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Introductions / RéamhráAs Mayor of County Donegal, I am delighted towelcome this very special 25th. edition of the EaragailArts Festival. Founded by Donegal County Councilin 1989, the Festival has acted as an annual, highprofile focus for the very best of contemporaryand traditional, local and visiting arts, for the past25 years. The Council is especially mindful of theconsistent financial assistance of The Arts Council,Údarás na Gaeltachta and The British Council fromthe outset, and in more recent times the invaluablesupport of Fáilte Ireland who have recognised andhelped it realise its very significant tourism potential.The Festival has benefited too from the input of a richvein of artistic partners over the years which togethershowcase the vibrancy, depth of imagination andcommunity focus that characterises the cultural sectorin the county today. I wish the Festival the very best inits 25th year and I look forward to many more to come.Clr. Frank McBrearty Jnr.Mayor of County DonegalThar ceann Chomhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall, tálúchair orm fáilte a chur roimh an 25ú eagrán iontachspeisialta seo d’Fhéile Ealaíne an Earagail. Bhunaíodhan Féile ag Comhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall i 1989,is tá sí ag feidhmniú léi ó shin i leith mar ardán mórshuntasachbliantiúil, fá coinne ealaín is ealaíontóiríden scoth ó Dhún na nGall agus ón dtaobh amuigh.Aithníonn an Comhairle Chontae an tacaíocht atátugtha don toghra seo ó thus, lena leithéidí agus AnComhairle Ealaíon, Údarás na Gaeltachta is Comhairlena Breataine agus, ina dteannta sin, ó Fáilte Irelanda d’athain an cumas a bhí ag an bhFéile cur go mórle cúrsaí turasóireachta fán dtaobh seo tíre. Tá dulchun cinn na Féile le 25 bliain anuas tóghtha fostaar an neart páirtnéireachtaí fadtéarmacha atá aicile eagraíochtaí ealaíne áitiúla. Guím gach rath ar anbhFéile sa 25ú bliain seo agus táim sásta go néireoidhgo geal léi fosta sna blianta atá romhainn.Clr. Frank McBrearty Jnr.Méara Chontae Dhún na nGallfestival board/bord na féileTraolach Ó Fionnáin (Chair),Meabh Uí Chonnachain,Shaun Hannigan, PatriciaMcBride, Mícheál Ó Fearraigh,Úna Campbell, Fintan Maloney,Mícheál Ó hEanaigh, Cllr LiamBlaney, Cllr Dessie Larkin,Cllr Seamus Ó Domnhaill,Eunan Kelly (Secretary).Festival DirectorPaul BrownOffice ManagerEdel CorcoranMarketing Co-ordinatorsBrid Boyle /Fiona FaganProduction ManagerTommy Mc LaughlinArtist LiaisonSiobhan O’ConnorThe first 25 years of the Earagail Arts Festivalhave seen some of the world’s finest artists andperformers grace the stages of venues acrossDonegal. It’s been a thrilling quarter of a century forall involved and our silver anniversary programmewill be no exception. This year, the festival travelsacross locations, showcasing the global appeal ofDonegal’s culture and landscape with clusters ofactivity in different regions of this amazing countyof culture. From a dusk-time spectacular by LUXe onthe summer solstice at the ancient fort of GrianánAiligh to a once in a lifetime concert by internationalstars Clannad & Altan on the Atlantic coast of WestDonegal, our month long “festival of festivals”programme in the year of The Gathering culminatesin the Songfest finale and 2 days of circus, comedy,music and theatrical games at the Global VillageGathering in Letterkenny’s Town Park. Come and jointhe celebrations…Paul BrownFestival DirectorSna chéad 25 bliana d’Fhéile Ealaíne an Earagail tácuid de na ceoltóirí agus taibheoirí is fearr ar domhantar éis seasamh ar an stáitse in ionaid éagsúla fud fadDhún na nGall. Tá gach duine a bhí bainteach leis anfhéile i ndiaidh spreagadh mór a fháil uaithi agus beidhan rud céanna amhlaidh i gcás chlár an cheathrú céid.I mbliana, beidh an tarraingt dhomhanda atá ag cultúragus tírdhreach Dhún na nGall le feiceáil go soiléirsna himeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl i réigiúin dhifriúla sachontae iontach seo atá ag cur thar maoil le cultúr. Imeasc bhuaicphointí na féile míosúla i mbliain seo anTóstail, beidh seó mórthaibhseach LUXe ag clapsholasar ghrianstad an tsamhraidh ag Grianán Ailigh aguscoirm cheoil aon uaire a mbeidh na réaltaí idirnáisiúntaClannad agus Altan páirteach inti ar chósta AtlantachIarthar Dhún na nGall. Cuirfidh Songfest críoch leisan fhéile agus beidh dhá lá de shorcas, greann, ceolagus cluichí amharclainne i gceist ag an Global VillageGathering i bPáirc an Bhaile i Leitir Ceanainn. Tar agusglac páirt sa cheiliúradh …Paul BrownStiúrthóir na Féilefestival staff/foireann an féileAdministrative AssistantAshling VieiraVolunteer Co-ordinatorMoira Ní GhallachóirProgramme ConsultantsNaoise Nunn /Róise GoanWork PlacementsPeter Coyle / RoisinMc Bride / MélisandeHildenbrandVisual ArtsCo-ordinatorsAdrian Kelly /Declan Sheehan /Shaun HanniganGraphic DesignCarton LeVertWeb DesignBluespatTranslationÉamonn Ó Dónaillcover images courtesy of aodh máirtín o fearraigh • audrey henry • brid sweeney • colman casey • fiona fegan • martin crawford • annemarie • michael fisherpatrick browne • sabrina gormley • sarah early • sarah sayers • seimi quinn • struan • charles coyle

inishowen www.eaf.ie • 1cover images courtesy of aodh máirtín o fearraigh • audrey henry • brid sweeney • colman casey • fiona fegan • martin crawford • annemarie • michael fisherpatrick browne • sabrina gormley • sarah early • sarah sayers • seimi quinn • struan • charles coylephotograph – david kempEaragail Arts Festival and Féile Ghrianán Ailigh, in association with Culture Connects DonegalCounty Council, LUXe and Derry/Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013 presentsAwakening The HorsemenSunset Pilgrimage and Landscape Theatre by LUXe (Ireland) and WildWorks (UK) withoriginal music by Liam Ó Maonlaí.friday 21st june 2013, 9.30pm · b12 per personburt, grianán ailighMidsummer. As the sun reaches its highestpoint and the northern nights are shortest theAugers gather at the Sun’s Nest, Grianán Ailigh,examining the sky and listening to the sleepinghorsemen of the underworld to glimpse whatthe future holds. In the hope they may guide ustowards a new dawn, join the Augers on Grianánof Aileach at sunset as the future unfolds…For this very special opening spectacle eventof the 25th Earagail Arts Festival, as part of theCulture Connects programme marking Ireland’sPresidency of the Council of the European Unionand Derry/Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013,LUXe and WildWorks present The Awakening ofthe Horsemen – an elemental theatrical feast ofprocessional sculpture, aerial theatre, dancingfire, shadow play, illuminated installation,sumptuous costume, raw music, soundscapeand aromas.Limited parking available at Grianán Ailigh.Please be advised that this is a night timeprocessional event and involves walking.Children should be closely supervised at alltimes. Wear suitable clothing (not hi viz) andbring a torch. Follow signage and instructionsof the stewards at all times.Suitable for all ages · Parental discretion requiredThe Arts Council participation in the Cultural Programmeto mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of theEuropean Union is supported by the Department of Arts,Heritage and the Gaeltacht.LIMITED CAPACITY. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED OR PRE-BOOKED INADVANCE FROM THE BOX OFFICE OR ONLINE AT WWW.EAF.IE. PLEASEDO NOT TRAVEL TO THE EVENT WITHOUT A TICKET OR A BOOKINGREFERENCE. NO TICKET / NO BOOKING REFERENCE = NO ADMISSION.TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS AND ROAD CLOSURES IN SURROUNDING AREA.PLEASE ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO ACCESS THE CAR PARK.www.luxe.ie / www.liamomaonlai.ieoutdoor, family& childrens

