Creative Places Ballaghaderreen is an exciting three-year programme, from 2025–2028, exploring arts, creativity and culture in rural Roscommon. All events are Free.
Spoken Words in Spells Bar
Included in our upcoming projects is a monthly spoken word in Spells Bar, curated by Jessamine O’Connor, an award winning author and poet. It starts on Thursday June 18th at 7pm, Spells Bar, Ballaghderreen.
Summer Immersive Art Workshop
Local Artist, Sculptor and Tai Chi Instructor David Whitfield is hosting an Immersive Art Workshop on the 6th and 7th of June in Willowbrook Glamping. There is only two spots left so book your place soon! To book a place contact David Whitfield on
Ph. 0838301311 or Em: djwhitfield3@gmail.com
Journal Making Workshop
Why not give Art Journaling a try? Artist Researcher Catherine Fanning, working with Creative Places Ballaghaderreen, will help you explore mixed media, collage, stamping, and more in a welcoming creative space. Whether you’d like to make something yourself or simply come along to watch, chat, and see what it’s about, you are very welcome. Ballaghaderreen Family Resource Centre, Friday, June 5th, 2.30pm – 4pm
Puppet Workshops
Local artist and Australian native Elisha Caulfield is hosting exciting Puppet workshops in local national school St Attractas, encouraging over 17 local children in the world of puppetry and self expression.
Henna Hands for Eid
We celebrated Henna Hands celebration for Eid last week, with a beautiful turn out of all people and cultures to support!
Family Painting
Our Family Painting workshops with Yaroslava are hugely popular and remain booked out, with 3 generations painting together in one workshop! Come join us for a celebratory exhibition on Friday 26th June at 3.30pm.
Public Art
We have an exciting Public Art project underway by talented artist Anna King and local Stone mason Dominoc Keogh, who are exploring the infamous history of Anna Deanes Well.
Contact for more info: anna7king@gmail.com
Film Club
New to Ballaghderreen is our local Film Club, Free event, for Adults to Chat and connect over curated films! Contact James on Ph. 0870940335 to attend.
Monday 15th June, 7-9pm, The Shambles, Community Resource Centre;
