Falcarragh Festival

Just a few photos from the Falcarragh Fesitval

Some of Ríonnach's friends and cousins amongst the dancers - Róisín, Sinéad, Katie, Siobhán

Whale

Look at what washed up on Magheraroarty Beach on Saturday July 21!!

Funnily enough from the pier it did look like a real whale at first and I'm sure quite a few people were fooled!!

But it was The Whale by Circo Rum Ba - as part of the Errigal Arts Festival

Caoilte and I managed - by the skin of our teeth - (and thanks to the Fish Wife) to make it to the final show. Here's the blurb!!

Part work of art, part theatre, The Whale is an extraordinary 50ft tur to life (inflatable) sperm whale, guarded by a nosy Fish Wife, who leads the brave land lubbers into it's belly revealing the stunning seascape of it's lavishly decorated interior. Once inside they encounter a shipwrecked Pirate and a treasure-hoarding Mermaid and hear their extraordinary fishy tales.

July 20th

Chaith Ríonnach an lá inniu ag teach Emily, Beth agus Alice. Bhí 2 ghirseach as Belarus ag stoppadh leo ar feadh cupla seachtain- Era agus Nasta - and ba seo an lá deirneach s'acu. Bhí lá galanta ann agus bhí siad uilig ag dul thart in swimsuits i rith an lae.

Chuaigh mise, Caoilte agus Cobhlaith go Ionad Cois Locha. Seo cupla pictiuir a tharraing mé ann.



Cobhlaith at her favourite spot at Ionad Cois Locha (I must have a hundred photos of her at this wheel - takes after her daddy!!)



Caoilte petting the donkeys at Ionad Cois Locha

A Fairy's Tale

Another Errigal Arts Festival Event - by Fidget Feet
A unique outdoor show for all ages on the banks of Lake Gartan, Fidget Feet bring an enchanted, spritely narrative to life amongst the trees and gardens of the Glebe House in a walkabout performance that combines delightful aerial theatrics, captivating comedy and magical music.

We (Nan, Ríonnach, Caoilte, Cobhlaith and I) managed to get to the 3pm performance on Thursday 19 July. (Thank you Peter!!)


The Princess hoping Prince Charming is going to appear!! (after she kisses the frog)


Buglight after being 'caught' by Fairy Godmother


Princess, Fairy Godmother and Wolfie


Familiar faces in the crowd!


Hurrah! Fairy Godmother has got her magic back

July 18th Another Day Another Beach

This is the Tory Island Ferry (Tór Mór) arriving at Machaire Rabhartaigh Pier.




Caoilte, Rionnach agus Cobhlaith ag tráigh Mhachaire Rabhartaigh.



Nach bhfuil na tráigheanna anseo galánta!!!

Sean Nós Nua - Singing with Liam O Maonlaí

The Sean Nós Nua Festival which was part of the Errigal Arts Festival took place from July 13 - 15 here on Tory. On the friday night there was a public screening of a short documentary film by the Nerve Centre (Derry) and the Students of the Colaiste Phobail(Secondary School) onTory. The film was excellent and even tho DD1 and I appeared in it I am not being biased here!!!

On the saturday there was a Scots Gaelic and Sean Nós singing workshop by Kenneth Nicholson from the Isle of Lewis and Lillis O Laoire from Gortachoirce. Rionnach attended it and had a great day. On the saturday evening there was an 'Arts Trail'. It began at the community centre where the art works of the secondary school children were on display, we then went on to the Gallery to view the works of the Tory Island Primitive Painters and Derek Hill, and then on to the Hotel to view the Photographic Exhibition by the secondary school students.

The students had been working for the past year with Una Campbell and Mary Cassidy of An Gailearaí, Falcarrach, with input from the Nerve Centre Derry and Siamsa Tíre, Trá Lí. This weekend was a celebration of their work.

On the sunday night there was a concert in the Club with the Tory Island Sean Nós singers, followed by Liam O Maonlaí (of Hothouse Flowers fame) in concert. The evening began with the Primary School Children singing (including Ríonnach). These photos show the 5 girls (Ríonnach, Lauren, Niamh, Ciara and Fiona) singing Bríd Og Ní Mhaille with Lillis O Laoire and Liam O Maonlaí!!!

July 15th

OMG nearly a month ago - I'm really behind with this blog!! July 15th was a gorgeous day here. Caoilte and Eddie went fishing so Rionnach, Cobhlaith, cousin Aoife and new cousin Caoimhin and I went to the shop and to the beach. Here are a few photos. This blog seems to be all photos and no chat!!