Boyle ... Arts & Culture

Boyle Arts Festival:
Boyle Arts Festival is highly regarded for its visual arts, with well-established as well as young and emerging talent featuring in the group exhibition. Works by some of the very best contemporary painters and sculptors in Ireland are included. Boyle Arts Festival is also renowned for its programme of classical music with concerts by young and established soloists, ensembles and choirs. Other areas catered for each year include local art exhibitions, jazz, traditional and world music, drama, literature, storytelling and singers nights, comedy, workshops and programmes for children. Visit www.boylearts.com

Boyle Civic Collection:
The display is now widely considered an important collection of paintings and sculptures by some of the best contemporary Irish artists. The acquisition of works commenced in 1990 and the ever-expanding collection now comprises approximately 150 paintings and sculptures. The collection is housed in King House and may be viewed there throughout the year

Boyle Music Fest:
Boyle Music Fest is organised each year by a voluntary committee with the support of local traders and residents. The Music Fest comprises fun events and street music. It attracts thousands of people to the town.

Boyle Musical Society:
For many years, Boyle Musical Society has attracted the enthusiastic appreciation of audiences at its annual performances in St. Joseph's Hall. In 2007, the Society won national recognition when it won the Association of Musical Society's award for 'Best Comedian' in a musical production. Thanks to the influence of the Society and the willingness of its production team, Boyle stages several musical and theatrical productions annually by local schools and older groups.

Moylurg Writers:
A dedicated and talented group of local writers meet regularly and all are welcome to attend and observe the writers participating in the process of creative writing. To date the group has published a number of books showcasing the poetry and prose written by their members. Books by the Moylurg Writers containing valuable local information and stories can be viewed in Boyle Library. For further information contact 071 966 2491.

 


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