The National Museum of Ireland is delighted to welcome Dublin’s brand-new, alcohol-free, family friendly Country Music Festival, Ceol Country to Clake Square in Collins Barracks on August 31st and September 1st.
Ceol Country Festival is SOLD OUT!
Some of the biggest and brightest country musical stars will be taking part in the festival which includes a full weekend of country dancing, face-painting, arts & crafts and much, much more!
Music lovers are in for a real treat with some amazing talent on hand to keep Collins Barracks dancing for the whole weekend. From 12pm – 6pm daily, guests can enjoy the music stylings of the fantastic Philomena Begley, Jimmy Buckley & Michael English along with Claudia Buckley, Cliona Hagan and Declan Nerney (to name but a few!) before the arrival of none other than headline acts, and all-round country music legends - Nathan Carter & Mike Denver, performing their best loved hits for what’s sure to be a packed audience of loyal fans!
Make sure to get involved over at any one of the interactive dancing lessons with Patricia's Social Dance Class Dublin, to Brush Dancing with Josephine Brennan King. Head over to the Arts & Crafts tent for children, hosted by the amazing ArtMaker Dublin, for some country themed crafting. Always a guaranteed hit, there’ll be facepainting for all too, along with some extra - special, themed games selected just for the occasion!
For those coming along who may want a little quiet time, the Museum galleries will be open as normal to the public, with free admission as always.
This new family music festival promises a superb weekend for young and old alike!
This event, which is now sold out, will be strictly alcohol free. Attendees are encouraged to travel on foot or via public transport where possible. There will be no parking on site, except for disabled parking. All excess income generated from ticket sales will be ring-fenced for the Dublin City Council Events Community Fund.
For more information and updates, see www.dublin.ie/ceolcountry
Visitor Information
Opening Hours
The Museum hours are unaffected during the events as follows:
Friday, 30 August 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday, 31 August 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday, 1 September 13:00 – 17:00
Monday, 2 September 13:00 – 17:00
Tuesday, 3 September 10:00 – 17:00
Museum Access
Collins Barrack’s car park will be closed to the public from Monday 19 – Wednesday September 4th. P/For safety purposes, public pedestrian access to Museum and its grounds will be restricted to Museum opening hours only.
Public Parking
There will be no public parking available at our Collins Barracks site from Monday 19th August – Wednesday September 4th inclusive (except for disabled parking - see below).
Accessible Parking
There will be accessible parking available on site for blue badge holders. Please liaise with the steward at the gate when you arrive.