children’s delighted to welcome back the
author specialising in the world of football and rugby which he blends amazing Shane Hegarty. Shane
together with genres, such as detective, spy, ghost and history. Tom’s Hegarty was the Arts Editor of the
Irish Times but left to write full
talks always feature lots of chat about reading for pleasure and how he
time in 2013 when Darkmouth
researches, writes and edits his books.
became the sensation of the
Bologna Children’s Book Fair, with
record-breaking publishing deals
in the UK, US, Germany, Brazil
and more. Shane lives on the
east coast of Ireland, in a village
not unlike Darkmouth. Only with
no monsters……..that he knows
about…….
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact Buncrana Community Library 16:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9361941
Central Library 16:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9124950 Milford Community Library 18:30 Wednesday 10th 074 9153927
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 7 Upwards Líon Daoine/Capacity : 60 Aois/Age: 8 Upwards
14Beauty & the Beast
Fab Lab Puppet Show followed by
– Digital Fabrication For Kids
Oisín in Tír nÓg storytelling
F Family Event F Family Event
The aim of the Fab Lab is to make Come along and enjoy a
design tools available to all. Learn how retelling of the classic story
tale Beauty and the Beast.
to design and create using 2D and laser
This 'tale as old as time' will
cutting technologies. be brought to life through
the magic of puppetry.
In this fun and creative workshop, students will master the
techniques required to design and make their very own picture frame.
The show will be followed
by a storytelling session
Are you interested in making things? Are you excited by new
recounting the story of Oisin
technology? If you answered yes to the above questions, then get
in Tir Na nÓg. The lively tale
yourself along to this digital fabrication / craft workshop.
of Oisin, sees him follow a
girl called Niamh into the
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
world of Tir Na nÓg, but
Buncrana Library 16:00-18:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9361941 what will happen after the
passing of 300 years?
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Bundoran Community Library 18:30 Wednesday 10th 071 9829665
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 20 Aois/Age: 11-12 Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 6 -10
15MakeyUppers – Mystery Bag
F Family Event
CSI (Curious Story Investigators) Rita Book and
Goodie Reed have stumbled upon a long lost
mystery bag and need help in their investigation to
discover who owns it and how it ended up so lost
for so long.
“An interactive performance
of storytelling and craic unlike
anything you will have seen
before!”
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Central Library 18:30 Thursday 11th 074 9124950
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 4-12
16Jonathan Meres – Author
F Family Event
Anyone hoping for a tightly-scripted
talk, from a bestselling children’s
author, involving tips on creative
writing and possibly a PowerPoint,
should go elsewhere.
If, however, watching an ex-stand-up comedian muck about, sing,
mutter to himself and possibly even talk about his World of Norm
books (if he remembers to), is more your thing, then you’re in for
a treat.
Suitable for 8-12 year olds. Unsuitable for those of a nervous
disposition and sour faced grownups!
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Carndonagh Library 18:30 Thursday 11th 074 9373701
Bundoran Library 16:00 Friday 12th 071 9829665
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 90 Aois/Age: 8 Upwards
17Joe Daly - Children’s Magic and Illusion Show
F Family Event
Joe Daly is a full time professional magician and can be seen most
weekdays on RTEjr with his new series abraKIDabra. His magic shows
are absolutely brilliant fun for all age groups.
“Each show is packed full of really cool
modern magic and mini illusions, all
presented with Joe’s unique style of
comedy and energy.”
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Central Library 16:00 Friday 12th 074 9124950
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 4 Upwards
18Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre - Authors
F Family Event
Philip Reeve has been writing for children and young adults since
2001 and is best known for his multi award-winning Mortal Engines
quartet. Sarah McIntyre is a writer and illustrator of children’s
books and comics. Her award-winning picture book work includes
illustrating Morris the Mankiest Monster by Giles Andreae, and You
Can’t Eat a Princess! by Gillian Rogerson.
