The Shaking Bog
The Festival
10–12th September 2021
TICKETS ON SALE 9AM THURSDAY AUGUST 5TH
“The absolute bees-knees of literary festivals”
John Lewis-Stempel, 2019
The Glencree Valley will once again be enlivened by a host of well-known writers, artists and nature experts for a densely packed programme from 10th-12th September.
A diverse range of offerings, many of which will happen outdoors or in an open marquee, will include; readings, workshops, public interviews, outdoor performances, films, concerts, workshops, nature trails and more. Artists of the very highest calibre – both national and international - will present an array of artistic, educational and participatory events, appealing to both arts and nature lovers alike. With a focus on meaningful engagement, The Shaking Bog Festival invites people to step away from the trials of everyday life and move towards a deeper appreciation of their instinctive connection to the natural world.
Making connections through the arts and nature
Melissa Harrison
Melissa Harrison is a widely celebrated and much loved novelist and nature writer whose hugely successful podcast, The Stubborn Light of Things was the inspiration behind The Shaking Bog Podcast. We are delighted to welcome Melissa to the festival where she will be in conversation with acclaimed writer and poet Paraic O’Donnell.
“Among our most celebrated writers in fiction and non-fiction.”
- The Sunday Times
Kerri ní Dochartaigh
One of the most remarkable and acclaimed books of last year - Thin Places - was Kerri ní Dochartaigh's memoir of life, love and nature. She will be joined in conversation by the distinguished novelist Eoin McNamee.
“A Derry writer’s powerful, unflinching account of her war-torn childhood and her quest for peace is part hymn to nature, part Troubles memoir.”
The Guardian
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Roddy Doyle
It is an extraordinary pleasure to welcome Roddy Doyle - one of our greatest 'national treasures' and Booker Prize winning author - to the Glencree Valley. This is a rare opportunity to join Roddy for a warm, humorous and intimate conversation with the wonderful Dearbhail McDonald.
“He has the sharpest eye, the wildest sense of humour and the most benevolent heart.”
Kate Kellaway, The Observer
Festival Highlights
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Rural Vagabonds
Rural Vagabonds is a custom built and designed freewheeling cafe, conceived by two friends living abroad and built on the West Coast of Ireland.
Wanting to bring a service that is fun, comforting and offers more than the same, Rural Vagabonds is committed to working with ethically-minded and transparent suppliers with values that are similar to their own.
Their coffee is supplied by a company following Fairchain principles, which offers transparency, better support for workers within the coffee belt and a more nuanced and holistic approach to environmental issues within the coffee industry.
Rural Vagabonds are on a journey to reducing their carbon footprint and, although there is a lot more to be done, the team is continually looking at new ways to tread more lightly in the communities they support.
Currently the team are in the process of resetting up in the Kildare/ Laois region after their lease expired at Naas Retail Park last month.
The Podcast
A seasonal podcast that compliments the festival and maintains a year round presence.
Offering a rich tapestry of readings, reflections and conversations from some of Ireland’s finest writers, artists and nature experts, each episode offers a carefully crafted and varied canvas of voices from a diverse range of artistic disciplines. Interweaving gentle observations of life, art and nature, the podcast endeavours to bring the listener on an intimate meander through the seasons.
Most Recent Episode
Winter
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Memories to Keep Us Warm
The Shaking Bog had a very busy autumn, presenting a ‘live’, action-packed festival that was filled to the brim with a stellar line-up of writers, artists, musicians and naturalists. And now we are very pleased to be launching our new podcast – a Festival edition – that takes a look back at what happened over that magical weekend and hopefully reflects something of the very special energy and spirit of the programme.
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