Right Here Right Now! Festival of Children

13 - 16 Jun 2019

A celebration of children's rights, the right to play, to engage in cultural activities and the right to express yourself! A whole weekend of art, theatre, dance, games and film. All events are free but ticketed. Supported by the Creative Ireland Programme as part of Cruinniú na nÓg

The Right Here Right Now Rally!

14 Jun 2019

The Right Here Right Now Rally! — The Children’s Rally will be the pinnacle moment in Right Here Right Now! and we want YOU to join in!

Put Yourself in the Picture

13 Jun - 31 Jul 2019

Put Yourself in the Picture — Celebrating the children of Ireland, The Ark presents a portrait exhibition of over 100 drawings by some of Ireland’s best known artists. Part of Right Here Right Now! The Ark's Festival of Children

Emil and the Detectives

13 - 15 Jun 2019

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Emil and the Detectives — We are delighted to welcome the famous Slingsby back to The Ark for the third time after its successful hits: The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy and The Young King as part of Right Here Right Now! Festival of Children.

That Night Follows Day - A Rehearsed Reading

15 Jun 2019

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That Night Follows Day - A Rehearsed Reading — The Ark and Project Arts Centre present a rehearsed reading by children - for grown-ups. Part of Right Here, Right Now! The Ark's Festival of Children.

Still Loading...

16 Jun 2019

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Still Loading... — The Ark Children’s Council present a mini showcase of new performances-in-progress. Part of Right Here Right Now! The Ark's Festival of Children.

Baby Rave

16 Jun 2019

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Baby Rave — Baby Rave! Like you’ve never seen it before! For children aged 0-4. Part of Right Here Right Now! A Festival of Children

Games Day

16 Jun 2019

Games Day — Games for all the family on Meeting House Square! Part of Right Here Right Now! The Ark's Festival of Children.

Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered!

13 Apr - 23 Jun 2019

Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered! — Throw the dice and enter a colourful and creative world of board games in this exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood, London.

Family Workshop: Getting Ready to Rally!

1 Jun 2019

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Family Workshop: Getting Ready to Rally! — Come along to this fun, creative workshop with visual artist Jane Groves. Learn all about your rights as a child, design your own protest slogans and express them creatively with beautiful banners and flags!

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