Friday 10am - 1pm at The Bunker

€20

10am - 1pm: (3 hrs)

Humorous writer and speaker Seán will present strategies of how writers can add lighter notes to their material. Participants will explore their own unique style of humour and present prepared and impromptu examples of it. Tips for effective spoken delivery of humorous content will be offered.

Seán Lyons describes himself as a child of the sixties who cannot remember the seventies. He is an award winning writer of short stories and has published a novel that rose into obscurity. He has published two volumes of humorous verse and has featured in the Strokestown International Poetry Festival where he twice won the Percy French Award for humorous poetry. He has also featured at the Bard of Armagh. Seán has read his poetry at the Los Gatos Listowel Writers’ Week in California and on Ellis Island. He regularly broadcasts on Radio Kerry and is a former Chair of Listowel Writers’ Week.

Friday 11am at the Railway Bar

€20

10 places only

This is a workshop about vocal communication.

In this workshop you will be given the tools to help you communicate clearly and effectively, be it in your everyday life or in readings and/or performances. This workshop will cover:

 Breathing

 Pronunciation

 Interpretation

 Health

 Stage fright

 Care/health of the voice

Priscilla Donovan has been an actress and singer for over 50 years, performing in plays, musicals, opera and improvisation. She moved to Ireland from New York City 25 years ago and has taught singing, acting and speech ever since while continuing her performing career.

Friday 11am at the Women’s Beach

FREE

From 6-106 this hula hoop workshop is for everyone, receive tips and tricks to master all your hula hoop goals or maybe just learn a trick for your next party piece. We can't guarantee that you will leave a hula hoop master but we know you will leave this workshop filled with joy and laughs.

Bring your own hula hoop if you have one, if not we will have you covered. Also bring yourself, water and a little sense of adventure.

This event is funded by Creative Ireland

Kate Mitchell is a highly skilled and multifaceted circus artist, whose work engages and inspires audiences across the world. She specializes in fire performance, hula hoop, aerial sling and silks. Kate first ran away with the circus in 2013 and has travelled far and wide to learn from some of the greats; she has undertaken mentorship with Marianna de Santis, Lisa Lottie, Aisling Ní Cheallaigh and Loosysmokes. Artistic work, that she created and performed in, has been seen as part of Cork Midsummer Festival, Derry Halloween and Pitch’d Circus Festival. She has performed in productions of varying sizes including large scale installations with La Fura dels Baus. Kate worked as Circus Education Director at In Your Space Circus in Derry until June 2023 and most recently she has been tutoring and delivering choreography for Fidget Feet as part of their production of House.

Friday 12pm at the Castle Green

FREE

Local historian, Martin Moore, will discuss the historical ruins of the Ballybunion district and the associated stories in what promises to be a most interesting presentation.

In this, Martin will look at how the historical build record provides an insight into the social development of modern North Kerry.

This event is funded by Creative Ireland

Friday 2pm at the Cliff Walk Steps (time might change - weather permitting)

€15

The very popular Wildflower Walk with Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh is back, this year in English on Friday and Saturday and in Irish on Sunday.

Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh is a television presenter, folklorist and wildflower blogger, known for her series 'Faoi Bhláth' on RTÉ One and for the popular Instagram account @BlathannaFiaine.

Following the success of these projects, 'Bláthanna Fiáine Wildflower Walks' were established this summer; guided wildflower tours which celebrate the rich link between Ireland's wildflowers, language and heritage.

Friday 2pm at the Community Centre

€15

In this contemporary movement workshop, we will be exploring improvisation with inspiration taken from nature and the elements. Improvisation is a fantastic way to enjoy movement in a group and move deeper into your own creativity. There is no previous dance experience needed to participate and movers of all different backgrounds are welcome. Please come and enjoy dancing with us!

Friday 6pm at The Barna Way (outside Ballybunion) Free

Booking suggested

6pm-8.30pm

Sing for Your Supper: An Evening Chorus at The Barna Way

Brilliant Ballybunion invites you to an evening of song and culture in the style of the traditional rambling house. In the spirit of reciprocity, guests are invited to share a song or creative offering, relating to nature, in return for food from the land.

We will be starting the event at Ahafona at 6pm with Danny from Ballybunion Eco Trek and walking to Barna (approx. 2km by road, so please wear high vis vests and suitable clothes and footwear). Transport will be available by bus for the return journey (and also to the venue if required).

This event is free as it is fully funded by the Creative Climate Action Fund which is managed by Creative Ireland. This event is also in collaboration with Lisa Fingleton, the Kerry Artist in Residence and embedded artist with Brilliant Ballybunion. Booking is essential as numbers are limited.

Friday 8pm at the Tinteán Theatre

€25

An evening of entertainment and talking as Bressie brings his live podcast to Ballybunion’s wonderful Tinteán Theatre.

Niall Breslin is one of Ireland’s most formidable and inspiring mental health advocates and public speakers. An active polymath, he is also a bestselling author, podcaster, musician, philanthropist, and a former professional athlete.

Niall’s personal experience has informed his journey to becoming a leading figure in mindfulness for individuals and organisations. He works alongside and shares his expertise with a diverse range of clients and audiences, including Apple, Google, international NGOs, and The European Parliament.

Niall has completed degrees in both Economics and Sociology, a Masters Degree in Mindfulness Based Interventions from University College Dublin, and is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College Of Surgeons.