Lose yourself in the wonder of musical and artistic talent that the Carrickmacross Arts Festival offers in a vibrant and captivating setting. Our programme of events showcases art in all its forms – music, literature, comedy, painting, sculpture, drama, film and so much more. Local artists will feature alongside some of the country’s most renowned creative minds at <em>Ireland’s biggest small festival</em> this summer.Ireland’s biggest small festival runs from the 10th to the 13th of August in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan and features a stunning line-up of varied acts.<a href="http://www.carrickmacrossartsfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/Carrickmacross-Arts-Festival-Poster-sml-web.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1119" src="http://www.carrickmacrossartsfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/Carrickmacross-Arts-Festival-Poster-sml-web-724x1024.jpg" alt="" width="724" height="1024" srcset="http://www.carrickmacrossartsfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/Carrickmacross-Arts-Festival-Poster-sml-web-724x1024.jpg 724w, http://www.carrickmacrossartsfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/Carrickmacross-Arts-Festival-Poster-sml-web-212x300.jpg 212w, http://www.carrickmacrossartsfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/Carrickmacross-Arts-Festival-Poster-sml-web-768x1086.jpg 768w, http://www.carrickmacrossartsfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/Carrickmacross-Arts-Festival-Poster-sml-web.jpg 1253w" sizes="(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Double Platinum, Mercury Nominated, Pop Rock Londoners, The Magic Numbers will be making their way to county Monaghan this August and will be joined by RTE Choice Music Prize 2017 Nominees We Cut Corners, RTE Choice song of the year nominees Heroes in Hiding and Guns n’ Roses’ Slane support act Otherkin. The hilarious genius behind RTE’s The Savage Eye, Mr. David McSavage is also on the bill and joining him on the Comedy stage is RTE Junior’s Reuben, award-winning stand up and sketch comedian Lisa Casey and Monaghan’s finest funny men Michael Downey, Barry Mack and Lorcan McGrane.</p> <p> </p> <p>The line-up boasts a healthy array of rising musical talent from all over Ireland too with the likes of Darling, Hvmmingbyrd, Yonen, TPM, Accidents in the Workplace, Grace Wilde, Nix Moon, Ines Khai, Bondicott and We, The Oceanographers making their way to the sunny south Monaghan Drumlins this Summer.</p> <p> </p> <p>The first acts have also been announced for the Visual Arts area and include Mateusz Lubecki, Hattie Billinham, Hannah Martin, Kelly O’Connor and Phill Foley.</p> <p> </p> <p>Affectionately known as Ireland’s Biggest Small Festival, Carrickmacross Arts Festival has previously played host to the likes of Declan O’Rourke, Delorentos, DeDannan, Ham Sandwich, John Spillane, Kila, The Frank and Walters and Wallis Bird in recent years and has received nominations for “Best Small Festival” at the European Festival Awards and “Best Overseas Festival” at the UK Festival Awards.</p> <p> </p> <p>The four day unique boutique festival runs from August 10th to 13th and includes original music, comedy, poetry, cinema, arts & crafts, artisan trade stalls and Children’s Activities.</p> <p> </p> <p>Full four day tickets are a snip at just €50. Move fast though as it’s for a limited time only.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h6>Artists and billed attractions may be subject to change. No trading allowed within the venue without the Promoters prior consent. You give your express consent to your actual/ simulated likeness to be included for no fee within any audio or visual recording to be used in any media for any purpose at any time. Refunds are only considered on multiple major cancellations. Children aged 12 years and under must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult, limited to a maximum of two children per adult. Tickets are non-transferable and only valid when purchased from official agents of the promoter. Tickets must be valid, presented in full, with stubs and not tampered with. You are responsible for your wristband. Damaged/Tampered wristbands will be refused entry into the event. The promoter will not issue duplicate tickets for lost or stolen tickets. You are responsible for your ticket prior to entering the event. All wristbands remain the property of the Promoter until after the last day of the event. The promoter reserves the right to evict a customer without refund, and/or refuse admission. Only alcohol purchased on site may be consumed. It is forbidden to take your own alcohol to the festival. Under 18’s are not permitted to purchase alcohol on site. It is illegal for an over 18 to purchase alcohol on the behalf of under 18s. You may be body/bag searched at the entrances, on the site or when leaving. The promoter is unable to accept any liability for personal or property damages, losses (including confiscations) or injuries sustained at this event – other than caused as a result of our negligence.