SOA are a collaborative formed to promote the possibilities for self-organised projects in Ireland. They aim to inform and empower the Irish public in regard to alternative community-led housing models, including CoHousing and Community Land Trusts. This is an open networking event where you can learn and share information and will include an exhibition of projects from across Europe.

It will be a two-hour event, 2-4pm, with the exhibition available to view for an extra hour, until 5pm. 

Open on a ‘first come’ basis. 

Learn about the history of the old Swinford railway station, and inspired by stories, music and sounds discover within this world, colour shape and texture.

Originally part of the Collooney & Claremorris Railway line the Former Goods Store at Swinford, saw the arrival of the railway in the late nineteenth century and with it fire and smoke!! Recently restored by Mayo County Council the Swinford Cultural Centre building once formed part of an ensemble of railway buildings including the Station Master’s House, water tower and signal box. This hands on workshop for children delivered by Shaza O’Hara will explore the re-adaption of this railway structure and buildings through various mediums including printing and collage. A fantastic opportunity for children to experience the fascinating stories of adaption and reuse in this fun-filled and engaging art workshop.

Max number of twenty children 20.

Children must be accompanied by a adult.

Loughrea has been selected as part of IAF’s Reimagine… initiative which acknowledges that no one has more expertise of a place than the people who live there. We would like to hear your thoughts on how you use ‘The Walks’ and what you might like to see there. Drop in to our workshop to tell us your ideas!!

Drop-in architect led workshop.