Take Me to the River is a discursive public engagement programme immersing our communities in the life of our rivers through creative responses with artistic, scientific & ecological expertise. Following the successful establishment of the project in 2024, Solstice Arts Centre & Swift Cultural Centre is continuing the programme into & beyond 2025.

A collaborative vision with Cineál Research & Design Architects, Take Me to the River launches its new programme of events on May 13, including free public workshops, creation of a Catchment Connections network, interactive website, & new collaborations with Boyne Rivers Trust, The School of Looking & the new Brú na Bóinne National Park.

A series of outdoor workshops throughout the year will connect land & water along Athboy River, celebrate riverside life cycles in Trim, & immerse our senses in the heritage, mythology & ecosystems of the River Nanny & Boyne Valley. Exploring qualities of the river environment, a wide range of artists, environmental & archaeological experts experienced in research & community participation, will lead citizen science, artistic activities, scientific knowledge & playful activism. Raising awareness about our relationships & responsibilities to our local waterways as citizens & residents of the county, it is an opportunity for dialogue, exchange & skill sharing, with artistic, scientific & ecological expertise, along local areas of our River Catchment in Meath. 

For workshop dates see here.

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.