THE ROSE OF TRALEE – A SPECIAL EXHIBITION CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF KERRY’S ANNUAL FESTIVAL6.00pm - 10.00pm - Suitable for all agesThis special exhibition showcases the winners’ dresses over the past 60 years along with memorabilia from the Museum’s collection, including the sash and pocket watch of Alice O’Sullivan, the first Rose of Tralee in 1959. The exhibition also tells the fascinating story of the festival and its enduring popularity through the ages.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC WITH SLIABH MISH COMHALTAS 7.30pm - 9.00pm - Suitable for all agesKerry County Museum is delighted to welcome Sliabh Mish Comhaltas yet again for Culture Night. Traditional music and storytelling at its finest, this is an event for all the family.

A SLICE OF CASTLE LIFE – MEDIEVAL LIVING HISTORY WITH TRALEE MEDIEVAL SOCIETY6.00pm - 10.00pm - Suitable for all ages Stroll through the Medieval Experience and meet colourful characters in Geraldine Tralee. From cures for leprosy, children’s games to tavern talk, this hands-on living history event is fun for all the family. education@kerrymuseum.ie | 0667127777

TALES FROM THURSDAY NIGHT WRITERS - AND YOU!6.00pm - 8.00pm - Tralee LibraryThis is the fifth year that Thursday Night Writers will celebrate Culture Night with an open mic session. Read your own poem or story (of about 500 words)!A great opportunity to support local writing talent. We are also launching our anthology: “Thursday Night Tales, Volume One”. Refreshments available, and a free raffle.

ACT UP DRAMA NIGHT 6.00pm – 8.00pmA night where Actors perform Dramatic and Comic pieces in site specific outdoor venuesTralee Town Park & Tralee Town Squaretim.landers912@gmail.com

DANCING WITH PAINT - Process Painting Workshop with Me and The Moon 5.00pm - 7.30pm - Collis Sands House, TraleeIn this large-scale communal workshop, children work together on one collaborative painting. It’s a lively and energetic workshop, where children will learn about Jackson Pollock’s method of drawing in the air and allowing the paint to dance on the canvas. The workshop, which includes music, will take place in the inspirational Collis Sands House.

Children will delight in the shared experience of making art together.Parents and siblings are welcome to join in on the fun. We’re also inviting participants to bring along your own canvas, which you can use as part of the workshop and bring home with you after.

30 minute workshops kicking off at 5pm, 5.30pm, 6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm.Workshops will be on a first come first served basis, no booking necessary.

Ages: 5-12 YEARS Price: FREE

THE SECRET GARDEN6.00pm - 11.00pm Syphon Coffee Bar and Lounge, Courthouse Lane The Secret Garden will be an Origami Installation piece of floral pieces that make up a large-scale indoor paper garden. Visitors will enter and seek out the Secret Garden and be amazed by it’s colourful presence.rebeccalyons1977@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/rebeccalyonsvisualartist | 086 8690322

THE CAMINO VOYAGE8.00pm – 10.00pmSt John’s Church, Ashe StreetScreening of documentary film The Camino Voyage which follows the sea voyage from Ballyferriter to Santiago de Compostella. Q & A with special guests after the screening.Presented by Kerry Camino | graceodonnellfg@gmail.com

A CULTURAL LOOK FROM ST PATRICK TO MICHEAL D8.00pm – 10.00pm - Imperial Hotel, TraleeA play taking a humorous look at culture in Ireland. From St Patrick, Brigid’s Cross, Irish Music, dancing, the Irish Police force, myths and legends, sport, literature and President Michael D.tedcronincoaching@gmail.com | 087 6363149

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Culture Night AmbassadorDavid Geaney

A native of Dingle, David Geaney has had a meteoric rise to stardom. A 5 times World Champion, David was also the winner of TG4’s An Jig Gig, Kerry’s Got Talent and a semi finalist on Britain’s Got Talent, and is now a much sought after performer with a growing international reputation. David welcomes you all to experience the best of Kerry arts on Friday 20th September.

