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Féile Ealaíon agus Leabhar do Pháistí

Come Explore the Wild and Wondrous6-14th October 2018

Contents

Fáilte / Welcome .....................................................................................................................1

Wainfest Launch ....................................................................................................................3

Pre-Festival Events..............................................................................................................4

Family Events ...............................................................................................................................7

Day by Day Guide .............................................................................................................24

School Events...........................................................................................................................35

www.wainfest.ie #Wainfest

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Fáilte go Wainfest 2018Tá lúcháir mhór orainn fáilte a chur romhat chuig an 22ú Wainfest -Féile Ealaíon agus Leabhar do Pháistí. Beidh an fhéile ar siúl i mbliana ón 6ú go dtí an 14ú lá de Dheireadh Fómhair agus í lán de dhathanna agus spraoi. Is é Fiáin agus Iontach (nó Wild and Wondrous) an téama i mbliana agus geallaimid ocht lá iontach de chuimhneacháin sona le clár féile na bliana seo. Tá rud éigin do gach duine ó naíonáin bheaga go dtí páistí dhá bhliain déag d’aois. Tá léirithe amharclainne, damhsa, rímeanna, scéalaíocht, údair, ceardlanna digiteacha, scannáin, imeachtaí Harry Potter, turaistraenach, imeachtaí Gaeilge agus an oiread eile arís.

Tá féile Wainfest atá curtha i láthair ag Rannóg Cultúrtha Chomhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall ina sheoid luachmhar i saol cultúrtha Dhún na nGall. Tá muid fíorbhuíoch as an mhaoiniú a bronnadh orainn tríd an Chlár Éire Ildánach a chuidigh linn cur leis an chlár agus taibheoirí úra a mhealladh. Ba mhaith linn fosta aitheantas a thabhairt dár gcomhpháirtithe atá ag glacadh páirte le himeachtaí s’acu fhéin agus a chuidigh gó mór linn an fhéile a mhéadú arís i mbliana.

Glaicaigí am le bhur dtoil le cuimhní úra teaghlaigh a chruthú agus léim isteach agus faigh amach caidé atá romhat i bhféile iontach Wainfest i mbliana.

Coiste Wainfest

Ós rud é go bhfuil an chuid is mó de na himeachtaÍ le cuir in áirithe roimh ré, moltar duit é sin a dhéanamh go luath ionas nach mbeidh dÍomá oraibh.Tá na himeachtaÍ saor in aisce, mura gcuirtear a mhalairt in iúl.

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Welcome to Wainfest 2018We are delighted to welcome you to the 22nd Wainfest Children’s Arts and Book Festival. The festival takes place this year from the 6th to the 14th of October and is full to the brim with colour and fun. Wild and Wondrous (or Fiáin agus Iontach) is our theme this year and we promise to bring you an exceptional eight days of wonderful moments as you navigate through the festival programme. We have something for everyone from tiny toddlers to tremendous twelve year olds. We have theatre performances, dancing, rhymes, storytelling, authors, digital workshops, films, Harry Potter events, train rides, Irish language events and so much more.

Wainfest, presented by Donegal County Council’s Culture Division, is one of the gems of the Donegal cultural scene. We are delighted to have been awarded funding through the Creative Ireland programme, which has helped us enlarge our programme and attract new performers. We would also like to acknowledge our partners who have come on board to hold events in their own venues, allowing us to expand our programme even further.

So please take time to make memories with your family and dive in to discover what awaits you in this year’s Wild and Wondrous Wainfest.

The Wainfest Committee

As most events require pre-booking, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. All events are free, unless otherwise stated.

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Venue: Inishowen Maritime Museum & PlanetariumDate: September 21st Time: 11.00Opening by: The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council,

Cllr Seamus O’ Domhnaill.

Special guest Malachy Doyle will read from his book Molly and the Stormy Sea, an enchanting fable about faith, sacrifice and hope, featuring wonderful illustrations from Andrew Whitson.

Malachy has published books for children of all ages as well as teenagers. He draws on his childhood in Ireland, his children’s childhood in Wales, from his favourite folk tales, but especially from his own thoughts for the inspiration for his stories. His best known picture books include The Dancing Tiger, Big Pig, Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!, and recently published books Cinderfella and Ootch Cootch.

The Salty Seadogs will come ashore for the launch and provide some slapstick comedy entertainment. This gruesome twosome will stop at nothing to get a hearty laugh, Just don`t let them talk you into taking a long walk off a short plank!

Wainfest Launch 2018

Venue: Inishowen Maritime Museum & PlanetariumTime: 10.00Opening by: The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council,

Cllr Seamus O’ Domhnaill.

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Sarah Webb is an award-winning children’s writer based in Dublin. Her latest book is Blazing a Trail: Irish Women Who Changed the World (illustrated by Lauren O’Neill), published in October by O’Brien Press.

Líon Daoine/Capacity: 30 Líon Daoine/Capacity: 15Aois/Age: 9 Upwards Aois/Age: 0-3

Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact

Central Library10:00 & 12:30

October 1st 074 9124950Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date Teagmháil/Contact

Buncrana Library 10:00 October 2nd 074 9361941

Wainfest Right To Read with Sarah Webb

Pre-Festival Events

Blazing a Trail: Irish Women Who Changed the World - Schools Workshop with Sarah Webb.

2018 is the centenary of Votes for Women in Ireland. Find out about some of Ireland’s most remarkable women in this interactive workshop which includes dressing up and acting, and then write your own manifesto for the future. How will YOU change the world?

A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea

Nursery Rhyme Fun and Craft with Sarah Webb. Sarah will share nursery rhymes, poems and songs from her award-winning collection illustrated by Steve McCarthy, A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea. She will then show the little ones (and their grown-ups) how to make their own collage dogs.

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Mary Roche PhD is the author of Developing Children’s Critical Thinking through Picturebooks, which received a United Kingdom Literacy Association Academic Book Award. Her ‘Critical Thinking and Book Talk’ (CT & BT) approach has been adopted by the National Council Curriculum Assessment (NCCA). You can follow Mary on Twitter @marygtroche

For parents, early educators and junior school teachers For parents and preschool children aged 3 to 5 years


Central Library 19:00 October 4th 074 9163834


Central Library 11:00 October 5th 074 9163834

Wainfest Right To Read with Mary Roche

Pre-Festival Events

Getting children off to a great start: talking and thinking about picturebooks in the early years.

