
Storytelling for Schoolchildren by Nuala Hayes & Ellen Cranitch
The Ark is delighted to welcome actor and broadcaster Nuala Hayes and flautist Ellen Cranitch for some traditional storytelling for schools. With Nuala’s wealth of tales collected during her extensive travels across Ireland and Ellen’s musical accompaniment, this event is sure to brighten those dark winter weekday mornings for children and their teachers.
| Dates: | Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 January |
| Time: | 10.15am and 12.15am |
| Class Range: | Senior Infants – 1st Class |
| (10.15am) / 2nd – 4th Class | |
| (12.15pm) | |
| Duration: | 1 hour |
| Price: | €6.50/€4.50 |
Children's Concert
Children and their families are invited to attend musicians. This is a chance for young people to celebrate the talent of their own generation within the traditional arts.
| Date: | Saturday 26 January |
| Times: | 12 noon |
| Age Range: | All Ages |
| Duration: | 40 mins |
| Price: | FREE |
Come and Try Workshops
If you’ve never tried a traditional instrument before, the Come and TryWorkshopswill give interested beginners aged 6+ a chance to try their hand at the tin whistle or the bodhrán under the tuition of professional teachers. Kindly supported by Waltons New School of Music.
| Date: | Saturday 26 January |
| Times: | 1.30pm / 2.30pm |
| Age Range: | 6–8 years (1.30pm) |
| 9–11 years (2.30pm) | |
| Duration: | 40 mins |
| Price: | Free (booking essential) |