The dynamic duo of Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre will be bringing
their fun packed event to this year’s festival.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Aislann Chill Chartha/
16:00 Friday 12th 074 9738376
Kilcar
Buncrana Library 10:00 Saturday 13th 074 9361941
Carndonagh Library 12:30 Saturday 13th 074 9373701
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 4 Upwards
19Finns Fit Foods Song of the Sea
– Cooking Demonstration - Animated Film
F Family Event F Family Event
Finn is a bestselling cookbook Song of the Sea tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse -the
author, private chef and marine last remaining ‘seal-child’- as they go on an amazing journey into
scientist. She lives locally in the magical world of ancient legend in an attempt to return to their
Bundoran where she spends her seaside town.
time cooking, working at sea
The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish
and surfing whenever she gets
folklore, who lived as seals in the sea but became humans on land.
the chance. Finn draws on her
personal experience as a coeliac, Admission: €5
her background in marine science
and her culinary arts training to Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
create dishes, inspired by the
Century Cinemas,
sea and her active life, that are 12:00 Sunday 14th 074 9121976
Letterkenny
delicious, easy to make and
affordable. Her mission is to
ensure that gluten free (and healthy!)
doesn’t mean you’re comprising on
taste, spending hours in the kitchen or
tons of money on your groceries.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Bundoran Community
12:30 Saturday 13th 071 9829665
Library
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 20 Aois/Age: 8-12 Aois/Age: 4 Upwards
20The Shape of Things/Cruthanna
– Branar Téatar do Pháistí
A ASD Friendly F Family Event
The world all around is made up of wonderful shapes, but sometimes
there are too many shapes that some shapes get lost. This is a story
of two shapes, Cubert and Treantán, and the adventures they have
finding their way back to each other.
Set in a soft and tactile environment Starcatchers and Branar tell this
interactive story through puppetry, object theatre, music and sound.
The Relaxed Performance is specifically designed to welcome people
who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment,
including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and
communication disorders, or a learning disability. ession
First s able
suit er
for oldeeds
“High-quality early experience ln
specia dren
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of theatre” 4.5 stars - The Review Hub
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Central Library
10:00 Saturday 13th 074 9124950
(Relaxed Perfomance)
Central Library 12:30 Saturday 13th 074 9124950
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 50 Aois/Age: 6 mnths – 2 yrs with adults
21Donegal Youth A Taste of Syria
Chamber Orchestra - In conjunction with Inishowen Development
Partnership & The Community Food Initiative
F Family Event F Family Event
Family Lunchtime Concert with the Donegal Junior String Orchestra Family Event - Come along and enjoy a tasting of teas, treats and
of Donegal Music Education Partnership. Treat yourself and your little traditions from Syria and an opportunity to meet some of the Syrian
ones to a free family concert. No booking is necessary. families that have moved to Carndonagh.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Glebe House and Gallery 12:30 Saturday 13th 074 9137071 Colgan Hall, Carndonagh 11:00 Saturday 13th 074 9362218
Líon Daoine/Capacity: All Welcome Aois/Age: All Ages Líon Daoine/Capacity : 40 Aois/Age: All Ages
22Book Launch: A Child’s Guide to
Glenveagh National Park
F Family Event
Come and celebrate our new booklet to help children learn about this wild
and wondrous place and enjoy an afternoon of autumn adventure in this
magical location.
More information available from www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie from 1st October
Price: Free of Charge (No Booking Required)
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date
Glenveagh National Park 13:00 - 16:00 Sunday 14th
Líon Daoine/Capacity: All Welcome Aois/Age: 4 Upwards
23Wainfest 2018
Day by Day Guide
P Pre-Festival Event F Family Event S School Event A ASD Friendly
Time Event Description Venue Contact Type info
Dé Luain 1ú Deireadh Fómhair / Monday 1st October
10:00 Blazing a Trail: Irish Women Who Changed the Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S P Pg. 4
World - Schools Workshop with Sarah Webb
12:30 Blazing a Trail: Irish Women Who Changed the Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S P Pg. 4
World - Schools Workshop with Sarah Webb
Dé Máirt 2ú Deireadh Fómhair / Tuesday 2th October
10:00 A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea with Sarah Webb Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S P Pg. 4
Déardaoin 4ú Deireadh Fómhair / Thursday 4th October
19:00 Mary Roche : Getting children off to a great Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9263834 P Pg. 5
start-talking and thinking about picturebooks
in the early years.
