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Navan Fort, Slieve Gullion and Carlingford

The ceremonial burning of a 30ft wickerman, the life and times of Thomas D'Arcy McGee, and the Footsteps in the Forest Festival brings a little magic to Slieve Gullion.

The ceremonial burning of a 30 foot Wickerman marks the beginning of the harvest season, the life and times of Thomas D'Arcy McGee and The Footsteps in the Forest Festival brings a little magic to Slieve Gullion. Plus, a series of readings from 成人快手r's great epic of voyage on the beaches of the Island of Ireland. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

55 minutes

Last on

Sat 4 Aug 2018 08:05

L煤nasa Festival

L煤nasa Festival
Kidnapped dragons, a mischievous witch, elves, fairies and druids - just some of the characters you could bump into at the Footsteps in the Forest Festival this year. Myra Zepf is the writer of Footsteps in the Forest and joins Anne Marie live from Slieve Gullion.

Odyssey by 成人快手r

Odyssey by 成人快手r
The first three weeks in August will see events taking place across six counties on both sides of the border, from Antrim to Donegal. As part of the Friel Festival, 成人快手r's Odyssey, the ancient epic poem will be recited outside on the sand. Conor McKay went along to meet the curator of the event on Lisfannon beach where one of the readings will be performed by Frances Barber.聽

The Wickerman Gathering

The Wickerman Gathering
The ceremonial burning of a 30 foot Wickerman will mark the beginning of the harvest season and celebrate the festival of Lughnasa at Navan Fort in County Armagh. You can experience the spirit of the evening in traditional Celtic dress and music.聽

Thomas D'Arcy McGee

Thomas D'Arcy McGee
The life and times of Thomas D'Arcy McGee, who led an incredible life before he was murdered at the age of 42, has inspired an International Forum which is taking place from the 15th August in Carlingford. Bringing together leading academics, artists and political experts from Canada and Ireland.聽

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  • Sat 4 Aug 2018 08:05

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