In this multimedia presentation Mary will explain how parents, early educators and junior school teachers can use picturebooks for readalouds at individual level, small group and whole class level. Research shows that readalouds develop stronger vocabulary, build connections between the spoken and written word, develop visual literacy, increase attention span, provide a safe way of exploring strong emotions, develop cognition, and promote bonding and relationships - as well as providing pleasure and fun for all.

Bookworm Babies 5th Birthday Celebration

Our Bookworm Babies are celebrating their 5th birthday during Wainfest 2018. Please help us mark this special occasion by coming along to our birthday party. Since its launch by Dr. Mary Roche during Wainfest 2013, Bookworm Babies has gone from strength to strength, and Dr. Roche will be back to help us celebrate. Bookworm Babies is an initiative of the Library Service, Health Promotion and Improvement, and Lifestart to promote the importance of reading with young children to their parents/guardians.

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Join Mr. Hullabaloo the magical storyteller and his colourful puppet friends for an enchanted tea party full of well-loved classic stories and songs. From teddy bear picnics to royal balls at the storybook castle, this show is lots of fun for all the family.

Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 3-9


Central Library 10:00 Saturday 6th 074 9124950

Milford Library 12:30 Saturday 6th 074 9153927

Mr. Hullabaloo’s Storytime Treats

Family EventF

Dig It Kids

Líon Daoine/Capacity: 30 Aois/Age: 7 Upwards

Are you interested in history? Why not dig in to archaeology and find out more about how people lived thousands of years ago right here in Donegal.

Join archaeologists Lisanne O’Loughlin and Dr Stephen Mandal as they inform us about recent exciting archaeological finds in Co. Donegal. There will be an opportunity to craft your own replica “gold” armlets just like the arm rings that were found here earlier this year. Learn about the Celts and have your face painted with a Celtic pattern.


Carndonagh Library 10:00 Saturday 6th 074 9373701

Buncrana Library 12:30 Saturday 6th 074 9361941

Family EventF

Family Events

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Bricí Spraoi/Imagination Playground

Come and build with Imagination Playground – a breakthrough play space concept to encourage child-directed play. The blue foam blocks of various shapes – squares, chutes, balls, connectors- enable children and their adults to have hours of fun as they imagine, invent, build and play.

Benefits include: Problem-solving, encourages imagination, collaboration, fun, exercise, boosts confidence and inspires creativity



Bundoran Library10:3011.3012.30

Saturday 6th 071 9829665

Family EventF

Wild and Wondrous Drama Workshopwith Zara Holmes

Líon Daoine/Capacity : 20 Aois/Age: 3-10

Zara Holmes performing arts academy presents the wild and wondrous drama workshop with themes from the Gruffalo, Disney, musicals and much more.

Singing, acting and dancing with drama games, storytelling and lots of fun for everyone!


Leabharlann Phobail Na Rosann

10:00 Saturday 6th 074 9522500

Family EventF

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Jeramee, Hartleby agus Oooglemore – Dramaíocht

Tá Jeramee, Hartleby agus Ooglemore cois trá. Tá go leor ag tarlú – caitheann Hartleby go leor ama ag tabhairt orduithe agus é ag iarraidh an áit is fearr ar an trá a aimsiú. Tosaíonn Oooglemore ag damhsa agus ag déanamh gaisce ach buaileann sé an liathróid go róchrua, cailleann sé é agus milleann sé an cluiche. Imíonn Hartleby leis agus é crosta. Cuireann Jeramee gach rud ina cheart arís.

Baineann Jeramee, Hartleby agus Oooglemore sásamh agus só as a soineantacht álainn agus as a n-amaideacht aoibhinn féin. Tagann an triúr seole chéile agus neart le rá acu ach gan ach trí fhocal acu lena rá.


Áit Am Dáta Teagmháil

Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair, Doirí Beaga

14:00 Dé Sathairn 6ú 074 9560862

Family EventF

Donegal and Bluestacks Festival Carnival Parade

Fionn Uisce - A Carnival Celebration of Ballyshannon’s Clear Water Heritage.

To mark European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, this year’s Carnival Project takes its inspiration from Ballyshannon’s natural and built heritage. Specifically, the clear waters of the Erne River that define the town and the ESB’s Kathleen’s Fall’s hydro electric power station.

On Carnival Night itself, the streets of Ballyshannon will be brought to life with some very special theatrical and musical performances.

The Carnival Finalé, which is best viewed from the area of William Allingham Bridge, will feature a suitably evocative fire sculpture by LUXe landscape theatre and a special lighting-up of the Kathleen’s Falls hydro electric power station, courtesy of the ESB.

Líon Daoine/Capacity: All Welcome Aois/Age: 3 Upwards


Market Street, Castle Street, The Port, Ballyshannon

19:30 Saturday 6th 074 9153900

Family EventF

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Harry Potter Experience at Oakfield Park

Come along to Oakfield Park for a special Harry Potter weekend at Hogwarts. Take a trip on the Hogwarts Express around the magnificent parkland before buying a chocolate frog from Bertie Bott’s sweet stall. Pop in to the Three Broomsticks to sample some butterbeer and listen to a chapter of Harry Potter.

Meet lots of other Hogwarts characters around the park whilst enjoying crafts and other activities. (Do not fear, the Dementors will be kept in Azkaban by Dumbledore’s magic).

Don’t be a muggle – come and join us for a wizard day out!


Oakfield Park, Raphoe 12.00 -18:00Saturday 6thSunday 7th

074 9173922

Dress up as

your favourite

character to

take part in all

the fun.

Entry:Adults: €8Children: €5Under 3s: Free

Train:Adults: €5Children €3Under 3s: Free

Family Pass:2 Adults & 2 Children: €302 Adults & 3 Children: €351 Adult & 2 Children: €251 Adult & 3 Children: €30

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An Grianan Theatre 13:30 Sunday 7th 074 9120777

An Grianan Theatre 15:00 Sunday 7th 074 9120777

The Snail and the Whale – Tall Stories

Family EventF

Goldilocks and the Three Bears - presented by Miriam Lambert Puppeteer.



Balor Theatre, Ballybofey14.00 & 16:00

Sunday 7th 074 9131840

Family EventF

Price: €10/€12 - Family of four €36 Price: €8 - Family of four €27

Imagine a storybook that comes alive!

Miriam Lambert, is delighted to present Goldilocks and the Three Bear where the story comes alive within her original two-tier puppet booth. Peek and Boo, Miriam’s signature characters guide the children to the tale of a little girl who pays a visit to the home of the adorable baby bear!