2 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 inishowenFéile Ghrianán Ailigh –Grianan Summer Solstice Festivaloutdoor, family& childrensThe ancient Fort of Grianan immersedin legend and myth has been the focalpoint for human activity for thousandsof years. This year’s Féile GhrianánAiligh will be a celebration of a periodin time of the forts’ history – illustratinghow ancient people lived their livesthrough work and leisure – throughstorytelling, ancient song, music, dramaand pageant.Féile Ghrianán Ailigh and Derry/LondonderryCity of Culture 2013DAWN CHORUSfriday 21st june 2013, 3.45am – 5am · freeburt, grianán ailighDawn Chorus led by Inishowen GatewayChoir congregating at 3:45 am forchorus at Sunrise — 4:40 am.1.5 hours · Suitable for all agesParental discretion requiredwww.feilegrianan.comwww.visitinishowen.comFéile Grianán Ailigh presentsANCIENT CULTURAL EVENTsaturday 22nd june, 1pm–6pmd5 per person or d15 per family carburt, grianán ailigh1pm & 2:30 pm: Inishowen Carnival GroupPageant and performance1:45 pm/3 pm & 4:15 pm:Music in the Fort2:30 pm & 4:45 pm:Eireann Edge Battle EnactmentExhibitions throughout the day:– Basket Making – Wattle Making– Bronzage Brewing – Blacksmith/Armoury– Ancient Chariot – Hedgerow Pharmacy– Besom Making – Falconry– Folklore/Storytelling– Feast or Famine Cultural CookingCraft stalls and other exhibitors will be locatedin area adjacent to main car park.Traffic and Access Restrictions will apply on theday with a Park ‘N’ Ride Service operating fromthe main gate.Tickets available from:An Grianán Hotel, Burt / Tel 353(0)74 936 8900Harry’s Restaurant, BridgendTel 353(0)74 936 8544Inishowen Tourism OfficesBuncrana, Tel 353(0)74 936 2600and Carndonagh, Tel 353 (0)74 937 4933Derry Tourist Information Centre, Foyle StreetTel (028) 7126 7284Suitable for all agesParental discretion requiredphotograph – lorcan doherty

inishowen www.eaf.ie • 3musicInishowen Traditional Music Project in associationwith the Regional Cultural Centre presentsMick O’Brien, EmerMayock, Aoife Ní Bhriainsaturday 22nd june, 8pm · d12 / d10culdaff, mcgrorysThe highly regarded and versatile Mayo musicianand composer Emer Mayock, best known as aflute player, is joined by the acclaimed uilleannpiper Mick O’Brien and fiddler Aoife Ní Bhriain(Mick’s daughter) for what promises to be avery special traditional music concert. Emerhas produced two solo CDs, ‘Merry Bits ofTimber’ and ‘Playground’ and has worked witha dazzling array of international jazz, folk andclassical musicians. These include Donal Lunny,Flook!, Damien Dempsey, Michael Buckley, AlanStivell, The Irish Chamber Choir, Nitin Sawhney,the Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan, Tarab and theGrammy nominated Afro Celts. In February 2013the trio released a CD exploring tunes from theGoodman Manuscripts collected in Munster inthe 1860s and the concert in McGrory’s is part ofa national tour to promote this CD.ITMP is a voluntary organisation involvedin preserving, promoting and teachingthe traditional music of the Inishowenpeninsula. For more information visit www.inishowenmusic.ieMcGrory’s ofCuldaffCuldaff, Inishowen, DonegalT +353 (0)74 9379104W www.mcgrorys.ieMcGrorys in association withEaragail Arts Festival presentsBackYard Devilssunday 23rd june, 6pm · d10 / d8culdaff, mcgrorysFancy isn’t a word often heard in Eastern Canadaand there’s nothing fancy about The BackYardDevils. They’re simply playing the music theylove – a well-blended mix of dirty country,rockabilly and bluegrass – playing old styleswith their own original twist. With their firstalbum under their belt and 3 Music NB awards(Emerging Artist, Country Album of the Year &Group Recording of the Year) you’ll find TheBackYard Devils raising hell with their footstomping music any place they can.“I have seen the future ofrockabilly-bluegrass-classiccountry and its name isBackYard Devils.”–Bob Mersereau, Producer and journalist, CBC TVwww.thebackyarddevils.comMcGrory’s of Culdaff pridesitself in providing you with thebest in comfort, food, musicand surroundings to ensure anenjoyable stay.

4 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 inishowentheatre, circus& comedyEaragail Arts Festival presentsDestination Doughnutsaturday 22nd june, 6pm / 8pm / 10pmfirst pick up point : carndonagh, the diamondsunday 23rd june, 6pm / 8pm / 10pmfirst pick up point : carndonagh, the diamondd15/d12 (ticket price includes bus fare)inishowenA newly commissioned piece of theatre bydirector and Inishowen native CaitríonaMcLaughlin, artist James Cunningham andproducer Róise Goan takes you on a busjourney like no other. On the rally weekend, thissensitive and beautifully crafted journey aroundthe Inishowen Peninsula takes you to the heartof our relationship with the roads of Donegal.Join us for a spin through our landmark townsand villages, from Carndonagh, to Malin,through Buncrana and back to Carndonagh.Where will we stop? Who will we meet ? Whatstories will unfold in the beautiful landscapeoutside your window? As we wind our waythrough the lives lived and lost along these roadswhat will be our final destination and will we allget there?LocationThe bus will depart from Carndonagh – TheDiamond – at the times listed above, but therewill be further stops around Inishowen. Detailswill be announced at www.eaf.ie from 1st June.120 minutes · 14 + yearsGállan HouseMalin, Inishowen, DonegalT +353 (0)74 93 74491E gallanhouse@gmail.comW www.gallanhouse.netA warm and welcomingguest house situated inthe heart of Inishowenoverlooking TrawbreagaBay in County Donegal.

iarthar dhún na ngall / west donegal www.eaf.ie • 5photograph – dómhnall ó bric / anita murphyArna chur i láthair ag POC / POC ProductionspresentsSeacht ScéalSeven Sagasdéardaoin, 11 go dtí dé domhnaigh, 14 iúil /thursday 11th to sunday 14th july1pm agus 4pm / 1pm & 4pm (1pm only sunday) · d5gaoth dobhair / gweedore, an gailearaíTá lúcháir ar POC productions a sraith nuascéalaíochta, ‘Seacht Scéal / Seven Sagas’, a léiriúar an stáitse den chéad uair le linn Fhéile Ealaínean Earagail, 2013. Cuirfidh Diarmuid de Faoite,an t-aisteoir a bhfuil go leor gradam buaite aige(agus a fuair ainmniúchán de chuid IFTA donAisteoir is Fearr 2012), seacht scéal i láthairthar ceithre lá (dhá cheann sa lá, seachas DéDomhnaigh), leis an mhórscéal eipiciúil a insintmaidir le ré na dTuatha Dé Danann in Éirinn.POC productions are delighted to premieretheir new storytelling series, ‘Seacht Scéal /Seven Sagas’ for the Earagail Arts Festival, 2013.Multi-Award winning actor, Diarmuid de Faoite(Best Actor Nomination, IFTA 2012), will presentseven stories over four days (2 per day exceptSunday), to tell the enthralling mythological epicof the Tuatha Dé Danann’s reign in Ireland.60 bomaite / minutesOiriúnach do gach aois / Suitable for all agesBi-lingual / Gaeilge agus BéarlaArna chur i láthair ag Branar agus TheGombeens / Branar in association withThe Gombeens presentSpraoi - Let’s Playdéardaoin, 11 & dé haoine, 12 iúil /thursday 11th & friday 12th july11am agus 2pm / 11am & 2pm · d5rann na feirste / ranafast, áislann rann na feirsteSeo scéal simplí faoi bheirt bhuachaillí abhaineann an áit chéanna amach ag an amchéanna agus ní thuigeann siad cad é ba cheartdóibh a dhéanamh. Níl an teanga chéanna acuagus ní thuigeann siad comharthaí a chéile. Ismaith le duine acu cloí leis na rialacha, níl rialachaar bith ag an duine eile! Caithfidh siad foghlaiman dóigh le cumarsáid a dhéanamh le chéile sadóigh is go dtig liom súgradh le chéile. Léiriúlán de gheáitsí greannmhara The Gombeens,faoi stiúir Mhairc Mhic Lochlainn ó Bhranar, ambainfidh an teaghlach ar fad an-sult as.This is a simple story of two boys who arriveat the same place at the same time and theydon’t understand what they should do. They donot speak the same language and they do notunderstand each other’s signals. One of themlikes to play by the rules the other doesn’t haveany!! They must learn how to communicatewith each other so that they can play together. Awholly enjoyable performance for all the familyfeaturing the comic antics of The Gombeensunder the creative direction of Branar’s MarcMac Lochlainn.30 bomaite / minutes · 3-6 yearsBi-lingual – Gaelic & Catalan / Gaeilge agus Catalan“This is top class theatre for any age:Don’t miss it.” Irish Theatre Magazinewww.branar.ieoutdoor, family& childrens

6 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 iarthar dhún na ngall / west dooutdoor, family& childrensArna chur i láthair ag Teach namBocht /The Workhouse presentsCartoon Capers8 iúil go dtí 12 iúil / 8th july to 12th july incl.11:00am go dtí 1.00pm / 11.00am to 1.00pmd7.50 an páiste in aghaidh an ranga /d7.50 per child per classdún fionnachaidh / dunfanaghy,teach nambocht / the workhouseDéan do bheochan ghearr féin le CorrinaAskin– an té a chruthaighna sraitheanna Joe and Jackagus Castle Farm do RTÉ agus Channel Five.Sa cheardlann dhá uair an chloig seo, tabharfaidhCorrina agus a foireann na daoine óga trína céimeanna is gá a ghlacadh lena gcarachtairféin a bheochan. Beidh deis ag na rannpháirtithea gcarachtair chartúin féin a tharraingt agus agan am chéanna iniúchadh a dhéanamh ar roinntteicníochtaí beochana, tarraingt agusbeochanstop-fhráma ina measc.Make your own short animation with CorrinaAskin – the creator of RTE and Channel Fiveseries Joe and Jack and Castle Farm. Over theduration of the 2 hour workshop, Corrina andher team will take young people through thesteps to animating their own characters.Participants will have the opportunity to drawtheir very own cartoon characters, whilstexploring a number of animation techniques fromdrawing to stop frame animation.Uasmhéid de 10 i ngach rang, áirithintí trí TheachnamBocht ar 074 913 6540 nó 086 387 4067Maximum 10 per class, booking through theWorkhouse on 074 913 6540 or 086 387 40672 huaire / 2 hours · 5–12 bliana / yearswww.dunfanaghyworkhouse.ieArna chur i láthair ag Malachy Doyle agus LizDoyle / Malachy Doyle & Liz Doyle presentOpen Housedéardaoin, 11 go dtí dé domhnaigh, 14 iúil /thursday 11th to sunday 14th july4pm each day / an lá · d5oileán na cruite / cruit island, the doylesSeo deis nach bhfaightear go rómhinic le cuairta thabhairt ar ealaíontóir sa bhaile. Le linn animeachta aon uaire seo, léifidh Malachy Doyle,údar leabhar páistí, as pictiúrleabhar ina theach aran Chruit. Tá an-ráchairt ar a chuid leabhar, Talesfrom Old Ireland agus Cillian agus an Rón ina measc,agus tá siad ar fáil ó Erratic Makers, an ClochánLiath, agus ó Ionad Fáilte Ailt an Chorráin.Cuirfidh Malachy agus a bhean Liz, a bhfuil apictiúir ar crochadh sa dá ghailearaí, fáilte roimhchuairteoirí chuig a dteach idir 11 agus 14 Iúil(4–8pm), áit a mbeidh a saothar le feiceáil.A rare opportunity to witness an artist at homeas Malachy Doyle, children’s author, providesa once off picture book reading at his home onCruit Island. His many popular books, includingTales from Old Ireland and Cillian agus an Ron,are available from Erratic Makers, Dungloe andBurtonport Welcome Centre. Malachy and hiswife, Liz, whose paintings are in both galleries,welcome visitors to their home on July 11–14(4–8pm), where you can see their work.4+ bliana / yearswww.branar.ie