“After being previously involved in Culture Night as an artist, I’m delighted to support represent this year’s event as Culture Night Ambassador. Also, as a Kerryman, I’m particularly proud to help raise the profile of Kerry arts and culture. Kerry is an amazing place to live, work

and visit and I’m thrilled to be able to help encourage people to experience the diverse arts, cultural activities and heritage links throughout the community.”

OPEN HOUSE AT KERRY SCHOOL OF MUSIC5.00pm – 10.00pmKerry School of Music will throw open its doors to the public who are welcome to attend open lessons, individual and ensemble classes and musical performances.kerryschoolofmusic@eircom.net | 066 7125690

IMAGINING THE FUTURE – CLIMATE CHANGE AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES6.00pm - 8.00pm - Siamsa Tíre Gallery Culture Night 2019 at Siamsa Tíre will be the culmination of this year’s Visual Arts Residency – ‘A Question of Degree: Climate Change and Coastal Communities’. Zoë Uí Fhaoláin Green is looking forward to engaging with the public, from Greta to Granny, and everyone in between using art as a way of imagining the future. Join Zoë in the Siamsa Tíre gallery spaces from 6-8pm looking creatively at how our coastline might change in Kerry in the years ahead and how we will adapt.visualarts@siamsatire.com www.siamsatire.com | 066 7123055Facilitating Artist: Zoë Uí Fhaoláin Green

ART IN ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH5.00pm St John’s ChurchTalk by John GriffinA look at the artworks by significant figures of Irish Art - Sean Keating, Gabriel Hayes and Tom Denny.arts@kerrycoco.ie

CUTURAL ACTIVITIES AT KERRY ETB6.00pm – 8.00pm Denny StreetOpen House. See website for full details.

THE CREATIVE YOUTH CAFE5.00pm - 9.00pm KDYS Denny Street TraleeCoffee, tea, bainne, whatever you prefer, enjoy it in your local youth café but for Culture Night, it’s your imagination we want to feed as we explore a few creative tasks to bolden up the experience! Brought to you by KDYS Tralee, Listowel and Killarney in association with Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership. Kerry LCYP is part of Creative Youth, an initiative of the all-of-Government Creative Ireland Programme to enable the creative potential of every child and young person. niamhfitzgerald@kdys.ie | 066 7121200

CEILI AFRO DABKE (A world music céilí dance) Catherine Young Dance & The Welcoming Project7.30pm - 9.00pm Presentation Primary School Hall, TraleeAn evening of world music, dance and song kicking off with an excerpt from Catherine Young’s dance work “It takes a Village”, followed by a world music ceilí for everyone to join in. Experience the upbeat nature of African dance and drumming, Palestinian Dabke Dance, and traditional Ceilí dances.

LITERATURE WITH LÁMH5.00pm – 7.00pmReading by author Anthony Garvey, the Kerry Rose and the Creative Writing Group all interpreted with Lámh sign language, catering for children and adults with special needs and with Down Syndrome.graceodonnellfg@gmail.com

TRALEE POTTERY CLUB5.00pm - 7.00pm Music Room, Siamsa TireThrow your very own pot on an electric wheel which will be boxed and taken home to dry out and paint at a later stage. This experience is fun, educational and a great introduction to creating with clay. Open to all ages and abilities.traleepotteryclub@gmail.com

NIGHTMARE AT 8 BY THE STORY TERRORS8.00pm – 9.30pm Ballymac BarThe event will hold an atmosphere of 10 monologues which contain both humour and horror combined making it light yet exciting celebrating the run up to halloween. It will also have a short interruption of interaction with audience for some spooky surprises. 087 4038364

MUSICAL DELIGHTS 7.00pm - 8.00pm - Ballyseedy House Hoteln evening of musical delights in the Drawing Room in Ballyseedy House Hotel presented by the singing students of Bryan Carr School of Performing Arts.Bryan Carr - 086 8389771

ART IN THE PARK4.00 pm – 8.00 pm - Tralee Town Park RailingsA display of art by local artists on the railings of the Town park on Denny Street.

