Visual Art

VISUAL ART

Joy : An exhibition by Ben Reilly

In this body of work, Cork based visual artist Ben Reilly transforms the Courthouse Gallery Into an immersive sculptural forest like landscape. Welded and carved limbs stretching skyward and a floating life raft swaying through the gallery all of which are Responding to the gallery’s height and natural light. Not on view Tuesday to Saturday, September 16th to 20th, 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Sep 13

Stained Glass Inspired Workshop - Roxana Manochehri

This workshop is inspired by stained glass and reverse painting on glass.

Sep 27

Forest Picture Dance: Writers Salon #13

This special Saturday salon (free to all Wicklow artists) will begin in Tomnafinnoge Forest near Tinahely with visual artist Kasia Kaminska and inclusive dance artist Jess Rowell taking us for an inspiring walk.

Oct 5

Artefactum - an exhibition by Niall O Neill

Artefactum - an exhibition by Niall O Neill

A renowned sculptor, Niall’s work encompasses both gallery-based and site-specific large public sculpture, mostly in bronze. His work is inspired by themes of evolution, astronomy and the passage of time. The exhibition features small to medium bronze sculptures and paintings

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

Sep 14

Music Network presents Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta and Ryan Molloy

Music Network opens its autumn season with a very special new collaboration. This tour brings together the phenomenal vocal blend of Connemara siblings and RTÉ Folk Awards 2024 Best Emerging Artists Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta, alongside outstanding pianist and TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2024 Composer of the Year Ryan Molloy.

Sep 19

Culture Night: White Horse Guitar Club

From a rainy evening in their local pub in Ballincollig, Co. Cork in 2012 to sold-out tours, millions of online views, and a performance for President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina at Áras an Uachtaráin, an early sign of how far their sound would travel, The White Horse Guitar Club has become one of Ireland’s most loved and distinctive musical collectives.

Oct 18

Ye Vagabonds

Irish Tour 2025

Oct 24

David Keenan - Chasing Myth Tour

‘Chasing Myth’ the Irish October tour.

Ahead of the release of his new album David Keenan is taking to the road this October to play hidden gems & hallowed rooms.

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.

ONLINE

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

Oct 17

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!

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!

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.