Inspired by the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

Join a tiny snail on her trip round the world in Tall Stories’ magical, musical production inspired by the fantastic bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Longing to see the world, a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing adventure – but when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…

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Steve Cole – Author

Join bestselling children’s author Steve Cole for a fun packed session.

Author of Astrosaurs, Secret Agent Mummy, Magic Ink, Young Bond and many more, Steve leads audiences on a laugh-a-minute, high energy, ukulele-accompanied master class in “chucking imagination at words” (aka telling stories). He will teach children quick-and-easy ways to invent story ideas, share secret writing tips and reveal the origins of some of his own loopy characters.

Family EventF



Central Library 16:00 Monday 8th 074 9124950

Twin Towns Community Library

18.00 Tuesday 9th 074 9175384

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Booklet Launch‘Scéaltaí: The 1930s Schools’ Manuscript Collection in County Donegal’

Join us for the launch of the ‘Scéaltaí’ booklet that provides an overview of the Irish Folklore Commission’s 1930s Schools’ Manuscript Collection in County Donegal in which schoolchildren were encouraged to collect and document folklore material in their home districts on themes such as local history, monuments, folktales, legends, riddles, proverbs, songs, customs, beliefs, games, pastimes, traditional work practices and crafts.

As part of the County Donegal Heritage Plan, Eithne Ní Ghallchobhair of the Royal Irish Academy was commissioned to research and write this free, A5-size, 56-page booklet which is the fourth in the ‘Donegal Heritage Series’ published by the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council in association with The Heritage Council.


Dooish National School, Glenfinn Road, Ballybofey

19:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9172576

Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time is half an hour of songs, rhymes and actions: perfect for children under 5. Bring your toddler along to the following libraries for a morning of movement and fun.

Líon Daoine/Capacity: 20 Aois/Age: Under 5


Central Library 11:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9124950

Buncrana Community Library

11:00 Thursday 11th 074 9361941

Milford Community Library 12:30 Friday 12th 074 9153927

Family EventF Family EventF

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Tom Palmer – Author

Come along and join bestselling author Tom Palmer, the creator of the Football Academy, Foul Play and The Defenders. Tom is a children’s author specialising in the world of football and rugby which he blends together with genres, such as detective, spy, ghost and history. Tom’s talks always feature lots of chat about reading for pleasure and how he researches, writes and edits his books.


Family EventF


Central Library 16:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9124950

Shane Hegarty - Author

Líon Daoine/Capacity : 60 Aois/Age: 8 Upwards

Donegal County Libraries is delighted to welcome back the amazing Shane Hegarty. Shane Hegarty was the Arts Editor of the Irish Times but left to write full time in 2013 when Darkmouth became the sensation of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, with record-breaking publishing deals in the UK, US, Germany, Brazil and more. Shane lives on the east coast of Ireland, in a village not unlike Darkmouth. Only with no monsters……..that he knows about…….


Buncrana Community Library 16:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9361941

Milford Community Library 18:30 Wednesday 10th 074 9153927

Family EventF

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Fab Lab – Digital Fabrication For Kids

The aim of the Fab Lab is to make design tools available to all. Learn how to design and create using 2D and laser cutting technologies.

In this fun and creative workshop, students will master the techniques required to design and make their very own picture frame.

Are you interested in making things? Are you excited by new technology? If you answered yes to the above questions, then get yourself along to this digital fabrication / craft workshop.



Buncrana Library 16:00-18:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9361941

Beauty & the Beast Puppet Show followed byOisín in Tír nÓg storytelling

Come along and enjoy a retelling of the classic story tale Beauty and the Beast. This 'tale as old as time' will be brought to life through the magic of puppetry.

The show will be followed by a storytelling session recounting the story of Oisin in Tir Na nÓg. The lively tale of Oisin, sees him follow a girl called Niamh into the world of Tir Na nÓg, but what will happen after the passing of 300 years?

Líon Daoine/Capacity: 60 Aois/Age: 6 -10

Family EventF


Bundoran Community Library 18:30 Wednesday 10th 071 9829665

Family EventF

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MakeyUppers – Mystery Bag

CSI (Curious Story Investigators) Rita Book and

Goodie Reed have stumbled upon a long lost

mystery bag and need help in their investigation to

discover who owns it and how it ended up so lost

for so long.

“An interactive performance of storytelling and craic unlike anything you will have seen before!”

Family EventF



Central Library 18:30 Thursday 11th 074 9124950

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Jonathan Meres – Author

Anyone hoping for a tightly-scripted talk, from a bestselling children’s author, involving tips on creative writing and possibly a PowerPoint, should go elsewhere.

If, however, watching an ex-stand-up comedian muck about, sing,

mutter to himself and possibly even talk about his World of Norm

books (if he remembers to), is more your thing, then you’re in for

a treat.

Suitable for 8-12 year olds. Unsuitable for those of a nervous

disposition and sour faced grownups!

Family EventF



Carndonagh Library 18:30 Thursday 11th 074 9373701

Bundoran Library 16:00 Friday 12th 071 9829665

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Joe Daly - Children’s Magic and Illusion Show

Joe Daly is a full time professional magician and can be seen most

weekdays on RTEjr with his new series abraKIDabra. His magic shows

are absolutely brilliant fun for all age groups.

“Each show is packed full of really cool modern magic and mini illusions, all presented with Joe’s unique style of comedy and energy.”

Family EventF



Central Library 16:00 Friday 12th 074 9124950

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Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre - Authors

Philip Reeve has been writing for children and young adults since

2001 and is best known for his multi award-winning Mortal Engines

quartet. Sarah McIntyre is a writer and illustrator of children’s

books and comics. Her award-winning picture book work includes

illustrating Morris the Mankiest Monster by Giles Andreae, and You

Can’t Eat a Princess! by Gillian Rogerson.

The dynamic duo of Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre will be bringing

their fun packed event to this year’s festival.

Family EventF



Aislann Chill Chartha/Kilcar

16:00 Friday 12th 074 9738376

Buncrana Library 10:00 Saturday 13th 074 9361941

Carndonagh Library 12:30 Saturday 13th 074 9373701

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Finns Fit Foods – Cooking Demonstration

Finn is a bestselling cookbook author, private chef and marine scientist. She lives locally in Bundoran where she spends her time cooking, working at sea and surfing whenever she gets the chance. Finn draws on her personal experience as a coeliac, her background in marine science and her culinary arts training to create dishes, inspired by the sea and her active life, that are delicious, easy to make and affordable. Her mission is to ensure that gluten free (and healthy!) doesn’t mean you’re comprising on taste, spending hours in the kitchen or tons of money on your groceries.



