Carnegie Arts Centre Kenmare

The Carnegie Players

The Carnegie Players were founded in 2009 to help raise funds for the wonderful Carnegie Arts Centre.

They have performed to great acclaim such masterpieces as “Sive” by John.B.Keane, “An Inspector Calls” by J.B.Priestley, “Dancing at Lughnasa “ by Brian Friel, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens , “Arsenic and Old Lace” by Joseph Kesselring , a collection of scenes from Irish Plays called “A Little Taste of Irish Spirits”, “Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward, “The Field” by John B. Keane,”The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde, “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier “Last of The Red Hot Lovers” by Neil Simon, “The Communication Cord” by Brian Friel and ‘Moll’ by John B.Keane. ‘Agnes of God’ by John Pielmeier, “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” by Martin McDonagh, “Big Maggie” by John B. Keane.“Hay Fever” by Noel Coward. “The Chastitute” by John B Keane and most recently “Anyone Could Rob A Bank” by Tom Coffey.

All the profits from performances go towards the maintenance and upkeep of The Carnegie Arts Centre. These funds are vital to the survival of The Carnegie.

The Carnegie Players are always open to new talent, whether on-stage, in the wings, or behind the scenes. If you are interested in getting involved, you can email kenmarecarnegieplayers@gmail.com or contact us at The Carnegie Arts Centre on 064 6648701.

🎬 Classic 1940s Movie Series at the Carnegie Arts Centre! 🍷✨

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

5 Movies | Wine and Nibbles | Free Raffle for only €45 Tickets from Mill Cove Gallery 🎬 Classic 1940s Movie Series at the Carnegie Arts Centre! 🍷✨ Step back in time with us as we celebrate some of the most iconic films of the 1940s. We're thrilled to present “Oscar Nights: The Read more…

Book Launch “Truly Silly” by Nick Ryan

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

Book Launch "Truly Silly" by Nick Ryan                                                              Nick Ryan’s Book of Stories & Anecdotes.              Read more…

Film: Kung Fu Panda 4

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

Kung Fu Panda 4 USA. 2024. PG. 94 mins. Directors:    Mike Mitchell. Stephanie Stine Cast:            Jack Black. Awkwafina. Viola Davis. Dustin Hoffman. Brian Cranston. Seth Rogen   “Part of the Kenmare Halloween Howl Festival.” After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs Read more…

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The Animal Roadshow

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

The Animal Roadshow. As part of the Halloween Howl Festival, we are delighted to bring the Animal Roadshow to the Carnegie Arts Centre once again. This is a great opportunity for children to see a selection of creatures from reptiles, birds, creepy crawlies, mammals, and much more. A fun day Read more…

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Film: The Garfield Movie:

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

The Garfield Movie USA. 2024. PG. 101 mins. Directors:    Mark Dindal. Cast:           Chris Pratt. Samuel L Jackson. Hannah Waddingham. Snoop-Dog.   “Part of the Kenmare Halloween Howl Festival.” After Garfield’s unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, ragged alley cat Vic, he and his canine friend Odie are forced from Read more…

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Film: Rose

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

"ROSE" Rose, 2022,104 Mins, English/ Danish  PG Dir: Niels Arden Oplev Starring: Sofie Grabol, Lene Maria Christensen, Anders W. Berthelsen, Søren Malling Rose is the story of two sisters, Inger and Ellen, and how their relationship is challenged on a highly anticipated coach trip to Paris. When Inger announces her struggles with mental Read more…

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Drama: The Cable

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

"The Cable" The Cable Written and Performed by Mike Kelly, Set during the Launch of the Transatlantic Cable from Valentia in South Kerry in 1866. The Cable is deeply moving, funny and will live long in the memory.   A captivating story, powerful, emotional and also funny bringing together our past Read more…

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Film: WONKA

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

Film: Wonka Carnegie Arts Centre - Nov 7th:   (UK / USA. 2023. 116 mins. Cert-PG) Tickets: €9 / €7 Students  Director:      Paul King. Cast:           Timothée Chalet, Murray McArthur, Olivia Colman. Matt Lucas. Based on character created by Roald Dahl. Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Read more…

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Film: The Crime is Mine (French)

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

Film: The Crime is Mine     French:  2023.  102mins. Cert-15. Carnegie Arts Centre @ 8pm November 14th:   Tickets: €9/€7 Students Director:      Francois Ozen. Cast:          Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Isabelle Huppert, Dany Boon, Rebecca  Marder.   In 1930s Paris, Madeleine, a pretty, young, penniless and talentless actress, is accused of murdering Read more…

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MUSIC: VANBRUGH & FRIENDS

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

VANBRUGH & FRIENDS VANBRUGH & FRIENDS Keith Pascoe, violin Marja Gaynor, violin Simon Aspell, viola Ed Creedon, viola Christopher Marwood, cello Maria O’Connor, cello CORK UCC - Friday 15th November at 1.10pm - Aula Maxima, UCC - presented by UCC’s FUAIM series,  (Rimsky-Korsakov only) KENMARE - Friday 15th November at Read more…

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Film: The Teacher’s Lounge (German)

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

Film:  The Teacher’s Lounge (German) German. 2023. 91 mins. Cert-12A. Carnegie Arts Centre @ 8pm November 21st  Tickets: €9/€7 Students Director:     Ilker Çatak, Cast:           Leonie Bensech, Rafael Stachowiak, Anne-Kathrin Gummich. Teacher, Carla Nowak, decides to get involved when one of her students is suspected of theft. Caught between her ideals Read more…

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Film: Kneecap

Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Ireland

Film:  Kneecap            Irish   2024 -105 mins. - Cert-18 Carnegie Arts Centre ' 8pm November 28th Tickets: €9/€7 Students Director:      Rich Peppiatt. Cast:           Móglaí Bap,  Mo Chara, D J Próvai, Michael Fassbender. When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed 'low life scum' Read more…

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