iarthar dhún na ngall / west donegal www.eaf.ie • 7musicArna chur i láthair ag Cabaret CraiceáilteCabaret Craiceáilte presentsCabaret Craiceáiltedé haoine, 12 iúil / friday 12th july · 9.30pm · d5an bun beag / bunbeg, tigh hiúdaí / hiúdaí’sIs é an Cabaret Craiceáilte príomhimeacht Gaeilgena hÉireann. Is é an craoltóir Rónán Mac AodhaBhuí a reáchtálann é ar bhonn deonach agusbíonn an t-imeacht, a bhfuil cáil náisiúnta air, arsiúl ar an Satharn deireanach den mhí i dTeachHiúdaí Bhig, ar an Bhun Bheag i nGaeltacht ThírChonaill. Mar gheall ar an dóigh a bhfuil éiritheleis an Cabaret tionscal an cheoil Ghaeilge afhorbairt agus ceol Gaeilge, idir úr agus sean, achur chun cinn, tá cuireadh faighte aige chuigcuid de na féilte is mó in Éirinn: Electric Picnic,cuir i gcás, Fleadh Feirste agus Féile Oirialla.Anois, beidh ócáid speisialta á reáchtáil ag anChabaret Craiceáilte le linn Fhéile an Earagail.Bíonn réimse leathan siamsaíochta le feiceáil agan Chabaret: ceol traidisiúnta, roc-cheol agusreggae, Rap dúchasach, mar aon le damhsa agusamhránaíocht ar an sean-nós, ó aíonna as gachcearn den tír agus as thar lear.The Cabaret Craiceáilte is Ireland’s premier Irishlanguage entertainment event. It is run on avoluntary basis, by broadcaster Rónán MacAodha Bhuí, in Hiúdaí Beag’s pub, An Bun Beag,in the Gaoth Dobhair Gaeltacht on the lastSaturday of every month. The Cabaret’s successin developing the Irish language music industry,and promoting new and old Irish languagemusic has seen it invited to Ireland’s topfestivals, Electric Picnic, Fleadh Feirste, FéileOriel and now for a specially curated event atDonegal’s own Féile an Earagail. The eclecticrange of performances includes everything fromTraditional, Rock and Reggae music, toindigenous Rap, Sean Nós singing and dancingby guests from across Ireland and further afield.www.facebook.com/cabaret.craiceailteArna chur i láthair ag Tionscnamh Lugh /Tionscnamh Lugh presentsTrad TráthnónaDermot Byrne, Floriane Blancke and guestsdé máirt 9 iúil / tuesday 9th july · 8.30pm · d8dún lúiche / dunlewey,ionad cois locha / lakeside centreTá moladh mór faighte Dermot Byrne, BuaiteoirGhradam Ceoil TG4 do Cheoltóir na Bliana,agus ag an chláirseoir clasaiceach FrancachFloriane Blancke as a n-albam, atá i ndiaidh goleor ainmniúchán a fháil do ghradaim éagsúla letamall anuas. Tá éirithe leo poirt agus ríleannaan cheoil thraidisiúnta a nascadh go healaíontale válsaí agus snagcheol na Fraince.Seo ceann de na coirmeacha ceoil a bheas marchuid den tsraith iontach sin Trad Tráthnóna. Tátuilleadh eolais le fáil faoi chuid imeachtaí uiligThionsnamh Lugh ag www.tlugh.com.TG4 Traditional Musician of the Year awardwinner Dermot Byrne and classically trainedFrench harpist Floriane Blancke have enjoyedwell deserved credits for their recent multi awardnominated album. Their unique combinationentwines the jigs and reels of Irish traditionalmusic with French waltz and a jazz infusedheritage. Along with special guests this shouldbe a wonderful night of trad music straight outof the top drawer. One of a series of summerconcerts in the excellent Trad Tráthnona series.For further information on all Tionsnamh Lughevents see www.tlugh.com.“Byrne and Blancke manage to cleanse palateslong jaded by the overdrive of ensembles on fullthrottle.”Siobhán Long – The Irish Timeswww.tlugh.com / www.dermotandflo.com

8 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 iarthar dhún na ngall / west domusicArna chur i láthair ag Féile Ealaíne an Earagail agusTionscnamh Lugh / Earagail Arts Festival in associationwith Tionscnamh Lugh presentsCoirm cheoil le Clannad & Altan, le cois ThABHAILE - THE HOMECOMINGClannad & Altan plus The Henry Girls & Fidil. Sculptural instaldé sathairn, 13 iúil / saturday 13th julydoors open 6.30pm, first act on stage 8.30pmd35.50 (5 for d150), unreserved seatingcarraig fhinne / carrickfinnollphubal na féile, aerfort dhún na ngall /festival marquee, donegal airportBígí linn don choirm cheoil faoi leith seo, agusceann de phríomhimeachtaí an Tóstáil, ag ambeidh an dá ghrúpa iomráiteacha Clannadagus Altan ag seinm ina gceantar dúchaisdraíochtúil. Le cois laochra móra seo an cheoilGhaelaigh, beidh ceol le cloisteáil fosta ó dhághrúpa atá ar na ceoltóirí is fearr atá tagthachun cinn i nDún na nGall (agus in Éirinn) leblianta beaga anuas: Fidil agus The Henry Girls.Beidh dealbha soilsithe de chuid an ChosáinGhlais, ar dealbha iad a raibh tírdhreach aguscultúr uathúil an taoibh seo tíre mar spreagadhacu, agus cuirfidh sé seo go mór le draíocht nahócáide. Beidh Abhaile – The Homecoming aresiúl in ollphuball na féile, díreach in aicele hAerfort Dhún na nGall i gCarraig Fhinne,agus ceiliúradh iontach a bheidh ann ar chultúr,ar theanga dhúchais agus ar oidhreachtThír Chonaill.UNRESERVED SEATING- SEATING ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME,FIRST SERVED BASIS. LIMITED RESTRICTED ACCESS / DISABLEDCAR PARKING AT THE AIRPORT. TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN PLACEFROM ANNAGRY TO AIRPORT. PLEASE USE CAR PARKING OR PUBLICTRANSPORT AS INDICATED AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OFSTEWARDS. RETURN PARK & RIDE SERVICE FROM ANNAGRY TO THEVENUE WILL BE IN OPERATION FOR THE EVENT FROM 6PM. PLEASEARRIVE EARLY TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO TRANSFER TO VENUE.LIMITED BAR SERVICE AVAILABLE AT VENUETaispeánfaidh an Cosán Glas dealbhóireachtúr ag ‘Loinnir’ i Machaire Rabhartaigh ar an 20agus 21 Iúil – tá sonraí breise mar gheall air seole fáil i rannóg na n-amharcealaíon.Gather with us to celebrate a uniqueperformance by the world renowned Clannadand Altan in their magical homeland of Donegalfor one of the flagship events of The Gathering.Joining this stellar line-up of Irish music aretwo of the finest emerging groups to come outof Donegal (and Ireland) in recent years – Fidiland The Henry Girls. Inspired by the spectacularlandscape and unique culture of this corner ofIreland, the illuminated sculptures by ‘An CosánGlas’ artists will add to the magical atmosphereof the evening. Hosted in the festival marqueeright beside Donegal airport at Carrickfinn,Abhaile – The Homecoming will be a celebrationof the culture, native language and heritageof Donegal.An Cosán Glas will exhibit new sculpturesat ‘Loinnir’ on the 20th & 21st July atMagheraroarty – see the visual arts section formore details.www.eaf.ie /www.gatheringireland.com /www.clannad.ie /www.altan.ie /www.thehenrygirls.com /www.fidilmusic.com

