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Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops dates: Monday 15th September, 10am Monday 6th October, 10am Monday 3rd November, 10am Monday 8th December, 10am These workshops

While dealing with the recent death of her estranged mother, Siobhan - who goes by ‘Shoo’ - is offered a new job as a live-in carer for a frail older woman. Despite the objections of her pregnant fiancee Mila, Shoo accepts the offer. She arrives in the rural home to discover a frightened and deeply

"We have this one an’ only chance. An’ in all the kingdom of Ireland aren’t we – us women – aren’t we damned lucky to be getting out of it?” Set in 1850, Belfast Girls tells the story of five fierce young women who face their dark pasts on a ship bound for Australia, as they leave Belfast in

"We have this one an’ only chance. An’ in all the kingdom of Ireland aren’t we – us women – aren’t we damned lucky to be getting out of it?” Set in 1850, Belfast Girls tells the story of five fierce young women who face their dark pasts on a ship bound for Australia, as they leave Belfast in

Caprita-ta! is a new live music interactive performance for children from Junior Infants to First Class. It is part of GlobeTots, an initiative led by Kasia Eliasz that creates performances exploring different cultures through live music, creative movement, and storytelling. Rooted in Romanian traditions, Caprita-ta! takes children on a playful journey through the seasons: winter, spring,

Two of Ireland’s most captivating contemporary folk artists, Caoimhín O'Raghallaigh and Seán Mac Erlaine, come to Riverbank as they release their new duo album Old Segotia. This will be an unforgettable evening as these genre-defying musicians blend traditional roots with innovative soundscapes. O'Raghallaigh, renowned for his hauntingly beautiful ten-string hardanger d’amore, and Mac Erlaine, master

Pututu is a new live music performance for children aged 4–7. It is part of GlobeTots - an initiative led by Kasia Eliasz that creates performances exploring different cultures through live music, creative movement, and storytelling. Pututu focuses on Peruvian, Andean culture, and the Amazon Forest. Children are invited to listen, respond, and take part in

Smash hit Irish comedian, best-selling author, podcast host and viral online star Emma Doran hits the road once again taking her brand-new stand-up show Emmaculate across the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. There's no such thing as a perfect family, but Emma wouldn't want one anyway... The many trials and tribulations of Emma’s blended family are