Portumna

<h3>A full round-up of the most exciting events taking place this Friday the 17th of September:</h3>
<h2>Shine Your Light for Culture Night&nbsp;</h2>
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 Prepare for a magical night on the shores of Lough Derg, surrounded by handmade lanterns that have been etched with the hopes and dreams of Portumna's schoolchildren. Artist Geraldine Wisdom has been holding workshops at local primary schools to help children create willow or rush lanterns. Head to the lake on Friday night to see them paraded and shone along its shores.&nbsp;
Time: 8.30pm - 9:45pm
Venue: Lough Derg
<h2>Famous People, Theatre and Literature Tour of Galway</h2>
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Join master guide Brendan J. Hynes on a tour of Galway City, when he will bring Galway's cultural landmarks to life and offer an insight into its connection to literature and theatre.&nbsp;
Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
More info: <a href="https://culturenight.ie/event/brendan-j-hynes-walking-tours-famous-people-theatre-and-literature-tour-of-galway/" target="_self">https://culturenight.ie/event/brendan-j-hynes-walking-tours-famous-people-theatre-and-literature-tour-of-galway/</a>

<h2>The Craic is Back - Carroll’s Bar, Dominick St., Galway</h2>

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This event will showcase a number of local acts and performers, including Paraic Breathnach, Tracey Bruen, Gerry Hanberry, Macdarra MaGuire, Fergal Mac Donnagh, Vibe Tribe, Carrolls Culture Club, James Colohan, Tom Mathews.
Time: 6pm - 11:30pm
Venue: Carroll’s Bar, Dominick St., Galway
<h2>Claddagh Art Collective Exhibition</h2>

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This Friday, two of Galway's most talented tattoo artists — Joe Westcott and Jarlath Tourish — will host an open studio exhibition at the Claddagh Art Collective (their private tattoo studio). Head on down on the evening to check out their tattoo designs and some of their other artworks on display.&nbsp;
Time: 4pm - 10pm
Venue: 59 Dominick St. Lower, Galway, H91 K7E8
<h2>Dose - A Rehearsed Reading</h2>
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Theatre company Eva's Echo is set to live stream a rehearsed reading of a current work-in-progress, Dose. Actors from 3 different countries will perform Act 1 of Rena Bryson's dramedy, which 'explores toxic family dynamics, mental health issues, and struggles unique to Queer relationships.' Audience members are invited to give feedback or ask questions at the end.&nbsp;
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: ONLINE
<h2>Ger Sweeney - Galway Arts Centre</h2>
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An exhibition showcasing the evolution of Ger Sweeney's abstract art over the past ten years.
Time: 3pm - 5.30pm
Venue: 47 Dominick St. Lower, Galway, H91 X0AP
<h2>Galway Cartoon Festival Programme Launch</h2>
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Meet cartoonists from all over Ireland at this relaxed programme launch taking place at the Cornstore — refreshments to be provided by the fabulous Cava restaurant.&nbsp;
Time: 5pm - 6pm
Venue: The Cornstore, Middle St, Galway H91 RX51
<h2>Circus Swap - Galway Community Circus</h2>
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 There'll be circus tricks galore at this outdoor event in Shantalla. Acrobats, clowns, jugglers, and more will battle it out to determine who has the best moves. Audience members are welcome to join in the fun!
Time: 6pm - 8.30pm
Venue: St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Ashe Road, Shantalla, Galway, H91 A4VW
<h2>Demonstration of Traditional Crafts by Máirtín Davy</h2>
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Head to the Westside Community Resource Centre on Friday to see native Irish speaker Máirtín Davy perform a bi-lingual demonstration of traditional Irish crafts. Máirtín is a highly skilled craftsman who works as a tutor for community organisation, Pastime Chonamara.
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Venue: Westside Community Resource Centre

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