Book Tickets Now 25 - 28 June 2026

Hinterland Festival 2017

Fred Cooke

Clown to Earth

Event  14 
Venue: O'Rorke's Bar

With his unique gift for musical comedy and joke-infused storytelling, Fred Cooke has returned with his new show “Clown to Earth”. Expect comical chaos from a dad who’s just delighted to be out of the house and not at home covered in yoghurt. Sit back and enjoy this award-winning comedian talk marriage, kids, and playing dead on Netflix. As seen on Netflix, RTE’s Tommy Tiernan show, and Dancing with the Stars.

Price €20
 
Fred Cooke

Marie Cassidy

Deadly Truth

Event  43 
Venue: Church of Ireland – The Jane Barrett Stage

Former State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy reflects on fifteen years at the heart of some of Ireland’s most complex murder investigations and the evolution of forensic science. She explores how a lifetime studying real cases, evidence & human stories has provided the narrative fuel for her transition into crime fiction including her latest novel Deadly Evidence.

Marie will be in conversation with Deirdre Hurley.

Price €12
 
Marie Cassidy

Owen Gilhooly-Miles

The American Songbook

Event  55 
Venue: Headfort House

As part of our celebration of America 250 leading operatic baritone Owen Gilhooly-Miles, in the beautiful surroundings of Headfort House, takes us through more than 200 years of the best of American music, from some of the great folksongs and popular melodies, to the Broadway musical and Hollywood theme songs.

Price €15
 
Owen Gilhooly-Miles

Painting en plein air at Killyconny Bog (Sunday)

Event  P2 
Venue: Mullagh Heritage Centre

To celebrate our rich natural hinterland, we are delighted to host two artist-led workshops on the beautiful Killyconny Bog, located on the border between Meath and Cavan and extending across 191 hectares of raised bog. 

Killyconny Bog is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It forms part of a network of 12 peatlands known as the Living Bogs, which have received funding to support re-wetting works, protect and restore the natural environment, and raise public awareness of the vital role bogs play in addressing climate change, supporting biodiversity, and safeguarding our shared heritage.  For more information, visit: www.killyconnybog.ie 

The workshops will be led by professional local artists. Participants will meet at Mullagh Heritage Centre, where they will be introduced to the bog before travelling by bus to the workshop location. Attendees are asked to bring a fold-away seat and a packed lunch. Basic art materials will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own. The workshops will conclude at approximately 3.00pm, with transport by bus returning attendees to the Heritage Centre. 

This event is also available on Saturday 20th of June (P1)

Price €30
 
Painting en plein air at Killyconny Bog (Sunday)