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We are delighted to once again partner with First Fortnight, a cultural festival with the aim to promote positive mental health and to break down barriers and stigma that surround it. This year we are running events on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd. Representatives from First Fortnight will be in attendance to provide further information on the festival and the …
Download our latest Children’s Newsletter today and create your very own unique Solar System. We’ve also included some planets below! Simply click on the download link for each file to get a pdf version of both our newsletter and planets. Download Children’s Newsletter Planets Download Planets for Solar System Check out the competition entries so far: Children’s Newsletter Competition Entries …
As part of the national campaign, Riverbank Arts Centre is delighted to host the Kildare chapter of Waking the Feminists for an informal gathering for Women’s Christmas January 6th 2016. The gathering will be a chance for discussion, and sharing of experiences, as well as readings, and maybe even a performance! Waking The Feminists is a movement campaigning for a sustained …
Riverbank Arts Centre will close at 5.30pm on Wednesday 23rd December and reopen on Monday 4th January at 10am. We would like to wish all our patrons a very Happy Christmas and New Year 2016.
Join us for mince pies and other tasty treats for the official launch of Joy to the World on Saturday 5th December at 1pm. This intimate exhibition, curated by Susan Boyle, comprises beautifully hand crafted Nativity scenes made from wood, precious metals, felt and even bread dough, alongside other seasonal artefacts. Now in its eight year, the collection includes items …
We’ve made Christmas shopping a little easier…. You can now buy our Gift Vouchers online! Vouchers are available from €10, perfect as a stocking filler! Click Here to purchase Gift Vouchers online.
After last week’s historic signing of the Marriage Act 2015 we are delighted to add The Queen of Ireland, a documentary following Rory O’Neill’s journey from Ballinrobe in Mayo to the world stage, and everything in between. Directed by Conor Horgan, documentary has been warmly received by audiences and critics alike. The Queen of Ireland screening takes place on Monday 14th …
To mark the launch of Kildare County Council Arts & Library Service dedicated film website, www.shortgrassfilms.com, Kildare County Council Arts & Library Service are hosting a weekend of workshops, panel discussion, master classes and film screenings, here at Riverbank Arts Centre. Weekend Ticket: €25 (including lunch) KCC Film Preivew Screening: Free Full details and schedule available here.
Join us on Saturday 7th November at 6pm for the official opening of INSIDE OUTSIDE, a new exhibition of work by ceramic sculptor Isobel Egan in McKenna Gallery. The exhibition will be opened by Dr. Audrey Whitty, Ph.D. who has been Keeper of the Art and Industrial Division (Decorative Arts and History), National Museum of Ireland since January 2015. EMERGING …
With the October Bank Holiday fast approaching, we have a number of upcoming events you might enjoy. Thursday 22nd, 8pm: Vocalist Honor Heffernan presents her new show, The Whistling Girl, inspired by the poetry of Dorothy Parker. Friday 23rd, 8pm: Eilish O’Carroll, known the world over for playing Winnie McGoogan in Mrs Brown’s Boys, presents her hilarious and warm solo show …