24P Pre-Festival Event F Family Event S School Event A ASD Friendly
Time Event Description Venue Contact Type info
Dé hAoine 5ú Deireadh Fómhair / Friday 5th October
11:00 Bookworm Babies 5th Birthday Celebration Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9263834 F Pg. 5
Dé Sathairn 6ú Deireadh Fómhair / Saturday 6th October
10:00 Mr. Hullabaloo’s Storytime Treats Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 7
10:00 Dig it Kids Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 F Pg. 7
10:00 Wild and Wondrous Drama Workshop Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 F Pg. 8
with Zara Holmes
10:30 Bricí Spraoi/Imagination Playground Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 F Pg. 8
11:30 Bricí Spraoi/Imagination Playground Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 F Pg. 8
12:00 -18:00 Harry Potter Experience Oakfield Park, Raphoe 074 9173922 F Pg. 10
12:30 Mr. Hullabaloo’s Storytime Treats Milford Community Library 074 9153927 F Pg. 7
12:30 Dig it Kids Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 F Pg. 7
12:30 Bricí Spraoi/Imagination Playground Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 F Pg. 8
14:00 Jeramee, Hartleby agus Oooglemor Amharclann Gaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 F Pg. 9
19:30 Donegal Bay and Bluestack Festival Carnival Ballyshannon F Pg. 9
25P Pre-Festival Event F Family Event S School Event A ASD Friendly
Time Event Description Venue Contact Type info
Dé Domhnach 7ú Deireadh Fómhair / Sunday 7th October
12:00 -18:00 Harry Potter Experience Oakfield Park, Raphoe 074 9173922 F Pg. 10
13.30 The Snail and the Whale - Tall Stories An Grianan, Letterkenny 074 9120777 F Pg. 11
14:00 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 074 9121976 F Pg. 11
15:00 The Snail and the Whale - Tall Stories An Grianan, Letterkenny 074 9120777 F Pg. 11
16:00 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 074 9121976 F Pg. 11
Dé Luain 8ú Deireadh Fómhair / Monday 8th October
10:00 Yoga for Kids with Joanne Cullen Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 38
10:00 Steve Cole – Author Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 12/48
10:00 Kieran Crowley – Author Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 39
10:00 The Cycle of Water Workshop - CatchmentCARE Lifford Community Library 074 9172726 S Pg. 44
10:00 Discovery Dome Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 40
10:00 Sensory Story Time with Sharon Curran Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S A Pg. 39
10:00 Jumping Clay Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 41
10:00 Fab Lab - Digital Fabrication For Kids Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 15/51
10:00 Wild and Wondrous Drama Workshop St Johnston and Carrigans 074 9148551 S Pg. 8/48
with Zara Holmes Resource Centre
26P Pre-Festival Event F Family Event S School Event A ASD Friendly
Time Event Description Venue Contact Type info
11:00 Donegal Mammy - Evelyn Glynn Manorcunningham Community 074 9157611 S Pg. 38
Playgroup
11:00 Sensory Story Time with Sharon Curran Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S A Pg. 39
11:00 Booklet Launch & Guided Tour: A Long County Museum, Letterkenny 074 9124613 S Pg. 37
Farewell’ – Emigration of Donegal Women
1845-1955’ exhibition
11:00 Discovery Dome Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 40
12:00 Discovery Dome Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 40
12:30 Steve Cole - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 12/48
12:30 Kieran Crowley - Author Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 39
12:30 Yoga for Kids with Joanne Cullen Lifford Community Library 074 9172726 S Pg. 38
12:30 Fab Lab - Digital Fabrication For Kids Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 15
13:00 Discovery Dome Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 40
16:00 Steve Cole - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 12
Dé Máirt 9ú Deireadh Fómhair / Tuesday 9th October
10:00 Steve Cole - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 12/48
10:00 Tom Palmer - Author Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 14/49
10:00 Shane Hegarty - Author Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 14/49
10:00 Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 43
27P Pre-Festival Event F Family Event S School Event A ASD Friendly
Time Event Description Venue Contact Type info
10:00 Brighdín Carr – Údar agus Ceoltóir Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 40
10:00 Wild about Reading at your Library Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 48