iarthar dhún na ngall / west donegal www.eaf.ie • 9special eventsis The Henry Girls & Fidiltural installations by An Cosán GlasAn tSean-Bheairic presentsCeol agus Tapasdé céadaoin, 10 iúil / wednesday 10th july · 8pmsaor in aisce / freean fál carrach / falcarragh, an tsean-bheairicCeol traidisiúnta agus comhaimseartha denscoth as Cloich Cheann Fhaola, le fíon agustapas, in atmaisféar cairdiúil an chaifé, áit ambeidh fáilte roimh theaghlaigh.The best of traditional and contemporary musicfrom Cloughaneely, served up with wine and tapas,in an intimate, family-friendly, café setting.2 huaire / 2 hoursFóirsteanach don teaghlach uilig · All ageswww.falcarraghvisitorcentre.comwww.antseanbheairic.comArna chur i láthair ag An Chrannóg /An Chrannóg presentsOíche Airneail - An Eveningof Traditional Music and Songdé céadaoin, 10 iúil / wednesday 10th july · 8pmsaor in aisce / freedoirí beaga / derrybeg, an chrannógOíche Airneáil, ag a mbeidh ceol agus damhsaó cheoltóirí agus aisteoirí na háite. Bí linn, glacpáirt san imeacht nó bíodh cupán tae agat, godíreach, agus bain sult as an oíche bhreá airneáilseo sa Chrannóg sna Doirí Beaga. Ag toiseacht ar8.00pm. Fáilte roimh achan duine, óg agus sean.Oíche Airneáil is an old style informal eveningwhere friends would gather together in front ofa fire and sing songs from the heart, songs thattell a story of the old Irish tradition. Join us for anevening with local singers and musicians. Everyoneis welcome, young and old, to take part or simplyenjoy the beautiful music and an cupán tae.Fóirsteanach do gach aoisghrúpa / Suitable for all ageswww.crannog.ieAn Clachan GalleryAn Clachan Gallery, An Chuirt, Gweedore, DonegalT +353 (0)74 956 0091 F An Clachan GalleryW www.anclachangallery.comCuttingedge Irishcontemporaryart & craftOpen daily

IARTHAR DÚN NA NGALL / WEST DONEGAL10 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 iarthar dhún na ngall / west donegalspecial eventsArna chur i láthair ag Teach Tábhairne Leo /Leo’s Tavern presentsAonach JackTraditional Irish Market Fairdé sathairn, 13 iúil / saturday 13th july11am–5pm · saor in aisce / freemín na leice / meenaleckteach tábhairne leo / leo’s tavernBeidh sean-nósanna ó 1850 ar aghaidh le feiceáilag an aonach seo atá 150 bliain ar an fhód.Beidh go leor stainníní le fáil ó cheann ceann antsráidbhaile, ag a mbeidh ceardaíocht áitiúil lefeiceáil – potaireacht, cuir i gcás, seodra, sníomhciseán, bréidín lámhdhéanta – agus bia orgánacháitiúil agus bácáil bhaile. Beidh déanamh cliabhle feiceáil, fíodóireacht agus cuid de na rúin abhaineann le déanamh fabraicí, agus déanfarneart nósanna traidisiúnta a athbheochanle linn an aonaigh. Tar agus bain sult as anaonach iontach seo agus faigh blaiseadh de naseandóigheanna.Enjoy this 150 year old Irish traditional fair whereold customs are displayed from 1850 onwards.Countless stalls will line the village, exhibitinglocal handcrafts such as pottery, jewellery, basketweaving, handmade tweeds and organic localproduce along with homebaking. On display,skills in cradle making, weaving and secrets oftraditional fabrics along with many othertraditional Irish customs revived on the day.Come and enjoy this wonderful fair and immerseyourself in the Irish ways of old.Fóirsteanach do gach aois / Suitable for all ageswww.leostavern.comwww.facebook.com/leostavernArna chur i láthair ag Lower Rosses & GaothDobhair History Forum agus WalkingDonegal / Lower Rosses & Gaoth DobhairHistory Forum & Walking Donegal presentsStair Áitiúil, Béaloideasagus Radharcra SiúlóideLocal History, Folklore and Walk Scenerydé sathairn, 13 iúil / saturday 13th july · 10am · d10crothlí / crolly · carrchlós / car parkIs mian le Lower Rosses and Gaoth DobhairHistory Forum agus Walking Donegal cuireadha thabhairt duit dul ar shiúlóid staire áitiúla,chuig an Ghrogán Mhór agus chuig an GhrogánBheag. Ní bheidh an tsiúlóid seo dian agus lenalinn déanfaidh an fóram áitiúil staire plé arbhéaloideas suimiúil de chuid an cheantair agusar stair an cheantair. Teacht le chéile i gcarrchlósChroithlí ar 10am. Eolas faoin tslí, áirithintí agustreoir le fáil ag www.walkingdonegal.netLower Rosses and Gaoth Dobhair History Forumand Walking Donegal invite you on a local historywalk, in and around “An Grogán Mór” and “AnGrogán Beag”. Not too challenging physically,this walk will include discussion on interestinglocal folklore and the history of the area by thelocal history forum. Meeting at Crolly Car Park at10am. Check www.walkingdonegal.net for route,bookings advice and guidance.4-5 huaire / 4-5 hours · 14+bliana / 14+yearsD’áirithintí, téigh chuig / For bookings please visitwww.walkingdonegal.netwww.walkingdonegal.net

14 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 iarthar dhún na ngall / west donegaltheatre, circus& comedyAn Grianán Theatre presents The Boat Factory by Happenstance Theatre CompanyThe Boat Factoryfriday 12th july · 8.30pm · d12/d10dunfanaghy, holy trinity parish hallBelfast 1947. The sun shines down on a postwarworld. A 16 year-old boy walks through thegates of Harland & Wolff ’s Titanic Shipyard.1700 ships built between here and the Clyde, 67different trades, 300 acres of land and 35,000men employed at its height. Regarded as thebiggest and best there is, if you can dream it– they can build it. This is history – this is hisstory - this is The Boat Factory. Written by DanGordon, performed by Dan Gordon and MichaelCondron, directed by Philip Crawford, producedby Happenstance Theatre Company.12+ yearsThe Boat Factory also tours to:Sun 7 July – Kincasslagh, St Mary’s Hall;Mon 8 July – Dore, Ionad Naomh Padraig;Wed 10 & Thur 11 July – Glenties Hall;Sat 13 July – Letterkenny, An Grianán Theatre;Mon 15 July Ramelton, Town Hall.All at 8.30pm except An Grianán Theatre 8pm.The Gweedore BarGweedore, DonegalT +353 (0)04 913 5293E gweedorebar@live.ieTá muid ar Facebook chomh maithA warm welcome awaits you atGaothdobhair Beár & Bialann/Gweedore Bar & Restaurant MainStreet Falcarragh. Great foodserved all day, 7 days a week. Livemusic nightly

letterkenny / ballybofey www.eaf.ie • 21musicEaragail Arts Festival in association withthe Regional Cultural Centre and SongfestpresentsMokoombathursday 18th july · 8pm · d15/d12 (standing)letterkenny, regional cultural centreWith recent performances at both WOMEX andon Later with Jools Holland, Mokoomba are fastbecoming one of the biggest names in worldmusic since the internationally renowned BhunduBoys. Their electrifying blend of Afro-fusion andtantalizing traditional Tonga rhythms, coupledwith an intense choreographed stage presenceencapsulates Latino, soukous and reggaeinfluences with a deep-rooted, traditional Africansensibility.The only Irish date on a tour that takes in thecream of summer festivals across Europe,Mokoomba’s Irish premiere in Donegal will bea world highlight of the Global Voices/ Songfestprogramme for this year’s Earagail Arts Festival.Please note this is a standing gig only, limited seatingavailable. Limited bar service available.“New hotshots of pan-African funkiness”—Songlines UK (5* and TOP OF THE WORLD ALBUM)www.mokoomba.comBalor Arts CentrepresentsColm MacCon Iomairethursday july 18th, 8.30pm · d15ballybofey, balor arts centreA founder member of Kíla, Frames stalwartand The Swell Season member, Colm Mac ConIomaire has been in the engine room of somuch that is good in Irish music in the past25 years. Although best known for his fiddleplaying, Colm is also one of Irelands mostgifted composers and producers with his 2008album The Hares Corner winning widespreadacclaim. His music draws on a wide range ofstyles - from classical to traditional - with hisown unmistakable signature. At The Balor Colmwill be joined by some of the countrys finestmusicians previewing breathtakingly beautifulmusic from his forthcoming album due forrelease in the autumn.www.theharescorner.com@cmacconiomaire

22 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 letterkenny / ballybofeymusicEaragail Arts Festival in association with theRegional Cultural Centre and Songfest presentsMartin Carthyplus Lillis Ó Laoire, Máire Ní Choilmand Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhrídefriday 19th july · 8pm · d15/d12letterkenny, regional cultural centreFor more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been oneof folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its bestloved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietlycontroversial of figures. His skill, stage presenceand natural charm have won him many admirers,not only from within the folk scene, but also farbeyond it. He’s a ballad singer, a ground-breakingacoustic & electric guitarist and an authoritativeinterpreter of newly composed material. Perhaps,most significant of all, are his settings of traditionalsongs with guitar, which have influenced ageneration of artists, including Bob Dylan and PaulSimon, on both sides of the Atlantic.Three of County Donegal’s finest traditionalsingers Lillis Ó Laoire, Máire Ní Choilm andDoimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde will perform a veryspecial set of Irish language sean-nós songs fromthe Donegal repertoire.“Arguably the greatest English folk song performer,writer, collector and editor of them all” — Q Magazinewww.watersoncarthy.comBalor Arts Centre in association with EaragailArts Festival PresentsIn Their ThousandsThird EP Release & Audio/Visual showfriday 19th july · 8.30pm · d12ballybofey, balor arts centreIn Their Thousands launch their 3rd EP at theBalor Arts Centre featuring a brand new movingimage & visual show including the premiereof video collaborations with a number of localdirectors. This special Earagail Arts Festivalperformance releases the third of the fourinstallments in the Puzzle EP project that theband has been developing since it’s inception inlate 2011.2012 was a big year for the band, winningthe Guinness/2FM/Hotpress unsigned bandcompetition, releasing their first two EPs,appearing on the cover of Hotpress and beingnominated for Irish band & Irish song of 2012 inthe magazine.“A truly original and epic noise”— Niall Stokes, Editor, Hotpress Magazinewww.balorartscentre.comwww.intheirthousands.comCeol na CoilleLetterkenny, DonegalT 087 677 4601E ceolnacoille.letterkenny@gmail.comW ceolnacoille.ieSummer School of Irish Traditional Music15th–19th July 2013Ceol na Coille welcome Irish Music enthusiasts of all ages andabilities for this week long Irish Music Summer School, with aselection of masterclasses in Fiddle, Piano & Button Accordion,Whistle, Uilleann Pipes, Banjo, Mandolin Concertina and Harp.

