What's happening for Culture Night in Leitrim this year

Culture Night in Leitrim this year will bring a lively evening of music, art, refreshments and performances to venues across the county. A part of the national Culture Night initiative, the event allows people to explore local galleries, theatres, museums and community spaces, many of which open their doors for free.

This year's programme features a wide mix of activities, with something on offer whether you're after live music, hands-on workshops or a look round a historic building.

Here are a few of the events taking place in Leitrim:

Charlie McGettigan, winner of Eurovision in 1994 and beloved singer-songwriter will play a session at Manorhamilton Library. His songs include Feet of a Dancer, Rock n Roll Kids, and If Anything Happened to You. 

A trad session will take place at Mohill Library, with beginners especially welcome. Musicians, dancers and singers are invited to join, led by the Leitrim Comhaltas. This begins at 6 p.m.

At the Market Yard in Carrick, several acts will be performing, beginning at 4 p.m. with the Children from Drumsna Ceoltas. Next, band Ceol na Ceangail, featuring the Daly sisters plus Aoife, Rachael and Padraig playing harp, flute, concertina, guitar, whistle and vocals. The main event of the night is the Fantastic Rakish, a group of internationally performing musicians. Their genre is traditional Irish with a elements of folk, bluegrass, country, pop and reggae.

The full list of events on in Laois for Culture Night is available here.