10:00 Jumping Clay Donegal Town Community Library 074 9725329 S Pg. 41
10:00 Bricks4Kidz Comharchumann Forbartha 074 9520024 S Pg. 52
& Fostaίochta Arainn Mhór/
Arranmore Island
10:00 Create a Cover with Ruth Graham Lifford Old Courthouse 074 9141733 S Pg. 49
10:00 Tom Thumb – Lyngo Theatre Regional Cultural Centre 074 9129186 S Pg. 35
11:00 Teddy’s Seaside Holiday Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 074 9131840 S Pg. 36
12:00 Tom Thumb – Lyngo Theatre Regional Cultural Centre 074 9129186 S Pg. 35
12:30 Tom Palmer - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 14/49
12:30 Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 43
12:30 Shane Hegarty - Author Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 14/49
12:30 Steve Cole - Author Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 S Pg. 12/48
12:30 Brighdín Carr – Údar agus Ceoltóir Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 40
12:30 Jumping Clay Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 41
12:30 Aqua Explorers with Waters & Communites Raphoe Community Library 074 9144115 S Pg. 42
12:30 Meitheal Ealaíon le Cathal Mac Fhionnaile An Gailearaí, Aislann Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 42
13:00 Bricks4Kidz Áras Sheáin Bháin, Baile na Finne 074 9546071 S Pg. 52
13:30 The Secret Garden Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 074 9131840 S Pg. 36
28P Pre-Festival Event F Family Event S School Event A ASD Friendly
Time Event Description Venue Contact Type info
16:00 Tom Palmer - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 14
16:00 Shane Hegarty - Author Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 F Pg. 14
18:00 Steve Cole - Author Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 F Pg. 12
Dé Céadaoin 10ú Deireadh Fómhair / Wednesday 10th October
10:00 Shane Hegarty - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 12/48
10:00 Discovery Dome Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 40
10:00 Fab Lab - Digital Fabrication For Kids Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 15/51
10:00 Jumping Clay Lifford Community Library 074 9172726 S Pg. 41
10:00 Aqua Explorers with Inishowen Rivers Trust Moville Community Library 074 9385110 S Pg. 44
10:00 Tom Thumb – Lyngo Theatre Regional Cultural Centre 074 9129186 S Pg. 35
10:00 Something Fishy with Inland Fisheries Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 45
Ireland
10:00 Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats An tSean Bheairic/ Falcarragh 074 9180888 S Pg. 43
10:00 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop The Forge Family Resource Centre, 071 9861924 S Pg.46
Pettigo
10:00 Song of the Sea - Animated Film Abbey Arts & Cultural Centre 071 9851375 S Pg. 50
11:00 Amhrán na Mara - Scannán Beochana Amharclann Gaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 50
29P Pre-Festival Event F Family Event S School Event A ASD Friendly
Time Event Description Venue Contact Type info
11:00 Discovery Dome Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 40
11:00 Rhyme Time Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 13
12:00 Tom Thumb – Lyngo Theatre Regional Cultural Centre 074 9129186 S Pg. 35
12:00 Jumping Clay Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 S Pg. 41
12:00 Discovery Dome Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 40
12:30 Bricks4Kidz Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg.52
12:30 Shane Hegarty - Author Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 14/49
12:30 Fab Lab - Digital Fabrication For Kids Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 15/51
12:30 Something Fishy with Inland Fisheries Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 45
Ireland
12:30 Beauty & the Beast Puppet Show Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 15/52
with Julie-Rose McCormick
12:30 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Ballyshannon Community Library 071 9858824 S Pg. 46
13:00 Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9160862 S Pg. 43
13:00 Discovery Dome Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 40
18:30 Shane Hegarty - Author Milford Community Library 074 9153927 F Pg. 12
16:00 Fab Lab - Digital Fabrication For Kids Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 F Pg. 15
18:30 Beauty & the Beast Puppet Show Bundoran Community Library 074 9829665 F Pg. 15
with Julie-Rose McCormick
30P Pre-Festival Event F Family Event S School Event A ASD Friendly
Time Event Description Venue Contact Type info
