Bouncing Off The Walls sees the local handball alley in Athenry being reimagined as a place of public art and engagement that is accessible and inclusive. The first Friday or every month will see a collaborative programme of events with local artists, musicians and arts practitioners who will perform and engage audiences of all ages.

Friday July 30th: 

6pm: The Athenry Music School Choir will showcases the talent of the local choir conducted by its director Helen Farrell. The youth choir will premier its first live performance with a varied programme of songs set in the ambient setting of the Athenry Handball Alley.

6.45pm: Guitarist Adam Cunningham. Adam is part of the Athenry Music School's Young Musician's Professional Development Initiative and will play a short programme of modern and classic tunes. 

7.30pm: Harpist Una Ni Fhlannagain closes the event with an eclectic choice of music through the harp. Her programme includes:

An Gealltanas - newly composed march in a traditional style

Ag Smaoineamh Os Ard - ’Thinking Out Loud’ by Ed Sheeran as Gaeilge

The Gold Ring - trad jig

Cian Caoin & The Rollercoaster - newly composed jigs

Muirisín Deas agus Nóra - trad song as Gaeilge

Payson’s Graduation - fun English language song

Wave Farewell to the Maidens - 3 jigs

For details on events in August and September, see Facebook

More information and tickets here

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.