24 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 letterkenny / ballybofeymusicEaragail Arts Festival in association withAn Grianán Theatre presentsJosh RitterAn Intimate Concertsunday 21st july · 8pm · d35letterkenny, an grianán theatreJosh Ritter celebrates the release of his newalbum The Beast In Its Tracks with a very specialclosing concert of the 25th Earagail Arts Festivalin what will be the most intimate venue of all onhis Irish tour. The Beast In Its Tracks is the sixthfull-length recording from Ritter, who has beenwidely heralded by critics and fans alike for thealbums The Golden Age Of Radio, Hello Starling,The Animal Years, The Historical Conquests OfJosh Ritter and 2010’s So Runs The World Away.Having spent early parts of his career touring thecountry Josh has a long established relationshipwith Irish audiences, something which plays afundamental rationale for the choice of venueson this tour. We hope you’ll give him a warmwelcome return to Donegal.“How refreshing and inspiring it is toencounter a young artist whose achievementsmatch his ambitions.”—The Washington Postwww.joshritter.com

letterkenny / ballybofey www.eaf.ie • 25photograph – michael barbourEaragail Arts Festival in association with theGreenroom Live presentsThe Festival Clubthursday 18th july to sunday 21st july inclusive11pm nightly · d5 payable on the doorletterkenny, the greenroom, voodooLetterkenny’s rising music venue plays hostto the Earagail Arts Festival club, where eachnight for the last 4 nights of the festival you willbe entertained by various Greenroom residentDJs from regular slots such as the DowntownRockers, Daithi, Bungalow and The RumbleClub. They’ll be playing everything to suit thebroad range of music you’ll hear during thefestival from world music to reggae, surf androcknroll, to hip hop and electronica...with a fewof the festival artists thrown into the mix.18+yearsFestivalClosing Partysunday 21st july · 11pm · d5 payable on the doorletterkenny, the greenroom, voodooThe 25th Earagail Arts Festival closes this yearat the festival club venue – The Greenroom,Letterkenny with DJ sets from residentGreenroom regulars plus a live performance byDonegal’s own Raggamuffin Sound System.18+ yearsThe Regional CulturalCentre in associationwith The Earagail ArtsFestival presentsInishowenGospel Choir& TheStut Choirsunday 21st july · 8pm · d15/d12letterkenny, regional cultural centreThe result of an ongoing international exchangeprogramme, Donegal’s prolific Inishowen GospelChoir are joined by Utrecht’s Stut Choir in acollaborative project to share songs and traditionthrough a universal musical language. TheInishowen Gospel Choir was founded in 2005.Managed by Yvonne McFadden and musicallydirected by Dr Neil Burns and Anna Nolan, the30-member choir, based in Carndonagh, Co.Donegal, has performed at festivals throughoutIreland for a number of years and has a growinginternational profile, having performed atGlastonbury for 3 consecutive years.Stut Theatre (Utrecht, The Netherlands) is aprofessional community-based theatre company.With its specialised qualifications and skills intheatre making, Stut facilitates the production ofstage plays for, with and by people with unheardstories. They created The Stut Choir in 2010 toprovide a platform for participants to tell theirown stories through music and song.Limited bar service available.www.inishowengospelchoir.comwww.stut.nlmusicGlenveaghNational ParkChurchhill, Letterkenny, DonegalT +353 (0)74 913 7090W glenveaghnationalpark.ieGlenveagh National Park lies in the heart ofthe Derryveagh Mountains in the North-Westof Co. Donegal, home to Ireland’s only GoldenEagles. The Castle is open all year round andmay be visited by guided tours, which takeplace regularly everyday. 9am–6pm

26 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 letterkenny / ballybofey“the macabre, musically ingenious andgraphically glorious company called1927…Anyone interested in the theatreshould see this company now”—The Observertheatre, circus& comedy1927 presentsThe Animals & The ChildrenTook To The Streetsmonday 15th & tuesday 16th july · 8.30pm · d15/d12ballybofey, balor arts centreA smash hit of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for2 years running, Earagail Arts Festival is delightedto present 1927’s The Animals & The ChildrenTook To The Streets. Seamlessly synchronizinglive music, performance and storytelling withstunning films and animation, this wickedlytwisted show comes to the Balor Arts Centrefor 2 days only, following a world premiere atSydney Opera House in 2010, 3 sell out, criticallyacclaimed London seasons including 2 at theNational Theatre and 2 years of touring acrossthe globe including appearances at Theatre de lawww.19-27.co.ukVille Paris and Avignon, New Zealand and SpoletoUSA Festivals.Welcome to the Bayou, a part of the city fearedand loathed, wherein lies the infamous BayouMansions; a sprawling, stinking tenement block,in which curtain-twitchers and peeping toms liveside-by-side, and the wolf is always at the door.When Agnes Eaves and her daughter arrive lateone night, does it signal hope in this hopelessplace, or has the real horror only just begun?Like a giant graphic novel burst into life, 1927invite you on a theatrical journey of startlingoriginality.12+ yearsJackson’s HotelBallybofey, DonegalT +353 (0)74 913 1021W jacksons-hotel.ieJackson’s award winning 4 star familyhotel on the banks of the river Finn has138 luxurious bedrooms, two beautifulrestaurants with the finest cuisine andthe very best of Irish hospitality with thewelcome of their open fires as you enter.

letterkenny / ballybofey www.eaf.ie • 27An Grianan Productions inassociation with Earagail ArtsFestival presentsBrian Friel’sThe Freedomof The Citywednesday 17th to friday 19th july · 8pm · d12/d10letterkenny, an grianán theatreThe Freedom of the City is Brian Friel’s mostovertly political play. Set in Derry in 1970, in theaftermath of a Civil Rights meeting, it conjuresthe events of Bloody Sunday. Three unarmedmarchers find themselves in the mayor’s parlourin the Guildhall. Michael is an unemployedidealist clinging to a heartbreakingly misguidedbelief that their innocence will prevail. Skinneris a self-described freeman of the city, roughin manners but eloquent in his conviction thateveryone has a basic right to live with dignity. Lilyis a stubbornly optimistic housewife and motherof 11 children, living in two rooms with a uselesshusband and no running water.theatre, circus& comedy12+yearswww.angrianan.comSargasso Seafood& Steak RestaurantOpposite An Grianán Theatre41 Port Road, Letterkenny, DonegalT +353 (0)74 910 2277 W sargasso.ieOPEN WED – SUNDAY from 5pmThe ideal restaurant to enjoy reallocal food, with lots of choice.A La Carte, Early Bird, Pre Theatre& Kids menus.Free Car Park & Fully Accessible

28 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 letterkenny / ballybofeyOut to Lunch Theatretheatre, circus& comedyEaragail Arts Festival in association withAn Grianán Theatre presentsA play reading of Betweenthe Night and Morrowby Frankie McCaffertyEaragail Arts Festival in association with OutTo Lunch Festival and Skewiff Theatre presentsThe Agony& The Ecstasy of Steve Jobsby Mike Daiseywednesday 17th july · 2.30pmd10 (includes complimentary pre-show soup, 2pm–2.30pm)letterkenny, regional cultural centreMacbooks, iphones, ipods and ipads have madeApple the most profitable company in the world.For believers, Steve Jobs became a technologicalmessiah and Apple the religion.The bitten appleicon is now instantly recognisable across theworld yet how many of us ever stop to thinkabout how these products are made? Where dothey come from?As part of a new partnership with CathedralQuarter Arts Festival, Belfast and the excellentOut To Lunch Festival, we’re delighted to presentthe Skewiff Theatre Company production ofMike Daisey’s ‘The Agony and the Ecstasy OfSteve Jobs’. Heralded by many critics as the bestoriginal American play of the year, this powerful,funny and engaging monologue, performedby Joe Lindsay, examines the ruthless geniusof Steve Jobs and investigates the exploitativeworking practices within the factories used byApple.50 minutes · 16+ yearswww.angrianan.comthursday 18th july · 2.30pmd10 (includes complimentary pre-show soup, 2pm–2.30pm)letterkenny, an grianán theatreWriting a new play set in a fictionalised past,actor Frankie McCafferty reads from his workin progress – offering a glimpse into thepossibilities and choices that go into the creationof a new play. Simply presented, voices andmusic take us on an imaginative journey throughpotential stories from the era of the Big Houseand the steam train, to the arrival of industry, andpolitical upheaval. A new joint commission byEaragail Arts Festival and An Grianán Theatre.6o minutes · 16+ yearsEaragail Arts Festival in association withAn Grianán Theatre presentsA play reading ofThe Fool and the Moonby Andrew Galvinfriday 19th july · 2.30pmd10 (includes complimentary pre-show soup, 2pm–2.30pm)letterkenny, an grianán theatreThey say that if you wish to make an apple tartfrom scratch, you must first create the universe.This darkly comic meditation on the natureof love, loss, and creation itself is the secondplay from Donegal based, Playwright, Poet andPerformer Andrew Galvin.60 minutes · 16+ years