Déardaoin 11ú Deireadh Fómhair / Thursday 11th October
10:00 MakeyUppers - Mystery Bag Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 16/51
10:00 AgriKids - Farm Safety Workshop Raphoe Community Library 074 9144115 S Pg. 45
10:00 Puppet show and Stories Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 15/52
with Julie-Rose McCormick
10:00 Jumping Clay Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 41
10:00 Jonathan Meres - Author Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 17/51
10:00 Wild and Wondrous Drama Workshop Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 S Pg. 8/48
with Zara Holmes
10:00 Peadar O’Guilin - Author Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 46
10:00 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 46
10:00 Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 43
10:00 Aqua Explorers with Water & Communities Donegal Town Community Library 074 9725329 S Pg. 42
10:00 Coding Workshop on Internet of Things Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana 074 9362218 S Pg. 47
- Inishowen Development Partnership
10:00 Star Boy – Joe Brennan Regional Cultural Centre 074 9129186 S Pg. 35
11:00 Rhyme Time Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 F Pg. 13
11:20 Coding Workshop on Internet of Things Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana 074 9362218 S Pg. 47
- Inishowen Development Partnership
12:30 MakeyUppers - Mystery Bag Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 16/51
31P Pre-Festival Event F Family Event S School Event A ASD Friendly
Time Event Description Venue Contact Type info
12:00 Star Boy – Joe Brennan Regional Cultural Centre 074 9129186 S Pg. 35
12:30 AgriKids - Farm Safety Workshop Raphoe Community Library 074 9144115 S Pg. 45
12:30 Jonathan Meres - Author Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 17/51
12:30 Jumping Clay Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 41
12:30 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 46
12:30 Peadar O’Guilin - Author Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth 074 9560862 S Pg. 46
Dobhair
12:30 Wild and Wondrous Drama Workshop Donegal Town Community Library 074 9725329 S Pg. 8/48
with Zara Holmes
12:30 Puppet show and Stories Mevagh Family Resource Centre, 074 9155055 S Pg. 15/52
with Julie-Rose McCormick Downings
13:00 Coding Workshop on Internet of Things Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana 974 9362218 S Pg. 47
- Inishowen Development Partnership
18:30 MakeyUppers - Mystery Bag Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 16
18:30 Jonathan Meres - Author Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 F Pg. 17
Dé hAoine 12ú Deireadh Fómhair / Friday 12th October
10:00 Wild about Reading at your Library Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 48
10:00 Joe Daly - Children’s Magic and Illusion Show Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 18/51
10:00 Wild about Reading at your Library Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 48
10:00 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 46
32P Pre-Festival Event F Family Event S School Event A ASD Friendly
Time Event Description Venue Contact Type info
10:00 Donegal Mammy Moville Community Library 074 9385110 S Pg. 38
10:00 AgriKids - Farm Safety Workshop Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 S Pg. 45
10:00 Jumping Clay Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 41
10:00 Bricks4Kidz Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 52
10:00 Philip Reeve & Sarah Mcintyre - Authors Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 19/52
10:00 Jonathan Meres - Author Ballyshannon Community Library 071 9858824 S Pg. 17/51
11:30 AgriKids - Farm Safety Workshop Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 S Pg. 45
12:00 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 46
12:30 Joe Daly - Children’s Magic and Illusion Show Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 18/51
Magic Show
12:30 Wild about Reading at your Library Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 48
12:30 Bricks4Kidz Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 52
12:30 Rhyme Time Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 13
12:30 Jonathan Meres - Author Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 17/51
12:30 Philip Reeve & Sarah Mcintyre - Authors Ballyshannon Community Library 071 9858824 S Pg. 19/52
13:00 AgriKids - Farm Safety Workshop Lifford Community Library 074 9172726 S Pg. 45
13:30 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Moville Community Library 074 9385110 S Pg. 46
