Mary H.Carter
★★★★★
A spot where you might see a drama… See an art exhibition…Have a gathering…Visit the library.. or have a cup of tea…Also offices in this space.. a great edition to the town with ample parking and children’s playground close by..
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ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE
Celebrating Arts and Community in Erris
Welcome to Áras Inis Gluaire, Ireland’s only bilingual arts centre, nestled in the stunning Belmullet on the Erris Peninsula. Our mission is to enrich the cultural, social, and educational fabric of the Erris community through the arts.
Opened in April 2007, Áras Inis Gluaire is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a 170-seat auditorium, a gallery named after Rita Nolan, a recording studio with Iorras FM, meeting rooms, and a café. We invite all visitors to enjoy a coffee or engage with our friendly staff.
Our vibrant annual arts program showcases both professional and amateur talent across various genres. We offer workshops, residencies, and educational courses in creative writing, visual arts, traditional music, and more. Iorras FM broadcasts live from our studio, bringing local voices to a wider audience
Join us in celebrating the rich artistic heritage of Erris and experience the transformative power of the arts. Everyone is welcome—“Tá mile mile fáilte roimh chách.
OUR MISSION
To provide a cultural, social, economic, and educational service, through the arts, for and on behalf of the Erris community.
Local Artists
Supporting artists through exhibitions, performances, workshops, residencies, and education programmes.
Inclusion
Providing an inclusive, welcoming space for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Community
Strengthening community connections through participation in the arts.
Culture
Celebrating and preserving the bilingual (Irish and English) cultural heritage of the Erris region.
Creativity
Promoting creativity and artistic excellence.
As Ireland’s only bilingual arts centre, Áras Inis Gluaire serves as both a cultural venue and a community hub, offering theatre, visual arts, music, film, creative learning, and local broadcasting to support the social and cultural life of North Mayo.
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We host an amazing range of classes here each week – from
ballet to Lindy Hop and printmaking to poetry. To host your
own class, get in touch!
Artist is Residence
Meet our Artist in Residence inspiring the community through innovative art and engaging workshops.
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Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our regular sponsors and funders.
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