Féile Ealaíon agus Eagna

Déantar scoth na n-ealaíon Éireannach agus idirnáisiúnta a cheiliúradh ag Féile Ealaíon agus Eagna Ollscoil Mhá Nuad.


Ó bunaíodh in 2022 í, tá féile bhliantúil Ealaíon agus Eagna ag croílár fhéilire imeachtaí na hOllscoile. Is le ríméad a dhéanaimid an fhéile seo a thionól gach Bealtaine, féile a shásóidh fiosracht agus goile lucht cultúir as an uile chearn le léirithe de chuid Cheoldráma Náisiúnta na hÉireann, scannáin le stiúrthóirí iomráiteacha, ceol beo, imeachtaí ealaíon Gaeilge, plé agus léamh na litríochta le húdair a bhfuil clú domhanda orthu.


 Bí linn le haghaidh clár spleodrach imeachtaí idir Déardaoin 8 agus Satharn 10 Bealtaine in ionaid éagsúla i Maigh Nuad. Faigh do thicéid anseo dár bhféile is mó go nuige seo!

Arts and Minds Festival

Arts and Minds is Maynooth University’s annual celebration of the best in Irish and international arts and culture events. 


Since the inaugural festival in 2022, Arts and Minds has become a staple event in the University’s annual calendar of events. From performances by the Irish National Opera, to movie screenings with acclaimed directors, live music performances, Irish-language arts events, and literary discussion and readings with world-famous authors, we're delighted to host each May a festival that curious culture vultures everywhere will enjoy.


Join us for an exciting lineup of events from Thursday, 8th to Saturday, 10th May in a variety of locations in Maynooth. Get your tickets here for our biggest festival to date!

Arts and Minds Festival

Arts and Minds is Maynooth University’s annual celebration of the best in Irish and international arts and culture events. 


Since the inaugural festival in 2022, Arts and Minds has become a staple event in the University’s annual calendar of events. From performances by the Irish National Opera, to movie screenings with acclaimed directors, live music performances, Irish-language arts events, and literary discussion and readings with world-famous authors, we're delighted to host each May a festival that curious culture vultures everywhere will enjoy.


Join us for an exciting lineup of events from Thursday, 8th to Saturday, 10th May in a variety of locations in Maynooth. Get your tickets here for our biggest festival to date!

Féile Ealaíon agus Eagna

Déantar scoth na n-ealaíon Éireannach agus idirnáisiúnta a cheiliúradh ag Féile Ealaíon agus Eagna Ollscoil Mhá Nuad.


Ó bunaíodh in 2022 í, tá féile bhliantúil Ealaíon agus Eagna ag croílár fhéilire imeachtaí na hOllscoile. Is le ríméad a dhéanaimid an fhéile seo a thionól gach Bealtaine, féile a shásóidh fiosracht agus goile lucht cultúir as an uile chearn le léirithe de chuid Cheoldráma Náisiúnta na hÉireann, scannáin le stiúrthóirí iomráiteacha, ceol beo, imeachtaí ealaíon Gaeilge, plé agus léamh na litríochta le húdair a bhfuil clú domhanda orthu. Bí linn le haghaidh clár spleodrach imeachtaí idir Déardaoin 8 agus Satharn 10 Bealtaine in ionaid éagsúla i Maigh Nuad. Faigh do thicéid anseo dár bhféile is mó go nuige seo!

What's On

There is something for everyone at this years' festival. Find out what's happening over the three days.

8pm - Italian Passions: An Evening of Bel Canto featuring arias and duets by Bellini, Donizetti and Rossini

Irish National Opera returns to Arts and Minds

Where: Aula Maxima, South Campus

 

7:30pm - The Say a Song Project

Experience a unique exploration of Irish cultural heritage with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin in this immersive reimagining via captivating soundscape, dynamic short film projections, and conversation, of the epic tales of sean nós songs

Where: St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Maynooth

 

9:30pm - Oíche Scéalaíochta agus Amhránaíochta

An evening of traditional Irish storytelling and sean nós singing


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Where: Upstairs in Brady's Clockhouse, Maynooth town

 

Beginning at 10am and running through to 8:30pm, a diverse and entertaining programme lies ahead. Some of today's highlights feature Where is My Mind? Live Podcast with Niall 'Bressie' Breslin and Special Guests, The Literary Lounge Keynote with Pulitzer Prize Winner Nathan Thrall in conversation with Paul Lynch, Booker Prize Winner, a film screening of Barry Lyndon, named best Irish film of all time by the Irish Times, and the musical extravaganza which closes the Festival, featuring the wonderful Sharon Shannon, supported by The Beartla Ó Flatharta Céilí Band from Leixlip, Co. Kildare. So plan your day and make sure you get to all the events you fancy!

