Offical news page of Charleville Castle

As the first phase of project lift draws to a close the second phase has already started! We’ve still got some of the waste treatment systems to remove from the site in Limerick if anyone can give a hand, again safepass required for it. You can contact us at info@charlevillecastle.com or through the contact page.

The second phase has actually been going on for awhile, it’s composed of planning and fund-raising. Such a large project would be nothing without either! We’ve got some good things planned with both buildings but as we start to leave Limerick we need to get going on fund-raising again to cover costs for moving the buildings and storing them. If you have any ideas for good fundraising events let us know! Alternativly there is a donate link on the right hand side of the site if you wish to contribute to this immense project for the castle.

We had a bit of a problem getting the latest pictures from the site in Limerick, hope to have them soon for a side-by-side comparison, might have a bit of video as well if it turned out well.

Shakefest has been taking place at Charleville Castle, Tullamore every year since 2006. It is a day full of dance, arts and culture workshops such as Bellydance, Salsa, African Drumming, Yoga, Fire Dance, Circus and Hip Hop for all – a day of ENERGY-DANCE-MOVEMENT. 12 Workshops run on Saturday May 29th from 11am-6:30pm.

Our exciting new addition this year is International Guest Assale Ibrahim from Iraq who will be teaching 2 extra special cultural dance workshops on Sunday May 30th – Gypsy and Classical 2 Veil Sharqi.

Saturday night will host many talented participants in our Annual Bellydance Hafla, Fire Show, Love Cats Burlesque Show, ‘Duck and Cover’ and Chill Out Oojami DJ CYPHER. Package price holders are entitled to invite up to 5 friends or family members for €10 per adult or €5 per child (under 5 free) to attend the additional evening entertainment.

Package Prices are as Follows:

Saturday €65 incl. 3 workshops, night entertainment, entrance fee and camping
Sunday Assale Ibrahim workshops: €60 for 2 workshops incl. entrance fee
WEEKEND PASS: ONLY €99! Includes both Saturday and Sunday workshops, night entertainment, entrance fees and camping.

Individual fees also apply:
€10 entrance fee to the grounds (no workshops)
€20 family pass (up to 1-2 adults and 3 children)
€10 camping
€20 individual workshop choices
€30 Assale Ibrahim individual workshop choice

CHECK OUT WWW.SHAKEFEST.NET FOR FULL DETAILS AND BOOKING FORM!

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On Saturday, March 20th, members of The Red Embers, Stagecraft Ireland and other dance supporters took part in a DANCE-A-THON in aid of Operation Lift. From 10am until 8pm, there were 10 solid hours of poi, bellydance, glow poi and fire dance on display in the Ballroom and outside in the Forecourt. Each participant raised sponsorship for their efforts, and so far €300 has been raised with more to come in.

Members of the Irish Burning Man arrived to glow poi and Firefan dance when they attended The Irish Burner’s Potluck at 7pm, which raised €1000 so far! More to come ….