letterkenny / ballybofey www.eaf.ie • 29theatre, circus& comedyTumblecircus presentsDamn The Circusthursday 18th & friday 19th july · 8pm · d15/d12letterkenny, the festival big top, town parkDamn The Circus. Damn everything but thecircus. In her crown of sequins and sawdust,youth will perish and talent will bleed.She is acruel demanding mistress and yet we love her so.Fresh from another award winning tour ofAustralian festivals Kenneth Fall, Tina Machinaand Ursula Burns – the international awardwinning Tumble Circus – present a brand newshow about circus, poetry and annoying reality.Tumble Circus are a uniquely absurd brand ofIrish Circus. Combing deft trapeze, comedy andtheatre they have become favourites of circusand fringe festivals across the world. Premieringfor Earagail Arts Festival 2013, Damn the Circusis their new show about how hard it is to makethe dream of circus, presented in their very ownFestival Big Top.55 minutes · 14+ yearsContains scenes of an adult naturewww.tumblecircus.com“ With showmanship and theatricalitycombining, the show is contemporarycircus at it’s finest.”—Metro HeraldSilver TassieRamelton Rd, Letterkenny, DonegalT +353 (0)74 912 5619W silvertassiehotel.ieE info@silvertassiehotel.ieEaragail Arts Festival in association withThe Green Room, Voodoo presentsJonathan Burns-Flexible Comedyfriday 19th july · 10pm · d5letterkenny, the greenroom, voodoo45 minutes · 18+ yearsJonathan Burns always thought he was special.He was the kind of kid who would put his legover his head at the family reunion or performmusical armpit farts to impress the girls. In2004, contorting his body and impressingpeople with his unusual talents became his fulltimejob. Since then he has performed at over200 colleges & universities, at festivals acrossthe US, Canada, China, Ireland, & New Zealand,and was recently featured on the Jay Leno Show& the Late Show with David Letterman.His unique ability to squeeze himself into strangeand wonderful spaces while maintaining his unfalteringsense of humour is talent in itself. A selfprofessed “Geek” Jonathan combines flexibilityand goofiness into a comedy performance unlikeany you have likely seen before.45 minutes · 18+ yearswww.flexiblecomedy.com36 Bedroom Family run hotel withSeacape Spa & Atomic Hair design as wellas on site residents gym & complimentaryaccess to off site swimming pool. ServingCarvery lunch daily plus bar food &restaurant specials until late.

30 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 letterkenny / ballybofeyspecial eventsEaragail Arts Festival in association with Rathmullan House presentsThe Festival Big Top Cabaretsaturday 20th july · 8pm · d39.50letterkenny, the festival big top, town parkA truly unique cabaret mix of comedy, circus,concert and cuisine hosted by Little John Nee.Included in the ticket price you will be entertainedwith exclusive night-time performances by TheNew Rope String Band, the amazing comediccontortionism of Flexible Comedy, Tumblecircus’international award winning contemporarycircus – all compered by the award winningLittle John Nee. Alongside these 4 adult cabaretperformances you’ll be served a brand newcreative 3 course menu by Rathmullan Housechefs, featuring locally sourced great Donegalproduce served on platters to share at your table.Suitable for ages 18+www.flexiblecomedy.comwww.newropestringband.co.ukwww.littlejohnnee.comwww.tumblecircus.com“Very Impressive” —Jay Leno on Flexible Comedy

letterkenny / ballybofey www.eaf.ie • 31special eventsAn Grianán Theatre presentsThe Late Showfriday 19th to sunday 21st july · 10pm · freeletterkenny, an grianan theatreAn Grianan Theatre’s Bar will feature post showperformances across the last 3 nights of thefestival.Friday 19th – The Twine featuring the combinedtalents of Karen Kelly and Shauna McDevittSaturday 20th – traditional music session ledby All Ireland Champion flute player Trudy O’DonnellSunday 21st – solo show from Heads of Statemain man Tommy Callaghan.18+ yearswww.angrianan.comWhite Park House3-Star, Bord Failte ApprovedBallyraine, Letterkenny, DonegalT +353 (0)74 9124067087 936 0007The Crash Cabaret presentsSketch It!tuesday 16th · 9pm · d5letterkenny, an grianan theatre barThe life drawing session from the Crash Cabaretgoes solo with this two hour fun sessioncomplete with the usual fantastical models, costumesand poses. Basic materials for life sketchingwill be provided. A live improvisationalsoundtrack will be provided by Jeremy Howard,Charlie and Al Doherty from the Capitol andguest collaborators.2 hours · 18+ yearswww.angrianan.comCentrally located quality accommodation andtastefully decorated throughout. This is awarm comfortable centrally heated home, with6 ensuite bedrooms. Rooms have TV, free highspeed WiFi internet, hairdryers, hospitalitytrays which include coffee/tea.

32 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013 letterkenny / ballybofeyspoken wordLeviathan in association with Earagail Arts Festival presentsNorthern Lights:A Literary Journey Across Northern IrelandEaragail Arts Festival is proud to presenttwo intimate afternoons of conversation andreadings from three of Northern Ireland’sfinest writers, hosted by Carlo Gébler writer inresidence at HMP Maghaberry.Carlo’s novels include The Eleventh Summer(1985),Work & Play (1987), Malachy and hisFamily (1990), Life of a Drum (1991), The Cure(1994) and How to Murder a Man (1998) alongwith works of non-fiction such as The GlassCurtain (1991), and Father & I (2000) a memoirabout his relationship with his father, ErnestGébler and The Siege of Derry, a history (2005).Carlo Gébler in conversationwith David Parkthursday 18th july · 3pm · d5letterkenny, central libraryDavid Park has written seven books, mostrecently the acclaimed The Truth Commissioner,winner of the Christoper Ewart-Biggs MemorialPrize. He has also won the Authors’ Club FirstNovel Award, the Bass Ireland Arts Award forLiterature, the American Ireland Fund LiteraryAward, the University of Ulster’s McCrea LiteraryAward, three times, and twice been shortlistedfor the Irish Novel of the Year award. He lives inCounty Down, Northern Ireland with his wifeand two children.70 minutesCarlo Gébler in conversationwith Glenn Pattersonfriday 19th july · 3pm · d5letterkenny, central libraryGlenn Patterson is the author of eight novels themost of which, The Mill for Grinding Old PeopleYoung (Faber & Faber), was the 2012 One City,One Book choice for Belfast. His non-fictionworks are Lapsed Protestant, and Once Upon aHill: Love in Troubled Times. His first film, GoodVibrations (co-written with Colin Carberry) wasreleased earlier this year.70 minutesAbbey HotelDonegal Town, DonegalT +353 (0)74 972 1014E info@abbeyhoteldonegal.comW abbeyhoteldonegal.com• Market House Restaurant, Premier WeddingVenue (Fully Licensed to Host Civil Ceremonies)• No 1 Entertainment Venue in the North West• Special Offers All Year Round• Free Car Parking• Complimentary Leisure Facilities• Entertainment Nightly

www.eaf.ie • 33visual arts© henry moore foundationThe Glebe Gallery/Office of Public Works inassociation with Earagail Arts Festival presentsThe Road TakenDerek Hill’s Donegal Legacy7th july – 29th september, 11.00am – 6.30pm(closed fridays in september) · freechurchill, the glebe house and galleryDerek Hill lived in Donegal for 50 years and inthat time he brought a host of iconic culturalfigures to visit Donegal, contributing significantlyto the local arts scene.The Road Taken looks at what happens when youchoose the more interesting path, the challengesand rewards resulting from taking the moreuncertain road. In Hill’s case it brought him toCounty Donegal, a place whose beauty and peoplehe wanted to share with his friends.This exhibition seeks to explore Hill’s effecton the arts in Donegal and will include worksby internationally renowned artists like HenryMoore, Sidney Nolan, Jack Yeats, Victor Pasmore,Josef Beuys and Victor Vasarely, as well as themany Irish Artists he became close to. It will alsocontain a wealth of never before seen archivalmaterial.Derek Hill once inspired legendary Britishcomposer Benjamin Britten to compose a choralwork in commemoration of Saint Colmcille. Tocelebrate the centenary of Britten’s birth, hisHymn to St. Columba will be performed at theopening of the exhibition on Sunday the 7th ofJuly at 4pm.www.heritageireland.ie/en/North-West/GlebeHouseandGalleryAvant Garda and the Glebe Gallery/Office ofPublic Works in asociation with Earagail ArtsFestival presentsSeven Degreesof Separation7th july – 21st july · freecountywide, various venuesAvant Garda, in association with the GlebeGallery and the Earagail Arts Festival, presentsan exhibition that literally covers a lot of ground.Members of the Avant Garda artists collectivesent blank postcards to fellow artists, both homeand abroad, and asked them to simply makeart on it and return to sender. The illuminatingresults can be seen in a series of pop-upexhibitions throughout Donegal for the durationof this year’s Earagail Arts Festival.Facebook – AvantGardaDonegal