16:00 Joe Daly - Children’s Magic and Illusion Show Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 18/51
16:00 Jonathan Meres - Author Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 F Pg. 17/51
16:00 Philip Reeve & Sarah Mcintyre - Authors Aislann Chill Chartha/Kilcar 074 9546071 F Pg. 19/52
33P Pre-Festival Event F Family Event S School Event A ASD Friendly
Time Event Description Venue Contact Type info
Dé Sathairn 13ú Deireadh Fómhair / Saturday 13th October
10:00 The Shape of Things - ASD Friendly Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F A Pg. 21
10:00 Philip Reeve & Sarah Mcintyre - Authors Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 F Pg. 19
10:00 Stories & Crafts Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 F
11:00 A Taste Of Syria Colgan Hall Carndonagh 074 9362218 F Pg. 22
12:30 The Shape of Things/Cruthanna Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 21
12:30 Philip Reeve & Sarah Mcintyre - Authors Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 F Pg. 19
12:30 Finns Fit Foods – Cooking Demonstration Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 F Pg. 20
12:30 Donegal Youth Chamber Orchestra The Glebe Gallery, Church Hill 074 9137071 F Pg. 22
Dé Domhnaigh 14ú Deireadh Fómhair / Sunday 14th October
12:00 Song of the Sea - Animated Film Century Cinemas, Letterkenny 074 9121976 F Pg. 20
13:00 - Book Launch: A Childs Guide to Glenveagh Glenveagh National Park 076 1002537 F Pg. 23
16:00 National Park and an opportunity to explore
the surroundings
34School Events
Star Boy Tom Thumb
by Joe Brennan – Lyngo Theatre
S School Event S School Event
Star Boy is a tale of a small boy who loves to explore. As he is falling One night tiny Tom overhears Mum and
asleep one night he sees a shooting star and decides to go in search of Dad talking - there’s nothing left to eat
it. His quest to capture the star takes him through the dark woods, over so they are going to leave him and his
and under the sea and finally into space. But does he get his star? Come six brothers in the forest! Outwitting his
join Star Boy on his amazing adventure and share in his discoveries. parents and an ogre , Tom shows
everybody that even though he is small
he is still mighty, as he protects his
brothers, finds the treasure and makes
sure they’ll never be hungry again.
Performed entirely on and under a
kitchen table this classic story is brought
to life in a playful and fascinating show
full of Lyngo’s magic with feathery
spinning birds, a flying house and a
portable forest. Come and join tiny Tom
on his very big adventure!
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Regional Cultural
10:00 & 12:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9129186
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact Centre, Letterkenny
Regional Cultural Centre, 10:00 Regional Cultural
Thursday 11th 074 9129186 10:00 & 12:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9129186
Letterkenny & 12:00 Centre, Letterkenny
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 140 Aois/Age: 3+ Líon Daoine/Capacity: 140 Aois/Age: 3+
35Teddy’s Seaside Holiday The Secret Garden
– Barking Dog Theatre – Barking Dog Theatre
S School Event S School Event
Eddy the Teddy is getting very excited because he’s going off on A stage adaptation of The Secret Garden
holiday to the seaside with his best friend Sammy Ragdoll. Sammy considered by some to be the greatest book ever
is hoping to have a nice relaxing time, but with Eddy the Teddy, an written for children.
adventure is never far away.
After her parent’s death, 10 year old Mary leaves her beloved India
Using elements of theatre, mime, puppetry and song this show is a to go to live with her uncle in Yorkshire at Misselthwaite Manor. At
perfect introduction to live entertainment for younger children. first self-centred, selfish and aloof, she soon starts making her first
ever friends among the servants. Gradually the secrets of the manor
Price: €5 reveal themselves. Where is the secret walled garden and who is the
mysterious boy she hears crying in the night?
Price: €5
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 11:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9131840 Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 13:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9131840
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 140 Aois/Age: 4-6 Líon Daoine/Capacity: 140 Aois/Age: 7-9
36County Museum: Booklet Launch and Exhibition Tour
S School Event
Launch of ‘A Long Farewell – Emigration
of Donegal Women 1845-1955’
exhibition booklet.
