Birdie is looking for Buddies!

The arts are a vital part of childhood - shaping empathy, confidence and a sense of belonging. While every child has the right, not every child has the opportunity. By becoming a Birdie Buddie you are helping to put creativity at the heart of every childhood.

Just before our festival preparations ramp up over the summer, we take a moment to look back on all we did last year, and all those who helped make it possible. 2025 was a particularly busy year for Baboró as we delivered several creative projects in schools and communities throughout Galway, in addition to our annual international festival. These projects allowed us to reach more children and deepen our engagement with them, their parents and community.

Declan is a theatre maker, actor, director and facilitator based in Northern Ireland. He creates playful, immersive work combining physical theatre, storytelling, music and audience participation, with a particular focus on young audiences.