Shorelines Arts Festival

05/09/2026

If you've been wondering what 'Distillation' is all about, then take a listen to creator Luke Casserly as he shares all the details with Dermot Whelan at
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22620116/ (link in bio)

We're delighted to be offering this unique experience at with three multi-sensory performances taking place at Portumna Courthouse next Friday 11th September at 12pm, 3pm and 7pm.

Following sold-out performances across Ireland, the US, and Canada, Distillation—part performance, part lecture—is an intimate, immersive journey limited to just 25 audience members per show.

Book now at www.shorelinesartsfestival.com

05/09/2026

Don't miss your opportunity to smell like a midlands bog!

If you've been wondering what 'Distillation' is all about, then take a listen to creator Luke Casserly as he shares all the details with Dermot Whelan.

We're delighted to be offering this unique experience at with three multi-sensory performances taking place at Portumna Courthouse next Friday 11th September at 12pm, 3pm and 7pm.

Following sold-out performances across Ireland, the US, and Canada, Distillation—part performance, part lecture—is an intimate, immersive journey limited to just 25 audience members per show.

Book now at www.shorelinesartsfestival.com

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Dermot speaks to performance artist, Luke Casserly, who has collaborated with a renowned perfume maker to create a unique scent of the Midlands bog.

04/09/2026

🤠 Line Dancing Is Coming to Lorrha Community Hall! 💃🕺
Time to dust off those boots and polish up those steps! 👢
Starting Monday September 21st, come along for a fun-filled evening of line dancing for just €10 per night.
It’s a fantastic way to get some exercise, meet people, have a laugh and enjoy yourself, it’s two birds with one stone! 🐦🐦
Come along, bring your friends and let’s dance the night away! 🎶🤠

Lorrha Tidy Towns & Lorrha Development Association
Lorrha Dorrha Ladies Club
Rathcabbin Development Association & Tidy Towns
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04/09/2026

A message from Bernard Phelan.

You Will Die in Prison chronicles the harrowing 222-day ordeal of Bernard Phelan, an Irish/French citizen wrongfully taken hostage in Mashhad, Iran, in October 2022. The film opens with Phelan’s abrupt capture outside the holy Imam Reza shrine, thrusting viewers into his nightmarish experience inside the notorious “Satan’s Block” of Mashhad prison. Through dramatic first-hand accounts and realistic reconstructions, this documentary portrays Phelan’s struggle for survival, his relentless defiance against his captors, and the critical diplomatic efforts that ultimately secured his release on humanitarian grounds in May 2023.

📍 The Boathouse Bar
🗓 Friday 11 Sept at 2pm and Saturday 12 Sept at 5.30pm.
🎬 Both screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director Gerry McColgan.
❗ Suitable for over 16s.
🎟 tickets €8. Book now at www.shorelinesartsfestival.com

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04/09/2026

Bígí linn le haghaidh comhrá, ceol, comhluadar agus craic. Bring your cúpla focal and your tunes. Fáilte roimh gach duine. All are welcome.

📍 Portumna Public Library
🗓 Friday 11th September at 11am
😊 Free admission

04/09/2026

Order a drink, settle in, and enjoy a self-guided listening experience featuring stories from Portumna.

Rediscover podcast episodes about St. Patrick’s Day in Portumna and the Portumna Players drama group produced by Kate Gibbs, alongside a series of short audio plays created by actor and writer Ultan Pringle following his visit to the festival in 2021.

How to Listen: Simply scan the QR code in Curley's Bar and listen using your own device and earphones.

Free Admission. Drop in anytime between 12pm and 4pm on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

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03/09/2026

Just 1 week to go till we kick off the festival weekend!

Now is the time to book your tickets, if you haven't done so already. We've got so many great events in store for you next weekend and we can't wait to share them with you.

Head to www.shorelinesartsfestival.com now and plan your perfect weekend of music, literature, film, exhibitions, street entertainment and more. See you soon!

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02/09/2026

We are very excited to launch the art exhibition, this coming Sunday 6th September at 5pm at the Irish Workhouse Centre - Portumna. All are welcome.

So please come and join us as we celebrate the incredible work of four of our invited artists - Janet Graham, Dee Ci, Thomasina Earley - Artist and Avia Gurman, along with a beautiful selection of work by local artists. Guest jewellery artist Silvia of Jandy Jewellery will be doing a demo at the launch and selling her stunning handcrafted pieces.

We are also delighted to be showcasing the work of our fifth invited artist Olga Dmitrieva Byrne at Portumna Castle gallery, along with an exhibition by Portumna Camera Club which can be viewed from 10am - 5pm daily up until September 30th.

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