CASTLEISLAND MDTRADITIONAL MUSIC IN BROWNE’S BARMain Street, CastleislandFrom 9.00 pmCraic agus ceol at Browne’s Bar featuring local musicians.066 714 2900

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BY THE OLD WOOD ROAD - THE SONGS AND POEMS OF DANIEL J. HANNON7:30pm - BROSNA GAAA gathering to celebrate the songs and poems of Daniel J. Hannon. Famed for writing ‘My Native Brosna Town’ Daniel will be remembered through his music and recitations. Live folk and traditional music will be performed on the night. All welcome.doolan32@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/HannonFestival | 086 309 6675

SCARTAGLINLAUNCH OF NUMBER 6 IN THE ‘HANDED DOWN SERIES’ 8.00pm - 10.00pm To mark the launch of the Sliabh Luachra Lecture Series No. 6, we will have lecture presented by a prominent Sliabh Luachra musician (TBC)Heritage Centre Scartaglin | patrickteahan05@eircom.net | 087 8516695

TUREENCAHILLCELEBRATING CULTURE 8.30pm - 10.30pm Local performances in poetry, song, music and dance. Performers in ages from very young to very elderly. This is a most entertaining evening which promotes and foster our strong Sliabh Luachra tradition.Tureencahill Community Centre | tureencahillcg@gmail.com | Tel 086 3159744

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CAHERDANIEL ROCK ART BY NIGHT10.30pm – 11.30pm For 10 yrs +Megalithinc carvings on open air boulders and outcrop, which form a part of our cultural heritage that includes Newgrange, are best experienced by torchlight at night. Join Aoibheann Lambe who has discovered more than 100 of these rare and enigmatic monuments for a torch spectacle in Caherdaniel.rockartkerry@gmail.com | 087 6007820

CAHIRCIVEENTHE CREATIVE YOUTH CAFE5.00pm - 9.00pm - Community Centre, Church Street, CahirciveenAge 12-19 yrsCoffee, tea, bainne, whatever you prefer, enjoy it in your local youth café but for Culture Night, it’s your imagination we want to feed as we explore a few creative tasks to bolden up the experience! Brought to you by KDYS Tralee, Listowel and Killarney in association with Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership. Kerry LCYP is part of Creative Youth, an initiative of the all-of-Government Creative Ireland Programme to enable the creative potential of every child and young person. amnnemurphy@kdys.ie

BALLINSKELLIGSCILL RIALAIG5 .00pm - 11.00pmA rare opportunity to visit Seannachai Sean O Connaills old house in the company of present day storyteller Sean O’ Laoghaire as well as some of the resident artists and writers at the Cill Rialaig Artists Retreat. These include Prof Ruud vander Beele from the Netherlands , Polish artist Katarzyna Gajewska, A couple of artists from New York, London and a writer from Australia - all ‘mixing it’ with the locals on Bolus Head for a night of ‘storytelling’. All invited to meet earlier 5pm at the Cill Rialaig Visitors Arts Centre in Dun Geagan for a cuppa.cillrialaigarts@gmail.com | 066 9479297/77

WATERVILLETHE ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF LOCH CURRANE CO. KERRY 8.00pm – 9.30pm - Tech AmerginDr. Elaine Treacy of the School of National Sciences, TCD< will speak on the environmental history of Loch Currane – a fascinating lecture on our local area of outstanding natural and cultural heritage. manager@techamergin.com | 066 9478956

AN DAINGEAN MDMÓR GROÍ - PRINT WORKSHOP WITH DEIRDRE MCKENNA4.00pm – 5.00pm - An Díseart, An Daingean0876553538 | https://deirdremckenna.com/

