http://draiocht.ie/blog/ Latest news from Draíocht en marketing@draiocht.ie Copyright 2010 2010-09-02T15:56:34+00:00 http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/382/ http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/382/ SOLD OUT EVENTS: The Opposite Sex / OnQ Theatre Co (3 & 4 Sept) / Meet the Author Derek Landy (15 Sept) / Basket Making Evening Course (Starts 20 Sept) / Make Your Own Pinhole Camera Course (24 Sept) / Nuala Ni Chonchuir Creative Writing Workshops (16 Oct) / 2010-09-02T15:56:34+00:00 http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/380/ http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/380/ This centre is for you. Without it, and all the ways it makes you feel, Ireland will become a poorer place. Its cost to the state is modest, but its worth is great. It’s also fragile, and cannot endure further cuts. As Budget 2011 approaches, let your elected representatives know just how 2010-08-17T12:51:31+00:00 http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/374/ http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/374/ We've made a short video to summarise this great project which took place from January to April 2010.Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLr_6jB3jD8&feature=channel Make Art Not Rubbish 2010-07-22T14:13:24+00:00 http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/369/ http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/369/ Hi, my name is Garvan Gallagher and I'm an artist currently working with Draíocht Arts Centre in Blanchardstown until next year, and I'm looking for participants who are retired and up for a bit of adventure. The project I'm undertaking is a photographic one and has a 2010-07-21T13:16:10+00:00 http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/302/ http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/302/ Draíocht and Fingal County Council are currently seeking submissions from Fingal visual art graduates for an exciting exhibition opportunity in 2010. This opportunity is being developed to recognise, nurture and showcase the range of talent of an emerging artist(s) from Fingal, working 2010-07-08T10:20:40+00:00 http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/301/ http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/301/ We use all sorts of materials in our family days and workshops. To our surprise last week, a lovely member of our local community brought us her treasure trove of material bits and pieces, ribbons, buttons, lace, etc etc     Before and after we discovered all the 2010-07-07T13:49:43+00:00 http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/300/ http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/300/   Draíocht took part in the National Gallery of Ireland’s Drawing Day once again this year on Saturday May 22nd, and in a new departure we held our first adult workshop as 2010-07-06T15:45:34+00:00 http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/291/ http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/291/ `The Great Auk and other stories` An Exhibition of paintings by Michael Mc Swiney at Draiocht, Dublin, June 4th to August 28th 2010 In this exhibition of works by Michael Mc Swiney, at Draiocht, the strong influence of growing up in Cork harbour permeates the 2010-05-31T15:21:44+00:00 http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/289/ http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/289/ We love getting last minute amazing acts for you, especially first timers to Draiocht!It was the short-lived but warmly remembered 'Fairground Attraction' that brought Eddi Reader into the limelight and to the attention of a much wider audience. The single 2010-05-31T10:51:25+00:00 http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/286/ http://www.draiocht.ie/blog/286/ Just got confirmation that Eleanor Tiernan is supporting Dermot Whelan tonight! Talk about two for the price of one! Only 10 tickets left people! Tel: 8852622. Tickets 16 euro / 14 euro concession.   2010-05-28T15:16:06+00:00