6:00pm-8:00pm Swords Castle Chapel. Slam poetry is joining the Fingal's biggest youth festival event ever in Swords Castle for Cruinniú na nÓg!! The Chapel venue inside the castle grounds will be the setting for Wavin' Words, a more intimate stage for young poets to slam, perform or read their poems.
Age: 14+ years. Everyone welcome! No booking required.Get ready to rock Swords Castle on 7th June 4pm-9pm at We Own The Castle – a vibrant teen music festival celebrating the incredible talents of young musicians, aged 12–19. Garageland Galaxyz is thrilled to be back in Fingal for Cruinniú na nÓg 2025, bringing a tidal wave of youth-powered performances to this iconic venue!
10:30am-11:30am Swords Library. Suitable for age 7-10 years. Small children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Get ready for an exciting event with author and illustrator, Tarsila Krüse, as she hosts a reading and craft session for her brand-new book, A Little Birdie Told Me…
Join us for a live Heritage Week evening of Music, Irish and Fun Monday August 18th at 7 pm with Seán McElwain, Nollaig Ní Laoire, and Aedín Ní Dhurcáin
Award-winning Dublin author Christine Dwyer-Hickey will sit down with comedian and television personality Kathryn Lynch to discuss her work in this fun and friendly conversation.
Dr. Katriona O’Sullivan will sit down with Clodagh Culligan, Deputy Principal of Balbriggan Community College, to discuss the book, writing and the transformative power of education.
This So-Called Writing Life is a series of essays, commissioned by author Olivia Fitzsimons for The Stinging Fly, reflecting on the craft, process, pains and pleasures of writing and publishing.