Bundoran Community Library

12:30 Saturday 13th 071 9829665

Song of the Sea- Animated Film

Aois/Age: 4 Upwards

Family EventF Family EventF


Century Cinemas, Letterkenny

12:00 Sunday 14th 074 9121976

Song of the Sea tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse -the last remaining ‘seal-child’- as they go on an amazing journey into the magical world of ancient legend in an attempt to return to their seaside town.

The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish folklore, who lived as seals in the sea but became humans on land.

Admission: €5

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The Shape of Things/Cruthanna – Branar Téatar do Pháistí

The world all around is made up of wonderful shapes, but sometimes there are too many shapes that some shapes get lost. This is a story of two shapes, Cubert and Treantán, and the adventures they have finding their way back to each other.

Set in a soft and tactile environment Starcatchers and Branar tell this interactive story through puppetry, object theatre, music and sound.

The Relaxed Performance is specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and

communication disorders, or a learning disability.

“High-quality early experience of theatre” 4.5 stars - The Review Hub

Family EventFASD FriendlyA

Líon Daoine/Capacity: 50 Aois/Age: 6 mnths – 2 yrs with adults


Central Library (Relaxed Perfomance)

10:00 Saturday 13th 074 9124950

Central Library 12:30 Saturday 13th 074 9124950

First session

suitable

for older

special needs

children

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Donegal Youth Chamber Orchestra

Family Lunchtime Concert with the Donegal Junior String Orchestra of Donegal Music Education Partnership. Treat yourself and your little ones to a free family concert. No booking is necessary.

Líon Daoine/Capacity: All Welcome Aois/Age: All Ages

Family EventF


Glebe House and Gallery 12:30 Saturday 13th 074 9137071

Family Event - Come along and enjoy a tasting of teas, treats and traditions from Syria and an opportunity to meet some of the Syrian families that have moved to Carndonagh.

A Taste of Syria- In conjunction with Inishowen DevelopmentPartnership & The Community Food Initiative

Líon Daoine/Capacity : 40 Aois/Age: All Ages


Colgan Hall, Carndonagh 11:00 Saturday 13th 074 9362218

Family EventF

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Book Launch: A Child’s Guide to Glenveagh National ParkCome and celebrate our new booklet to help children learn about this wild and wondrous place and enjoy an afternoon of autumn adventure in this magical location.

More information available from www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie from 1st OctoberPrice: Free of Charge (No Booking Required)

Family EventF

Áit/Venue Am/Time Dáta/Date

Glenveagh National Park 13:00 - 16:00 Sunday 14th

Líon Daoine/Capacity: All Welcome Aois/Age: 4 Upwards

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Wainfest 2018Day by Day Guide

10:00 Blazing a Trail: Irish Women Who Changed the World - Schools Workshop with Sarah Webb

Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S P Pg. 4

12:30 Blazing a Trail: Irish Women Who Changed the World - Schools Workshop with Sarah Webb

Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S P Pg. 4

Dé Luain 1ú Deireadh Fómhair / Monday 1st October

10:00 A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea with Sarah Webb Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S P Pg. 4

Dé Máirt 2ú Deireadh Fómhair / Tuesday 2th October

19:00 Mary Roche : Getting children off to a great start-talking and thinking about picturebooks in the early years.

Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9263834 P Pg. 5

Déardaoin 4ú Deireadh Fómhair / Thursday 4th October

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10:00 Mr. Hullabaloo’s Storytime Treats Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 7

10:00 Dig it Kids Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 F Pg. 7

10:00 Wild and Wondrous Drama Workshop with Zara Holmes

Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 F Pg. 8

10:30 Bricí Spraoi/Imagination Playground Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 F Pg. 8


12:00 -18:00 Harry Potter Experience Oakfield Park, Raphoe 074 9173922 F Pg. 10

12:30 Mr. Hullabaloo’s Storytime Treats Milford Community Library 074 9153927 F Pg. 7

12:30 Dig it Kids Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 F Pg. 7


14:00 Jeramee, Hartleby agus Oooglemor Amharclann Gaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 F Pg. 9

19:30 Donegal Bay and Bluestack Festival Carnival Ballyshannon F Pg. 9

11:00 Bookworm Babies 5th Birthday Celebration Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9263834 F Pg. 5

Dé hAoine 5ú Deireadh Fómhair / Friday 5th October

Dé Sathairn 6ú Deireadh Fómhair / Saturday 6th October



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12:00 -18:00 Harry Potter Experience Oakfield Park, Raphoe 074 9173922 F Pg. 10

13.30 The Snail and the Whale - Tall Stories An Grianan, Letterkenny 074 9120777 F Pg. 11

14:00 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 074 9121976 F Pg. 11

15:00 The Snail and the Whale - Tall Stories An Grianan, Letterkenny 074 9120777 F Pg. 11

16:00 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 074 9121976 F Pg. 11

Dé Domhnach 7ú Deireadh Fómhair / Sunday 7th October


10:00 Yoga for Kids with Joanne Cullen Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 38

10:00 Steve Cole – Author Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 12/48

10:00 Kieran Crowley – Author Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 39

10:00 The Cycle of Water Workshop - CatchmentCARE Lifford Community Library 074 9172726 S Pg. 44

10:00 Discovery Dome Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 40

10:00 Sensory Story Time with Sharon Curran Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 AS Pg. 39

10:00 Jumping Clay Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 41

10:00 Fab Lab - Digital Fabrication For Kids Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 15/51

10:00 Wild and Wondrous Drama Workshopwith Zara Holmes

St Johnston and Carrigans Resource Centre

074 9148551 S Pg. 8/48

Dé Luain 8ú Deireadh Fómhair / Monday 8th October

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11:00 Donegal Mammy - Evelyn Glynn Manorcunningham Community Playgroup

074 9157611 S Pg. 38

11:00 Sensory Story Time with Sharon Curran Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 AS Pg. 39

11:00 Booklet Launch & Guided Tour: A Long Farewell’ – Emigration of Donegal Women 1845-1955’ exhibition

County Museum, Letterkenny 074 9124613 S Pg. 37



12:30 Steve Cole - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 12/48

12:30 Kieran Crowley - Author Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 39

