Exhibitions & Events

Niall Vallely, one of the most important Irish composers and concertina players, is accompanied by the singer Karan Casey and the harpist Eilís Lavelle to play traditional songs for us.

One of Ireland's best known folk singers leads this evening's Gaulín with a number of traditional songs a capella.

Moving, funny and brave, 'Poor' is the extraordinary story of how one woman turned her life around.

An amateur theatre group from Corsica are invited to Donegal to perform 'Dancing at Lughnasa' for Irish audiences - heart-warming!

A personal, intimate history of the Troubles, seen through the microcosm of a single rural parish.

Quiet and easily overlooked moments of daily life are recorded with a sensitivity that gives these works a cinematic quality.

A great opportunity this weekend to visit our Old Library and Chapel, and enjoy classical concerts as well as two new exhibitions!

Afternoon piano recitals by this Feis Ceoil 2025 award-winning musician.

Don’t miss the first event of our new season with the launch of two exhibitions, dance screenings, open studios, an artist’s conversation, food, drink… and good craic!

Médiathèque favourites !

Paul Lynch's Booker prize-winning novel Prophet Song “captures the social and political anxieties of our current moment”. The scene is set for a riveting discussion at the CCI between the author and eminent journalist Lara Marlowe.

This year's trio of concerts brings the energetic diversity of the Irish music scene to the CCI courtyard: folk and trad mix with electro, sensibility rubs up against frenetic dance rhythms, and exhilarating rock takes the night away!

This panel discussion focuses on the efforts and policies promoting language diversity in Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Four guided visits of our remarkable Old Library to discover more about the history and breadth of its collection, and admire our three illuminated manuscripts up close.

Contemporary dance choreographer Jessie Thompson orchestrates an electric Nuit Blanche of dance, music and good vibes with musician Jason McNamara and R. Kitt, one of Ireland's top electro DJ.

Discover our favorite book of the month, chosen by David Nash our Artist in Residency !