Lucan Festival ireland

27/05/2026

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26/05/2026

🎶 Get ready for a fantastic celebration of music, creativity and community as Ruaille Buaille, Lucan Children’s Music Festival 2026 presents four commissioned works and world premieres! ✨

🎼 Crossing Paths: Sounds of Lucan Village Green 2026 by Abigail Smith
👉 Composed alongside 0 – 18 year old Lucan Village residents

This piece will premiere @ 2.30pm on Sat June 6th in the Music Village, Lucan House

Following on from the success and wonderful positive response to composer Abigail Smith’s Sonic Tapestry: Sounds of Lucan House 2025 we are delighted to announce another composition by Abigail Smith in the series Sounds of Lucan.
The composer immersed herself in the space for a day, interviewed passers by, recorded sounds and responded in her composition to the surrounding environment.

✨ Abigail sent us this lovely note ahead of Ruaille Buaille:

“Every day, paths lead us to the village green. We cross it on the way to school, to the shop, to meet friends, or to begin new adventures. It is a place of gathering - of flowing water, birdsong, passing conversations, and moments of pause.
Inspired by the sights and sounds of the historic Lucan Village Green, this new work weaves together the voices of local children to celebrate a place where pathways meet and village life unfolds.”

Roll on Ruaille Buaille! 🎶

👉 For the full programme see: https://www.ruaillebuaille.ie/

Artscope SDCC South Dublin County Arts Office Ceol Connected SDCC Libraries SDCC Libraries Lucan SDCC Libraries Palmerstown Abigail Smith Musician The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

26/05/2026

WESTSIDE WORLD DOMINATION 🌍✈️

America, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland, UK… and now AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

Huge congratulations to THREE of our incredible students Luize, Julia and Lenna, who have officially been accepted into Dance Force FULL TIME TRAINING PROGRAM in Australia 🚨

We celebrate these extraordinary young dancers whose passion, discipline, and dedication have carried them across the world into an incredible new chapter🔥

Being accepted into the prestigious Dance Force full-time training program in Australia is more than an achievement it is the result of years of sacrifice, courage, and dreams that never stopped burning💫

We strongly pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring environment, at WestSide students learn to believe in themselves, dream fearlessly, and work with passion and purpose. Westside has become more than just a studio, it is a family, and a place where confidence, ambition, and talent are given the space to grow and flourish to its fullest!✨

As these three dancers begin this exciting new journey in Australia, they do so carrying the strength, belief, and love that Westside has instilled in them, everyone knows how much we love you all being boomerangs and always coming back! 🪃 🤣this one seems ever fitting! 🤍

Thank you to Nicole Wells and the amazing Dance Force team for continuing to create incredible international opportunities for our dancers.

The world domination continues 🌎❤️

24/05/2026

Get ready, Lucan! The countdown is officially ON!

🔥The legendary Lucan Festival is blasting back from September 1st to September 6th, and we are taking things to a whole new level! What started as a single day of fun has exploded into an epic, week-long celebration bursting with energy, history, and massive community pride.

Here is a taste of what is coming your way:📜 Epic History Unlocked
Tuesday Morning Village Walk: Drop in on Tuesday morning, September 2nd, to hit the streets with Festival Chairman Joe Byrne! You will track down the ghosts, legends, and wildest historical characters who once ruled Lucan Village.The Mighty Shackleton Mill Tour: Step inside the powerhouse Anna Liffey Mill! This water-powered beast ran from 1776 all the way to 1998. It is raw Irish industrial history, and the public demand for this tour is absolutely through the roof!

♟️ Brilliant Minds & Living Legends The Grand Chess Tournament: The ultimate battle of wits is back! Run by the brilliant Paul Madden, Joanne Tuffy, and the EQ Chess School, featuring a fierce Senior bracket and our absolutely booming, fast-paced Junior division.Living History Explosion:

History comes alive in our junior schools! Local seniors are taking over classrooms to give kids the real, unfiltered stories of what school was actually like in the rocking 50s, 60s, and 70s. The kids love it, the seniors love it, and the energy is unmatched!

🚀 Brand New Mystery Event & Tickets The Secret is Out...

Almost!: We are dropping a completely brand-new event into the lineup this year. Trust us, you do not want to miss this one.

Lock In Your Spot: Demand for the Shackleton Mill tour is going to be wild, and spots are strictly limited.

The "Register Your Interest" links will drop very soon!

Lock the dates in your calendar right now, spread the word, and keep your eyes glued to this page for the full schedule drop! Let's make this the biggest Lucan Festival in history

24/05/2026

📍 Lucan House & Lucan Village🗓️ 5th - 6th September 2026The countdown is officially ON! 🕒 The 18th Annual Lucan Festival is returning this September for a massive weekend of live entertainment, family fun, and community magic. ✨Swipe for the highlights! 👉✨

SATURDAY 5th SEPT: Explore the historic Lucan House grounds & 34-acre estate (now proudly in the ownership of South Dublin County Council!). Enjoy live entertainment, special features, and our iconic Annual Fireworks Display to close out the night! 🎆 (Note: Alcohol-free event)✨

SUNDAY 6th SEPT: We are closing Lucan Village from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM for a massive street festival! Expect live music, local food, craft stalls, and entertainment for all ages. 🎸🍔🎪

STALLHOLDERS & VOLUNTEERS: We want you!Craft & food stall deadline: 1st June 2026.Email 📧 [email protected] to apply for a stall or to sign up as a volunteer. Save the date, tell your friends, and let’s celebrate Lucan together! 🙌❤️

24/05/2026

23/05/2026

Important Reminder for Lucan Festival Vendors:

Entries for this year's Lucan Festival will officially close on Monday, 25th May at 5:00 PM. Please review the specific documentation and product requirements below to secure your space. Food Stall Requirements: Food stall holders must submit all required paperwork before the deadline.

Send your up-to-date insurance and all relevant health and safety documentation to [email protected] Stall Guidelines: The Lucan Festival strictly supports independent artists and proper, authentic crafters who wish to showcase and sell their handmade products. Prohibited Items: We will not accept applications for imported toys, wholesale goods, or commercially manufactured products brought in from outside countries.Permitted Items: We welcome and encourage unique, handmade items. Approved Craft Categories Applications are open to independent creators, including but not limited to
to:

Slate creations
Locally crafted wooden toys
Handcrafted stained glass
Jewellery products
Pottery makers
Candle makers
Knitted products
Handmade keyrings
Honey products, fine art and design

Thank you for your cooperation and your continued support in making the Lucan Festival a vibrant celebration of local talent

Please send your emails. We will get back to the vendors and craft stall holders who have been approved for the coming festival. Thank you in advance