</h6> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Latest Carrickmacross Arts Festival news below:</strong></span></p> <div class="cff-wrapper"><div id="cff" data-char="" class="cff-default-styles" ><div class="cff-item cff-video-post author-carrickmacross-arts-festival" id="cff_622946517813351_1456299257811402" style="border-bottom: 0px solid #fff; -webkit-border-radius: px; -moz-border-radius: px; border-radius: px; "><div class="cff-author"><a href="https://facebook.com/622946517813351" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="Carrickmacross Arts Festival on Facebook" ><div class="cff-author-text"><p class="cff-page-name cff-author-date" >Carrickmacross Arts Festival</p><p class="cff-date" > 3 days ago </p></div><div class="cff-author-img"><img src="https://graph.facebook.com/622946517813351/picture?type=square" title="Carrickmacross Arts Festival" alt="Carrickmacross Arts Festival" width=40 height=40></div></a></div><p class="cff-post-text" ><span class="cff-text" data-color="">The stunning <a href="http://facebook.com/1639488482929588">Pine The Pilcrow</a> open for <a href="http://facebook.com/163594423681542">John Spillane</a> on October 7th in The <a href="http://facebook.com/243765935648928">Shirley Arms Hotel</a> in Carrickmacross. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIdngkpciLk">www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIdngkpciLk</a> </span><span class="cff-expand">... <a href="#" style="color: #"><span class="cff-more"></span><span class="cff-less"></span></a></span></p><div class="cff-desc-wrap cff-shared-link cff-no-image" ><p class="cff-link-title" ><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIdngkpciLk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color:#;">Pine ¶he Pilcrow - "Don't Need Me"</a></p><p class="cff-post-desc" ><span>Recorded at Cauldron Studios Dublin.</span></p></div><p class="cff-media-link"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/622946517813351_1456299257811402" target="_blank" style="color: #;"><i style="padding-right: 5px;" class="fa fa-video-camera"></i>Video</a></p><div class="cff-post-links"><a class="cff-viewpost-facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/622946517813351_1456299257811402" title="View on Facebook" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >View on Facebook</a><div class="cff-share-container"><span class="cff-dot" >·</span><a class="cff-share-link" href="javascript:void(0);" title="Share" >Share</a><p class='cff-share-tooltip'><a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCarrickArtsFestival%2Fposts%2F1456299257811402' target='_blank' class='cff-facebook-icon'><i class='fa fa-facebook-square'></i></a><a href='https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCarrickArtsFestival%2Fposts%2F1456299257811402' target='_blank' class='cff-twitter-icon'><i class='fa fa-twitter'></i></a><a href='https://plus.google.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCarrickArtsFestival%2Fposts%2F1456299257811402' target='_blank' class='cff-google-icon'><i class='fa fa-google-plus'></i></a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCarrickArtsFestival%2Fposts%2F1456299257811402&title=The%20stunning%20Pine%20The%20Pilcrow%20open%20for%20John%20Spillane%20on%20October%207th%20in%20The%20Shirley%20Arms%20Hotel%20in%20Carrickmacross.%20www.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DdIdngkpciLk%20...%20' target='_blank' class='cff-linkedin-icon'><i class='fa fa-linkedin'></i></a><a href='mailto:?subject=Facebook&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCarrickArtsFestival%2Fposts%2F1456299257811402%20-%20The%20stunning%20Pine%20The%20Pilcrow%20open%20for%20John%20Spillane%20on%20October%207th%20in%20The%20Shirley%20Arms%20Hotel%20in%20Carrickmacross.%20www.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DdIdngkpciLk%20...%20' target='_blank' class='cff-email-icon'><i class='fa fa-envelope'></i></a><i class='fa fa-play fa-rotate-90'></i></p></div></div></div><div class="cff-item cff-photo-post author-carrickmacross-arts-festival" id="cff_622946517813351_1456153987825929" style="border-bottom: 0px solid #fff; 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His music transports the listener; his live performance captivates the audience. In a world filled with strife and upheaval, a time-out with John Spillane is enough to ease the load a bit on anyone lucky enough to bask in his light. The man and his music are pure magic.<br/><br/>The show will take place on Saturday October 7th in The Shirley Arms Hotel. Support on the night will be provided by the equally incredible Pine The Pilcrow who were a real highlight of this year's Carrickmacross Arts Festival.<br/>. <br/>Tickets for this not to be missed event are now on sale. 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Get your tickets at the Hotel Reception or online at <a href="http://www.tickets.ie">www.tickets.ie</a> </span><span class="cff-expand">... <a href="#" style="color: #"><span class="cff-more"></span><span class="cff-less"></span></a></span></p><p class="cff-post-desc" ><span>Tickets for John Spillane are now on sale from The Shirley Arms Hotel reception and online at tickets.ie from the link below: <a href="https://secure.tickets.ie/Listing/EventInformation/36205/john-spillane?_ga=2.255920395.1623536779.1505229873-853203626.1490619809">secure.tickets.ie/Listing/EventInformation/36205/john-spillane?_ga=2.255920395.1623536779.1505229...