Events Archive: Ages 8-12

Work together as a family to create a magical story and bring it to life visually. A workshop for ages 4+ and their families with visual artist Jo May.

Escape to The Ark for some magical storytelling with renowned Irish storyteller Jack Lynch. For Ages 5+

Following a successful five week run at The Ark, we are taking Amy Conroy's new play out on the road across Ireland. First stop, Draíocht in Blanchardstown.

In this imaginative workshop, visual artist Paula Henihan will help you to create your own curious or fantastical character, using a range of mixed media, collage, and drawing techniques. Ages 4-6 & 7-9.

Every artwork has a story to tell! Sometimes worlds cross over and strange things happen - humans take on animal form, objects shrink or grow, people dream enchanted dreams and things are not always as they seem. A free exhibition for ages 4+

World premiere of a brand new theatre show by Amy Conroy, inspired by The Princess and the Pea and infused with the excitement of aerial performance, dance music and great storytelling.

Mixing traditional Irish dance tunes and hip-hop beats from the 1990s, this unusual family trad gig promises “serious toe-tap-ability.”

Join pipe makers and players from Na Píobairí Uilleann and see how these intriguing native Irish instruments are made – starting from the surprising beginnings of just a few small pieces of wood.

This year the Tradfest children’s crafts club travels under the sea. Try your hand at a variety of fun traditional crafts using different materials.

Grab your chance for to come and play in a real trad session! Drop in to our open trad seisiún, especially for children, led by members of Ceoltóirí Chluain Tarbh, a long established and highly active Irish music organisation.