Cavan Community Cinema
Join us for a special screening of Born That Way, a tender and thought-provoking film about care, love, community and the extraordinary life of Patrick Lydon. Following the screening, stay for a conversation and Q&A with filmmaker Éamon Little, Patrick’s wife Gladys and John Clark, co-founder with the Lydons of Camphill Ballytobin and composer of music for the film. This will be a unique opportunity to hear more about Patrick’s story, the making of the film and the ideas of community, inclusion and care at its heart. Come along for an inspiring evening of film, conversation and connection
2026 Lineup
Park Life
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th 10:30pm-6pm | Con Smith Park
Inni-K - Eithne Ni Chathain | Fanzini | Ríona Sally Hartman | Between Two Worlds | Branar | Marking Time by Jane McCormick | Carnival School Community Parade | Hand Drawn Animation Workshop - Matchbox Mountain | Kyle Riley | Dance Corner | Baby Rave | March of the Unseen by Elena Duff | Storytelling with Stevie O’Brien | Pedal Parade | Rita Perry | Sasta Play | Sensory Room | A Fine Balance | Yoga for Creativity | Bold Boy | Break an Egg by Juggler Brendan | About! - Duo Padella | Creative Collectives | Lost Action Zero | Nîwar Ismat Issa | Cavan Community Cinema | Dance Connects | Skate Jam | Long-Legs Sheila | Keyboard Cormac McCann | Hula hoop Workshop | Samba Workshop | Forest Feast | Retrofits by John Rainey
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Official Cavan Arts Festival Programme 2026
A magical four days & nights of art & culture in the heart of Cavan Town