Workshop: Caoineadh Dúlra: An Evening Event Exploring Caoineadh and Climate Grief

A fantastic workshop by AlanJames Burns on the 15th of October 2023.

Caoineadh Dúlra is a groundbreaking series of events, in conjunction with artist AlanJames Burns’s ambitious theatrical project The Waking Walls

An afternoon event exploring Caoineadh or Keening with UCC’s Marian Caulfield, a leading expert in the field, round table discussion lead by environmental artist AlanJames Burns with local biodiversity expert Heather Bothwell and live performances of lament airs by Kerry McCabe and Caoineadh by Róis Connolly.

This will be an evening of haunting music, emotive pros, and engaging discussion which will unite the audience in a powerful collective experience focused on the losses caused by our shared environmental crisis. By processing grief and redefining environmental loss as a cohesive bond , Caoineadh Dúlra aims to inspire attendees to take meaningful action in preserving the precious natural resources across the island of Ireland.

All are welcome to this once-off public event with presentations by UCC’s Marian Caulfield, a leading expert in caoineadh or keening, a round table discussion with environmental artist AlanJames Burns and local biodiversity expert Heather Bothwell and live performances of lament airs by Kerry McCabe Newtownbutler agus Caoineadh by Róis Connolly.

Accompanying the performances will be insights from experts across grief, biodiversity and traditional culture.

Time: 5pm – 7.30pm

Where: Aughakillymaude Centre, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh BT92 9JT

Free Event

An accessible bus can be provided for audience members travelling from Cavan town to Derrylin. Please call 085 1030569 to book a place.