Other things to do in Kells

An exhibition of new work by Ross Dillon, featuring landscapes from County Meath and Imaginative Character Illustrations.

Meet at the Parnell Garden at 10.30 for Bloomsday.
Period Dress optional, then at 11am in the Bookmarket Café, Market St, Kells for readings from Joyce with traditional breakfast. €15 Booking advised at the Café.

Join aSpired writers for an intimate open mic night and release of their new anthology with proceeds going to Meath Women's Refuge.

Featuring Liz Levey and other artists.

Taking off from an illustrated historical overview of the field, this workshop will explore and evaluate diary- and journal-keeping as a vital practice of life writing in the age of technology. Participants will be also invited to engage in live writing exercises to share in group discussion. New and experienced writers welcome. Spaces limited. €50/€40 concessions. All handouts included.
For further information or to book a place, contact 089 975 5534 or s.alexander.thomas13@gmail.com

ReVerve Artist Collective presents ‘Field Notes’, an exhibition of new works at the Blue Chapel, Headfort Place, 25th-28th June, 11.00am-5.00pm. Official opening Thurs. 25th, 6.00pm.
Childrens’ Art Workshop: Sun 28th, 11.00-12.00; 8-12 yr olds, max 12, must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, materials provided, booking essential on Eventbrite
Artists in Conversation: Sat 27th 1.00-2.00pm; three ReVerve artists will be in conversation with Ruth Hogan, creative producer, curator and writer. Free event, sponsored by Solstice Arts Centre.

25 – 28 June from 6pm till late

Kelltic Bar: Fri June 26th - ‘Pizza Pop collab with Nags with Notions & Cocktails’ followed by Karaoke fun
Sat June 27th - The Hot Rocks + Video DJ
Lounge: Fri June 26th - Piano Night & Cocktails ‘Anthony Creegan & James Quinn’ - 8pm
Sat June 27th - Keith McDonald - 10pm
Sun June 28th - Eibhlin Glynn 9pm
The Headfort Garden: Sun June 28th - 'Hinterland After Party' - Garden Grill and Music with Anthony Packenham

Wine & Tapas evening 5pm till late, enjoy lots of a la carte tapas dishes to share & new wines from Spain. Reservations on 0469240063 or book on www.tablepath/vanillapodkells

Friday 26th June 2pm. Saturday 27th June 11am & 3pm.
For bookings 046-9247508
Kellscourthouse@discoverboynevalley.ie

This unique walking trail, now in its 16th year, is an annual celebration of typography and lettering as a modern art form. The 2026 theme, “Process”, explores the journey behind creativity - highlighting the thinking, experimentation and craftsmanship that underpins design. The TypeTrail map is available to view online at: www.kellstypetrail.com or is available to pick up in many local shops and cafés. Exhibits In place and available to view until 24th August.

The first Thursday of every month, Eureka House Café Navan Road, A82 DX47 12pm to 2pm. a warm welcoming place for people living with dementia, their families and friends. Meet, talk and share a cup of tea. 

Traditional bread making class, tour of the mill, and learn the story of grain in Ireland from our first farmers at Loughcrew to the first mill at Lismullen (beside Tara), to the present day.
Visit: https://martrymill.ie/tours/ for more details.

Celebrate Ireland’s rich culinary and cultural heritage at this unmissable festival, which brings together the best of Irish food and drink, featuring a packed programme of events, including the renowned Sheridan’s Irish Food Fair.