MÚRMHAISIÚ NUA./ NEW MURALS5.30pm - Púcaí’s Lane (River Lane) Lána a’Phúca sa DaingeanMurals made by Ciara McKenna, Dómhnall Ó Bric, Clodagh Edwards agus Áine Ní Chíobháin 0861096518

CEOLCHOIRM DEN SCOTH AGUS DJ / BANNA CEOIL ÁITIÚIL / LOCAL BAND, I NELLIEFREDS9.30pm Niall McCabe & band followed by festival club for Culture Night curated by Triona Duignan.Nelliefreds - 0861032399 https://m.facebook.com/beobinn https://m.facebook.com/nelliefreds/

SPOTLIGHT ON THE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS / AIRD A DHÍRIÚ AR NA CNUASAIGH SPEISIALTA6.00pm – 8.00pm - Dingle Library An opportunity to view the two special collections held in Dingle Library, An Cnósach Dhuibhneach and the Ó Fiannachta Collection, which includes facsimiles of early manuscripts, valuable and historical Irish dictionaries, and rare items of local interest.

HARRY CLARKE STAINED GLASS - TALK7.00pm - 8.00pm - An Diseart Church, Dingle Local Artist Clare O’Halloran will give a talk on the breath-taking stained glass windows by Harry Clarke – a pride and joy of An Díseart Church and a moving and vibrant expression of this magnificent artist.All welcome.

LISTOWEL MDTOGETHER IN SONG 8.30pm - 9.30pm - St. Mary’s ChurchArd Churam Community Choir will present ‘Together in Song’ led by their Musical Director Mary Culloty O’ Sullivan (Soprano). The 100 strong Choir and Mary will sing a delightful selection of songs and together they will ensure a heart-warming Recital for all to enjoy.Accompaniment Kieran Finnegan (Piano) | marcullos@hotmail.com

THE CREATIVE YOUTH CAFE5.00pm - 9.00pm - KDYS, Upper Church Street, ListowelFor 12-19 yrs Coffee, tea, bainne, whatever you prefer, enjoy it in your local youth café but for Culture Night, it’s your imagination we want to feed as we explore a few creative tasks to bolden up the experience! Brought to you by KDYS Tralee, Listowel and Killarney in association with Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership. Kerry LCYP is part of Creative Youth, an initiative of the all-of-Government Creative Ireland Programme to enable the creative potential of every child and young person.michelleoneill@kdys.ie

SPOKEN WORD & MUSIC7.00pm - 8.30pm - Kerry Writers Museum, The Square, ListowelAge 20 - 90Join us in celebrating the great literary heritage of County Kerry with some of our finest contemporary writers in an evening of poetry, story, song and music. Come and read your own work or from your favourite author, sing a song or just listen and let the words wash over you. Speakers: John McGrath & Mike Gallagherinfo@kerrywritersmuseum.com | 068 22212

ST JOHN’S THEATRE 6.00pm – 10.00pm - The Square ListowelHorror film workshop with Listowel Youth Centre with a 90 min horror film screening.Followed by variety show, drama, music, song and dance.

KEANES BAR - READINGS & MUSIC AT JOHN B’S9.00pm - 11.00pmJoin Billy Keane and guests for an evening of poetry, song, theatre and music.John B Keane Pub, William Street 068 21127

LIXNAWCREATIVE COMMUNITIES PROJECTS6.00pm - 7.30pm - The Ceolann Cultural Centre Alison McCormack and Richard Walsh will join together for Culture Night to present videos and animations made as part of their Creative Communities Projects in North Kerry.There will also be a talk about their projects and a showing of mosaic artwork in progress. arts@kerrycoco.ie

LIXNAW COMHLTAS 8.00pm – 10.00 pm - The Ceolann Cultural CentreA fun filled evening of traditional Irish music, song and dance.Anne O’Sullivan 087 697 9334

TRALEE MDAFTER DARK AT THE MUSEUM6.00pm - 7.00pm - Kerry County Museum, Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny Street, TraleeEnjoy a stroll through the Museum and discover engaging exhibitions and interactive displays. From Casement in Kerry to the Rose of Tralee, our exhibitions highlight the county’s rich history and culture. Special events include a presentation on ringforts and fairy lore, Behind the Scenes tours and medieval Living History demonstrations.