10am - Masterclass in Poetry

Explore with poet, and novelist, Mary O'Donnell, some of the ways poetry comes to be written today through interactive chat and examples of poetry already in print

Where: School of Education, North Campus

 

12pm - Turas ar Chaisleán Mhaigh Nuad

Discover more about Maynooth Castle in this one-hour tour (in Irish) of an iconic Maynooth landmark
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Where: Maynooth Castle

 

12:30pm - The Literary Lounge - Poetry Event with Kelly Michels & Mary O'Malley

The first of three of the 2025 Literary Lounge events featuring readings, conversation and insights

Where: St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Maynooth

 

12:30pm - St. Mary's Brass & Reed Band, Maynooth, Lunchtime Concert

FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT

Where: Beside the TSI Building, North Campus

 

1pm - Picnic agus Pop-Up Gaeltacht

Picnic taibhealaíona amuigh faoin aer le Nada Ní Chuirrín (damhsóir ar an sean-nós), agus Éilís Ní Néadáin agus Liam Ó Néadáin, ceoltóirí traidisiúnta 
 
IMEACHT SAOR IN AISCE DO THEAGHLAIGH

Where: Front of John Hume Building, North Campus

 

1:30pm - Where is My Mind? Live Podcast with Niall Breslin

Join Niall for an immersive exploration into mindfulness and well-being with special guests Prof Katriona O'Sullivan and the MU Chamber Choir

Where: TSI Building, North Campus

 

3:30pm - The Literary Lounge - Catherine Prasifka in (reading and) conversation with Naoise Dolan

The second of this year's Literary Lounge events featuring readings, conversations and insights

Where: St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Maynooth

 

3:30pm - An Lúb Liteartha

Beidh beirt de mhórscríbhneoirí na Gaeilge Ré Ó Laighléis (scríbhneoir cónaithe OMN) agus Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh faoi agallamh ag Fionntán de Brún sa lúb liteartha 


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Where: School of Education, North Campus

 

4:30pm - Barry Lyndon

Our festival partnership continues with Maynooth Film For All and this screening of an all-time classic movie filmed in a variety of Irish locations including Carton Estate, Maynooth 

Where: Iontas Building, North Campus

 

5pm - 'Sing Your Art Out' at The Big Sing

Local choirs perform individually from their own repertoires and as one single choir with the new pieces covered at today's choral workshop
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Where: Aula Maxima, South Campus

 

5:30pm - The Literary Lounge Keynote

Nathan Thrall, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction for his book A Day in the Life of Abed Salama, in conversation with Distinguished Writing Fellow Paul Lynch, winner of the 2023 Booker Prize for Prophet Song. 

Where: St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Maynooth

 

8:30pm - Sharon Shannon with support from The Beartla Ó Flatharta Céilí Band

A musical extravaganza with one of Ireland's most beloved performers brings the 2025 festival to a close

Where: Aula Maxima, South Campus

 

Here’s what we think you should know

Public transport

It’s easy to get here! Maynooth is well-served by public transport and has great transport links with the rest of the country.

Campus Maps

The majority of events take place on our campus, and some are only a stone’s throw away in Maynooth town.

Free Open Day Busses

There are plenty of wonderful restaurants and coffee shops in Maynooth town. The street food specialists, Irish Village Markets will be serving great food on our north campus on Saturday 10th May from 11am – 4.30pm.

Free Open Day Busses

Free and accessible parking is available at Maynooth University (after 5pm on 8th and 9th, and all-day on 10th) in the Pay and Display car parks and in any designated (Student/Staff) parking spaces throughout the Campus.

Campus Map

Food and Drink

Irish Village Markets will be providing a diverse range of street food and delightful treats on campus

 between 11 - 4:30pm on Saturday the 10th of May


The town of Maynooth also offers a wide variety of restaurants and cafes for those of you arriving early or planning on staying into the evening,

Access Cinema
Maynooth Film for All
Irish National Opera
Kildare County Council
Office of Public Works