The Gathering Field - A Celebration A celebration of place, nature & community, led by Edwina Guckian

Join us for a joyful celebration of Lúghnasa, the ancient harvest festival that has long marked a time of abundance, gratitude and coming together. This is a very special event for all ages that celebrates place, nature and community with artists of the very highest calibre - The Gathering Field is essentially what The Shaking Bog is all about.

Burton’s field - adjoining Curtlestown School - will become a place of connection and celebration, where people of all ages are invited to gather in the spirit of community. Inspired by the old traditions of harvest gatherings, the afternoon will be filled with music, song, dance, games and fun.

For the first time ever, The Shaking Bog is introducing dance to its programme with the wonderfully accomplished sean nós dancer, Edwina Guckian who has blazed a trail in her native Leitrim and beyond, getting everybody, of all ages, up on their feet to dance. Edwina was selected as one of the 50 people to watch in 2026 by The Irish Times: “In an era of increasing appreciation for traditional culture amonst new generations, Guckian is an inspiring cultural figure, full of ideas and ambition.” Una Mullaly

At The Gathering Field, Edwina will be accompanied by a stellar group of renowned Irish musicians and dancers.

For those who wish to participate - and even for those who don’t - this will hopefully be an afternoon like no other, a time to connect, to share, to celebrate and to remember.

Edwina Guckian

Edwina Guckian is an artist, community activist and cultural curator whose work is deeply rooted in the traditions, folklore and lived experience of rural Ireland. Raised in County Leitrim, she is internationally recognised for her distinctive contribution to Irish traditional dance, reviving and reimagining vernacular dance traditions for contemporary audiences while remaining firmly grounded in place and community. Edwina’s contributions to Irish arts and culture have been recognised through a number of prestigious awards, including the Next Generation Award from the Arts Council of Ireland, the Markievicz Award, and the Gradam Comaoine awarded by TG4 in 2022, honouring her outstanding contribution to traditional dance and the preservation of Irish cultural heritage.

Sturdy shoes recommended and dress for all weathers. No dogs (except guide dogs) are permitted. Leave no trace.

Please check Plan Your Visit at www.shakingbog.ie for parking and further site information.