Programme 2018
A look back at Cavan Arts Festival 2018
FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
Con Smith Park
This Moment - Townhall People 2015-2018
This Moment is a series of video portraits of Townhall people in the spirit of Andy Warhol's 1960s Screen Tests.
FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
Con Smith Park
Rebecca O'Connor
From her debut novel 'He is mine and I have no other published by Canongate'.
FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER, 7:00pm–7:30pm
Con Smith Park
Martin Donohoe & Cavan Kendo Kai
A cavan man & his band, some Martial Artists practising Japanese Kendo walk into a bar.
FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER, 7:30pm-8:00pm
Con Smith Park
The Andensomes
Karina Charles and Andrew Lynch perform music from their upcoming debut album. Featuring an eclectic fusion of electronica, rock and celtic music.
FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
Con Smith Park
"Birding" - 4 mini shows
"Birding" is a temporal theatre piece by Freda Donoghue, starring Sarah McKenna Dunne & Bernadette McDermott.
Experiential theatre in our culture caravan.
Times: 8:00pm, 8:15pm, 8:30pm & 8:45pm
FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER, 8:30pm-9:00pm
Con Smith Park
A fresh Encounter: Daragh Slacke & Noel Monahan
Noel and Daragh have joined forces to collaborate through their respective art forms, music and poetry.
FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER, 9:00pm-10:00pm
Con Smith Park
Comedian Fred Cooke
Friday night just got a lot funnier, introducing our blonde bombshell.
Please note: we are installing special gutters for the floods of tears of laughter.
FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER, 10:00pm-10:30pm
Con Smith Park
Larry Beau
Irish Troubadour Larry Beau brings high drama and soul to the Big Top on Friday night in Gothic Folk style.
Special guests on the night include Maestro Cormac McCann and Old Crow Burke.
FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER, 10:30pm
The Orchard Bar, Drumalee (Upstairs)
Bluetack & The Green Horns
Dance farewell to that steamy summer in our Festival Club.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 12:30pm
Con Smith Park (Circus Tent)
Gonzo Youth Theatre - Lost & Found
Lost & Found is devised with Gonzo Youth Theatre & written by Calantha Forde, this play is a story of exploration and adventure.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 1pm & 3pm
Con Smith Park (Circus Tent)
Fanzini Bothers: Guido Fanzini's impossible Circus
Pogo sticks? Check. Plot to steal thunder from brother? Check. Guido Fanzini has finally managed to demote his brother Ronaldo to a lowly circus roustabout so he can shine as the star of Guido Fanzini's Impossible Circus. But Ronaldo may have other ideas! A circus tale of sibling rivalry, brotherly love and pogo sticks.
“Talented & Hilarious”. – The Irish Times.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 1:30pm
Con Smith Park (Circus Tent)
Baby Rave: DJ Flynnstar
You can dance if you wanna!! This is a Team Flynnstar dance event for adults & children. A tailor made DJ set for younger ravers and disco boppers. Bring your kids and join in the fun & groove along to some dancey tunes.
Fancy Dress Supplied to glam up your dance floor look! Bring your kids in fancy dress if you prefer or pick an item from our lucky dip bags at the door and dance! Guaranteed fun for every age.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 2pm
Con Smith Park (Cavan Cultural Caravan)
Body Percussion, Song & Dance Workshops: Carol Anne Farrelly
Everyone can sing, everyone can dance, come explore your own talents and free them in this fun open to all ages workshop.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 4pm
Con Smith Park (Cavan Cultural Caravan)
The Hacklers Theatre Company
Rehearsed Reading of Damian O'Brien's latest theatrical adaptation, Dermot Healy's "Long Time No See".
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER
Con Smith Park (Cavan Cultural Caravan)
Dave Rock: Freestyling, Spoken Word & Rap Workshop
Workshop for all in Freestyling, Spoken Word and maybe even some Rap. Everyone Can Freestyle.
You don’t have to be into rapping or spoken word to do this, it’s great for confidence and creativity for everyone.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER
Con Smith Park (Cavan Cultural Caravan)
Hula Hoop: Nicole Beck
Learn to hula hoop or marvel at Nicole's amazing skills.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER
Con Smith Park (Cavan Cultural Caravan)
Pottery Workshops: Aisling McElwain
Try out the potters wheel in this drop in workshop.
Time to get your hands dirty and see if you’re a natural on the potters wheel! Suitable for ages 4+
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 2pm
Con Smith Park (Cleopatra Stage)
Karl McHugh & His Very Good Friend
He plays every instrument under the sun, she can sing so good it makes the sun turn to look.
From San Francisco and Ballybofey this duo will melt your heart.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 3:30pm
Con Smith Park (Cleopatra Stage)
Maestro Cormac McCann
No words can describe the talent and ability of this incredible artist.
Let him carry you away to a dream land with his awe inspiring keyboard-ology.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 4pm
Con Smith Park (Cleopatra Stage)
Terry & Rafal
Sweet sweet music from two sweet sweet men. From Mountain Lodge to the plains of Poland these boys are pure magic on stage together.
Glorious singing, guitar and some of the wildest violin you’ll ever experience.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 4:30pm
Con Smith Park (Cleopatra Stage)
The Song Sisters: Disco Mayhem!
An incredibly talented five piece vocal harmony group of 5 kick ass women from Cavan.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 5pm
Con Smith Park (Cleopatra Stage)
Mike Patterson Makes Music
An emerging gift to Ireland’s music scene. A true folk artist, Paterson’s music tells a story with a distinctive voice of great depth.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 5:30pm
Con Smith Park (Cleopatra Stage)
Mars Needs Guitars
Evan & Becky Walshe & more of their equally ridiculously talented friends.
These punk-soul-brothers and sister will stop at nothing until their sonic barrage of Fuzz is unleashed at the nearest possible arts festival.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 12pm
Con Smith Park (The Band Stand)
NYAH Comhaltas Concert
Traditional Irish music from the young stars of the scene, like you've never heard it before.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 2:30pm
Con Smith Park (The Band Stand)
Cavan Sinfonia Youth Orchestra
The Cavan Sinfonia Youth Orchestra (CSYO) is an innovative new group bringing together young and aspiring musicians from Cavan and the surrounding areas.
SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 1-6pm
Con Smith Park (The Band Stand)
Tillie's Tea Rooms
Tea party in the woods! Tea, coffee, cake & buns available in our forest cafe all day Saturday thanks to the wondrous Tillie's Tea Rooms, Ballinagh.