12:30 Yoga for Kids with Joanne Cullen Lifford Community Library 074 9172726 S Pg. 38

12:30 Fab Lab - Digital Fabrication For Kids Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 15


16:00 Steve Cole - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 12


10:00 Steve Cole - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 12/48

10:00 Tom Palmer - Author Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 14/49

10:00 Shane Hegarty - Author Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 14/49

10:00 Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 43

Dé Máirt 9ú Deireadh Fómhair / Tuesday 9th October


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10:00 Brighdín Carr – Údar agus Ceoltóir Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 40

10:00 Wild about Reading at your Library Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 48

10:00 Jumping Clay Donegal Town Community Library 074 9725329 S Pg. 41

10:00 Bricks4Kidz Comharchumann Forbartha & Fostaίochta Arainn Mhór/ Arranmore Island

074 9520024 S Pg. 52

10:00 Create a Cover with Ruth Graham Lifford Old Courthouse 074 9141733 S Pg. 49

10:00 Tom Thumb – Lyngo Theatre Regional Cultural Centre 074 9129186 S Pg. 35

11:00 Teddy’s Seaside Holiday Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 074 9131840 S Pg. 36


12:30 Tom Palmer - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 14/49

12:30 Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 43

12:30 Shane Hegarty - Author Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 14/49

12:30 Steve Cole - Author Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 S Pg. 12/48

12:30 Brighdín Carr – Údar agus Ceoltóir Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 40

12:30 Jumping Clay Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 41

12:30 Aqua Explorers with Waters & Communites Raphoe Community Library 074 9144115 S Pg. 42

12:30 Meitheal Ealaíon le Cathal Mac Fhionnaile An Gailearaí, Aislann Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 42

13:00 Bricks4Kidz Áras Sheáin Bháin, Baile na Finne 074 9546071 S Pg. 52

13:30 The Secret Garden Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 074 9131840 S Pg. 36


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16:00 Tom Palmer - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 14

16:00 Shane Hegarty - Author Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 F Pg. 14

18:00 Steve Cole - Author Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 F Pg. 12

10:00 Shane Hegarty - Author Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 12/48

10:00 Discovery Dome Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 40

10:00 Fab Lab - Digital Fabrication For Kids Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 15/51

10:00 Jumping Clay Lifford Community Library 074 9172726 S Pg. 41

10:00 Aqua Explorers with Inishowen Rivers Trust Moville Community Library 074 9385110 S Pg. 44


10:00 Something Fishy with Inland Fisheries Ireland

Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 45

10:00 Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats An tSean Bheairic/ Falcarragh 074 9180888 S Pg. 43

10:00 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop The Forge Family Resource Centre, Pettigo

071 9861924 S Pg.46

10:00 Song of the Sea - Animated Film Abbey Arts & Cultural Centre 071 9851375 S Pg. 50

11:00 Amhrán na Mara - Scannán Beochana Amharclann Gaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 50

Dé Céadaoin 10ú Deireadh Fómhair / Wednesday 10th October


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11:00 Rhyme Time Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 13


12:00 Jumping Clay Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 S Pg. 41


12:30 Bricks4Kidz Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg.52

12:30 Shane Hegarty - Author Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 14/49

12:30 Fab Lab - Digital Fabrication For Kids Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 15/51

12:30 Something Fishy with Inland Fisheries Ireland

Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 45

12:30 Beauty & the Beast Puppet Show with Julie-Rose McCormick

Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 15/52

12:30 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Ballyshannon Community Library 071 9858824 S Pg. 46

13:00 Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9160862 S Pg. 43


18:30 Shane Hegarty - Author Milford Community Library 074 9153927 F Pg. 12

16:00 Fab Lab - Digital Fabrication For Kids Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 F Pg. 15

18:30 Beauty & the Beast Puppet Show with Julie-Rose McCormick

Bundoran Community Library 074 9829665 F Pg. 15


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10:00 MakeyUppers - Mystery Bag Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 16/51

10:00 AgriKids - Farm Safety Workshop Raphoe Community Library 074 9144115 S Pg. 45

10:00 Puppet show and Stories with Julie-Rose McCormick

Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 15/52

10:00 Jumping Clay Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 41

10:00 Jonathan Meres - Author Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 17/51


Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 S Pg. 8/48

10:00 Peadar O’Guilin - Author Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 46

10:00 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 46

10:00 Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 43

10:00 Aqua Explorers with Water & Communities Donegal Town Community Library 074 9725329 S Pg. 42

10:00 Coding Workshop on Internet of Things - Inishowen Development Partnership

Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana 074 9362218 S Pg. 47

10:00 Star Boy – Joe Brennan Regional Cultural Centre 074 9129186 S Pg. 35

11:00 Rhyme Time Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 F Pg. 13



12:30 MakeyUppers - Mystery Bag Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 16/51

Déardaoin 11ú Deireadh Fómhair / Thursday 11th October

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12:00 Star Boy – Joe Brennan Regional Cultural Centre 074 9129186 S Pg. 35

12:30 AgriKids - Farm Safety Workshop Raphoe Community Library 074 9144115 S Pg. 45

12:30 Jonathan Meres - Author Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 17/51

12:30 Jumping Clay Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 41

12:30 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 46

12:30 Peadar O’Guilin - Author Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair

074 9560862 S Pg. 46


Donegal Town Community Library 074 9725329 S Pg. 8/48

12:30 Puppet show and Stories with Julie-Rose McCormick

Mevagh Family Resource Centre, Downings

074 9155055 S Pg. 15/52



18:30 MakeyUppers - Mystery Bag Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 16

18:30 Jonathan Meres - Author Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 F Pg. 17

Dé hAoine 12ú Deireadh Fómhair / Friday 12th October

10:00 Wild about Reading at your Library Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 48

10:00 Joe Daly - Children’s Magic and Illusion Show Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 18/51

10:00 Wild about Reading at your Library Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 48

10:00 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 46

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10:00 Donegal Mammy Moville Community Library 074 9385110 S Pg. 38

10:00 AgriKids - Farm Safety Workshop Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 S Pg. 45

10:00 Jumping Clay Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair 074 9560862 S Pg. 41

10:00 Bricks4Kidz Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 52

10:00 Philip Reeve & Sarah Mcintyre - Authors Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 19/52

10:00 Jonathan Meres - Author Ballyshannon Community Library 071 9858824 S Pg. 17/51

11:30 AgriKids - Farm Safety Workshop Twin Towns Community Library 074 9175384 S Pg. 45

