A reading of 'The Midnight Court' takes place in An Teach Bia, Main Street Ennistymon at 8pm on Saturday 6th of August as part of The Power of Local Arts Festival. This participatory project by Collins and Connole is based on the famous 18th century Clare poem written by Brian Merriman.

Enter the fairy court as a judge presides over a case where the sexes battle it out; airing their opinions and complaints about marriage and relationships.

Maeve Collins and Marie Connole are members of Ground Up Artists Collective (www.groundupartists.com) which supports, promotes and advocates for rural

based art projects and events which engage with local communities. The Power of Local is organised by Ennistymon Courthouse Gallery and will take place from 4th to 7th August.