</a> We are delighted to announce details of this very special show featuring a true legend of the Irish music scene John Spillane. John is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet, dreamer - a canvass filled with colour and brilliance. His music transports the listener; his live performance captivates the audience. In a world filled with strife and upheaval, a time-out with John Spillane is enough to ease the load a bit on anyone lucky enough to bask in his light. The man and his music are pure magic. The show will take place on Saturday October 7th in The Shirley Arms Hotel. Support on the night will be provided by the equally incredible Pine The Pilcrow who were a real highlight of this year's Carrickmacross Arts Festival. . Tickets for this not to be missed event are now on sale. Priced 20 euro available from <a href="http://www.tickets.ie">www.tickets.ie</a> and from The Shirley Arms Hotel. #carrickmacross #Monaghan #LiveMusic #FolkMusic #Ulster #Cork — Products shown: John Spillane Tickets. </span></p><p class="cff-media-link"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CarrickArtsFestival/photos/a.622979071143429.1073741828.622946517813351/1447968611977800/?type=3" target="_blank" style="color: #;"><i style="padding-right: 5px;" class="fa fa-picture-o"></i>Photo</a></p><div class="cff-post-links"><a class="cff-viewpost-facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarrickArtsFestival/photos/a.622979071143429.1073741828.622946517813351/1447968611977800/?type=3" title="View on Facebook" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >View on Facebook</a><div class="cff-share-container"><span class="cff-dot" >·</span><a class="cff-share-link" href="javascript:void(0);" title="Share" >Share</a><p class='cff-share-tooltip'><a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCarrickArtsFestival%2Fphotos%2Fa.622979071143429.1073741828.622946517813351%2F1447968611977800%2F%3Ftype%3D3' target='_blank' class='cff-facebook-icon'><i class='fa fa-facebook-square'></i></a><a href='https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCarrickArtsFestival%2Fphotos%2Fa.622979071143429.1073741828.622946517813351%2F1447968611977800%2F%3Ftype%3D3' target='_blank' class='cff-twitter-icon'><i class='fa fa-twitter'></i></a><a href='https://plus.google.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCarrickArtsFestival%2Fphotos%2Fa.622979071143429.1073741828.622946517813351%2F1447968611977800%2F%3Ftype%3D3' target='_blank' class='cff-google-icon'><i class='fa fa-google-plus'></i></a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCarrickArtsFestival%2Fphotos%2Fa.622979071143429.1073741828.622946517813351%2F1447968611977800%2F%3Ftype%3D3&title=Only%20two%20weeks%20until%20John%20Spillane%27s%20Concert%20in%20Carrickmacross.%20Get%20your%20tickets%20at%20the%20Hotel%20Reception%20or%20online%20at%20www.tickets.ie%20...%20' target='_blank' class='cff-linkedin-icon'><i class='fa fa-linkedin'></i></a><a href='mailto:?subject=Facebook&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCarrickArtsFestival%2Fphotos%2Fa.622979071143429.1073741828.622946517813351%2F1447968611977800%2F%3Ftype%3D3%20-%20Only%20two%20weeks%20until%20John%20Spillane%27s%20Concert%20in%20Carrickmacross.%20Get%20your%20tickets%20at%20the%20Hotel%20Reception%20or%20online%20at%20www.tickets.ie%20...%20' target='_blank' class='cff-email-icon'><i class='fa fa-envelope'></i></a><i class='fa fa-play fa-rotate-90'></i></p></div></div></div><div class="cff-item cff-photo-post author-carrickmacross-arts-festival" id="cff_622946517813351_1455995667841761" style="border-bottom: 0px solid #fff; -webkit-border-radius: px; -moz-border-radius: px; border-radius: px; "><div class="cff-author"><a href="https://facebook.com/622946517813351" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="Carrickmacross Arts Festival on Facebook" ><div class="cff-author-text"><p class="cff-page-name cff-author-date" >Carrickmacross Arts Festival</p><p class="cff-date" > 3 days ago </p></div><div class="cff-author-img"><img src="https://graph.facebook.com/622946517813351/picture?type=square" title="Carrickmacross Arts Festival" alt="Carrickmacross Arts Festival" width=40 height=40></div></a></div><p class="cff-post-text" ><span class="cff-text" data-color="">Anyone free to donate today please try and get into the clinic to donate. It only takes about an hour in total and donations are really low at the minute. Please spare an hour to save a life. 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BRETON DANCE WORKSHOP @ 6.30pm The evening will begin with a Breton Dance Workshop led by Pol Huellou. Traditional Breton circle dance workshops are suitable for beginners, however, please wear comfortable shoes! IRISH/BRETON CONCERT @ 8pm Showcasing the musical traditions of both Ireland and Brittany, the concert will feature legendary Irish fiddler, Gerry O’Connor, with master Breton musicians, Gilles le Bigot on guitar, Pol Huellou on flute and vocals, and Jean-Marc le Coq on accordion. IRISH MUSIC SESSION @ 10pm (in Markey’s Bar) The evening will finish off with an Irish music session in Markey’s Bar, Carrickmacross, featuring local traditional musicians. Organised by Carrickmacross Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the evening is a component of the annual all-island ‘Culture Night’, which celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. 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