Celebrating the world of books in claddagh school

Every November from 2017 to 2022, Claddagh N.S., with the support of Creative Ireland and the Irish Arts Council, hosted a celebration of the imagination, allowing children from Claddagh and other local schools to experience author workshops, storytelling, poetry, drama and music, here in the school and at a number of other venues in Galway City.

The festival also featured Ireland’s only children’s poetry slam, and was been greatly enriched by collaboration with Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop and the Galway Arts Centre.

Highlights from the 2022 Festival

Claddagh Festival of Children’s Books - November 2021

Despite the challenges, our 2021 festival went ahead with a host of in-person events, featuring visiting authors, illustrators and workshops, as well as our legendary kids’ inter-school poetry slam and fancy dress day. Special thanks are due to the Arts Council of Ireland and all those parents and staff who volunteered their time to make the festival possible.