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SUMMARY:Studio Songs by Daughter Of A Drum – Music | Dance | Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Min El Mai Lal Mai – From Water to Water\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree-Day Palestinian Cultural Day Festival (25–27 September 2026)\, celebrating Palestinian culture through art\, music\, food\, education and community events  \n\n\nThe residency provides time\, space and support for research\, experimentation and development of artistic practice\, with the public event forming part of the artist’s creative exploration. Aoife is a multidisciplinary artist working in contemporary dance\, choreography\, filmmaking\, music and education. \n\n\n\nBook Your Place\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nAoife Ó Tiompánaigh\, dancer/choreographer\, musician\, and teacher \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special afternoon performance with our local Artist In Residence Aoife Ó Tiompánaigh as she shares songs from her debut album ‘Pink Breath’ plus a sneak peak of new music for her upcoming project ‘The Batter’. The focus of the residency programme is to support new mothers continuing a creative practice. Since the summer\, Aoife has been working in the Smashing Times studio over several weeks – songwriting\, learning Sean Nós dance and exchanging with other artists. This event promises to be a rich and rare opportunity to experience songs\, dances and inspiring conversion. \n\n\n\nSmashing Times Artist Residency Programme 2026 \n\n\n\nSmashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality are delighted to implement the inaugural Smashing Times Artist Residency Programme in 2026. Aoife McAtamney is currently doing an Artist Residency with the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery and Centre for the Arts and Human Rights at 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin from April to October 2026.  The aim of the Artist Residency is to provide time\, space and support to develop\, research\, experiment\, and advance artistic practice. As part of the artist residency\, Aoife is taking time and space to support her artistic practice\, to start writing and to present a public performance of her work. \n\n\n\nSmashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South FM \n\n\n\nFeatures reflection by Mary Moynihan on war and peace followed by a Guest Artist Interview with \n\n\n\nmultidisciplinary artist Aoife McAtamney \n\n\n\nFor an in-depth interview with Aoife McAtamney on her artistic work and creative practice\, listen to the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show broadcast \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio show (first broadcast on Wednesday 10 and 16 June  6-7pm and now available as a podcast) features a reflection by Mary Moynihan on war and peace. Global military spending now exceeds €3 trillion every year. Who benefits and where is the equivalent investment in peace? Instead of spending 1.7 billion on defence\, should the Irish government spend this money on housing\,  job creation and peace? Why can billions be found for war spending while poverty homelessness\, wealth inequality and climate breakdown continue to worsen? These are the debates we need to have in Irish society and the media.  Artist Mary Moynihan says ‘Ireland can be a leading voice for peace. Defend our neutrality\, defend the Triple lock and challenge the growing influence of military and corporate interests on public policy and governments. As our former president Michael D. Higgins said\, we need to ‘make space for peace.’   \n\n\n\nThis is followed by a guest artist interview with Aoife McAtamney\, a multidisciplinary artist working with contemporary dance\, choreography\, filmmaking\, music and education. Aoife is  Artistic Director of Daughter Of A Drum\, and a part of Choreography Connects\, a CoisCéim artist-led residency project. Aoife is currently doing an Artist Residency with Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality at 30 Sandycove Road\, Dublin.  \n\n\n\nThe Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio show is broadcast every Wednesday 6-7pm with Dublin South FM with each episode available as a podcast. Tune in to Dublin South FM 93.9\, or listen online at www.dublinsouthfm.ie. All past episodes can be listened to here. \n\n\n\nArtist Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAoife Ó Tiompánaigh is a choreographer\, dancer\, musician and teacher based in Dublin. Aoife trained in London Contemporary Dance School and on the D.A.N.C.E Across programme as an apprentice to choreographers William Forsythe\, Wayne McGregor\, Angelin Preljocaj and Frederic Flamand. \n\n\n\nAs a choreographer\, she has been the recipient of numerous prizes and bursaries from the Arts Council of Ireland\, Kildare County Council\, DLR Arts Office and Culture Ireland. Including residencies at Cultural Centre Irlandais\, DanceIreland as Associate Artist and Dance Artist in Residency at Mermaid Arts Centre. Aoife was Ireland’s first female Aerowaves artist as part of the 2014 cohort with her solo Softer Swells that subsequently toured internationally for nine years including 92Y in New York to La Briqueterie in Vitrysur-Seine and the Instances festival in Chalon-sur-Saône. \n\n\n\nFrom 2022 – 2024\, Aoife was one of six artists in the transnational residency programme CHOREOGRAPHY CONNECTS that brought together CoisCéim Dance Theatre in Ireland\, Operaestate in Italy and Le Gymnase CDCN in France\, supporting her latest work Pink Breath The Visual Sister commission by Project Arts Centre for Project Portal premiering at Dublin International Film Festival 2026. \n\n\n\nAoife graduated with an MA (1st) in Songwriting from the University Of Limerick in 2020 and regularly shares her sound and movement practice through workshops at Solstice Arts Centre\, University of Limerick\, DanceIreland and with coaching casts including LUAIL\, United Fall and OD Works. In 2024 Aoife launched Daughter Of A Drum\, a coral structure for all of her creative offerings. She released the record Pink Breath in 2024 to critical acclaim featuring on RTÉ Radio One Recommendation list\, BBC Sounds and performed at Ireland Music Week. \n\n\n\nAs a dancer\, Aoife has most recently danced SHEELA with Fabrice Malziah\, and Emma Martin’s Night Dances. Other credits include OneOneOne by Ioannis Mandafounis and works by Oona Doherty\, Laura Murphy\, OneTwoOneTwo and Mary Wycherley. Aoife featured in Paula Keho’s The Devils In Her alongside Olwen Fouéré for BBCNI and TG4. Also Woman In The Wall for BBCNI & Showtime. \n\n\n\nAoife has cultivated a strong socially engaged community arts practice. She was the first lead movement artist for Dublin City Council Culture Company (2020-22) and other credits include CoisCéim Broadreach and Macushla Dance Club 50+. \n\n\n\nCurrently Aoife is creating AUTHORS\, a new site specific solo for the the Lexicon Library\, supported by DLR Arts Office and Music Network for 2026 and is commissioned by Hamburgs Tanztriennale to research the work in Leipzig. \n\n\n\nSELECTED PERFORMANCE CREDITS \n\n\n\nThe Last Moth Choreography at The Ark Theatre in collaboration with Jesse Jones and Naomi Moonveld Nkosi 2026 \n\n\n\nSimple Love Dublin International Film Festival 2026 \n\n\n\nPink Breath’s Visual Sister Short film commissioned by Project Arts Centre for Project Portal\, 2025. \n\n\n\nSparking Debate Choreography for Sphere 17 and SEDA collage for St Patrick’s Day Festival\, 2024. \n\n\n\nHeal Me Short dance film for Macushla Dance Club\, 2024. \n\n\n\nIt’s All The Same Movement Direction for OneTwoOneTwo\, Dublin Fringe Festival & Abbey Theatre 2022. \n\n\n\nSlumber Dublin Dance Festival for Dance Umbrella UK curated by Oona Doherty\, 2021. \n\n\n\nWinter Lights DCCC Participation Project Performance Samuel Beckett Bridge Dublin\, 2020. \n\n\n\nSofter Swells Aerowaves selected solo 2014 – 2019. \n\n\n\nRecovery Movement Direction for OneTwoOneTwo\, 2019. \n\n\n\nAge Of Transition Dublin Fringe Festival & Firkin Crane\, 2016. \n\n\n\nThe Fourteenth Visit Dublin Fringe Festival @ RHA\, 2014. \n\n\n\nEgg Charade (in collaboration with Nina Vallon) Dublin Dance Festival and Rough Cuts Festival\, Frankfurt\, 2013. \n\n\n\nHIGHLIGHTED PROJECTS \n\n\n\nSofter Swells pass performances & press Re-Presenting Ireland\, Dublin Dance Festival\, 2012. \n\n\n\nDublin Fringe Festival\, 2012. \n\n\n\nOperaestate Festival\, Bassano Del Grappa\, 2012. \n\n\n\nMade in Dublin\, 2013. The Place Theatre for Spring Forward\, 2013. \n\n\n\nGalway Dance Days\, 2013. \n\n\n\nFirkin Crane Theatre\, 2013. \n\n\n\nAerowaves Spring Forward Festival in Umea\, 2014. \n\n\n\nLa Briqueterie for Les Plateaux Paris\, 2014. \n\n\n\nIF Only Festival Mermaid Theatre Wicklow\, 2014. Lublin International Festival\, 2014. \n\n\n\nTanztage