LEITRIM HighLIGHTS
1 The Last Wilderness,
Carrick-on-Shannon, June 2–August 16. Exhibited at Leitrim’s principal arts space, The Dock, this work from Galway-based Cecilia Danell “investigates the correlation between landscape, staged realities and the theatre”.
2 Carrick Carnival Family Fun Art Workshop,
Carrick-onShannon, June 3. Family-focused, art-centred fun for children aged five and over and their parents/guardians.
3 Cowboys and Heroes,
Ballinamore, June 2–5. Country music and Americana festival featuring local and international musicians. Activities range from an American car show to line dancing.
4 Carrick Water Music Festival,
Carrick-on-Shannon, July 12–16. The 13th instalment of the annual music and arts festival; this year’s attractions include acclaimed singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan.
5 Joe Mooney Summer School,
Drumshanbo, July 15–22. A week of traditional Irish music and dancing. There will be classes and workshops as well as recitals, céilithe, lectures, and open-air music events.
6 Instrument Building Workshop,
Carrickon-Shannon, July 17–21. Taking place at The Dock, this hands-on workshop is courtesy of sound artist Ed Devane.
7 Wild Words,
Carrick-onShannon, August 11–13. Children’s books festival featuring wellknown writers. Organisers are seeking submissions.
8 Ballinamore Free Fringe Festival,
Ballinamore, August 19–21. As its name suggests, this festival is all about putting on no-charge performances from across the artistic spectrum.
9 Green Door Festival,
various locations, September 29–October 1. A celebration of outstanding rural architecture and design, with homes and buildings of architectural importance open to the public.
10 Iron Mountain Literature Festival,
Carrick-on-Shannon, October 6–7. A celebration of local and international writers and talks on the legacy of Co Leitrim’s local literary giant, the late John McGahern (inset above).