Festival begins Wednesday June 1st

Bookings Open Now!

Ruaille Buaille, Lucan Children’s Music Festival is delighted to return with an exciting programme of music events and this year extends over eleven days! Events will include In-person and Online Workshops – Festival Commissions – Live Performance – Music on Film – Online Programmes – Ruaille Buaille in the Park – Visit Ruaille Buaille at a Playground Near You – Music Trails

Check in here or follow us on our social media platforms for regular Ruaille Buaille updates over the coming weeks. Some exciting plans coming up!

Ruaille Buaille Festival Commissions

BOOKED OUT

ÉIN (The Birds of Dublin)

Dave Flynn & the Irish Memory Orchestra Chamber Group

New Music for Ruaille Buaille

Collaborate

Brian Fleming, James Mahon together with the Kakatsitsi Master Drummers from Ghana

Coming to a playground near you!

Friday 3rd June

BOOKED OUT

New Work

Composer Anselm McDonnell

PREMIERE
New work for Ruaille Buaille 2022

Saturday 11th June

Ruaille Buaille Festival Commission

awarded to Claire Sherry

CALLING young musicians 1st – 4th class to bring along their instrument and sign-up for this project

School Workshops & Performances

Wednesday 1st June

Scéal

Join Peter Crann and a host of other traditional musicians and singers.

INDOOR & OUTDOOR
All Classes

Thursday 2nd June

BOOKED OUT

Still Here

by Anna Newell and Eamon Sweeney

INDOOR & OUTDOOR
Junior Infants

This event will also take place at North Clondalkin Library on Friday 27th May.

Friday 3rd June

BOOKED OUT

New Work

Composer Anselm McDonnell

PREMIERE
New work for Ruaille Buaille 2022

Wednesday 8th June

BOOKED OUT

Songwriting

with Jay Rankin

Suitable for
6th Class

Thursday 9th June

The Frog and the Mouse

by Aileen Lambert

Zoom Workshop
2nd-5th Classes

Friday 10th June

The Frog and the Mouse Live

by Aileen Lambert

Live Event
2nd-5th Classes

Friday 10th June

SongTales sa Spéir:
Unleash the Magic of Music

Suitable for
Senior Infants / First Class

Library Events & Performances

Tuesday 31st May

Children’s Craft Workshop

@ Lucan Library

Booking Required 
Suitable for ages 8+

Thursday 2nd June

BOOKED OUT

Still Here

by Anna Newell and Eamon Sweeney

INDOOR & OUTDOOR
Junior Infants

This event will also take place at North Clondalkin Library on Friday 27th May.

Friday 3rd June

Anita & Malachy

@ Lucan Library

Booking Required
Age: 0-4 years (Children must be accompanied by an adult)

Ruaille Buaille in the Park

Saturday 11th June

Ruaille Buaille Festival Commission

awarded to Claire Sherry

CALLING young musicians 1st – 4th class to bring along their instrument and sign-up for this project

Saturday 11th June

Premiere of ÉIN (The Birds of Dublin)

Dave Flynn together with The Memory Orchestra Ensemble

Performances at 12 noon and at 1.00 pm (all ages welcome)