We’re making waves this September with High Tide Day – a day of events themed around ocean action and marine myths. Here’s what’s happening:
Daytime
ACHILL’S BIGGEST BEACH CLEAN
We’re proud to be part of a team of local organisations who have teamed up to make Achill’s local beaches sparkle.
Where & When
10:30am: Cloghan Pier, Curraun with Féile na Garrai
(with Fishy n’ Dishy)
11.30am Golden Strand, Dugort with Achill Tourism
12pm: Keel Beach with Achill Surf Club
2pm: Silver Strand, Dugort – A Circus250 High Tide Event.
(with Fishy n’ Dishy)
Time TBC: Dooega Beach with Féile Dú Éige
Look out for Fishy n’ Dishy, our plate-spinning, juggling duo, entertaining crowds and chatting about marine pollution – you can even try out a few circus skills yourself.
Evening
MYTHS OF THE ARMADA
Mulranny Arts Centre, F28 F8N8, 8pm
As night falls, join us for an unforgettable evening of music, circus and history.
🎭 The line up includes:
- Harp music by Ursula Burns (from Grace: The Story of a Pirate Queen).
- A fascinating talk debunking the myths of the Spanish Armada and legendary pirate queen Gráinne Uaile, with Professor Ciaran Brady, Trinity College Dublin.
- Circus250 performers bring Gráinne Uaile’s story to life with music, pole, and contortion acts from our new show, Grace: The Story of a Pirate Queen.
With storytelling from bestselling Irish author, Kate Kerrigan.
Space is limited, please reserve a seat! Suggested €10 donation on the door.
With thanks to our supporters and partners: Fáilte Ireland, Local Authority Waters Programme and Clean Coasts

