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The Long Grazing Acre at Common Knowledge
Jul
10
to 12 Jul

The Long Grazing Acre at Common Knowledge

The Long Grazing Acre celebrates the incredible story of Irish Travellers' impact on traditional Irish music. This year, Paddy Keenan invites friends from around Ireland to our unique location in North Clare for a weekend of music, songs, talks, skillsharing, and demonstrations of Traveller camping, bow tent making and tin smithing. The weekend will also include an evening concert and sessions.

The Long Grazing Acre is a touring project that has been bringing the story of Travellers' contribution to traditional Irish music and culture to audiences across Ireland. Previous activities have included a horse-drawn tour following the paths of leading Traveller musical families, alongside concerts, workshops, talks and demonstrations.

This is a not-for-profit event with all funds going directly towards performer fees, workshop costs, and production. Common Knowledge is proud to host the Long Grazing Acre as a co-presenting partner, providing the space and support for the weekend.

Friday 10 July

Premiere: Paddy Keenan - A Piper's Odyssey, launch of Tommy Fegan's new radio documentary followed by Q&A.

Saturday 11 July

Demonstrations and Skillsharing - Traditional Traveller camp set-up and bow tent making with David Joyce, Terry and Mikey McInerneyTin smithing with Terry McInerneyWood and paper flower making with David JoyceEvening concert

Sunday 12 July

Talks - The Last of the Traveller Pipers, presentation by Tommy FeganSeen and Unseen: Representation of Travellers in 19th Century Art, with David JoyceQueen of the Tinkers: The Story of Maggie Barry, hosted by Tommy Fegan and Margaret Barry's grandchildren

Session mór

The programme includes participatory workshops, illustrated talks, and live performance, with something for musicians, music lovers, and anyone with an interest in the living heritage of Traveller culture in Ireland.

Weekend tickets are €65 access, €95 standard and pay it forward (€165).

Evening concert tickets are available separately at €20, €25, and €40. Friday night radio documentary screening tickets are €8.

Free tickets and guest tickets are available on request.

We use a staggered pricing model for our events to reduce financial barriers - if you want to attend but can't afford it please reach out to us at info@ourcommonknowledge.org

Presented as part of our Heritage in Action programme, supported by the Heritage Council.

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Sustainability at Home: A Cheaper, Greener, Healthier Life
Aug
29
to 30 Aug
Building, Making, Woodwork, DIY, Repair

Sustainability at Home: A Cheaper, Greener, Healthier Life

Open to everyone, this course gives you an honest picture of your home's energy and water use, helps you navigate SEAI grants, and unpacks why habits are hard to change and what actually works. No prior knowledge needed, just the willingness to take the first step towards a warmer, cheaper, and more sustainable home.

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Faoin Tuath Festival
May
1
to 4 May

Faoin Tuath Festival

Faoin Tuath is a non-profit festival for queer people to connect beyond the city, featuring practical skill-sharing workshops, talks, live music performances, DJs, traditional music sessions, film screenings, shared meals, and much more.

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