Dundalk Events
Louth Science Festival @ Dundalk Library
For booking, call us via tel:042-9353190
One Small Walk in Dundalk, One Giant Leap in Local STEAM with Clean Coasts - Saturday 7th Nov @ 11:00am: Free Walk & Talk Event – family friendly, suitable for all ages.
Join Clean Coasts Officer Aidan Gray for a family-friendly walk from Dundalk Library to the Castletown River, exploring science in nature, local engineering and the journey from river to sea. Enjoy fun, interactive activities suitable for all ages while learning about the importance of protecting our waterways and marine environment. Refreshments will be served in the library following the walk.
Borrow a Bird Watching Bag Launch & Talk: Wintering & Water Birds with Birdwatch Ireland Louth - Tuesday 10th Nov @ 3:30pm: Suitable for all ages.
LEGO®️ Celebrating Water with The Brickx Club - Wednesday 11th Nov @ 6pm: Suitable for families.
Celebrating Water - from Molecule to Ocean - as we explore building water molecules, waterwheels, waterfalls and sea creatures from LEGO®️. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Be Like Water – Cultivate Flexibility and Flow - Thursday 12th Nov @ 6:30pm: Suitable for adults.
Discover how the water element supports wellbeing through gentle tai chi and yoga practices. Moving with an oceanic soundscape, you'll develop greater flow, flexibility and resilience, leaving calm, refreshed and revitalised.
Molecule to Melody: A Water Song Session with Daithi Kearney - Friday 13th Nov @ 11am: Suitable for adults.
Join facilitators from Dundalk Institute of Technology for a fun and engaging two-hour workshop exploring the science and music of water. Designed especially for older adults this interactive session will bring together ideas from science and song to explore water’s importance in our lives, environments and world. Participants can expect an enjoyable mix of learning, listening, singing and creativity. No prior musical experience is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to join in!
Seaweed – The Magic Garden Ingredient with Roisin Cotter - Saturday 14th Nov @ 3pm: Suitable for adults.
Seaweed has been used for centuries along the coast of Ireland as a soil improver and source of bio stimulants for the soil. Ireland has over 500 species growing along our shores. How can gardeners make use of this wonderful ingredient in our gardens? Join Roisin Cotter, Chair of the Louth Gardeners and Growers Collective to discover more about the wonders of seaweed, learn to identify our most common seaweeds and find out what it can do for us, our gardens and our plants in a totally sustainable and natural way.
Careers in STEM – Many Paths to an Exciting Future - Tuesday 17th Nov @ 6:30pm: Suitable for secondary school students, school leavers, parents, career changers.
Interested in STEM but not sure where you fit? Join Dr Niamh Shaw, Maryellen Kelledy and guests for an informal discussion on the many career pathways across the STEM sector, from engineering and research to communications, finance and emerging technology roles. Learn how people working in STEM built their careers and how your own interests and skills could shape an exciting future, supported by Engineers Ireland Northeast Region.
The Shape of Water with Dr Niamh Shaw - Wednesday 18th Nov @ 3:30pm: Suitable for families.
Join explorer and science communicator Niamh Shaw for a fun, hands-on family adventure exploring the shape and importance of water on Earth and beyond. Through interactive challenges, fascinating wildlife discoveries, and real stories from Antarctica, the Arctic and a simulated Mars mission, you'll uncover the surprising ways animals and humans survive in extreme environments. Expect big questions, brilliant facts and plenty of wonder for all ages.
STORIES FROM THE SEA with Filmmaker Ken O'Sullivan - Thursday 19th Nov 6:30pm: Suitable for adults.
Join internationally acclaimed filmmaker Ken O'Sullivan for the launch of his new live show, Stories from the Sea, as he shares extraordinary adventures exploring the North Atlantic alongside sharks, dolphins, killer whales and some of the world's largest whales. Blending stunning film footage, storytelling and poetry, Ken reflects on over 20 years of documenting the natural world and our deep connection to it. Discover the beauty of Ireland's marine life, the challenges facing our oceans, and why protecting these remarkable ecosystems matters more than ever.
Secrets of Superhero Science: Water Power with Dr. Barry Fitzgerald - Saturday 21st Nov @ 11am: Suitable for families.
Join Dr Barry Fitzgerald, The Superhero Scientist, to discover how water powers some of your favourite superheroes, including Spider-Man, Storm and Bucky Barnes. Through fun demonstrations and fascinating science, you'll learn why water is essential for superpowers and for life itself. A lively, family-friendly event where science and superheroes come together.