34 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013visual artsAvant Garda and the GlebeGallery/Office of Public Worksin asociation with Earagail ArtsFestival presentsStatement7th july – 21st july · freecountywide, various venuesThe Donegal based Artist Collective AvantGarda return home from a very successful tripto Marseille and Aix-en-Provence with their ownunique brand of pop-up art. Their ‘no whitewalls’ policy of not exhibiting in typical art galleryconditions will see exhibitions and happeningsthroughout Donegal during the 2013 EaragailFestival. Look out for the Avant Garda Mummers -they could be anywhere.Facebook – AvantGardaDonegalArna chur i láthairag an Ghailearaí agusSeirbhísí CultúrthaChomhairle ContaeDhún na nGall / AnGailearaí in associationwith Donegal CountyCouncil CulturalServices presentThe Glass AlbumCommissions9 iúil – 20 meán fómhair /9th july – 20th september1pm – 5pm (máirt go haoine / tuesday to friday)saor in aisce / freegaoth dobhair / gweedore, an gailearaí, an áislannan taispeántas á oscailt dé domhnaigh, 7 iúil · 6pmfáilte roimh chách / exhibition opening sunday 7thjuly · 6pm. everyone welcome.Tá saothair le feiceáil in The Glass AlbumCommissions ó roinnt de na healaíontóirícomhaimseartha is fearr – Walead Beshty, MattCollishaw, Will Curwen agus Eoghan Mc Tigue,ina measc. Is é an spreagadh a bhí ag na saothairná grianghrafanna cartlainne ón naoú haoisdéag a ghlac an grianghrafadóir James Glass asDoire le linn thriail dúnmharaithe an tSagairtMhic Pháidín as Gaoth Dobhair, i mbliantaChogadh na Talún. Is iad Declan Sheehan agusPádraig Timoney coimeádaithe an tionscadail.Beidh an taispeántas le feiceáil i nDoire i míDheireadh Fómhair agus tá tacaíocht curtha arfáil dó ag Doire, Cathair Chultúrtha na RíochtaAontaithe 2013.The Glass Album Commissions features newwork by a number of leading contemporaryartists including Walead Beshty, Matt Collishaw,Will Curwen and Eoghan Mc Tigue. The workis inspired by the nineteenth-century archivephotographs by Derry photographer JamesGlass relating to the famous 1889 ‘Land War’murder trial of the priest Fr McFadden fromGaoth Dobhair. The project is curated by DeclanSheehan and Padraig Timoney.It tours to Derry in October and is supportedby Derry/Londonderry UK City ofCulture 2013.© national museums northern ireland james glass collection, ulster folk & transport museum

www.eaf.ie • 35© national museums northern ireland james glass collection, ulster folk & transport museumRegional CulturalCentre inassociation withDonegal CountyCouncil PublicArt ProgrammepresentR-M222: Contemporary Artistsof the Donegal Diaspora8th july – 21st september · free11am – 5pm (tuesday to friday)1pm – 5pm (saturdays, plus monday 8th,monday 15th & sunday 21st july)letterkenny, regional cultural centreexhibition opening saturday 6th July, 7pm,everyone welcomeThe R-M222 project brings together a numberof artists of the first, second, third and fourthgeneration Donegal Diaspora. The exhibitionfeatures artworks in different media by a line-upof highly regarded international artists that willinclude Liam Gillick, George Shaw, FrancesHegarty and Padraig Timoney among others.The title of the project R-M222 refers to theY-chromosome associated with people whoseroots lie in the counties of Northwest Ireland,Ulster and Lowland Scotland.In her memoir “Why Be Happy When You Could BeNormal?” Jeanette Winterson writes:“Where you are born–what you are born into, theplace, the history of the place, how that historymates with your own– stamps who you are,whatever the pundits of globalisation have to say.”The R-M222 project extends this argument furtherto the diasporic context of parents, grandparentsand great grandparents.R-M222: Contemporary Artists of the DonegalDiaspora is curated by Declan Sheehan as partof an Arts Council of Ireland 2013 Visual ArtsCurator Residency.www.regionalculturalcentre.comRegional Cultural Centre in associationwith Donegal County Council Public ArtProgramme presentVivienne Dick8th july – 24th august · free11am – 5pm (tuesday to friday)1pm – 5pm (saturdays, plus monday 8th,monday 15th & sunday 21st july)letterkenny, regional cultural centreAs part of the R-M222 project featuring contemporaryartists of the Donegal Diaspora theRegional Cultural Centre will screen work byVivienne Dick in Donegal for the first time ever.Vivienne was born in Donegal in 1950 and studiedat University College, Dublin. Between 1977and 1982 she lived in New York, and was partof a group of filmmakers who became knownas ‘No Wave’ because of their affiliation to themusic and aesthetic of punk.Vivienne returned to Ireland in 1982 and thenwent to London in 1985. Her films have beenscreened at MOMA NYC, The Pompidou Paris,and Reine Sofia, Madrid. Recent retrospectivesinclude the Crawford Cork (2009) and TateBritain (2010). She is a member of Aosdana andcurrently lives in Galway where she lectures parttimeand continues to make films.www.luxonline.org.uk/artists/vivienne_dickvisual artsRamelton CountryMarketRamelton Town Hall, Castle Street,Ramelton, DonegalF Ramelton Country Markets LtdCountry market with tearoom everySaturday from 11am to 12.30pm inRamelton Town Hall.Selling fresh baking and localproduce and a range of crafts.

36 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013visual artsRegional Cultural Centre in association withEaragail Arts Festival presentRachael Flynn8th july – 24th august · free11am – 5pm (tuesday to friday)1pm – 5pm (saturdays, plus monday 8th,monday 15th & sunday 21st july)letterkenny, regional cultural centreArtist Rachael Flynn has always carried a sense ofIrishness despite being born and brought up onthe north east coast of Scotland. She spent a lot oftime with her father’s parents, listening to talesof their life back home, especially the stories toldby her grandmother, Agnes Flynn (née McBride)recounting her journey as a fifteen year old girlrunning away from rural poverty at home to findwork in Glasgow.Rachael’s mixed media exhibition as part of theR-M222 project featuring contemporary artists ofthe Donegal Diaspora is drawn from her currentdoctoral research at The University of the West ofScotland, which involves a creative exploration ofthe memories of migration handed down withinthe Irish Diaspora, in particular a celebration ofthe women’s stories.Frewin HouseRamelton, DonegalT +353 (0)74 915 1246T +353 87 954 3347W frewinhouse.comE frewin.ramelton@gmail.comRegional Cultural Centre in association withDonegal County Council Public Art ProgrammepresentTim Johnson8th july – 24th august · free10am – 5pm (monday – saturday)letterkenny, an grianán theatreTim Johnson is an artist and basketmakerbased on the Isle of Wight with strong Donegalconnections having lived in and contributedto the Donegal art scene during the 90’s. Timhas exhibited and taken part in exhibitions andresidencies around the globe in such diverseplaces as Newfoundland, Australia, Uzbekistanand throughout Europe. This summer Tim willreturn to Donegal to exhibit existing work andto make some new work using a variety of localnatural materials combining traditional andcontemporary basketmaking techniques. Curatedby Séimí Quinn, Artworks.www.timjohnsonartist.comEnjoy a relaxingstay at FrewinCountry House in thecharming town ofRamelton and explorebeautiful Donegal.

www.eaf.ie • 37© national museums northern ireland james glass collection, ulster folk & transport museumDonegal County Council Cultural Services inassociation with Derry City Council Heritageand Museum Service presentThe Glass Album6th july – 31st august · free10am – 4.30pm (monday to friday)1pm – 4.30pm (saturday)letterkenny, donegal county museumexhibition opening friday 5th july, 7pmeveryone welcomeThis cross-border exhibition tells the story of 19thcentury Derry photographer James Glass throughan album of his photographs of Gweedore,County Donegal in the 1870’s and 1880’s, takenfrom the National Museums of Northern Irelandarchives. Never before on public display, theseunique photographs which were presented inthe famous 1889 “Land War” murder trial ofGweedore priest Fr. McFadden, representedthe first use of photographs as evidence in anIrish court and tell a fascinating story of life inDonegal at the time. Presented in conjunctionwith BT Portrait of a City for Derry/LondonderryUK City of Culture 2013. For more info seebtportraitofacity.comwww.donegalcoco.iewww.btportraitofacity.comArtlink presentsThe Cut Cast Quartet12th july – 24th august · free11am – 5pm (wednesday – saturday)carndonagh, gaelic park galleriesA group exhibition of new and recentcontemporary sculpture presented by four artistsfrom Derry City and Inishowen. Photographerand sculptor Kevin McLaughlin has worked formuch of the last thirty years photographingAfrica, India, South America and South-East Asia.Jes McSparron is a professional Tree Surgeon whoexplores the sculptural possibilities, textures andforms of a wide variety of tree species. GeorgeDoherty’s preferred media is wood, lacquer, glassfibre and resins. Philip Mc Fadden will includea recent work ‘Masquerade’ comprising of 10heads disguised with balaclavas, gas masks,swimming goggles and Pharaohs’ headdresses.www.artlink.ievisual artsWhite StrandMary Houghton, WhitestrandMalin Head, DonegalT +353 (0)74 9370335+353 86 822 9163Situated near the most northerlypoint of Malin Head. All bedroomshave ensuite bathrooms, multichannelTV and free WIFI broadband.Tea and coffee is readily availablealong with some fine home baking!