Berlin\, 2015. B-Motion Festival\, Bassano Del Grappa\, 2015. \n\n\n\nRomaEuropa Festival\, 2015. Instances Festival\, Espace Des Arts France\, 2015. \n\n\n\nImpressions; Irish Arts Centre & 92Y\, 2019. \n\n\n\nSofter Swells @ Edinburgh Fringe Festival Review https://broadwaybaby.com/shows/unholy-trinity/27564 \n\n\n\nPINK BREATH past performances & press \n\n\n\nCoisCéim Dance Theatre\, 2025. \n\n\n\nWhale Theatre Greystones\, support for Niamh Regan\, 2024. \n\n\n\nMarrowbone Book Store with guests Robyn Byrne and Zoe Ní Riordain\, 2024. \n\n\n\nPink Breath Across Festival Berlin\, 2024. Ireland Music Week\, 2024. \n\n\n\nDublin Fringe Festival Support for Justin Vivian Bond\, 2015. \n\n\n\nSpicebag\, 2016. \n\n\n\nIrish Times Review https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/review/2024/08/29/ daughter-of-a-drum-pink-breath-a-complex-nuanced-and-personaldebut-album/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/studio-songs-by-daughter-of-a-drum/
LOCATION:Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sandycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sandycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Talk
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SUMMARY:An Cruinniú | The Gathering.  Ceol\, Amhrán & Filíocht (Music\, Song & Poetry) featuring CAS with Special Guest Artists Hilary Bow & Mary Moynihan
DESCRIPTION:Min El Mai Lal Mai – From Water to Water\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree-Day Palestinian Cultural Day Festival (25–27 September 2026)\, celebrating Palestinian culture through art\, music\, food\, education and community events  \n\n\nFeaturing original sounds from acclaimed trio CAS performing a blend of traditional and original Irish music with international influences. CAS are joined by singer-songwriter Hilary bow performing bi-lingual songs and original poetry in Irish\, with poetry from writer Mary Moynihan’s The Stargazer Whispers. An arts-flavoured celebration of music\, song\, poetry\, conversation and refreshments\, marking the close of the 2026 Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival. \n\n\n\nBook Your Place\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nCas \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Appearances: \n\n\n\nHilary Bow\, Simger\, Songwriter\, Composer \n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, Writer\, PoetJoe Campbell\, Musician \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nJoin us for a spirited\, bilingual evening of music\, song\, and poetry to mark the closing celebration of the annual international Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival. An Seisiún Finale brings together a brilliant line-up of artists for an unforgettable festival send-off. \n\n\n\nThe evening features the acclaimed Irish musical trio CAS performing their vibrant blend of original and traditional sounds\, alongside celebrated singer-songwriter Hilary Bow performing her original songs and poetry in both Irish and English. Renowned poet and writer Mary Moynihan joins the stage to share wisdom and wit from her work\, The Stargazer Whispers. Gather with us for a memorable night of creative exchange\, shared stories\, and live performance as we celebrate the power of the arts. \n\n\n\nCAS are an acclaimed musical trio blending original and traditional Irish music with international influences.  CAS have been playing together for three years and released their debut album ‘Tonnta na Maidine’ earlier this year which was recorded in Auvergne by Nico Contamine (keyboards).  \n\n\n\nDrawing inspiration from landscapes ranging from Connacht to Auvergne\, CAS weaves intricate melodies and spirited rhythms into their mix of original and traditional Irish music resulting in a sound that is both authentic and fresh. The mix of instruments are fiddle\, flute\, guitar\, bouzouki and keyboards. At this event Sébastien Luthers  (fiddle & whistle) and Carol Scott (flute & whistle) will be joined by Jonathan on guitar. \n\n\n\nGuest Artists for the Night \n\n\n\nCAS will be joined by extraordinary Cork singer-songwriter and composer Hilary Bow\, who performs original songs alongside poetry in both Irish and English. Writer and poet Mary Moynihan shares  poetry from her collection The Stargazer Whispers. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable arts-flavoured celebration filled with music\, poetry\, conversation\, and refreshments as we mark the grand finale of this year’s annual international Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\nSmashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South FM \n\n\n\nTwo Radio Shows with CAS \n\n\n\nCatch CAS – Sebastian Luthers\, Carol Scott and Peter Gallagher – chat and perform live in studio on the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show originally broadcast 18 & 25 February 2026. CAS talk about their new album Tonnta na Maidine launched in April 2026. Tonnta na Maidine comprises  12 tracks with compositions by Leitrim’s Joe Liddy to name but a few. Recorded by CAS with Nico Contamine at his studio in Auvergne\, France\, the album includes guest performances from Rónan O’Snodaigh. Listen here \n\n\n\nCatch CAS – Sebastian on fiddle and Carol on flute – live in studio on the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show – originally broadcast 19 & 25 February 2025. The show features an interview with Sebastian Luthers and Carol Scott who have both travelled the world performing live and were in studio to chat and play live.  Sebastian is a composer\, fiddle player and tin-whistle player and Carol has been playing traditional whistle and flute from an early age under the tuition of renowned whistle and flute player Micheál Ó hAllmhain.  Listen to Sebastien talk about the launch of his original CD The Lost Violin featuring Sebastien’s original music. The Lost Violin was recorded with Carol Scott\, Andy  Mc Menamin and  Nico Contamine on a trip to Auvergne\, France in October 2024. Listen here \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCAS have been playing together for three years and released their debut album ‘Tonnta na Maidine’ earlier this year which was recorded in Auvergne by Nico Contamine (keyboards).  \n\n\n\nDrawing inspiration from landscapes ranging from Connacht to Auvergne\, CAS weaves intricate melodies and spirited rhythms into their mix of original and traditional Irish music resulting in a sound that is both authentic and fresh. \n\n\n\nThe mix of instruments are fiddle\, flute\, guitar\, bouzouki and keyboards. \n\n\n\nAt this event Sebastien (fiddle & whistle) and Carol (flute & whistle) will be joined by Jonathan on guitar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHilary Bow is an Irish singer-songwriter and composer based in Cork\,  Ireland. Her debut album Sean Nova (in 2005) followed her cocktail bar experiences.  Sean Nova was a collection of reworkings of jazz standards translated into Irish\, played in a bossa nova style. She has worked with IMRAM on numerous\, similar projects\, including Irish translations of the songs of Edith Piaf\, Jacques Brel\, Leonard Cohen\, and Van Morrison. The Réaltnach (Starman)\, Bow’s unique album\, released in 2016\, saw her collaborate with Liam Ó Maonlaoí\, the Brad Pitt Light Orchestra\, poet\, Gabriel Rosenstock\, and visual artist\, Margaret Lonergan\, to bring Irish-language renditions of some of Bowie’s songs to the IMRAM Irish Language Literature festival. Hilary has recorded a series of original albums and songs and has collaborated with a range of artists including Liam O”Maonlai\, Mary Coughlan\, Ronan Guilfoyle and Gabriel Rosenstock. \n\n\n\nEnjoy Hilary Bow singing Muse featuring Hilary on vocals and piano and Sean Looney on violin. Muse was created with Cormac O’Connor at The Maple Rooms Studios\, Cork. \n\n\n\nEnjoy Hilary singing Nach Aoibhinn an Saol (What a Wonderful World as gaeilge) from her album Sean Nova – Bossa Nova as gaeilge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Moynihan\, MA\, she/her\, is an author of novels\, poetry\, films and plays\, from Dublin\, Ireland. Mary embarked upon her award-winning career as a writer in theatre and film and has garnered much acclaim for her plays\, poetry and short film scripts\, and for creating interdisciplinary artworks combining writing\, poetry and photography presented in galleries and online. She established and became Artistic Director of Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and is Artistic Curator for the annual international Arts and Human Rights festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/an-cruinniu-the-gathering/
LOCATION:Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sandycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sandycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1
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