Tickets
This year, all tickets are being sold through the Mermaid Arts Centre platform, found at mermaidartscentre.ie. Even free events must be booked in advance, and tickets will be scanned at the door. Please ensure to have your tickets on hand at the door. We encourage the use of digital tickets, in line with ‘keeping it green’.
Venues
Knocksink Wood Education Centre
Knocksink Wood is within easy walking distance from Enniskerry village, which is accessible on public transport (see more info below). On the 44, the stop called ‘Environmental Centre’ will drop you right by the entrance to Knocksink Wood. On the 185, the closest stop is in the village centre. From the clock tower, walk past Kingfisher’s Kitchen up towards the crossroads, turn right and continue past the church, and the entrance to the wood is signposted soon after on the left side of the road. The Education Centre is a 10 minute walk from the turning or a 1 minute drive to a small car park.
Google Maps Link ↗︎St. Patrick’s Church
St. Patrick’s Church is a short 10 minute walk from the village and easily accessible from the bus stop. There is also some parking at the church.
Google Maps Link ↗︎Mermaid Arts Centre
Mermaid Arts Centre is easily accessible on public transport. It is a 10-15 minute walk from the DART station, where you can also catch many buses, including the 185, which serves as a direct link to our other venues around Enniskerry. The 145, 84, 184, 45A and 131 also continue on from the DART station, stopping much closer to the venue, on Bray Main Street.
For further information on your visit to Mermaid Arts Centre, feel free to check out their webpage.
Google Maps Link ↗︎Shop River
Shop River is at the terminus of the 185 bus route (stop 4108 - known as Enniskerry Golf Club on the bus route), which makes this the easiest way to get there for the Samuel Beckett event, as parking is limited. Please note, there are no toilet facilities available here.
Google Maps Link ↗︎Knockree Hostel
Our only location not easily accessible on public transport, Knockree Hostel is about a 35 minute walk and 5 minute drive from Shop River and the 185 bus. Parking is available but limited, so we recommend trying to carpool where possible.
Google Maps Link ↗︎Keeping it Green
As a festival that celebrates nature, we ask people to join us in considering the impact that the choices they make have on the environment. So we ask you to please use public transport or car share where possible, reduce, reuse, recycle and follow the Leave No Trace code observing the seven principles:
1) Prepare and plan ahead
2) Think of others
3) Respect farm animals and wildlife
4) Walk and camp on durable ground
5) Leave what you find
6) Dispose of your waste properly
7) Minimise the effects of fire.
Accessibility
At The Shaking Bog, we are committed to being as accessible and as inclusive as possible. Other than the nature trails, all of our venues are accessible. If you have any specific requests, do not hesitate to contact us at shakingbog@gmail.com, and we will do our absolute best to fulfil them.
Public Transport
Dublin Bus - Route 44 - this runs mostly on the half hour from the Bog Meadow and through the village centre. It travels through Dundrum and the city centre, terminating at the DCU campus on the north side of the city. Timetable available here
185 Bus - an hourly bus that departs from Bray DART station and runs through Enniskerry Village and up to the terminus at Shop River (stop 4108, Enniskerry Golf Club), further up the valley. The 185 bus timetable can be found here
Please Note: if looking to get the 185 from the village up to Shop River, there is no clearly marked stop in the village, however if you stand near the telephone box and stick out your hand, the bus will stop for you!
Timetables, along with real time information and more can be accessed on the Transport for Ireland app.
"I loved that performance in the woods –
the quick glimpse of gorse, the songs of Joseph Campbell, then off to the Reconciliation Centre..."
Alice Oswald
Weather advice
If you’re planning to attend outdoor events, please come prepared for all weather and wear sturdy footwear. Midges can be plentiful, especially on cloudy days and in the evenings. Please come prepared with long trousers, sleeves, hats and insect repellent.
Food
There are many food options available to visitors in Enniskerry. Feel free to grab a coffee or a sandwich at one of our local cafés, or enjoy a pint or a bite to eat in the Enniskerry Inn. The nearby Powerscourt House & Gardens and Powerscourt Hotel also boast a wide range of food & drink options. You can also venture further to the historic Johnny Foxes pub to enjoy the traditional food and atmosphere. If you are seeking more variety, Bray is not far away and has many cafés and restaurants.
Things to do
We do hope you choose to spend the day in the beautiful surroundings of Enniskerry, going to multiple events from our action-packed festival programme. If you find yourself with a few hours in between, there is lots to do in the area.
Visit Powerscourt Waterfall, Ireland’s highest waterfall. More information ↗︎
Visit The Powerscourt Distillery for a tour and whiskey tasting. More information ↗︎
Enjoy a leisurely walk around the beautiful Powerscourt Gardens. More information ↗︎
Take the 185 bus to Bray for a refreshing sea swim.
Take a hike along part of the Wicklow Way in the mountains outside the village.
Explore the unique woodlands at Knocksink Wood Nature Reserve.
Accommodation
If you’d like to become a fully fledged Shaking Bog fan and join us for the entire weekend, here are some accommodation options:
Knockree Hostel - this An Óige hostel has reopened for business and is nestled in the heart of the Glencree Valley, offering shared accommodation at a very reasonable rate. More information ↗︎
Coolakay Guest House - this family friendly B&B, situated on the way to Powerscourt Waterfall, offers good value accommodation. More information ↗︎
Summerhill House Hotel- one of our festival sponsors, located very near St Patrick’s Church and a stone’s throw from the village centre. More information ↗︎
Powerscourt Hotel - if you want to treat yourself to a five star experience then Powerscourt Hotel is a good option. More information ↗︎
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