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Lilly – From Darkness into Light

Debut of a light-hearted one-woman play by Sue Mooney(note: seats @11:20) As part of the Rialto 2026 Community Arts Festival Sue Mooney performs ‘Lilly’, a humorous one-woman performance about recovery. ‘Lilly’ is about coming from darkness into light, a light-hearted story loosely based on Sue Mooney’s own journey through recovery, from the soil to the sun. Not […]

Make a Granny Square

Crochet workshop, beautiful ideas for all levels w/Marja Almqvist (16s+) In this workshop you will learn how to crochet the Granny Square. No longer for grannies alone this versatile technique is being embraced by fashionistas of all ages. Beginners will learn the basics and more advanced crocheters will be encouraged to explore colour and design. […]

MAD DOG – Story Songs

Interactive experience (ages 5 – 10yrs, parents welcome) MAD DOG is the brainchild of musician and music teacher Shane McGrath. It is a very interactive experience suitable for all the family. Story songs for small ears and for big ears. MAD DOG performs his original songs with the help from his friends The Sub Woofers. […]

Haiku Workshop

strewn on the grass by the yellow flag irises – swan feathers Step into the summer with a haiku poetry workshop with poet and educator Maeve O’Sullivan. Haiku is the shortest poetry form in the world, and one of the oldest, originating in Japan in the 17th Century. In this introductory workshop, you will learn […]

Poems & Songs

Come for a coffee and enjoy a variety of performances  from short poetry readings to songs in a relaxed atmosphere Catherine Ann Cullen reading from her new book ’Storm Damage’ Maeve O’Sullivan reading from new collection ‘Wishing Tree Note’ & Local Songwriter and Guitarist Colm Mitchell playing hauntingly beautiful original pieces Saturday, June 20th, 12:30pm – […]