12:00 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 S Pg. 46

12:30 Joe Daly - Children’s Magic and Illusion Show Magic Show

Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 18/51

12:30 Wild about Reading at your Library Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 S Pg. 48

12:30 Bricks4Kidz Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 074 9522500 S Pg. 52

12:30 Rhyme Time Milford Community Library 074 9153927 S Pg. 13

12:30 Jonathan Meres - Author Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 S Pg. 17/51

12:30 Philip Reeve & Sarah Mcintyre - Authors Ballyshannon Community Library 071 9858824 S Pg. 19/52

13:00 AgriKids - Farm Safety Workshop Lifford Community Library 074 9172726 S Pg. 45

13:30 Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop Moville Community Library 074 9385110 S Pg. 46

16:00 Joe Daly - Children’s Magic and Illusion Show Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 S Pg. 18/51

16:00 Jonathan Meres - Author Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 F Pg. 17/51

16:00 Philip Reeve & Sarah Mcintyre - Authors Aislann Chill Chartha/Kilcar 074 9546071 F Pg. 19/52

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10:00 The Shape of Things - ASD Friendly Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F A Pg. 21

10:00 Philip Reeve & Sarah Mcintyre - Authors Buncrana Community Library 074 9361941 F Pg. 19

10:00 Stories & Crafts Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 F

11:00 A Taste Of Syria Colgan Hall Carndonagh 074 9362218 F Pg. 22

12:30 The Shape of Things/Cruthanna Central Library, Letterkenny 074 9124950 F Pg. 21

12:30 Philip Reeve & Sarah Mcintyre - Authors Carndonagh Community Library 074 9373701 F Pg. 19

12:30 Finns Fit Foods – Cooking Demonstration Bundoran Community Library 071 9829665 F Pg. 20

12:30 Donegal Youth Chamber Orchestra The Glebe Gallery, Church Hill 074 9137071 F Pg. 22

Dé Sathairn 13ú Deireadh Fómhair / Saturday 13th October

12:00 Song of the Sea - Animated Film Century Cinemas, Letterkenny 074 9121976 F Pg. 20

13:00 - 16:00

Book Launch: A Childs Guide to Glenveagh National Park and an opportunity to explore the surroundings

Glenveagh National Park 076 1002537 F Pg. 23

Dé Domhnaigh 14ú Deireadh Fómhair / Sunday 14th October

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Star Boyby Joe Brennan

Star Boy is a tale of a small boy who loves to explore. As he is falling asleep one night he sees a shooting star and decides to go in search of it. His quest to capture the star takes him through the dark woods, over and under the sea and finally into space. But does he get his star? Come join Star Boy on his amazing adventure and share in his discoveries.

Líon Daoine/Capacity: 140 Aois/Age: 3+


Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny

10:00& 12:00

Thursday 11th 074 9129186

One night tiny Tom overhears Mum and Dad talking - there’s nothing left to eat so they are going to leave him and his six brothers in the forest! Outwitting his parents and an ogre , Tom shows everybody that even though he is small he is still mighty, as he protects his brothers, finds the treasure and makes sure they’ll never be hungry again. Performed entirely on and under a kitchen table this classic story is brought to life in a playful and fascinating show full of Lyngo’s magic with feathery spinning birds, a flying house and a portable forest. Come and join tiny Tom on his very big adventure!

Líon Daoine/Capacity: 140 Aois/Age: 3+


Regional CulturalCentre, Letterkenny

10:00 & 12:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9129186

Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny

10:00 & 12:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9129186

Tom Thumb– Lyngo Theatre

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The Secret Garden– Barking Dog Theatre

A stage adaptation of The Secret Garden considered by some to be the greatest book ever written for children.

After her parent’s death, 10 year old Mary leaves her beloved India to go to live with her uncle in Yorkshire at Misselthwaite Manor. At first self-centred, selfish and aloof, she soon starts making her first ever friends among the servants. Gradually the secrets of the manor reveal themselves. Where is the secret walled garden and who is the mysterious boy she hears crying in the night?



Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 13:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9131840

Price: €5

Teddy’s Seaside Holiday– Barking Dog Theatre



Balor Theatre, Ballybofey 11:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9131840

Eddy the Teddy is getting very excited because he’s going off on holiday to the seaside with his best friend Sammy Ragdoll. Sammy is hoping to have a nice relaxing time, but with Eddy the Teddy, an adventure is never far away.

Using elements of theatre, mime, puppetry and song this show is a perfect introduction to live entertainment for younger children.

Price: €5

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Launch of ‘A Long Farewell – Emigration of Donegal Women 1845-1955’ exhibition booklet.

This booklet accompanies our major exhibition which explores the emigration of women from Donegal between 1845 and 1955. There will be a guided tour of the exhibition after the launch of the booklet

Líon Daoine/Capacity: All Welcome


County Museum, Letterkenny 11:00 Monday 13th 074 9124613

County Museum: Booklet Launch and Exhibition Tour

Exhibition, ‘A Long Farewell’ – Emigration of Donegal Women 1845-1955

This major exhibition explores the emigration of women from Donegal between 1845 and 1955. Exhibition runs to the January 2019

Saturday 6th – Saturday 13th October

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Donegal Mammy- Evelyn Glynn



Manorcunningham Community Playgroup

11:00 Monday 8th 074 9157611

Moville Community Library 10:00 Friday 12th 074 9385110

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Yoga for Kids with Joanne Cullen


Freelance Yoga Teacher, Joanne Cullen, approaches health and wellness with passion, enthusiasm and a sense of fun, encouraging all individuals on to the yoga mat. Children’s yoga is hugely beneficial for their growing bodies and more importantly, their developing minds.



Lifford Library 12:30 Monday 8th 074 9172726

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Donegal Mammy loves books and one of her favourite place in the whole world is a visit to the library.

She also loves writing stories and storytelling and she has been involved in writing the books Crafty Kids Guide to Donegal and its Wild Atlantic Way and Freckles the Elf Christmas Magic in Ireland.

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Sensory Storytime with Sharon Curran

Join Sharon Curran for a fun, interactive, sensory story time, tailored specially to meet the needs of children with ASD. There will also be a quiet, welcoming, ASD-friendly opportunity to use the library, while closed to the general public.



Buncrana Community Library 10:00 Monday 8th 074 9361941


Keiron Crowley – Author


Kieran Crowley is a writer from Mallow, Co. Cork. He has written four books for children in the nine to twelve years age group. His debut novel Colm & the Lazarus Key was shortlisted for the Bisto - now CBI - Book of the Year Award and The Mighty Dynamo was shortlisted for the Hull Children’s Book Award in 2017. His latest book, The Misfits Club (published by Macmillan) is a Famous Five meets The Goonies adventure story set in rural Ireland.


