MnáFest Sunday Events
Ardgillan Castle will host this special festival from Friday 30th January to Monday 2nd February 2026.
Located in North County Dublin, the castle and its grounds will become a lively hub of creativity, culture and community.
For more information on our Sunday events, see below.
Mythological Art Workshop with From A to Art
01/02/2026 @ 11am – to book please email fromatoart@gmail.com.
Art and mythology all in one neat package. celebrate St. Brigid’s Day with a creative workshop facilitated by From A to Art!
Imbolc Chanting Circle with Patricia Langton
01/02/2026 @ 11.30am – Free event
Ease your way into Spring with an Imbolc Chanting Circle. We will sing simple chants and use gentle movements to celebrate Brigid and Imbolc.
Themes like Brigid’s Flame, Sacred Wells, the Hearth and Nature will be used to honour the season. No singing experience necessary.
To book your place please contact Patricia on 085-2415345 or patricia.langton@gmail.com
Please Note:This is a donation based event in aid of Skerries For peace (suggested 20 Euro)
St. Brigid Goddess Performance
01/02/2026 @ 12pm – Free event.
Centered around St. Brigid, this performance will be delivered by a group of local actors, both adults and teenagers.
Music Performance by Big Cosmic Telephone
01/02/2026 @ 12.30pm – Free event.
Big Cosmic Telephone are a new electronic folk duo, comprised of singer-songwriter Sophie Meehan and guitarist Richard Geraghty.
With lyrical storytelling taking centre stage, their music layers Sophie’s ethereal soprano vocals and Richard’s shimmering guitar effects to create a distinctive alt-folk sound. Their atmospheric, intimate live shows have seen them play to growing audiences at Culture Night, Vintage Room sessions and Festival in a Van. Big Cosmic Telephone invite audiences to feel deeply, sing freely and leave uplifted.
Bag Making Workshop with Little Sewing Tree
01/02/2026 @ 1.30pm – Book by clicking the image above.
Beginner – Focused sessions creating specific bags, from simple totes to more detailed designs. Bag Kits (Fabric, zips and Hardware) included.
Introduction to Bellydance Workshop
01/02/2026 @ 2pm – to book please email dansefusion@gmail.com.
Ever wanted to try belly dancing? Well now is your chance! This introduction to belly dance workshop is suitable for all levels, adults will learn techniques and moves to impress others next time you’re on the dance floor. To book and for more information, please contact dansefusion@gmail.com.
Belly Dance Performance in the Drawing Room
01/02/2026 @ 3pm – For more information please email dansefusion@gmail.com.
A belly dance performance will follow the introduction to belly dance workshop in the Castle Drawing Room on Sunday. Join us and enjoy the world of movement and joy that dance brings to people.
Collage Workshop with Maria Atanackovic
01/02/2026 @ 2pm – Book by clicking the image above.
Join artist Maria Atanackovic for a relaxed, hands-on collage workshop inspired by the pioneering abstract artist Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Sophie’s work explored movement, geometry, and playful forms, blending simple shapes and patterns into lively, imaginative compositions. In this workshop which is part of MnáFest at Ardgillan Castle, Maria will guide you through working with form, colour, and composition to create your own unique abstract collages.
Suitable for everyone, all materials are provided, just come ready to explore and have fun!