Music, Arts and Crafts:

Join Creative Places Balbriggan and Fingal Arts Office at Ardgillan Castle for the launch of Making Waves, a new seed funding initiative supporting 11 local artists to collaborate with community groups across Balbriggan through a range of socially engaged arts projects and creative programmes from September 2026 to February 2027.

Meet the artists and participants, enjoy music, demonstrations, and conversation, and learn more about the exciting creative journey that will unfold in the months ahead. The evening also offers a unique opportunity to explore the artist studios within Ardgillan Castle and meet a number of new artists who have recently joined our creative community.

Working alongside our established resident artists, they represent an inspiring range of disciplines
including ceramics, painting, illustration, textiles, sculpture, and mixed media. Wander through the castle’s corridors, discover creative hubs filled with live music and artistic activity, meet the makers, watch demonstrations, and learn more about their practices. There is no better place to celebrate culture than within the beautiful and historic surroundings of Ardgillan Castle.

Ages: 12+ A free shuttle bus will depart from George’s Square, Balbriggan at 5:30 pm to Ardgillan Castle and will return to the Square after the event.