This booklet accompanies our major exhibition which explores the
emigration of women from Donegal between 1845 and 1955. There will
be a guided tour of the exhibition after the launch of the booklet
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
County Museum, Letterkenny 11:00 Monday 13th 074 9124613
Exhibition, ‘A Long Farewell’ – Emigration
of Donegal Women 1845-1955
This major exhibition explores the emigration of women from Donegal
between 1845 and 1955. Exhibition runs to the January 2019
Saturday 6th – Saturday 13th October
Líon Daoine/Capacity: All Welcome
37Yoga for Kids Donegal Mammy
with Joanne Cullen - Evelyn Glynn
S School Event S School Event
Donegal Mammy loves books and one of
her favourite place in the whole world is a
visit to the library.
Freelance Yoga Teacher, Joanne
Cullen, approaches health and She also loves writing stories
wellness with passion, enthusiasm and storytelling and she has
and a sense of fun, encouraging been involved in writing the
all individuals on to the yoga books Crafty Kids Guide to
mat. Children’s yoga is hugely Donegal and its Wild Atlantic
beneficial for their growing Way and Freckles the Elf
bodies and more importantly, Christmas Magic in Ireland.
their developing minds.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact Manorcunningham
11:00 Monday 8th 074 9157611
Central Library 10:00 Monday 8th 074 9124950 Community Playgroup
Lifford Library 12:30 Monday 8th 074 9172726 Moville Community Library 10:00 Friday 12th 074 9385110
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 30 Aois/Age: 9-12 Líon Daoine/Capacity: 30 Aois/Age: 4-8
38Keiron Crowley Sensory Storytime
– Author with Sharon Curran
S School Event A ASD Friendly S School Event
Kieran Crowley is a writer from Join Sharon Curran for a fun,
Mallow, Co. Cork. He has written interactive, sensory story
four books for children in the nine time, tailored specially to
to twelve years age group. His meet the needs of children
debut novel Colm & the Lazarus with ASD. There will also be
Key was shortlisted for the Bisto - a quiet, welcoming, ASD-
now CBI - Book of the Year Award friendly opportunity to use
and The Mighty Dynamo was the library, while closed to
shortlisted for the Hull Children’s the general public.
Book Award in 2017. His latest
book, The Misfits Club (published
by Macmillan) is a Famous Five
meets The Goonies adventure
story set in rural Ireland. ASD
ly
friend s
Event
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Carndonagh Community Buncrana Community Library 10:00 Monday 8th 074 9361941
10:00 Monday 8th 074 9373701
Library
Buncrana Community Library 11:00 Monday 8th 074 9361941
Buncrana Community Library 12:30 Monday 8th 074 9361941
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 7 Upwards Líon Daoine/Capacity: 10 Aois/Age: 4-9
39Brighdín Carr
Discovery Dome
– Údar agus Ceoltóir
S School Event S School Event
A planetarium has the ability to Tá Brídín ina muinteoir scoile agus
bring the universe to your students grá mór aicí ar dhramaíocht, ceol
while creating a visual experience agus damhsa. Tá sraith leabhair nua
to help with the learning process. dhá-theanga scríofa ag Brídín mar
Using state-of-the-art Fulldome shampla ‘Eachtraí Fia, Áit san ait etc.
360-degree 3D digital projection Chomh maith le sin tá breis agus
technology, stunning graphics and céad amhráin scríofa aicí do pháistí
advanced computer simulations óga agus cáil agus clú orthí ar fúd
our movies are projected throughout the inner an chontae mar cheoltóir. Ag an
surface of each dome to fully envelop the audience. This creates a ceardlann seo, beidh sí ag táispeáint
breathtakingly immersive, interactive learning environment which truly samplaí de na leabhair nua, ‘Súile Múile Dúfair’ is ‘Áit
engages every group, whatever their age and learning ability. san ait!’, ag léamh le cheile iad, ag canadh na hamhrán agus giota beag
den damhsa le dul leo. Ansin, taispeánfaidh sí píosa den leabhar nua, ‘Sár
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact Laoch’ atá ag tarlú faoi láthair, is ag múiniú line an cúrfa nua don amhrán
do na páistí chun téiptheafadadh a dhéanamh ar an lá, a bheith le fáil
10:00,
níos déanaí sa leabharlann.
