Jan Carson & Hannah McPhillimy
Author Jan Carson and singer-songwriter Hannah McPhillimy present five years of artistic collaboration and discuss the alchemy of weaving two art forms together.21 Jan , €5
Take a look at the archive of CCI events since 2002
This archive of our past events will give you a feel for the creativity of contemporary Ireland and its practitioners. You can insert specific names or titles into the Search box (inverted commas around titles of more than one word).
Premier amour
This reading of one of Beckett’s first texts written in French is presented as part of the national Nuit de la lecture, fifty years after the publication of ‘Premier amour’.18 Jan 2020 , admission free
Visual Arts through English
Art workshops in English are a fun and interactive way to introduce learners to the language.15 - 16 Jan 2020
what is the word…
The central piece of this musical and textual exploration of Beckett’s work is a setting of three of his most beautiful texts: Neither, Worstward Ho and What is the word.17 Dec 2019 , €10
Old Library visit
Come and find out more about the precious collection in the Old Library and admire our three illuminated manuscripts up close.12 Dec 2019 , admission free
Je viens de loin, j’écris en français
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Samuel Beckett’s death, this evening of readings and discussion looks at how the writer’s singular career brought him to write in the French language.10 Dec 2019 , admission free
Adrian Crowley
A folk songwriter whose compositions bring us from darkness to light, Adrian Crowley’s warmth as a performer is evident in his magnificent eighth album ‘Dark Eyed Messenger’.4 Dec 2019 , €15 (mulled wine included)
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The Science of Ghosts
In this meditation on storytelling and filmmaking, musician Adrian Crowley becomes a ghost visiting his own life, imagining what a documentary about himself would be like.3 Dec 2019 , €5
Scott Flanigan Trio & guest Meilana Gillard
Belfast-man Scott Flanigan has established a solid name for his hard-hitting piano trio, joined tonight by American saxophonist Meilana Gillard.30 Nov 2019 , €8 (€5 for students)