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Meanwhile back at the Ruins……

Summer picnic on the horizon; Kean Kavanagh, The County Star, mountain views, fresh air, national monuments, cowboys, Acid Granny, Hoors of Ireland, Vikings and hermits, with artworks by Paddy Critchley and Liliane Puthod. 

In the hills of Co. Laois…..the Renault 4 drifts into another realm of music, art, poetry, and song at Timahoe Round Tower and Church. Built at some point in the 1100s, it is on the site of a monastery founded by Saint Mochua around 600A.D.

Amongst the ruins, painter, singer and Laois local Paddy Critchley unveils a specially commissioned, hand painted decal for the bonnet of the Renault 4, with site responsive performances from some very special guests. A banquet artwork, picnic by Liliane puthod, with paper party plates and hand made, glazed ceramic replicas throws the day further into sensorial disorientation as objects are in textural flux and historical eras blur and merge. 

Tickets include soft drinks and a meal cooked up by Laois Local, Bonito Burrito.

run through of the afternoon 🐴

2pm
Arrive/Explore
Acid Granny movable gig in response to the surroundings...  
2.30pm
Bonito Burrito food truck opens (stays 2.5 hours)
Acid Granny continues... 
4pm -5pm
Paddy Critchley unveiling the car painting
Wandering singing session led (MC’d) by Paddy Critchley
5pm - 6pm
Kean Kavanagh
6pm - 8pm Wind down session 

BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE / 20€ / includes a meal + soft drinks by Laois Local, Bonito Burrito.

Transport / Parking
Car park available in Timahoe. Easy access and signage from the road. 
Bus shuttle: Limited tickets include return bus ride. Pick up - drop off at the train station (town side) with Bowes Mini Bus Service.
1.30pm from Portlaoise to Timahoe // 7.30pm and 8pm from Timahoe to Portlaoise.

This event is presented by tour de force in partnership with Dunamaise Arts Centre. More information about this pitstop here