Visual Art

VISUAL ART

Nov 9

Group Exhibition: Zelda Cunnigham, Judy Lawler, James Wellwood

Group Exhibition: Zelda Cunningham, Judy Lawler, James Wellwood

Dec 7

Travels Reimagined: Claudia Roche

Travels Reimagined- Claudia Roche

Travels Reimagined by Claudia Roche is a journey through landscapes, interiors, still life, animals and people. As she moves through spaces she collects visual information, weaving it together in collages that reimagine the world, before committing them to canvas.

MUSIC

Nov 28

John Spillane

John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world.

Dec 5

Andy Irvine

Andy Irvine has enjoyed a long and successful career as a traditional Irish musician. He has travelled the world as a solo artist and as a member of legendary Irish groups such as Planxty and Patrick Street and more recently Mozaik.

Jan 23

Pilgrims: Paul Noonan & Brian Crosby

Paul Noonan and Brian Crosby - two musicians whose creative paths first intertwined in their school days - have reunited under a new name: Pilgrims. Their debut single Bright & Bold is available now, with a full album set for release on 30th January 2026. The duo will take the project on the road early next year, with tour dates going on sale this Friday.

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THEATRE

Nov 15

A Wolf Shall Devour the Sun: Yarn Story Telling Festival

Shadow puppetry and animation portray terror and playfulness. Stories about our oldest ally ask: in the absence of the wolf, what is lost? Performed by Dougie Mackay and Jemima Thewes. Originally commissioned by the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2024.

Booking through Mermaid Arts Centre:

Nov 21

It's Wine O'Clock - Norma Sheahan

Naughty Norma is newly divorced and believes 50 is the new 30.

As she ploughs through her F’ckit List she says F”ck Yeah to her midlife climax.

Her three teens tell her to "get a life and get a fella”.

Nov 22

Ireland's Call: John Connors

A young working-class man from Dublin’s Northside is forced to confront the impact of addiction, violence, and trauma as he’s pulled between the life he was born into and the life he might still choose.

Feb 21

Anne Gildea - Further Adventures in Womaning

From Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It, returns with her fabulous, hilarious show, Further Adventures in WOMANING. Come along and find out what everyone has been talking about!

COMEDY

Nov 21

It's Wine O'Clock - Norma Sheahan

Naughty Norma is newly divorced and believes 50 is the new 30.

As she ploughs through her F’ckit List she says F”ck Yeah to her midlife climax.

Her three teens tell her to "get a life and get a fella”.

Feb 21

Anne Gildea - Further Adventures in Womaning

From Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It, returns with her fabulous, hilarious show, Further Adventures in WOMANING. Come along and find out what everyone has been talking about!

Mar 21

Al Porter - Algorithm

Al’s brand new show ALGORITHM packs out the laughs with his unique brand of exciting, energetic and fun loving comedy! ★★★★ “Gloriously upbeat…irrepressible stand up storytelling” (Chortle) ★★★★ “Dazzling… Brilliant and very funny!” (The Scotsman) Book now for a side splitting show from one of Ireland’s very few Perrier Award nominated comics!

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

Nov 15

Children's Activities, Theatre

A Wolf Shall Devour the Sun: Yarn Story Telling Festival

Children's Activities, Theatre

Shadow puppetry and animation portray terror and playfulness. Stories about our oldest ally ask: in the absence of the wolf, what is lost? Performed by Dougie Mackay and Jemima Thewes. Originally commissioned by the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2024.

Booking through Mermaid Arts Centre:

Children's Activities, Theatre

FILM

Education & Outreach

Through our professional programme it has been acknowledged that the Courthouse is a crucial aspect in the lives of the people of the area. It is an important cultural link to the national artistic scene especially in these recessionary times when it is harder to access events in larger cities.

The Courthouse Outreach/Educational Arts Programme reaches out and engages with people of all ages and ability. The Outreach & Education Programme works with schools, youth services, adults, and disability groups to build links across generations that otherwise would not have access to or engage with the Arts. The Courthouse believes that by placing emphasis on creating a culturally diverse and inclusive Programme we build much needed social capital and strengthen the link between the Arts and the Community.

Adults

Meditation

7.30pm to 9.30pm

Free class (donations welcome)

2nd Wednesday of every month

Discover, Experience, Transform. Join this class to relax, sit comfortably and learn techniques to reduce stress, increase happiness, enhance focus and achieve calmness

Facilitator: Ann Keary

Tinahely Women’s Choir

11am to 12.30pm

€5

Wednesday, Weekly

The women’s choir returns to The Courthouse Arts Centre 18th September. New members welcome.

Facilitator: Ann Keary

The Courthouse Writers Group

7.30pm

1st Thursday every month

The writer’s group meets once a month in The Green Room at The Courthouse Arts Centre to exchange ideas and skills.

New members welcome

Toastmasters International

2nd and 4th Thursday every month from September 22nd 2022

7.30pm to 9.30pm

Toastmasters International teaches public speaking and leaderships skills. It has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders.

New members welcome

ICA

7.30pm – 9.30pm

FREE

3rd Monday every month

ICA returns 16th September. It brings women together in fellowship and through co-operative effort, to develop and improve the standard of rural and urban life having regard for our Irish culture and to encourage the use of the Irish language in the affairs of Bantracht na Tuaithe.

Art Classes for adults

Friday 10am – 1pm

€15 drop in

€60 for 5 classes

If you are interested in taking up art, or going back to art, why not come along and develop your skills, practise. A great opportunity to meet new people. New members welcome.

Facilitator: Tina Mouritzen

Young PEOPLE

The Education and Outreach Programme at the Courthouse is always changing due to the needs of the community. For up to date events, days and times please email the Education and Outreach Officer.