11:00,
Bundoran Community Library Monday 8th 071 9829665
12:00,
13:00 Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Leabharlann Phobail
10:00, 10:00 De Máirt 9ú 074 9560862
Ghaoth Dobhair
Carndonagh Community 11:00, Wednesday
074 9373701
Library 12:00, 10th Leabharlann Phobail
12:30 De Máirt 9ú 074 9522500
13:00 na Rossan
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 4-12 Líon Daoine/Capacity: 30 Aois/Age: 4-8
40Jumping Clay
S School Event
Playing with Jumping Clay is a stimulating process encapsulating
all the senses. We believe that “learning by doing” or “experiential
learning” helps to reinforce a child’s development and education.
“Learning through Play” is vital to a child’s development and Jumping
Clay provides the perfect hands-on learning tool through the use of
our wonderful clay modelling products and educational programmes.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Leabharlann Phobail
10:00 Dé Luain 8ú 074 9122500
na Rossan
Donegal Town Library 10:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9725329
Bundoran Library 12:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9829665
Lifford Library 10:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9172726
Twin Towns Library 12:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9175384
Carndonagh Library 10:00 Thursday 11th 074 9373701
Buncrana Library 12:30 Thursday 11th 074 9361941
Leabharlann Phobail
10:00 Dé hAoine 12ú 074 9560862
Ghaoth Dobhair
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 30 Aois/Age: 4-8
41Meitheal Ealaíon Aqua Explorers
le Ealaíontóir Cathal Mac Fhionnaile with Water & Communities
S School Event S School Event
Éascóidh an t-ealaíontóir Cathal Mac Fhionngaile ceardlann nó Discover the magical creatures that inhabit the rivers, lakes and coasts of
Meitheal ealaíne bunaithe ar a thaispeántas Inis Bó Finne le daltaí scoile County Donegal, past and present. You will learn how creatures can tell
as an Ghaeltacht . Dhéanfaidh Cathal samhlaíocht agus cruthaitheacht us about the health of our water. Take a trip from the mountains to the
na daltaí a spreagadh agus iad ag foghlaim ceird an ealaíontóír. sea, and grab the opportunity to look at some of the creatures that also
take this journey.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Raphoe Community Library 12:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9144115
Donegal Town
10:00 Thursday 11th 074 9725329
Community Library
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
An Gailearaí,
12:30 Dé Máirt 9ú 074 9560862
Aislann Ghaoth Dobhair
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 20 Aois/Age: 8-12 Líon Daoine/Capacity: 30 Aois/Age: 8-12
42Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats
with Éanna Ní Lamhna
S School Event
Eanna Ni Lamha is the author of Wild Things at School, a member of
the panel on the RTÉ Mooney Goes Wild radio programme since 1994
and the wildlife expert on The Six O’Clock Show. Join Eanna for a
biodiversity workshop on common Irish mammals, birds and insects
and how we need these for a healthy environment.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Buncrana Community
10:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9361941
Library
Carndonagh
12:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9373701
Community Library
An tSean Bheairic,
10:00 Dé Céadaoin 10ú 074 9180888
Falcarragh
Leabharlann Phobail
13:00 Dé Céadaoin 10ú 074 9560862
Ghaoth Dobhair
Bundoran Community
10:00 Thursday 11th 071 9829665
Library
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 8-12
43The Cycle of Water Aqua Explorers
– Workshop by CatchmentCARE with Inishowen Rivers Trust
S School Event S School Event
Explore the origins of the water we use every day, learn about Discover the magical creatures that inhabit the
natural filtration and create a scale model of local topography to rivers, lakes and coasts of County Donegal, past
demonstrate water cycle in a catchment. This informative workshop and present. You will learn how creatures can
by CatchmentCARE will also look at some ideas for schools to do as tell us about the health of our water. Take a trip
part of their Green Schools water theme (Water conservation etc.) from the mountains to the sea, and grab the
opportunity to look at some of the creatures that
also take this journey.
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Moville Community Library 10:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9385110
Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact
Lifford Community Library 10:00 Monday 8th 074 9172726
Líon Daoine/Capacity: 30 Aois/Age: 8-12 Líon Daoine/Capacity: 30 Aois/Age: 8-12
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