PRESENTATION: RINGFORTS AND FAIRY LORE6.00pm - 7.00pmSuitable for 12+Archaeologist Ger Riordan (U.C.C.) will give a presentation on the fascinating subject of ringforts and fairy lore. Ger will address the abstract concepts evident in the position ringforts held in the imaginations of local communities drawing upon historical sources and folklore.

BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS7.00pm - 9.00pmDuration: 25 minutes per tour, tours are taking place every half an hourSuitable for 12+Facilitating Artist/ Speaker: Helen O’Carroll (Curator) and Sarah O’Farrell (Collections Officer)

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KERRY VISUAL ARTISTS SHOWCASE 20196.00pm - 7.00pmKerry Visual Artists Showcase Opening 2019 - featuring the work of Des Fitzgerald, James Hayes, Julie Lovett, Kaye Maahs, Lisa Fingleton, Nicole Tilley, Norman McCloskeyDepartment of Culture, Heritage, & the Gaeltacht, Government Buildings, New Road. KillarneyKerry County Council Offices, arts@kerrycoco.ie 066 7183541

DB O CONNOR Presents PURE8.00pm - 9.00pm - Killarney Cultural Centre, East Avenue RoadAn understanding of sean-nós singing allows us to unlock the basics of Irish music, enjoy an hour of storytelling, sean-nós singing and dancing in the Irish rambling house tradition. Guest musicians and performers will feature. Donal O’Connor 087 0505327 | dboc5555@gmail.com

THE WRAN IN KERRY7.30pm - 9.00pm - Killarney LibraryLecture by Patricia O’Hare, Research and Education Officer, Trustees of Muckross House, Killarney,organised by the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society.kahs@eircom.net | 087 7708954

FILMMAKER IN RESIDENCE SCREENING 4.00pm – 8.00pm - Nest, 4 Henry Street, KenmareAn informal screening of Moving Image work by artist filmmaker Mieke Vanmecheleninfo@miekevanmechelen.com

THE LADIES OF KENMARE7.00pm - 8.00pm Killarney House and Historical Guide Margaret O’Regan invites you to learn the stories of the women who brought the house to life over the centuries. You will be invited to meet many characters from the ‘sublime to the outrageous’.Booking is Required as numbers are limited. To book, please contact Margaret on: 085-8017973

DECLAN O’ROURKE IN CONCERT7.30pm - 9.00pmTickets must be pre-booked. Muckross Schoolhouse & Traditional Farms, Muckrosstraditionalfarms@muckross-house.ie064 6630804

INEC ACOUSTIC CLUB - SONG WRITING WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE BY INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED IRISH SONGWRITER DON MESCALL.7.30pm Doors, 8pm Song writing Workshop, 9pm Performance A song writing workshop and performance will be given by internationally acclaimed Irish songwriter Don Mescall. His songs have over 16 million hits on YouTube and have been recorded by The Backstreet Boys, Lonestar, Geri Halliwell, Ronan Keating, Sir Cliff Richard, Nathan Carter, Sharon Corr, Aslan, Clay Aiken, Boyzone, Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, Lulu, Richie Havens, Brian Kennedy, The High Kings, Frances Black and many more.Tickets are free but must be reserved by calling Box OfficeBox Office Phone Number 064 6671555

KAMPALA TO KILLARNEY WITH AFRO TRAD IRELAND 8.00pm - 9.30pm - St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Kenmare Place, KillarneyAfro Trad Ireland presents: “Kampala to Killarney” – A musical journey of songs, stories and drumming Concert 8pm – 9:30 Enjoy the best of African & Irish Culture together with Live Music, Ugandan Stories & Song.timoshea99@hotmail.com | 087 2814550

