Plein Air Painting Workshop at Killyconny Bog - Hinterland Festival

What to Expect

Two artist-led plein air painting workshops are being held at Killyconny Bog, one of Ireland’s Special Areas of Conservation, as part of the 2026 Hinterland Festival programme. Session one is on Saturday 20 June and session two is on Sunday 21 June. Participants gather at Mullagh Heritage Centre, where they are introduced to the bog before travelling by bus to the painting location. The workshops are open to adults of all experience levels and are led by professional local artists.

Good to Know

• Two sessions: Saturday 20 June (P1) and Sunday 21 June (P2).

• Meet at Mullagh Heritage Centre; bus transport provided to the bog site.

• Part of the Hinterland Festival pre-programme.

• Booking via hinterland.ie; places likely limited - book early.

Getting There

Mullagh is a small village roughly 10km south of Kells. Access by car is recommended; check hinterland.ie for directions and exact meeting-point details.