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Let’s Get Social dlr: Creative Health Network

Are you an artist, creative or healthcare professional interested in the role creativity can play in health and wellbeing? Join Let’s Get Social dlr, a new series of free workshops bringing people together to share ideas, make connections and explore creative practice in healthcare contexts.

Facilitated by visual artist Caroline Schofield, the sessions offer a welcoming space to connect, exchange experiences and discover different approaches to creative health. The workshops are Free to attend.

Supported through Creative Irelands Health and Wellbeing programme.�

Find out more and book at tickettailor.com/events/dlrlibraries

Celebrating creativity, community and our connection to the land.

Join Farm Walks, Creative Communities on a Shared Island at The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon, for a day of conversation, film and reflection exploring farming, biodiversity, heritage and rural life.

Supported through the Creative Ireland Shared Island Programme, Farm Walks brings farmers and artists from Leitrim and Fermanagh together to build connections and explore our shared landscape through creativity.

Taking place at The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon, Saturday, 10 October | 11am–4pm� Free, booking required

For more information visit https://thedock.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873691300

Creativity, conversation and connection in Galway!

Design Mingle: Creative Connections brings together creatives, professionals, students and the public for a six-part series of inspiring talks and networking at CREW in Galway.

Each session features a guest speaker exploring the intersection of creativity with themes including cultural rights, health, community and climate action, followed by informal networking and opportunities to connect, share ideas and spark new collaborations.

Taking place at CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway, Monthly until 26 October 2026. Ages 18+.
Find out more at https://crewdigital.ie/project/design-mingle-creative-connections/

These sessions are proudly funded by Galway City Council through the Creative Ireland Creative Communities Fund.




Cruthaitheacht, comhrá agus ceangal i nGaillimh!

Cruinníonn Design Mingle: Ceangail Chruthaitheacha daoine cruthaitheacha, lucht gairme, mic léinn agus an pobal i gcoitinne le chéile do shraith sé chuid de chainteanna spreagúla agus deiseanna líonraithe ag Ionad CREW i nGaillimh.

Beidh aoichainteoir i láthair ag gach seisiún chun plé a dhéanamh ar an nasc idir an chruthaitheacht agus cearta cultúrtha, sláinte, pobal agus gníomhú ar son na haeráide. Ina dhiaidh sin, beidh deis ann líonrú neamhfhoirmiúil a dhéanamh, teacht le chéile, smaointe a roinnt agus tús a chur le comhpháirtíochtaí nua.

Ar siúl in Ionad CREW, Bóthar Pháirc an Tobair, Gaillimh, uair sa mhí go dtí an 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2026. Do dhaoine 18 mbliana d& #39;aois agus os a chionn.
Tuilleadh eolais ag https://crewdigital.ie/project/design-mingle-creative-connections/

Tá na seisiúin seo maoinithe ag Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe trí Chiste na bPobal Cruthaitheach de chuid Éire Ildánach.

Ready to bring your stories to life?

Join storyteller Madge O’Callaghan for a six-week creative writing programme at Sean Lemass Library in Shannon. Through writing exercises, discussion and creative prompts, participants will explore character, setting, dialogue, structure and voice.

Perfect for beginners and more experienced writers alike, with plenty of opportunities to write, experiment and share ideas in a supportive setting.
The programme takes place at Sean Lemass Library, Shannon from the 7th of September – 12th October 2026, Mondays, 2–4pm, Ages 18+.

To book, contact [email protected] more info can be found at https://clarelibraries.ie/events/




Réidh le beocht a chur i do chuid scéalta?

Bí i dteannta an scéalaí Madge O’Callaghan le haghaidh clár scríbhneoireachta cruthaithí sé seachtaine i Leabharlann Sheáin Lemass i Sionainn. Trí chleachtaí scríbhneoireachta, plé agus spreagthaí cruthaitheacha, beidh na rannpháirtithe ag plé le carachtair, suíomh, comhrá, struchtúr agus guth.

Feilfidh sé do thosaitheoirí agus do scríbhneoirí a bhfuil taithí acu araon, agus beidh neart deiseanna ann le scríobh, le triail a bhaint as rudaí nua agus le smaointe a roinnt i dtimpeallacht thacúil. Beidh an clár ar siúl i Leabharlann Sheáin Lemass, Sionainn, ón 7 Meán Fómhair go dtí an 12 Deireadh Fómhair 2026, gach Luan ó 2 go 4 i.n., do dhaoine atá 18 mbliana d’aois agus os a chionn.

Chun áit a chur in áirithe, déan teagmháil le [email protected]. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ag https://clarelibraries.ie/events/

Creativity meets climate action in Ballyhoura.

Cappamore, Castleconnell, Charleville, Croom, Kilmallock and Mitchelstown will become Creative Climate Community Hubs through SENSE the Change Ballyhoura, one of 11 projects supported nationally through Creative Ireland’s Creative Climate Action Fund III.

Over three years, communities will use creativity and the five senses to explore climate change, connect with their local environment and inspire practical, locally led action.

Paid opportunities are also open for artists and creatives, local food producers, growers, home bakers, photographers and videographers.
More information on the project and open calls can be found at https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/listing/category/sense-the-change-ballyhoura

Harvest Sessions is hitting the road in Louth!

This October, Festival in a Van will bring live music directly to communities across County Louth, transforming local spaces into vibrant outdoor stages.
Taking place across four locations over two days, the tour invites residents, families and neighbours to come together and enjoy live performances right on their doorstep.

