2026 Portal Spring Regional Day - Programme Announced & Booking Now Open
Arts in Education Portal Spring Regional Day Saturday 25 April 2026, Garage Theatre, Monaghan
The Arts in Education Portal team is delighted to announce the full programme for our Spring
Regional Day on Saturday 25 April at the Garage Theatre, Monaghan. This event will
showcase arts in education projects and creative practice in the North-East region.
We invite teachers, artists, educators, arts managers and anyone with an interest in arts in
education in Monaghan, Cavan, Louth, Meath, Westmeath and beyond to join us for this free
event. This is an opportunity to connect, share ideas, get inspired, join a fun creative
workshop and explore best practices in arts and creativity in education.
Practitioners can learn more about the Portal and what it offers, tell us about their work and
find out what opportunities or events are available in their local area.
The programme starts with two presentations in the morning: Learning Through Creativity:
Mindful Transitions with artists Sally-Ann Duffy & Caroline Clarke; Waves And Wonders:
A TAP+ Creative Project with artist Rebecca Maguire & teacher Oonagh Gilsenan.
In the afternoon, join us for some hands-on creativity with a choice between two exciting
workshops. Come to Groovin’ Out! with musician Aidan Dunphy for a hands-on, interactive
hand drumming session. Alternatively, join circus artist Maria Corcoran for playful circus
skills and drama-based activities with Creativity through Circus. These workshops promise
to be interactive, fun and informative!
How to Book
Tickets for the 2026 Portal Spring Regional Day are free. It is essential to book in advance
as capacity is limited.
Book your place at https://artsineducationPortalRegionalDay2026.eventbrite.ie
ISL Interpretation is available on request. If you would like to request ISL Interpretation,
please email
See full programme details here: Spring Regional Day 2026
Schedule
10:00 — Registration & coffee
10:30 — Welcome & introduction: Portal team and Monaghan Education Centre.
10:50 — Presentation: Learning Through Creativity: Mindful Transitions with artists
Sally-Ann Duffy & Caroline Clarke
11:35 — Presentation & Workshop: Waves And Wonders: A TAP+ Creative Project with
artist Rebecca Maguire & teacher Oonagh Gilsenan
12:45 — Lunch & networking
13:45 – 15:00 — Parallel session: Choice between two creative workshops:
Groovin’ Out! with musician Aidan Dunphy for a hands-on, interactive hand drumming
session.
or
Creativity through Circus with circus artist Maria Corcoran for playful circus skills and
drama-based activities.