Clár Imeachtaí- Programme of Events

There are three parts to this festival.

1.
As a community gathering the essence is that of collaboration and co-creation.
People are invited to offer talks and share skills in line with the theme of the festival – being one of connection with Irish Heritage, Sustainability and Hope.

2.
There are two main workshops – the major one is that of currach building over five days with Pádraig O Duinnín.

The second Workshop is that of sustainable energy- DIY solar panels and a wind turbine.

3.
Film screenings are to be organised in the local hall and open to the public. The Films shown relate to the theme of the sea, tradition boats and maritime culture of Ireland. In this vein of engaging the local community, a family fun day is also planned for Saturday 22nd.

A launch of the currach – all being well- is to be open to the public on the Sunday with a celebration of all that has been achieved.

Main Workshops:

Currach Building – P. O’ Duinnín(Tues-Sat)

A boat building workshop through the Irish language with Meitheal Mara founder and presenter of TG4’s “Muintir na Mara” Pádraig ‘O Duinnín. The location for this workshop is in the coastal village of Pollathomis.
Over five days a Dunfanaghy Currach is to be built using traditional methods. There is a capacity for eight people on this workshop. Participants must be committed to working for the five days on the project.
The boat itself is to be gift for the local community in solidarity with a vision of living in harmony with nature. The launch of the boat will be on Sunday morning at Pollathomas Strand.

Sustainable Energy Workshop – Solar Panels / Wind Turbine with Eoin ‘O Leighin
Tuesday 17th -Wednesday 18th August

This is a workshop to learn the basic skills to build solar panels and the intricacies of Wind Turbine construction. On Tuesday and Wednesday this will be a workshop for eight persons.

As there are a limited amount of places on these workshops. Please contact us asap if you wish to participate.

Family Fun Day

Saturday 22nd August

Outdoors Activities including fun Yoga for Children, Fr. Ted Comedy Sports Day,
Clowning and live music – Drumming Workshop (to be confirmed)

Films –

The Atlanteans –le Bob Quinn
Tory – LughFilms

There is a chance to organise a boat trip around the bay if numbers are interested.