Other things to do in Kells

An exhibition of new work by award winning sculptor Ann Meldon Hugh. A personal response to her environment and experience, the exhibition features stunning new works in ceramic and bronze capturing the beauty and fragility of our world. Opening Hours: Mon- Fri: 9 am – 5 pm. Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm (closed for lunch 1:30-2 pm)

Join Kells Arts Club for traditional Bloomsday Breakfast. Meet at Parnell Garden Kells 10.30am, and then to the BOOKMARKet Cafe at 11am. Poetry, readings, celebrations. Period Dress encouraged. €18. Booking at cafe recommended.

Join the aSpired writers for their first ever open mic night in the BOOK MARKet café. Come along to an intimate setting to hear some short stories and poetry from Kells and Meath writers with special guest Natalya O'Flaherty. Monday 23rd June 7.30pm, €5 cover charge.

Join Kells Arts Club and Mark Smith who will launch an Exhibition of work by acclaimed French Artist Richard Leray. Refreshments served.

The exhibition remains open throughout the festival and is Free to attend.

Please also see Event 44 - Richard Leray

Buail isteach anocht ag an Cioral Cómhra-seans iontach le leas a bhaint as do chuid Gaeilge-craic agus spraoi le Gaeilgeoirí eile!

Paintings, prints and sculpture focusing on isolation, occupation, land, borders and barriers. Research was undertaken and imagery collected during the artist’s visit to the Occupied Territories in 2019 when she took part in the Olive Tree Campaign organised by the Joint Advocacy Initiative.

Friday 27th June 2pm. Saturday 28th June 11am & 2pm. For bookings 046-9247508, kellscourthouse@discoverboynevalley.ie

To celebrate Hinterland Festival Kells…don your leather jackets and heavy eye liner for a night that oozes all things 80’s at the Pod. Kick off with a Bucks Fizz with cheese on sticks before enjoying a night of all the favourites with a twist - think Prawn Cocktail, Chicken Kiev or will it be Maryland, peach Melba and Baked Alaska. Tickets €50.00 pp includes Drinks Reception

Enjoy tastings from some of McEntee’s Off Licence wonderful selection. Friday 27th June, 7pm. Check out social media or pop in for more details.

Traditional bread making class, tour, 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/summer-bread-baking-experience/ for more details.

A memorable evening showcasing the talents of Studio 109's Songwriting 101 class. After weeks of workshops, mentoring, and creative development with local musicians Michael Brunnock, Ollie Cole, Podge McNamee, and Carl Gillic, with these emerging songwriters, will perform and present their original work in this unique open mic event.

Exhibits In place and available to view until 24th August. See Event no 6 for details.

A warm welcoming place for people living with dementia, their families and friends. Meet, talk and share a cup of tea.

Enjoy a special literary themed festival menu showcasing the very best local produce reared or grown within the estate. Booking essential www.killuacastle.com or +353 87 486 8151. Killua, Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath, C15 EWF2.

In this exhibition, ReVerve artists celebrate nature and research its strengths and vulnerabilities. We embrace mindful art making, sustainable processes and close engagement with the natural world. Dúisigí is a call to consciousness of the environmental crisis facing our Earth. Dúisigí. Wake up!

This looped walk covers a combination of forest and bogland – and has been developed as an eco-walk, with a wonderful variety of birdlife, plants and animals. A site map can be downloaded on: www.coillte.ie/site/girley-bog/

Celebrate Ireland's rich culinary and cultural heritage at Samhain Festival of Food & Culture, running from 6th to 9th November. https://foodcultureireland.ie/samhain/