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EXPERIENCE the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival and be part of the largest celebration of the Lunar New Year in Europe. This event commences on 16 February, running over a two-week period. The festival will host a variety of fun family events – from film, talks and visual art to music, dance and sport – assuring that everyone’s interests are catered for. Traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural activities are at the heart of the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival, including Chinese opera and singing, karaoke competitions, culinary delights, arts and crafts, lion dances, dragon parades, calligraphy and children’s events. For more information, see www.dublinchinesenewyear.com.
ENJOY a diverse array of activities at Rathmullan Film Festival, taking place in Co Donegal until 18 February. This event is Ireland’s newest film festival and it has an exciting programme bursting with family fun, great games, inspiring workshops and events curated by the local community. If you’re looking for a weekend to indulge in nature and sandy beaches, in a location with great food, craic, and film fun for the whole family, then look no further than the beautiful seaside town of Rathmullan. The perfect excuse for a weekend getaway. For more information visit www.whatsondonegal.com.
LEARN how to make puppets with Jay Ryan of Branar Téatar do Pháistí. He will be leading this creative and energetic puppet-making workshop, which will enable participants to explore the world of puppetry by designing and creating their very own unique puppets. This event takes place on 16 February at the Roscommon Arts Centre, where children will create a puppet out of paper, learn foundational puppetry skills, create a group story with their paper puppet and present their tale to the rest of the group, bringing their puppet to life. For more details see www.roscommonartscentre.ie.
IMMERSE yourself in the beautiful surroundings of Co Kerry and take part in the Dingle Walking Festival, running from 16 February to 18 February. Keep those New Year’s resolutions alive and discover the Dingle Peninsula, located on Europe’s most westerly point. Dingle is renowned for its natural beauty – ranging from its towering mountains to superb valleys – ensuring that it is like no other place in the world. The Dingle Walking Festival is suitable for all ages and levels, inviting you to discover one of Ireland’s pristine locations. For further details, visit www.dinglewalkingfestival.com.
Take part in the Dingle Walking Festival, running from 16 February to 18 February, in the beautiful surroundings of Co Kerry.
CELEBRATE the launch of Declan Folan’s debut album at Hawk’s Well Theatre in Co Sligo on 17 February. Declan is recognised as one of the finest modern-day exponents of traditional Sligo fiddle style and he will be showcasing his talents at this event, playing tunes associated with his beloved region. Declan will be joined on stage by Michael Rooney, Damien Stenson, Shane McGowan and many more special guests. This concert will be a haven for traditional music lovers and is the ideal opportunity for fans to show their support for Declan. For more details visit www.hawkswell.com.
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