TWO PATHS MEET
A celebration of free Irish and Ukrainian culture events and performances
for Culture Night, Friday 20 September 2-10pm
The Old Courthouse, Rathcoole
Join us on Culture Night – Friday, 20th September – for a vibrant celebration of Irish and Ukrainian culture at Rathcoole’s The Old Courthouse, hosted by South Dublin County Council’s Arts Office, and produced by Sofft Productions, as part of this year’s South Dublin Live programme! This free event, starting at 2 pm, offers a fantastic opportunity to celebrate both cultures through art, music, poetry, and dance.
Audiences will be treated to a rich programme that explores the folk traditions of Ireland and Ukraine, including a special musical collaboration between two internationally celebrated artists – Ukraine’s first ever female conductor Victoria Zhadko, and renowned Irish musician Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh (The Gloaming, This is How We Fly) at 9 pm. Explore an exhibition by Ukrainian artist Alla Shmyhovska, showcasing her beautiful folk dolls that are an iconic representation of Ukraine’s cultural heritage. Get moving with a Sean Nós Dancing workshop led by the talented Rónán Regan, and enjoy poetry and songs shared by Ukrainian poet Halyna Budilova.
Culture Night in The Old Courthouse also features live performances of traditional Irish music led by local musician Tom Moran and his group, who are mainstays of traditional Irish music in South Dublin County.
Events are free, though booking is recommended
PROGRAMME of EVENTS
2pm
OPEN HOUSE WITH LIVE MUSIC
2:30-3.30pm
UKRAINIAN DOLL PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH ALLA SHMYHOVSKA
This interactive session offers participants the chance to learn the traditional art of Ukrainian doll painting.
More information and booking HERE
4-4.45PM
UKRAINIAN POETRY READING WITH HALYNA BUDILOVA
Immerse yourself in the evocative world of Ukrainian poetry with a reading by the talented Halyna Budilova.
More information and booking HERE
5-5.45PM
TRADITIONAL SEAN NÓS DANCE WORKSHOP WITH RÓNÁN REGAN
Step into the rhythm of Irelands rich dance heritage with a Sean Nós Dance Workshop led by the renowned Rónán Regan.
More information and booking HERE
6-6.45PM
UKRAINIAN FOLK INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE WITH KSENIYA RUSNAK
Experience the enchanting sounds of Ukrainian folk instruments in this hands-on workshop led by Kseniya Rusnak.
More information and booking HERE
8-8.50PM
TOM MORAN AND FRIENDS
This performance promises to be a lively celebration of Ireland’s musical heritage, featuring a selection of well-loved tunes and songs.
More information and booking HERE
9-10PM
VICTORIA ZHADKO & CAOIMHÍN Ó RAGHALLAIGH IN CONCERT
A mesmerising evening as two exceptional musicians, Victoria Zhadko and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, come together for a unique cross-cultural concert.
More information and booking HERE
