Come and enjoy this guided walk along these stunning scenic routes around Cushendun where James Humbert Craig, Maurice Wilks, Louis McNiece, Moira O'Neill, John Masefield, Enid Starkie, Robinson Jeffers and Deborah Brown were among the artists who sought inspiration from the landscapes, architecture and the people of the Glens.
This unique artwork, a sculpture in bronze and granite, captures a momentous event in Irish history, the Good Friday Agreement. It features bronze casts of the actual hands of the nine political leaders who, in 1998, negotiated the Agreement. This will launch at 6 pm on Friday, followed by a talk by Raymond Watson at […]
The Old Church Centre, formerly a Church of Ireland, was built in 1840 by Michael Harrison. Because of a dwindling congregation, it was deconsecrated and in 2006 a group of people concerned about the future of the Old Church formed Cushendun Building Preservation Trust, which has now leased the building from the Church of Ireland. […]
Discussion on the impact of the Agreement twenty-five years after its inception. Panellists are Eamonn Mallie, journalist, author & broadcaster; Dr. Bronagh Hinds, NI Women’s Coalition, DemocraShe; Anna Mercer, Deputy Director of Political Consultancy Stratagem; Linda Ervine, Manager of the Turas Irish Language Project; and Michael Boyd, NI Human Rights Commission. Chaired by Claire Mc […]
The Old Church Centre, formerly a Church of Ireland, was built in 1840 by Michael Harrison. Because of a dwindling congregation, it was deconsecrated and in 2006 a group of people concerned about the future of the Old Church formed Cushendun Building Preservation Trust, which has now leased the building from the Church of Ireland. […]
The Old Church Centre is delighted to welcome back John Spillane for a night of music and songs. A musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller and poet, John's music appeals to listeners across many genres and generations. His vocal style has an almost sean-nós like quality and his most recent album is inspired by his […]
Damian Gorman is a poet and playwright from Newcastle, Co. Down, who has a long association with Cushendun. His most recent work for the stage - BEYOND BELIEF, a musical drama about John and Pat Hume - had a sell-out run in Derry's Guildhall this Spring, and the final performance was live-streamed across the world. […]
Medbh McGuckian An internationally acclaimed poet, Medbh McGuckian has both a paternal and a maternal Glens connection. From 1985-88 she was the first woman writer-in-residence at Queen’s University and subsequently became a writer-in-residence at the University of Ulster and Trinity College Dublin, and a creative writing fellow at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s. She […]
As part of Culture Month-experience the delights of Autumn’s apple harvest. Have a go on the apple press, and take some local apple juice. You will also have the chance to pick some apples from the local orchard (limited availability)
Musicians of the Ulster Orchestra are delighted to return to Cushendun in the beautiful and intimate setting of the Old Church Centre, following their sell-out concert in 2019. This informal concert will feature classics of the repertoire for small string ensemble, alongside some less familiar musical pieces.
Oonagh will discuss her use of traditional growing methods, demonstrate the art of floral arrangement and provide guidance on the care of cut flowers. All flowers and materials will be provided and participants will be able to avail of refreshments before departing with their own floral arrangement.