SBK VISUAL ARTS SHOWCASE4.00pm - 6.00pm - St. Brigid’s Killarney Secondary School, New Street, KillarneyA collection of artworks from ages 13-18 which capture the diverse and creative talents of these young local artists in the making. Ceramics, painting, print, sculpture, stop-motion, textiles and sketchbook work. Refreshments available.www.stbrigidskillarney.ie

BETTY ROHAN – ART ON THE RAILINGS5.00pm – 10.00pm - Railings of St. Mary’s Church, Kenmare Place, Killarney Betty Rohan. is a well-known Killarney artist who has drawn inspiration primarily from the wonderful scenery of Killarney and Kerry. See Betty’s work this Culture Night in true Plein Air fashion on the railings of St Mary’s Church.

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES PROJECTSSee Culture Night website for detailsContemporary Composer Seán Ó’Dálaigh will give an impromptu musical performance this Culture Night. See website for full details.

FOSSASET DANCING CEILÍ9.00pm-Midnight - Community Centre, FossaSet Dancing Ceilí with the Neily O’Connor Band. Refreshments served.

KENMARE MDKERRY FILM FESTIVAL and CINEMA KILLARNEY present (Two short film screenings)6.30pm - 7.00pm - Killarney Cinema, East Avenue RoadKerry Film Festival presents a screening of 2 short films.This will be a selection of the ‘best of’ films with a Kerry connection from the past 3 years of screenings at the festival.087 7151923

ART BLITZ FOR ADULTS 6.00pm – 8.00pm - Carnegie Arts Centre Try your hand at creating a work of art this Culture Night. Various locations with various materials NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Materials provided.

CHILDREN’S ART EXHIBITIONArtwork made during Criunniu na n’Og 2019info@carnegieartskenmare.ie | 064 6648701

LAURAGHCELEBRATING LOCAL CREATIVITY – FILM FROM THE ARCHIVE8.00pm – 10.00pm - Caha Family Resource Centre A screening of a film made by locals many years ago followed by a discussion of the film. Refreshments will be served.thecahacentre@gmail.com

KILLORGLINPAULINE BEWICK COLLECTION6.00pm - 7.00pm - Kerry County Council Offices, Library Place, KillorglinSeven Ages-The Kerry Collection is a permanent display of Pauline Bewick’s work in Killorglin. This year Pauline will be will give a personal tour of the collection. A must for all fans of her beautiful work.

KILLORGLIN AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND 7.00pm - 7.30pm - Library Place, KillorglinPipe Band Recital, playing popular tunes to entertain the public and giving the opportunity to the audience to interact with and handle the pipes and drums.

SHORT SIGHTED Presented by KFEST8.00pm – 9.30pm - The Woolshed, Langford Street, Killorglin An intimate evening of screenings in a bespoke venue of acclaimed short films from a selection of local emerging filmmakers such as Brian O’Donoghue, Mark Riordan and more to be announced! Each film varies in genre and length but each will leave a lasting impression. The screening will be followed by a short Q&A session with some of the filmmakers, where they discuss their work and let you in on some secrets. For 16 yrs and overinfo@kfest.ie

WHAT’S IN A NAME?... FAMILY COAT OF ARMS PRINTMAKING7.00pm – 9.00pm - Jacks Coastguard Bar and RestaurantA printmaking workshop for the whole family. Come along and create your own coat of arms that represents your family name. You will learn the process of relief printmaking, resulting in a truly unique take home print that represents your family.jeanninestoran@gmail.com | 083 8152599

ARDGROOMAN EVENING OF STORY AND SONG 8.00pm - 10.00pm - Ardgroom Caha CentreWe will host an event to celebrate local culture, in the form of storytelling and song, which will encompass the myths and legends of the Beara Peninsula. All welcome.lizzie.thecahacentre@gmail.com | 027 60909

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