Carndonagh Community Library

10:00 Monday 8th 074 9373701


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Discovery Dome


A planetarium has the ability to bring the universe to your students while creating a visual experience to help with the learning process. Using state-of-the-art Fulldome 360-degree 3D digital projection technology, stunning graphics and advanced computer simulations our movies are projected throughout the inner surface of each dome to fully envelop the audience. This creates a breathtakingly immersive, interactive learning environment which truly engages every group, whatever their age and learning ability.



10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00

Monday 8th 071 9829665


10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00

Wednesday 10th

074 9373701

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Brighdín Carr – Údar agus Ceoltóir


Tá Brídín ina muinteoir scoile agus grá mór aicí ar dhramaíocht, ceol agus damhsa. Tá sraith leabhair nua dhá-theanga scríofa ag Brídín mar shampla ‘Eachtraí Fia, Áit san ait etc. Chomh maith le sin tá breis agus céad amhráin scríofa aicí do pháistí óga agus cáil agus clú orthí ar fúd an chontae mar cheoltóir. Ag an ceardlann seo, beidh sí ag táispeáint samplaí de na leabhair nua, ‘Súile Múile Dúfair’ is ‘Áit san ait!’, ag léamh le cheile iad, ag canadh na hamhrán agus giota beag den damhsa le dul leo. Ansin, taispeánfaidh sí píosa den leabhar nua, ‘Sár Laoch’ atá ag tarlú faoi láthair, is ag múiniú line an cúrfa nua don amhrán do na páistí chun téiptheafadadh a dhéanamh ar an lá, a bheith le fáil níos déanaí sa leabharlann.


Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair

10:00 De Máirt 9ú 074 9560862

Leabharlann Phobail na Rossan

12:30 De Máirt 9ú 074 9522500

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Jumping Clay

Playing with Jumping Clay is a stimulating process encapsulating all the senses. We believe that “learning by doing” or “experiential learning” helps to reinforce a child’s development and education. “Learning through Play” is vital to a child’s development and Jumping Clay provides the perfect hands-on learning tool through the use of our wonderful clay modelling products and educational programmes.




10:00 Dé Luain 8ú 074 9122500

Donegal Town Library 10:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9725329

Bundoran Library 12:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9829665

Lifford Library 10:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9172726

Twin Towns Library 12:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9175384


Buncrana Library 12:30 Thursday 11th 074 9361941


10:00 Dé hAoine 12ú 074 9560862

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Meitheal Ealaíonle Ealaíontóir Cathal Mac Fhionnaile

Éascóidh an t-ealaíontóir Cathal Mac Fhionngaile ceardlann nó Meitheal ealaíne bunaithe ar a thaispeántas Inis Bó Finne le daltaí scoile as an Ghaeltacht . Dhéanfaidh Cathal samhlaíocht agus cruthaitheacht na daltaí a spreagadh agus iad ag foghlaim ceird an ealaíontóír.



An Gailearaí, Aislann Ghaoth Dobhair

12:30 Dé Máirt 9ú 074 9560862

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Aqua Explorers with Water & Communities


Discover the magical creatures that inhabit the rivers, lakes and coasts of County Donegal, past and present. You will learn how creatures can tell us about the health of our water. Take a trip from the mountains to the sea, and grab the opportunity to look at some of the creatures that also take this journey.


Raphoe Community Library 12:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9144115

Donegal Town Community Library

10:00 Thursday 11th 074 9725329

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Wild about Nature: Creative Habitats with Éanna Ní Lamhna

Eanna Ni Lamha is the author of Wild Things at School, a member of the panel on the RTÉ Mooney Goes Wild radio programme since 1994 and the wildlife expert on The Six O’Clock Show. Join Eanna for a biodiversity workshop on common Irish mammals, birds and insects and how we need these for a healthy environment.




10:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9361941


12:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9373701

An tSean Bheairic, Falcarragh

10:00 Dé Céadaoin 10ú 074 9180888


13:00 Dé Céadaoin 10ú 074 9560862


10:00 Thursday 11th 071 9829665

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Aqua Explorers with Inishowen Rivers Trust


Discover the magical creatures that inhabit the rivers, lakes and coasts of County Donegal, past and present. You will learn how creatures can tell us about the health of our water. Take a trip from the mountains to the sea, and grab the opportunity to look at some of the creatures that also take this journey.


Moville Community Library 10:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9385110

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The Cycle of Water– Workshop by CatchmentCARE

Explore the origins of the water we use every day, learn about natural filtration and create a scale model of local topography to demonstrate water cycle in a catchment. This informative workshop by CatchmentCARE will also look at some ideas for schools to do as part of their Green Schools water theme (Water conservation etc.)



Lifford Community Library 10:00 Monday 8th 074 9172726

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AgriKids – Farm Safety Workshop


If you love looking at the cows or watching a tractor at work, than you are an AgriKid.

Farms are great! There are tractors, combine harvesters, muck spreaders, chickens, do we need to go on? We love farms and life in the countryside, it’s all there to enjoy and explore, but we also want you to stay safe and to know when to play and when to stay away!

AgriKids is a farm safety educational platform with the ethos to engage, educate and empower children to be our farm safety ambassadors.

School EventS


Raphoe Library 10:00 Thursday 11th 074 9385110

Raphoe Library 12:30 Thursday 11th 074 9385110

Twin Towns Library 10:00 Friday 12th 074 9175384

Twin Towns Library 11:30 Friday 12th 074 9175384

Lifford Library 13:00 Friday 12th 074 9172726

Something Fishy with Inland Fisheries Ireland

Something Fishy is an educational programme, aimed at primary school pupils aged between 8-12 years, which informs and educates students on fish, water, angling, and the environment. Take this opportunity to explore what lurks beneath the surface of your local river or lake, to find out about ecosystems and the lifecycles of salmon and trout. This event will bring the river to life within the walls of your local library.


School EventS


Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann

10:00 Dé Céadaoin 10ú 074 9522500


12:30 Dé Céadaoin 10ú 074 9522500

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Tiny Tunes - Musical Workshop


Tiny Tunes is a fun and interactive music & movement workshop for young children. The workshops enhance children’s love of music through singing, dancing, movement games, instruments, props, bubbles and lots more to complete the experience!

