Cashel Arts Festival

Little Top Stars: Bubble Walkabout
2026-09-13 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-09-13 15:30 - 16:15 (Europe/Dublin) | The Plaza, Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland
Little Top Stars bring Bubble Walkabout to life with their specially designed accessory belts, carrying everything they need to create bubble artistry on the move. Equipped with fans, foamers, wands, and foggers, they showcase bubble artistry through fog-filled bubbles, floating hand bubbles, intricate bubble sculptures, and playful foam.

Flúirse
2026-09-13 14:00 - 14:45 | The Plaza, Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland
Flúirse are an up-and-coming, dynamic young trad group from counties Laois, Tipperary, Waterford and Meath. Runners-up in the prestigious Siansa Gael Linn music competition in 2024, Flúirse comprises of Oisín Durcan (banjo, mandolin, guitar, vocals) Róise O’Reilly (fiddle and vocals) Laura Scott (harp, fiddle and vocals) Taidhg Dalton (bodhrán, vocals, flute and guitar) Sorcha Hennessy (flute, whistle, guitar) Darragh Egan (accordion, melodeon, guitar) Edel Conway (Concertina, vocals). With deep roots in traditional Irish music and song, members of the group have performed at many festivals, at home and abroad. Their creativity knows no bounds, something which is heightened as a result of their friendship and unity as a group.

Mischief, Mayhem & Milly McCarthy
2026-09-13 14:30 - 15:30 | Yellow Marquee / Cashel Cathedral, Agar Lane, Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland
Leona Forde is a teacher from Bandon, County Cork, whose Milly McCarthy series (illustrated by Karen Harte) has become a favourite with young Irish readers. This bestselling series has received widespread praise, including from The Irish Examiner who called it a must for Wimpy Kid fans and from Aisling’s Sarah Breen who hailed Milly a delightful new heroine for kids. The 2026 World Book Day title, Milly McCarthy and the St Patrick’s Day Pandemonium, was a number 1 bestseller.
Leona joins us at Cashel Arts Festival for what promises to be a wonderful and inspiring talk for young readers and book lovers alike.

Karbunkulis Dancers
2026-09-13 15:00 - 15:20 | The Plaza, Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland
Karbunkulis is a vibrant Latvian folk dance group with nearly 20 years of experience. Known for their infectious energy, passion, and great sense of humor, they have brought the joy of Latvian dance to audiences around the world—from Latvia to Ireland, the USA, Canada, Germany, Greece, and the United Kingdom.
Based in Ireland, Karbunkulis delights local audiences each year by participating in various cultural festivals, showcasing the beauty and richness of Latvian dance traditions and the vibrant diversity of traditional costumes.

The Groove Republic
2026-09-13 15:30 - 16:30 | The Plaza, Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland
The Groove Republic are no strangers to the Irish Music Circuit! Regulars in the best of venues in Munster this Cashel based band are sure to excite with a style that includes Rock, Disco, Soul and much much more!
