3rd - 5th May 2024
Get ready for a celebration of creativity and culture as we host our much-anticipated Inishbofin Arts Festival on the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2024!
Experience a tapestry of creativity with visual arts, mesmerizing music, captivating theatre performances, literary delights, amusing comedy and much more. Join us for a cultural celebration against the stunning backdrop of Inishbofin.
Inishbofin Arts Festival is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, RTÉ Supporting the Arts and Galway County Council
Our Festival Sponsors
Inishbofin Island Hostel
Carey Building Contractors
Damien & Patricia Cashin
Inishbofin Ferry
Weekend Schedule
Friday 3rd May
8.00pm – Festival Opening at Inishbofin Community Centre, Wine & Cheese Reception, Launch of Art Exhibition & Art Trail
Friday Night – Ticket €30 (SOLD OUT)
9.00pm – Music by Aoife Wolf
9.30pm – Music by Andy Irvine
10.45pm – Music by Leonard Barry, Seamie O’Dowd & Andy Morrow (Community Centre)
Saturday 4th May
12.00pm – Wild & Wispy Flower Crown making with Skylark & Wren Florals (Community Centre)
1.00pm – Balfolk Music & Dance Workshop (Murray’s Yard)
1.45pm – Murder & Mischief – Folk tales for adults by Rab Fulton. Sponsored by Galway Libraries (Community Centre)
2.00pm – Physical Theatre, Clowning & Dance for children (TBC)
3.00pm – ‘The Moving Land’ by Billy Mundow – Book Launch (Inishbofin House Hotel )
5.00pm – Theatre Act: I Hear You and Rejoice by Mikel Murfi (Community Centre) Tickets €15
Saturday Night – Tickets €30 (SOLD OUT)
9.00pm – Music by Sinead O’Halloran
9.30pm – Music by Amble
10.45pm – Music by True Tides (Community Centre)
Sunday 5th May
12.00pm – Jewellery Making Workshop with Mary Day Lavelle (Community Centre)
1.00pm – Book Reading & Signing ‘Love These Days’ by Brian Leyden (Inishbofin House Hotel)
1.00pm – Children’s Puppet Making Workshop with Rachael Grainger (Community Centre)
2.30pm – Music by Laoise Kelly & Tola Custy (St. Colman’s Church) Tickets €15
5.00pm – Bofin Brewing Tour & Tasting (Bofin Brewery) Tickets €15 *Limited Spaces – Not included in Weekend Pass*
Sunday Night Comedy Club – Tickets €20
9.00pm – Chris Kent, Kevin O’Sullivan, Aoife Dunne (Community Centre)
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