School EventS


The Forge Centre, Pettigo

10:00 Wednesday 10th 071 9861924

Ballyshannon Library 12:30 Wednesday 10th 071 9858824

Leabharlann Phobail Ghoath Dobhair

10:00 Déardaoin 11ú 074 9560862


12:30 Déardaoin 11ú 074 9522500

Buncrana Library 10:00 Friday 12th 074 9361941

Carndonagh Library 12:00 Friday 12th 074 9373701

Moville Library 13:30 Friday 12th 074 9385110

Peadar O’Guilin - Author

Peadar O’Guilin is the author of the YA novel, The Call, inspired by the Irish legends that fascinated him when he was growing up in Letterkenny. The Invasion, a sequel to The Call and the end of the duology, was published in March 2018.

His work has won numerous awards, including the CBI Children’s Choice Award in 2016.

Peadar has told stories to children all around the world, from Perth and Melbourne, to Helsinki and London. His books have been translated into a dozen languages with more to come.


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10:00 Déardaoin 11ú 074 9522500


12:30 Déardaoin 11ú 074 9560862

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Coding Workshop on Internet of Things- Inishowen Development Partnership


By the year 2020, over 26 billion things – cars, coffee machines, even cows – will be connected to the internet. The market value is expected to be $14.6 trillion. The technology will be used in business, health, transport, homes, buildings and cities. There will be 253 million cars and 100 million lights connected by 2020. 2 out of 3 people will buy connected home technology and 1 in 2 people will buy wearable technology.

This workshop by Martin Bradley will introduce Internet of Things (IoT), Sensor Demonstrations, App Development & Robotics.

Bookings: Contact IDP at 074 9362218 to reserve your place.

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Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana 10:00 Thursday 11th 074 9362218



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Wild about Reading at your Library

Líon Daoine/Capacity: 25-30 Aois/Age: 4-7

Everyone knows that libraries are where you find the best stories. Donegal librarians have chosen some of their favourites and invite you to story time sessions across the county during Wainfest.

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10:00 Tuesday 9th 071 9829665

Central Library 10:00 Friday 12th 074 9124950


10:00 Friday 12th 074 9373701


12:30 Friday 12th 074 9361941

Wild and Wondrous Drama Workshop with Zara Holmes



St Johnson & Carrigans Resource Centre

10:00 Monday 8th 074 9148551

Twin Towns Library 10:00 Thursday 11th 074 9175384

Donegal Town Library 12:30 Thursday 11th 074 9725329

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See Pg. 8

Steve Cole – Author



Milford Library 10:00 Monday 8th 074 9153927


Central Library 10:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9124950

Twin Towns Library 12:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9175384

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See Pg. 12

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Shane Hegarty – Author



Carndonagh Library 10:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9373701

Buncrana Library 12:30 Tuesday 9th 074 9361941

Central Library 10:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9124950

Milford Library 12:30 Wednesday 10th 074 9153927

School EventS

See Pg. 14

Tom Palmer – Author



Milford library 10:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9153927

Central Library 12.30 Tuesday 9th 074 9124950

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See Pg. 14 Create-a-Cover

with Ruth Graham

In this fun workshop, kids are encouraged to bring along a copy of their favourite book and create their own unique, personalised cover. Working with illustrator Ruth Graham, they’ll create covers as wild and wondrous as they can imagine, using a variety of artistic techniques.



Lifford Old Courthouse 10:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9141733

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Song of the Sea/Amhrán na Mara – Animated Film / Scannán Beochana

Insíonn Amhrán na Mara an scéal faoi Ben agus a dheirfiúr bheag Saoirse – an ‘ leanbh róin’ deireanach atá fágtha- agus iad ag imeacht ar thuras iontach tríd domhan draíochta na bhfinscéalta seanda ag iarraidh filleadh ar a mbaile beag cois farraige.

Tugann an scannán seo inspioraid ó na scéalta mhiotaseolaíochta na ‘Selkies’ as bhéaloideas na hÉireann a chonaí mar rónta san fharraige, ach ina dhaoine ar thalamh.


Song of the Sea tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse -the last remaining ‘seal-child’- as they go on an amazing journey into the magical world of ancient legend in an attempt to return to their seaside town.

The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish folklore, who lived as seals in the sea but become humans on land.


Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair

1 1:00 Wednesday 10th 074 9560862


Abbey Arts Centre 10:00 Wednesday 10th 071 9851375

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Jonathan Meres – Author



Buncrana Library 10:00 Thursday 11th 074 9361941


Ballyshannon Library 10:00 Friday 12th 071 9858824


School EventS

See Pg. 17 Fab Lab

– Digital Fabrication for Kids




10:00 Monday 8th 074 9560862


12:30 Monday 8th 074 9560862

Buncrana Library 10:00 Wednesday 10th 071 9361941

Buncrana Library 12:30 Wednesday 10th 071 9361941

School EventS

See Pg. 15

MakeyUppers – Mystery Bag



Central Library 10:00 Thursday 11th 074 9124950

Central Library 12.30 Thursday 11th 074 9124950

School EventS

See Pg. 16

Joe Daly - Children’s Magic and Illusion Show



Milford Library 10:00 Friday 12th 074 9153927

Central Library 12.30 Friday 12th 074 9124950

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See Pg. 18

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Beauty & the Beast Puppet Show followed by Oisín in Tír na nÓg storytelling – Puppet Show with Julie-Rose McCormick.



Bundoran Library 12.30 Wednesday 10th 071 9829665

Milford Library 10:00 Thursday 11th 074 9153927

Mevagh Family Resource Centre

12.30 Thursday 11th 071 9155055

School EventS

See Pg. 15

Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre- Authors




Ballyshannon Library 12.30 Friday 12th 071 9858824

School EventS

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Bricks4Kidz


At the Bricks4Kidz session children will enjoy using LEGO® Bricks to build specially-designed models, play games and explore the world of engineering and architecture. This session stimulates children’s observation and exploration skills and will help awaken their curiosity.

School EventS


Comharchumann For-bhartha, Arranmore

10:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9520024

Áras Sheáin Bháin, Baile na Finne

13:00 Tuesday 9th 074 9546071

Central Library 12:30 Wedneday 10th 074 9124950


10:00 Friday 12th 074 9522500


12:30 Friday 12th 074 9522500

For further information on Wainfest: Denis McGeady: [email protected] Sandilands: [email protected]

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