want to be our fan? November 5, 2009
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We have recently joined facebook and we are still finding our way around it so its a little quiet there at the moment but not for long! We would love if you becamea fan and love it even more if you left us a comment 
A big thanks to all these lovely people who have already become fans…you guys rock!
on the telly… October 13, 2009
Posted by thedockblog in General, Visual Art.Tags: Exhibitions, imeall, Notions of Capital, tg4
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Click the image below to see The Dock’s current exhibition Notions of Capital feature on TG4 Arts Show Imeall
(When you click the image you will be taken to TG4 archive page. Click on Cláir Eile – Cartlann at the left hand side of the page, then click on the play button at Imeall – 7/10/09. If you want to skip ahead to The Docks part it starts at 12.30 on the slider)
MixTape September 1, 2009
Posted by thedockblog in General, Music.Tags: mixtape, Music at The Dock, preview
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Rock on over to our new mixtape page to have a listen to some of the great acts coming up at The Dock
Rock on over to our new mixtape page to have a listen to some of the great acts coming up at The DockThe Loot… June 23, 2009
Posted by thedockblog in General, Visual Art.Tags: Gallery Talk, John Walker, Painter, visual arts
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It is like awaiting guests, special visitors to arrive and show you the loot. Today the crates carrying John Walker’s precious masterpieces will arrive from Boston, the USA.
This is the first time in Ireland for such a collection of Walker’s work to be exhibited, which of course adds to the excitement.
It is an amazing thing to think of all the art work travelling about the world at any one given time. The care and organisation that is given to ensuring that the work is tended to properly and appropriately is concentrated by all those involved.
Next week will bring the specialist of deliveries with John Walker himself due to arrive on Monday to oversee the installation of his work in Gallery 1 and 2 of The Dock.
Claire Mc Aree
Visual Arts Co ordinator
John Walker: Painter opens on Saturday 27th June at 2pm. On the evening before the opening Alice Lyons will be in conversation with John Walker in the galleries at 6pm. Admission is free to both events but booking is advisable for the gallery conversation. Box Office 071 9650828.
Art & Forestry June 9, 2009
Posted by thedockblog in General, Visual Art.Tags: Art and Ecology, Art and Forestry, Cathy Fitzgerald
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Interesting comment here from Cathy Fitzgerald – thought I would put it up here so you could all have a read…
Hi all at the Dock!
Just thought I would let you know that the UK is having its first Art & Forestry conference in the UK this week June 10, 09 as part of the RSA Art & Ecology programme).
I did a solo exhibition and public film screening at The Dock in 2006 on ‘the local project’ about the large amount of broadleaf forests that were planted by local Leitrim people in the early nineties across Co. Leitrim (it was a Crann initiative led by Jan Alexander and funded by the Irish Forest Service). Since then I’ve used the knowledge I have gained working with foresters on a SLOW Art forest project in my own wood in south Co. Carlow. My art & ecology notebook blog documents an ongoing diary in images, short films conversations between myself, foresters, our local community & beyond, detailing an example of how we are turning our small 20 year old monoculture spruce plantation into an ecologically & economically sustainable real FOREST.
If you are interested you can see more at http://www.ecoartnotebook.com, my recent short film ‘burning bright’ also selected for Carlow Eigse film festival 2009.
I also lead a small art and ecology group online through the Transition Network, http://transitiontownsireland.ning.com/group/tti_artecologygroup which anyone working in this area is welcome to join.
Anyway, thanks to the Dock for initially supporting/showcasing this work,
Cathy Fitzgerald
MASSIVE ticket giveaway!! May 29, 2009
Posted by thedockblog in Comedy, General, Music, Theatre, competitions.Tags: competitions
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Because the weather is fabulous, its a bank holiday weekend and Carrick is buzzing we are in a great mood…so good a mood in fact that we have an amazing competition for you!
We have got a pair tickets up for grabs for not one, not two but three shows!!!
First up, next Tuesday is John B. Keanes classic “Confessions of an Irish Publician” starring the inimitable Des Keogh
Second in top class music with two of Irelands most gifted musicians, Kevin Crawford and Cillian Vallely
And last but not least is the hilarious Andrew Stanley who presents his side splitting show MISH MASH for the final Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club of the summer with special guests Fred Cooke and Neil Hickey.
All you have to do is send Michelle an email with your name and contact details and the name of the show you would like to win tickets too…its that simple.
So what are you waiting for? Get entering and have a great Bank Holiday weekend!
The Dock Team
The Dock’s Volunteer Programme now accepting applications April 28, 2009
Posted by thedockblog in General, Volunteer.Tags: volunteer programme 2009, volunteers
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Fancy learning new skills and meeting new people all while supoprting your local arts centre?
Check out the ad below about The Dock’s new volunteer programme. If you want to apply, email Sarah for an application form, or if you have any queries give Sarah or Claire a call on 071 9650828.
Whats On In Leitrim Guide – Summer Edition April 21, 2009
Posted by thedockblog in General, What's On In Leitrim Guide.Tags: programme, What's On In Leitrim Guide
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Just a quick note to let you know that our next programme and Whats On In Leitrim will be a bumper three month summer edition. It will be available for the end of May. Please pass on the word to anyone you think has an arts listing to submit. Closing date for submissions is Wednesday 6th May.
The BackRoom Bar Cafe cardless loyalty card scheme! April 8, 2009
Posted by thedockblog in General, The BackRoom Bar Cafe.Tags: cake, coffee, special offers, the back room bar cafe
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We think loyalty card schemes are great…everyone loves rewards…so we launched our own one in The Back Room Bar Cafe – for every fifth cup of coffee you buy you can indulge your sweet tooth with a free cake of your choice.
But we got thinking about loyalty cards and, well really, they are just another thing to look after and remember (and to loose!) and if its your reward we want to make it as hassle free as possible so “drumroll please” let us introduce - The BackRoom Bar Cafe Cardless Loyalty Card Scheme! Ok not the snappiest of titles but basically how it works is you sign up simply by going into the Bar Cafe and giving Davy your name and email address (or mobile number or postal address if you want) and then whenever you order a coffee just mention it to Davy and he will keep a record of it and inform you when you are entitled to your sweet treat…easy…
Oh and aswell as that The Leitrim Design House are offering a free cup of coffee and cake with every €30 spent.
Yum!