The on the go festival will take place around County Louth from the 2nd – 3rd of October 2026 and is free and open to all ages

Find out more at https://festivalinavan.com/




Harvest Sessions ag bualadh bóthair i gContae Lú!

Cuirfidh Festival in a Van ceol beo ar fáil do phobail ar fud Chontae Lú i mí Dheireadh Fómhair i mbliana, ag déanamh stáitsí bríomhara faoin aer de spásanna áitiúla.
Beidh an chamchuairt ar siúl thar dhá lá i gceithre ionad, agus cuireadh á thabhairt do
chónaitheoirí, teaghlaigh agus comharsana teacht le chéile chun taitneamh a bhaint as léirithe beo ar leac an dorais acu.

Beidh an fhéile ar an mbóthar ar fud Chontae Lú ón 2 go dtí an 3 Deireadh Fómhair 2026. Beidh sí saor in aisce agus beidh fáilte roimh chách.

Tuilleadh eolais ag https://festivalinavan.com/

Shared Visions: creativity, connection and community in Donegal

At the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, Shared Visions invites young people and community groups to explore visual art through hands-on workshops, guided tours and creative conversations with award-winning Donegal artist Daniel Nelis. The artworks created will take their place on the gallery walls, celebrating creativity, pride and belonging.

Taking place at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny Until 10 October 2026

Find out more at https://www.donegalculture.ie/



Físeanna Comhroinnte: cruthaitheacht, ceangal agus pobal i nDún na nGall.

Ag an Ionad Cultúrtha Réigiúnach i Leitir Ceanainn, tugann Físeanna Comhroinnte deis do dhaoine óga agus do ghrúpaí pobail an amharcealaín a bhlaiseadh i gcuideachta Daniel Nelis – ealaíontóir as Dún na nGall a bhfuil duaiseanna buaite aige – trí cheardlanna praiticiúla, turais threoraithe agus comhráite cruthaitheacha. Crochfar na saothair ealaíne a chruthófar ar bhallaí an ghailearaí, mar
cheiliúradh ar an gcruthaitheacht, an bród agus an muintearas.

Ar siúl san Ionad Cultúrtha Réigiúnach, Leitir Ceanainn go dtí an 10 Deireadh Fómhair 2026

Tuilleadh eolais ag https://www.donegalculture.ie/

Celebrating participation, resilience and inclusion in Kerry.

Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership recently premiered Ciarán – A PAL’s Voice, a short film highlighting the positive impact Ireland’s National Youth Award programme has had on remarkable young adults across Kerry.

Premiered at Inspired Day Centre in Tralee, the film celebrates the power of participation, connection and inclusion, and what can happen when young people are supported to have their voices heard.

Watch the full video now on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yOonkwRtQ0

­Nine artists and artist organisations have been awarded more than €275,000 through the Arts and Early Learning Childcare Scheme.

The scheme provides opportunities for babies and young children to discover, explore and enjoy the arts, supported by artists, early years educators, school-age practitioners, families and carers.

To learn more visit https://artscouncil.ie/news/arts-and-early-learning-childcare-projects-awarded-over-e275000-through-arts-council-and-department-of-children-disability-and-equality-partnership-scheme/



Tá os cionn €275,000 bronnta ar ealaíontóirí agus eagraíochtaí ealaíon, naoi ndámhachtain san iomlán, trí Scéim na nEalaíon sa Luathfhoghlaim agus i gCúram Leanaí.

Faoin scéim seo, tugtar deiseanna do leanaí agus páistí óga na healaíona a thriail agus a fhiosrú agus taitneamh a bhaint astu, agus tacaíocht acu ó ealaíontóirí, oideoirí luathbhlianta, cleachtóirí a oibríonn le leanaí in aois scoile, teaghlaigh agus cúramóirí.

Tá tuilleadh eolais ar https://artscouncil.ie/ga/nuacht/breis-agus-e275000-bronnta-ar-thionscadail-luathfhoghlama-agus-curaim-leanai-tri-sceim-chomhphairtiochta-na-comhairle-ealaion-agus-na-roinne-leanai-michumais-agus-comhionannais/

Climate action must include every voice.

Inclusive Climate Futures for All: No One Is Left Behind, led by Atlantic Technological University, is one of 11 projects supported through Creative Climate Action Fund III.

Working with students and graduates from Project WAVE, alongside Corlann Roscommon and HAIL residents, the initiative will use creativity and collaboration to ensure people with intellectual disabilities play a central role in shaping conversations and solutions around climate action.

Learn more about the funded projects at https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/news/e7-6-million-announced-for-creative-climate-action-fund-iii/





Teastaíonn guth gach duine sa ghníomhú ar son na haeráide.

Tá an tionscadal Inclusive Climate Futures for All: No One Is Left Behind, faoi stiúir Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Atlantaigh, i measc an 11 tionscadal a bhfuil tacaíocht á fáil acu trí Chiste III um Ghníomhú Cruthaitheach ar son na hAeráide.

Beifear ag obair sa tionscnamh le mic léinn agus iar-rannpháirtithe ó Project WAVE, chomh maith le Corlann Ros Comáin agus cónaitheoirí de chuid HAIL, agus bainfear leas as an gcruthaitheacht agus an comhar le go mbeidh daoine faoi mhíchumas intleachtúil lárnach i gcomhráite faoin ngníomhú ar son na haeráide agus in iarrachtaí chun teacht ar bhealaí chun dul i ngleic leis an athrú aeráide.

Léigh tuilleadh faoi na tionscadail atá maoinithe ar https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/news/e7-
6-million-announced-for-creative-climate-action-fund-iii/