38 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013visual artsArna chur I láthair ag Cosán Glas / An Cosán GlaspresentsLoinnir 201320 iúil agus 21 iúil · 10pm – midnightsaor in aisce / free · machaire rabhartaighTá an Cosán Glas ar ais le taispeántas drámataoíche, amuigh faoi aer, ina mbeidh dealbha mórasoilsithe leagtha amach sna dumhcha i MachaireRabhartaigh, in aice le Gort an Choirce.An Cosán Glas return with another breathtakingand dramatic night-time outdoor exhibition oflarge-scale illuminated sculptures set amongstthe sand dunes at Magheraroarty near Gortahork.Tabhair do d’aire:Fad an riain: 2 km. Bealach isteach ar bhótharChé Mhachaire Rabhartaigh; páirceáil ar fáil aran ché (lean na comharthaí). Páirceáil theorantado dhaoine faoi mhíchumas ar fáil in aice le rianna ndealbh. Ní bheidh an talamh ar fad cothrom.Iarrtar ar chuairteoirí éadaí fóirsteanacha achaitheamh agus tóirse a thabhairt leo.Please Note:Trail distance 2 km. Access via MagheraroartyPier road with parking available at pier car parks.(Please follow the signs). Limited disabledparking also available beside the sculpture trail.Ground will not always be level. Visitors areadvised to wear suitable out-door clothing and tobring a torch.Cois Farraige2013ceardlanna ón luan, 1 iúil go dtí an aoine, 5 iúil10.00am – 3.00pm · c10 an páiste sa láfóirsteanach do pháistí 7 mbliana – 12 bhliainmagheraroarty beach near gortahorkle háit a chur in áirithe nó eolas breise a fháil,cuir scairt ar +353 (0)86 339 7560workshops from 1st july – 5th july10.00am – 3.00pm · c10 per child per daysuitable for children aged 7–12magheraroarty beach near gortahorkfor bookings and further information,please telephone +353 (0)86 339 7560

www.eaf.ie • 39workshopsEaragail Arts Festival presentsPop Up!Festival Summer Camp15th july – 19th july, 10am–2pmd50 per child per weekletterkenny, regional cultural centreLet’s turn the ordinary into something extraordinary!Pop-Up! offers a fun-filled approach toart in the everyday. Children will be led througha series of workshops introducing them toIntervention Art – art outside the art world thatby nature engages with the public. Children willcreate temporary artistic interventions, poppingupin a location near you!Suitable for children aged 7-12 years. Bookingessential. Children are asked to bring a healthypacked lunch.www.joannamcglynn.comDonegalDesigner MakersW donegaldesignermakers.comE info@donegaldesignermakers.comF donegaldesignermakersWe are a group ofIrish craft makers anddesigners from Donegalwho have formed acollective to showcaseour unique work.

workshops40 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013Regional Cultural Centre in association withEaragail Arts Festival presentsHands-On Art Room8th july – 26th july · free11am – 5pm, tuesday to friday1pm – 5pm, saturdaysletterkenny, regional cultural centreFollowing the incredible success of Drop-In,Hands-On, Art-Rooms in recent summers,the Regional Cultural Centre is once againcreating a large-scale, hands-on room. Visitorsto the exhibitions can make their own DonegalMasterpiece using drawing, colour, collage orsculpture, completely free of charge. The Art-Room is a big hit with younger children, butchildren of all ages from 1-100 are welcome tohave a go.All ageswww.regionalculturalcentre.comCeol na Cille presentsSummer School of IrishTraditional Music15th july – 19th julyletterkenny, glenswilly national schoolTuesday 16th – Friday 19th JulyIntroduction to Irish Traditional Music(Instruments Supplied)(6-8yrs) 10am – 1pm · €60Tuesday 16th-Friday 19th JulyBeginners (9yrs+) 10am –1pm · €80Monday 15th-Friday 19th JulyIntermediate & Advanced (All Ages)10am – 4pm · €150Ceol na Coille welcome Irish Music enthusiastsof all ages and abilities for this week longIrish Music Summer School, with a selectionof masterclasses in Fiddle, Piano & ButtonAccordion, Whistle, Uilleann Pipes, Banjo,Mandolin Concertina & Harp. Some of theregion’s finest performers and teachers will be onhand to deliver tuition and recitals in what will bea great week of music and fun for all.Denise Diver presentsHolistic Festival Yoga15th – 19th july, 10am to 11amfree · limited availability, please book in advanceletterkenny, regional cultural centreRefesh your mind, body and soul each morningduring the festival in Letterkenny with a freeintroduction to yoga at the Regional CulturalCentre provided by local yoga practitioner DeniseDiver. A typical class will include Asanas- yogapostures and Vinyasas which are a series offlowing movement sequences co-ordinated withrhythmic breathing. Together, they developsteadiness, strength and vitality as well as fluidity,ease and release. This Yoga is for all, fromstressed executives and busy mums to sprightlyseniors and even young children. Everyone iswelcome and encouraged to work at a pace thatsuits their individual needs.Please book in advance through the box office.Mary Ronayne presentsHolistic Festival Tai Chi15th – 19th july, 11am to 12noonfree · limited availability, please book in advanceletterkenny, regional cultural centreExciTinGSummErOriginally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi hasevolved into a graceful form of exercise that’s nowused for stress reduction and a variety of otherhealth conditions. Often described as meditationin motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity throughgentle, flowing movements.cAmPSWith the emphasis on body awareness, studentswill be introduced to various techniques includingAttention to Posture, Correct Alignment,BreathAwareness and gentle exercises through MartialArts.The instructor for this course will be MaryRonayne who is part of the world famous WorldChen Taiji Association.Please book in advance through the box office.

www.eaf.ie • 41An Grianán TheatreSummer HighlightsDrAmA Tues 28 May to Sat 1 JuneDruidMurphy: Conversations on aHomecoming, and A Whistle the DarkmuSicFri 5 JulyDeclan O’ RourkeDrAmA Sat 13 JulyThe Boat Factoryby Happenstance Theatre Company also touring toother venues throughout Donegal between 7 & 15 JulymuSic Wed 10 JulySean Feeny’sNorthern Soul BandDrAmASat 27 July · Sat 3, 10 & 17 AugustMass AppealExciTinG SummEr cAmPSBallet Ireland, Paul Boyd Musical Camp,Children’s Drama Camp, Acting for Teens,‘Sparkles’ Musical CampAn Grianán Theatre, Port Road, LetterkennyContact the box office 074 912 0777 or www.angrianan.comfor latest news, more information and videos. We are open everyday except Sunday. Our Eatery Cafe is open from 10 til 3 Mon- Fri,come in have a coffee, relax and browse our exhibition

42 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013REGIONAL CULTURAL CENTREKate O’CallaghanDebut Album LaunchFriday July 12th 8.00pm €10 (includes Cd)Regional Cultural Centre LetterkennyBooking – An Grianán Theatre Box office 074 912 0777poRT RoAd, LETTERkENNy T: 074 912 9186A very special show celebrating the launch of Inishowensinger/songwriter Kate O’Callaghan’s highly anticipated debutCD The Still Beyond, featuring accompaniment and guestappearances by a stellar line-up of musicians.Combining a stunning vocal delivery with evocative melodies and intelligent, consideredlyrics, Kate O’Callaghan’s songs draw references from a diverse range of sources - fromhistorical figures and local heroes to nature and her surroundings.www.kateocallaghan.com www.facebook.com/kateocallaghanmusic‘Performed exquisitely’ Independent on Sunday ‘Dreamy and soulful’ Daily MailSongfestSongfest is a PEACE III funded celebration of traditional song from Ireland, England,Scotland and Wales, in County Donegal and Derry City organised by the RegionalCultural Centre. It is a 6 month long programme culminating in a Showcase Festivalin July 2013 to coincide with the 25th Earagail Arts Festival. An extensive educationprogramme includes - a schools project with Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Worldwide Voicescelebrating song from immigrant communities, Northwest Chorus with local choirs andSenior Singers a celebration of older singers.In addition to the concerts covered in this brochure the Showcase Festival will featurea programme of free events including a 2-day seminar (with lunchtime concerts) at AnCultúrlann, Derry on July 18th and 19th and free talks and concerts at the RCC. Forfurther information visit www.regionalculturalcentre.com or www.eaf.ieSongfest is funded through the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation managedfor SEUPB by Donegal County Council.

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44 • Earagail Arts Festival 2013One of Ireland’s friendliest and most atmospheric period housesSet in idyllic wooded grounds overlooking Lough Swilly in Co Donegal and just afew steps from a two-mile long golden beach, Rathmullan House is the perfect placeto unwind and enjoy the good things in life.Renowned for its award-winning food, locally sourced and expertly cooked, the beautifully furnishedbedrooms and genuine friendly hospitality means it has all the right ingredients for a break away.This year on Sunday 28th July Chapterhouse Theatre makes a welcome return to the gardens at RathmullanHouse with A Midsummers Night Dream. Log on to www.rathmullanhouse.com for further details.Rathmullan Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland T +353 74 915 8188 www.rathmullanhouse.com

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