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Baboró International Arts Festival for Children: The Nightmare Club, Spooky Storycraft

Join author Deirdre Sullivan at Baboró International Arts Festival to learn how to write a spooky story.

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Dates
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Where
Cappa Villa, University Rd University Rd, O'Donoghue Centre, Galway (Indoors)Directions
Cost
Free
Ages
Best for ages 8-11
Phone
+35391562667
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What to expect

Join author Deirdre Sullivan to learn what ingredients go into the creation of a terrifyingly spooky tale. Then work together to create a brand new scary story.

Suitable for young readers and writers, ages 8 - 11yrs.

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

More information

Official information
Official website
Time to allow
1-2 hours
Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Events

Categories

  • Event

Family practicalities

  • Step-free access (likely)

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Location

Cappa Villa, University Rd University Rd, O'Donoghue Centre, Galway

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