Shorelines Arts Festival

11/09/2026

What a night we had thanks to Roscommon Mens Choir, with a guest appearance from our very own Omna Singers too. They certainly raised the roof on the Town Hall! With their upbeat tunes and energetic vibes they delivered a fun, inclusive and uplifting evening for all. A great reminder of the power of music to bring us together!

11/09/2026

Saturday is a jam-packed day with too many events to list them all here!

We've got workshops, we've got Brazilian drumming, we've got face-painting and puppetry for the small kids and short films and a documentary for the older kids! We've got literary events, music events, free events including a house tour, and to top it all off we've got Camille O'Sullivan!

We also have a variety of visual arts exhibitions to chose from at both the Irish Workhouse Centre and Portumna Castle Gallery. Don't miss them!

We promise you, you will not bored. Head to www.shorelinesartsfestival.com and book your tickets now, if you haven't done so already.

11/09/2026

UPDATE: If the weather is not on our side tomorrow, then you will find SambaWave Galway inside the Town Hall where everyone can stay dry!

Hopefully we won't need the PLAN B though, in which case you'll find them as planned - at the square from 11.45am - 12.15pm and outside SuperValu from 12.30pm - 1pm.

11/09/2026

A few images from the Festival Book Club at Portumna Public Library yesterday morning where we enjoyed some lovely readings and came away with plenty of new book recommendations! Many thanks to those who joined us.

11/09/2026

Be sure to check out this wonderful exhibition by Portumna Camera Club, which is also on display at Portumna Castle Gallery until September 30th.

The second exhibition at Portumna Castle Gallery
Small Spaces - Portumna Camera Club Photography Exhibition

Inspired by the theme Small Spaces, members of Portumna Camera Club present a collection of images that celebrate the overlooked, the intimate and the unexpected in this thought-provoking exhibition.​

Also check out exhibition at Portumna Castle.

Heritage Ireland OPW - Office of Public Works Shorelines Arts Festival Discover Lough Derg Ireland's Hidden Heartlands Visit Portumna CaToCa Fine Food & Giftware Portumna, Co. Galway

Art exhibitions Sept 6-30, 7 days 10:00 - 17:15

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10/09/2026

Renowned for their unique style of East Galway music, Máirín & Yvonne Fahy (The Fahy Family, Ballinakill) together with Patsy Broderick (Kilreekil) celebrate and commemorate the sweet melodic charms of the compositions of Fr. P.J. Kelly at this special lunchtime concert!

Fr. P.J. Kelly was a Columban missionary from East Galway whose tune compositions have become beloved classics across the traditional music world. Bringing together three master musicians with deep roots in the regional style, this performance explores the rich heritage, history, and vibrant spirit of his musical legacy.

Take a listen at www.mairinfahypatsybroderick.bandcamp.com

10/09/2026

We are delighted to reveal our very exciting Programme of Events for DNLF 2026!!
Follow the link below for Nenagh Arts Centre to book your tickets. Huge thanks to all our main funders and loyal and valued sponsors. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and welcome onboard if you are a new sponsor. We are delighted that you chose to be associated with us.
https://www.nenagharts.com/dnlf-2026/

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Tipperary Arts Office CreativeIrl Culture Ireland

10/09/2026

Update: Both sessions of Random Acts of Puppetry at Portumna Library on Saturday are fully booked.