SUNDAY 31ST AUG
‘Sense of Place’ Events - National Surf Centre Strandhill
Sunday 31 August 2025
National Surf Centre, Strandhill, Sligo
Admission – Free (RSVP required)
Age Suitability: All ages
Our ‘Sense of Place’ day features talks and workshops that aim to create a deeper connection with out locality. Through a series of fascinating talks and workshops, the day will feature local artists, writers, wildlife cinematographers, archaeologists and conservation biologists as we explore fascinating themes that give us a deeper sense of our locality.
These day time events are free of charge, wheel chair accessible and open to all ages. Made possible by funding from the Creative Ireland Programme and Sligo County Council.
Sense of Place event: Wildlife / Conservation talk with Peter Clyne and Ruth Hannify.
Join local cinematographer Peter Clyne and conservation biologist, wildlife photographer and Sligo’s Biodiversity Officer, Ruth Hanniffy for a captivating talk on discovering the wild wonders right outside our door.
Sense of Place Event - Thresholds - Betwixt and Between. With local writer Maura Gilligan & archaeologist Dr Marion Dowd.
In a novel collaboration, archaeologist Marion Dowd and landscape writer Maura Gilligan explore aspects of the Cúil Irra peninsula and its hinterland, weaving together archaeology and folklore with memoir and poetry.
Industry Event: Music Industry Workshop with Colin Gillen.
Music industry insight with Colin Gillen.
Sense of Place Event: Crankie box demonstration and talk
Local creative and member of the Crankie Island Project, Peter Crann in an interactive workshop will be hosting a workshop providing a unique opportunity for attendees to learn how to make their own crankie!
Sense of Place event: Learn the Pipes with Leonard Barry (All levels)
Join Kerry’s Leonard Barry on the Uilleann Pipes, a national heritage and traditional instrument of Ireland. Join Leonard to learn the pipes through playing traditional songs from the locality. This provides are rare opportunity to learn from one of Ireland’s most prominent pipes players.
Widely regarded amongst his peers as one of the most innovative pipers, Leonard’s track record of both solo and collaborative work reflects the importance of the recording. Leonard was described by The Irish American News as “an important musician”.