Schools & Colleges
Lismore Castle Arts was delighted to take part in a Creative Cluster project with five local primary schools. Our project was called Mé Féin agus na Crainn (Myself and the Trees) and brought children on a journey of sensory exploration and art activities about trees, creating a strong connection with art and nature.
The Creative Cluster project took place across two school years, 2022-2023, involving over 175 children and 8 teachers. Lismore Castle Arts team provided children with art and nature workshops and access to Lismore Castle art gallery and gardens.
Schools participating in the Creative Cluster were Liosmór Mochuda National School, Lismore, Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh, Lismore, Villierstown National School, Knockanore National School and St. Michael's National School, Ballyduff.
Creative Clusters is a pilot initiative of the Department of Education and Skills, led by and in partnership with the 21 full-time Teacher Education Centres (Education Support Centres Ireland - ESCI) and funded through the Schools Excellence Fund – Creative Clusters Initiative.
The spectacular Towers and Tales Lantern Parade at Lismore Castle in May 2023 used artwork based on leaves and trees made by children during our Creative Cluster workshops. The children's patterns were applied to willow lanterns made by artist Caoimhe Dunne with Lismore Men's Shed. An animation of the children's artwork was projected onto the castle walls, viewed by the young artists.
Celebratory Event for Creative Cluster schools June 2023
Pupils and teachers gathered at Lismore Castle to celebrate two years of art and nature activities provided by Lismore Castle Arts. An exhibition of pupils artworks was the centre point of the celebrations which also included a nature hunt, certificates awarded to all young artists and lots of fun and refreshments.
Schools & Colleges
School art workshop visits to Lismore Castle Arts
Children & Families
Join our learning team for a fun morning of sensory play and art making.
Children & Families
Join the learning team for fun and creative family experiences inspired by the seasons.
Children & Families
Primary schools will join us for Cruinniú na nÓg, a nationwide celebration of free creativity for children.
Children & Families
Get drawing at Lismore with drop-in art activities for visitors of all ages in association with National Drawing Day.
Schools & Colleges
ARTifice presents artworks created by Transition Year students from across County Waterford
Children & Families
We’ve created some art activities to support families spending time together at home.
Artists
Lismore Castle Arts inaugural Stable Yard Artist’s Studio award recipient Aram Wahhoud.
Community Projects
An opportunity to highlight the importance and enjoyment of the simple act of drawing.
Community Projects
Lady Burlington presented a talk celebrating Chatsworth and Lismore’s fashionable history over 500 years.
Children & Families
Early years art sessions for families with children under five.
Schools & Colleges
We offer tailored tours for schools, colleges and groups.
Lismore Castle Arts
Open Daily
Monday to Sunday
10:30am – 5:30pm (last entry 4:30pm)
15 March – 27 October
St Carthage Hall
Saturdays and Sundays
12pm – 5pm during exhibitions
Other times by appointment
The Mill
Saturdays and Sundays
12pm – 5pm during exhibitions
Other times by appointment
