Trim Youth Theatre
REGULAR CLASS
Mondays 28 April – 26 May | 6pm | €75 (5 weeks) | Ages 13 – 17
Under company director, actor Stephen Cromwell, this is an introduction into stage acting. Classes will include voice, movement, improvisation, acting techniques, and audition preparation. Trim Youth Theatre is open to all levels and encourages not just those with an interest in acting, but also those looking to increase their confidence, and find their voice.
An Evening with Kilmessan Musical Society
MUSICAL
Fri 2 – Sun 4 May | 7:30pm | €20 / €16
Join Kilmessan Musical Society for an unforgettable evening as they bring the stage to life with a spectacular showcase of your favourite musicals! Featuring show-stopping numbers from classics like Grease, Calamity Jane, and Guys and Dolls, alongside modern hits from Six and The Commitments, this production promises something for everyone.
ART-icle 12: Empowering Very Young Voices Through the Arts
WORKSHOP
Sat 10 May | 11am & 2pm (120mins) | Free, booking required | Children under 6 with a physical disability as their primary need
Families with young children with physical disabilities are invited to a magical, multi-sensory visual art workshop designed just for them! Led by early years artist Helen Barry, this immersive experience explores the wonders of 'Under the Sea'. Through paint, colour, mark-making, movement, music, and sound, little ones can express themselves in a fun and engaging way. A specialised care team will be on hand to support families, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
ART-icle 12 is proudly funded by the Arts Council in partnership with the Central Remedial Clinic School, the National Concert Hall, the Hugh Lane Gallery, DLRCC Arts Office, An Táin Arts Centre Dundalk, Visual Carlow and Swift Cultural Centre Trim.
Songs & Souls with Deirdre Kinahan & Steve Wickham
MUSIC/STORY
Fri 16 May | 8pm | €18/€16
A beautiful sixty-minute hybrid event featuring two of Ireland’s best loved artists, playwright Deirdre Kinahan and musician Steve Wickham. Deirdre will perform a series of characters from her award-winning plays; The Saviour (Landmark Theatre & Irish Rep New York), The Unmanageable Sisters (Abbey Theatre), TEMPESTA (Glassmask Theatre and Cork Midsummer) accompanied by Steve on violin and guitar. The pair will also perform an extract from her new play The Homecoming of Joseph Grace, an extraordinary drama which is due to premiere in theatres 2025.
Choirs Beyond Stigma
MUSIC
Sat 17 May | 8pm | €16 / €14
Trim Women’s Shed and SpeakUp SingOut Music School are delighted and excited to present this exciting, dynamic, and harmonious concert for your listening pleasure. Featuring two choirs, as well as a special guest performance from artist Eimear Crehan, this night promises to bring something for everyone.
All proceeds from this event go directly to Beyond Stigma, funding creativity projects for young people in the developing world who are living with HIV.
Biodiversity Week: In Conversation with Rachel McKenna
TALK
Sun 18 May | 3pm | Free, booking required
Join author and naturalist Rachel McKenna as she discusses her book Step into Nature, a week-by-week Irish nature diary that serves as a personal invitation to explore the wonders of the natural world. Step into Nature encourages readers to actively engage with the natural world by taking the time to stop, look, and notice its beauty and complexity.
Gerry Tully Sings the Christy Moore Songbook
MUSIC
Sat 24 May | 8pm | €25
Gerry Tully’s performances of Christy Moore songs are a heartfelt tribute to one of Ireland’s greatest folk artists. He stays true to the spirit of the originals while adding subtle interpretations, making it a fresh and deeply personal walk-through of Moore’s music. From a rousing anthems to the tender ballads, Tully’s renditions resonate with emotion and respect, making them a treat for all fans of Christy Moore.
Redmond O’Toole: Classical Guitar Recital
MUSIC
Sat 7 Jun | 8pm | €15
Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Redmond O’Toole performs for the first time in Trim with a concert exploring some of the most sublime and beautiful music of the late twentieth century. Redmond will debut an entirely new programme celebrating the work of some of the greatest composers of our time including Arvo Pärt, Phillip Glass and John Cage. The concert will also include music by Derek Gripper, Nils Frahm and Carlo Domeniconi.
Vladimir Jablokov
MUSIC
Fri 13 Jun | 8pm | €34 / €31
Internationally acclaimed violinist Vladimir Jablokov makes a rare appearance at Swift as part of his intimate Summer Tour 2025. Following performances at major venues, Vladimir wants to reconnect with his audiences in more intimate settings across Ireland.
Featuring timeless favourites such as Theme from Spartacus, If I Were a Rich Man, Libertango, Por Una Cabeza, Jalousie, Hungarian Dance No. 5, along with some beautiful Irish melodies.
Swift Summer Open Exhibition
VISUAL ARTS
Fri 27 Jun – Tue 5 Aug | Free admission
Swift Cultural Centre invites artists from Meath, particularly from Trim and surrounding area, to submit proposals to our group Summer Open Exhibition. Find out more details on the Swift Cultural Centre website.
Online submission deadline: Fri 16 May, 5pm
Meath Made Creates
CRAFT FESTIVAL
Sat 16 & Sun 17 Aug | Free entry
Join Meath Made Creative Collective at Swift for a two-day event this August Craft Month as they take over the entire building with demonstrations, workshops, a craft fair, and much more.
Heritage Week: In Conversation with Eithne Massey
TALK
Sat 23 Aug | 5pm | Free, booking required
Eithne Massey has had a lifelong attachment to the legends and traditions of her native Ireland. Her best-selling books of Irish myths and legends for children include what is fast becoming a classic picture book, Best-Loved Irish Legends, and of a number of novels for young readers.
Join us for a conversation between Massey and Meath County Council’s Biodiversity Officer, Ben Malone, where they will discuss some of Eithne’s work such as The Secret of Kells, Best-Loved Irish Legends, and two of her newer works, Irish Rivers and Irish Legends: Newgrange, Tara and the Boyne Valley.
Tommy Fleming in Concert Acoustic Show
Sat 11 Oct 2025 | 8.00 pm
€35
Described as a singer "whose voice has the remarkable ability of taking you into his world", fans will enjoy this ultimate celebration at Tommy's concert.
Tommy Fleming sings from his soul - he breathes raw emotion into each and every song, be it his own arrangement, a classic cover or a dynamic duet. Fluent and flawless, his unique voice has touched the hearts of many, right across the globe and when you see Tommy in full flight you truly have been part of a journey that has reached sublime heights yet one that has never lost sight of its roots.
For over 30 years Tommy has shared his gift and enjoyed sharing the stage with other icons of the industry such as Elaine Paige, Kenny Rogers, Christy Hennessy, Phil Coulter, De Dannan, Mark Vincent, Vince Gill and many more.
"Unique, Honest, Emotive, Powerful, an Instrument of Passion, Dynamic"are some of the terms which have been used to describe his voice – a voice that has reached out through a myriad of genres, sometimes difficult to classify but there is no doubt whatsoever that whether it is his infamous arrangement of "Danny Boy" or his latest releases of "Fiddlers Green" & "Sweet Sixteen"- Tommy Fleming delivers each song with a polished yet discreet finesse that casts it’s magic over a spellbound audience.
A unique talent and a night of Irish & contemporary classics is promised as Tommy Fleming delivers a musical experience with a universal appeal to a broad age range and with his diverse repertoire there truly is something in each show for all tastes.
Swift Cultural Centre, High Street, Trim, Co.Meath C15p668