The Glens Arts Centre

03/06/2026

☕️ Creative Frame Artists Meetup in The Glens Arts Centre

🗓️ Wednesday June 17th at 11:30am to 1:00pm

Cost: Free

Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/creativeframe/2240995

This meetup will include a short speed‑meet session to help artists connect quickly and meaningfully. It’s a simple, low‑pressure way to meet more people and hear what others are working on. You’ll have the chance to chat one‑to‑one with another artist for 3–5 minutes. A prompt will guide each round (e.g. “What are you working on?” or “What support would help you right now?”), then everyone rotates. After a few rounds, we’ll break for coffee and open conversation.

It’s a straightforward way to share what you’re doing, hear about others’ practices and projects, and spot potential collaborations or supports. We hope you’ll join us for a friendly, energising morning with fellow artists.

26/05/2026

WE ARE HIRING

Front of House & Facilities Assistant

The Glens Centre is inviting applications for the position of Front of House & Facilities Assistant.
Part-time position – 26.75 hours per week.

The role includes:
• Front of House support
• Event and room setup
• Visitor engagement
• General venue and facilities support
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

To apply, please email: [email protected]
Subject line: Application – Front of House & Facilities Assistant
CV
Short cover letter
Two referees

Closing date:
Friday 12 June

Supported under the Community Services Programme.

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

Join The Rabbit's Riot Theatre Company for an exciting and creative afternoon exploring theatre design and documentation!

26/05/2026

CALL OUT – YOUNG MUSICIANS WANTED

Are you aged 14–18 and love making music? We want to hear from you!

As part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2026, The Glens Centre is bringing back our Street Session – Young Musicians Spotlight to the streets of Manorhamilton on Friday 6 June.

We're looking for:
✨ Solo artists
✨ Bands
✨ Singer-songwriters
✨ Traditional & folk musicians
✨ Any genre, any style, all welcome

Selected performers will:
Perform live outdoors at an evening showcase
Be part of a major national youth arts day – Cruinniú na nÓg

Deadline to apply: Wednesday 3rd June
Email [email protected] with:
→ Your name & age
→ What type of music you perform
→ Any links, videos or socials (if you have them)

Spaces are limited – don't leave it too late!
Please share with any young musicians in Leitrim, Sligo and surrounding areas. 🙌

23/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who made the Glens Anniversary Gala such a success, including:

The Audience: You brought so much energy and support to the room—you really are the heartbeat of the Glens!

The Director & Board: We owe a great deal of gratitude to you for the leadership, vision, and dedication that made this milestone happen.

The Staff & Organisers: Huge credit goes to you for the endless hard work behind the scenes to make everything run flawlessly.

The Sound Technician: Brilliant job keeping the event sounding fantastic all night and making sure the technical side ran smoothly.

To the Photographer: Fantastic work capturing all the wonderful memories and special moments so beautifully.

To the Volunteers: Massive thanks for giving up your free time to help out and keep everything moving so smoothly on the night.

The Sponsors & Funders: We are incredibly grateful for the generous support, which makes events like this possible.

The Performers & Guest Speakers: Applause to you for sharing incredible talents and making the evening so memorable.

The Clayton Hotel Sligo: Sincere appreciation to the wonderful team at the Clayton for hosting the event and looking after everyone so beautifully.

Here’s to the next chapter together! 🥂✨



Photos courtesy of Jonas Dellow.

23/05/2026

The music for the Glens Anniversary Gala was absolutely sublime. Huge thank you to the incredible Eleanor Shanley, the endlessly talented Ó Snodaigh, and the brilliant members of NoCrows for bringing the house down with some unforgettable folk and fusion music. Also, a big thank you to Dee Armstrong, her sons, and all the young musicians from the Rock School who performed brilliantly on the night.🎶🎻



Photos courtesy of Jonas Dellow

22/05/2026

What an unforgettable evening of creativity, passion, and community! The Glens Anniversary Gala truly showcased the incredible depth of talent we are so lucky to host, bringing together a spectacular range of artistic endeavours as the stage completely came alive with soul-stirring poetry and powerful live drama.

Every single performance reminded us of the vibrant storytelling and dedication that makes our creative community so special, and we owe a massive thank you to all the incredible artists, writers, and theatre makers as well as to everyone in the audience who came out to support and celebrate this major milestone.

Exit does Theatre Splódar Theatre Company The Rabbit's Riot Theatre Company

Photos courtesy of Jonas Dellow

22/05/2026

The facilitator for our Cruinniú na nÓg Foraged | Found | Fotographed workshop in The Glens Arts Centre on 6th June is Niamh O’Brien!

She’ll be showing the participants how to design and decorate their props using man-made and natural objects.

Niamh (Nevie), mother of one, is an artist and maker based in Co. Leitrim, working with fabrics, costume and set design, textiles, performance and installation art. She has worked for an array of projects across theatre, street performance, festivals, film and TV.
Niamh recently completed a Masters in Creative Practice and Design at Atlantic Technological University, Sligo wherein she was awarded a residency in the National Abbey Theatre, Dublin. Prior to her artistic career, she worked in the legal sector.

✨ 13 to 18 years old
🎟️Limited places!
🎟️ https://shorturl.at/t5PAH
🕰️ 3pm to 5pm
📅 6th June
📍 The Glens Arts Centre

Supported by CreativeIrl, Leitrim County Council & Leitrim Arts Office

📸 Brian Farrell

22/05/2026

The Glens Anniversary Gala was an unforgettable night, made possible by the incredible generosity of our sponsors.

We are immensely grateful to the local businesses, individuals, and leaders who backed this milestone event. Please join us in thanking:

Our Community & Business Partners: Manorhamilton & District Credit Union • AIB Bank • SuperValu • Merenda Ltd • MacManus Pharmacy • McMorrow Fuels • Elastometall

Hospitality & Dining: MacNean House & Restaurant • Eight Degrees West • The French Market • Gilligan Butchers

Professional Services: Kelly & Ryan Solicitors • Maguire Solicitors • Home & Farm Conveyancing • O’Boyle Auctioneers • DM Auctions • John Reynolds Bus Hire

Local Hospitality & Services: Biddy’s Bar • Gabriel’s Barber • Heraghty’s Bar (Shane O’Hara)

Our Friends & Patrons: Minister Marian Harkin • Betty & Prin Duignan • Irene & Kieran Ryan • Jim & Assumpta Clancy

Thank you for investing in our community and making the Gala a night to remember! 🥂🎉



Photo courtesy of Jonas Dellow.