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Press Release: Eyes on Gaza

Artists from KAVA and beyond will be generously represented in the upcoming Art Exhibition taking place in Oranmore on the weekend 07-09 June inclusive. The venue is the Limelight Creative Arts Centre which is situated over Lidl. “Eyes on Gaza” will feature artists from all over the country including Palestinian artists in Ireland. There will be a wide range of paintings, sculptures, glass and ceramics from artists well known and those making a first showing, something of beauty for everyone to buy. 

All the proceeds go to raising funds for a mental health Trauma Centre in Gaza. With the ongoing catastrophe, the needs of the residents of Gaza increased in every facet of life, mental health being no exception. In addition, there will be books to browse, traditional tatreez to view and learn the secrets of the various patterns, views of glass blowing in Hebron and olive oil soap making in Nablus. The event will end on Sunday evening with traditional Irish and Palestinian music and dance.

The Exhibition will be formally launched at 4pm on Friday by the Palestinian Ambassador, Dr. Jilan Abdelmajid.

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Kinvara Community Council’s: monthly meetings take place the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is taking place on Wednesday 15th May at 8pm in Kinvara Community Centre. We encourage all members of the community to attend these meetings where discussion and debates on any items put forward on the agenda are always welcome. All sub groups who are affiliated to Kinvara Community Council must send a representative to every KCC meeting in order to maintain their benefits. Any items for inclusion on the agenda must be emailed in by Monday 13th May and you must be there to present your item.

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Kinvara Parent & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday, both in and out of school term time, from 10am-12noon in the meeting room of the Community Centre. We are a small voluntary committee of parents who welcome all parents/carers and their little ones for friendship, fun and play. We ask for a small weekly donation of €2-3 to cover rent, snacks, insurance etc. Keep up to date with our news on www.facebook.com/kinvaraplaygroup, or text 087-7662294 to be added to the group’s WhatsApp thread. 

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Burren in Bloom – May 2024 – Burren in Bloom, the renowned annual celebration of biodiversity and natural heritage of the Burren region has events scheduled for every weekend of May offering a wonderful range of guided walks, talks and workshops. Visit burreninbloom.com for programme info and tickets. Under 18s go free for all ticketed events.

Programme start at the May bank holiday weekend with the following events but there is lots more on the agenda for the month- just check burreninbloom.com !

  • Bringing back Barn Owls – A talk with John Carrig of the Barn Own project and Erin the barn owl!  7-8pm, Sat 4th May, Kinvara Community Centre. FREE, all welcome
  • Marine Plastic Art Workshops: Eco-Art Workshops with Jacquelyn Dale Whitman Melt marine plastic debris into ocean-based artworks. Part of a collaborative SciArt installation. Suitable for adults and 13+ years. 11am-1pm, Sat 4 May, St. Josephs school hall or  4-6pm, Sun 5th May, Kinvara Community Centre. FREE but Booking essential
  • Explore a ‘Great Irish Grassland’ – a walk with Dr Maria Long, Slieve Carran. 11am-1pm, Mon 6th May, Exact Location on booking. Booking essential
  • May Tree Dance with Edwina Guckian: Celebrate Bealtaine in the Burren with music, dance and folklore. 4-6pm, Mon 6th May, Carran, Exact location on booking, FREE but booking essential
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Kinvara Community Orchestra, in collaboration with Burrenbeo, will present a concert ‘From Stone to Sea – A Celebration of Place’ at Kinvara Community Centre on Sunday, June 2nd and Monday, June 3rd.  Joining the 50+ orchestra members, the concerts will feature poet Jane Clarke, singer/musician Ann Kirrane and concertina player Jack Talty. Tickets will be available on the Burrenbeo website (burrenbeo.com/our-work/events/) and also at Healing Harvest, Kinvara from mid-May. Concert on June 2nd is at 8pm and on June 3rd at 4pm (family-friendly). Tickets €15, with a special family rate for June 3rd of €30 (2 adults, 3 children). Pre-booking required. See you there!

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KAVA News:

  • Mary O’Donnell Exhibition runs until the 6th May
  • 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th May – Yoga with Fionnuala at 9.30am
  • 2nd May – The Reel Room Flim Club – Tarrac!
  • 4th May – Concert in the Courthouse with Chango 8pm
  • 5th May – Gig For Palestine
  • 6th May – Drawing Club at 7pm
  • 8th to 17th May – Group Exhibition with Carmel Daly, Thereze Ward & Peter Goosens
  • 19th to 30th Exhibition with Belinda Deutinger
  • 31st  May – Kinvara Plein Air starts
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Fleadh na gCuach – it’s Cuckoo festival time and this year it is celebrating its 30th year anniversary. There are lots of music and events for the whole family happening starting with the official opening in the Pier head at 6.30pm on this Friday 3rd May. Full programme details are available on Facebook and www.kinvara.ie/fleadhnagcuach. The cuckoo organising team are looking for volunteers to help out with some of the Community events. If you can lend a hand for a couple of hours,  please let us know at cuckoofleadh@gmail.com.