Díseart,
Institute of Education and Celtic
Culture.
Dingle,
Co. Kerry,
Ireland.
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Ceol, Amhráin,
Filíocht agus Craic
Music, Song, Poetry, Dance - a taste
of last year's Samhain festival held at Díseart
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Díseart celebrates the
ancient festival of Samhain and invites everyone, to join in their celebrations
of this ancient festival as they bring together an eclectic mix of indigenous
arts, culture and traditions from the Dingle peninsula at the most
south-westerly point of Ireland, a region famous for its breathtaking scenery
and rich and vibrant Gaeltacht traditions. It will invite its participants to
experience and enjoy drama, storytelling, music, dance, poetry, lectures, art
exhibitions, liturgies and walks and of course the hospitality of the Dingle
peninsula as family folklore is brought to life in a new generation celebrating
the thriving age-old traditions of the Dingle Peninsula.
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| Bonfire Night |
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| Féile na
Samhna 2004 - 29th Oct. to the 1st Nov. 2004 |
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Díseart
Institute of Education and Celtic Culture, Dingle, County Kerry run a varied
and interesting cultural programme, which is punctuated throughout the year by
the celebration of the four ancient Celtic Festivals; Imbolg (Lá 'le
Bríde), Bealtaine, Lúnasa and Samhain.
This year's
Samhain festival, Féile na Samhna 2004 will follow The Pilgrim's
Way to Santiago de Compostela, the 1,000-year-old Spanish pilgrim route.
As the last break before the Christmas holidays, this October weekend
is traditionally seen as the end of the official tourist season in the Dingle
Peninsula resulting in large numbers of visitors from around Ireland, as well
as from Europe and the USA. Last year, Díseart were delighted to welcome
many of these visitors as well as local people from the area to a varied and
highly entertaining number of events over the course of the weekend.
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Aoine/Friday 25th
Deireadh Fómhair/October
Seoladh Leabhar/Book Launch
Clabhsúr Iris na hOidhreachta 11 1988 - 2002
Oscailt
ofigiúil na Samhna 2002/Official opening of Féíla na
Samhna 2002 and announcement of Schools Art Competition for Féíle
na Samhna 2003.
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On
the opening evening of the festival Díseart were delighted to host the
launch of Clabhsúr Iris na hOidreachta 11, 1988 - 2002. A group of
approximately 30 people enjoyed listening to special guest Donal Mac an
tSíghigh as he entertained them with stories of local interest which are
featured in the book. This was followed by the official opening of
Féíle na Samhna by Díseart chairman Prof Pádraig
Ó Fiannachta who shared with the gathered audience his memories of
Samhain traditions. Details of the schools art competition for
Féíle na Samhna 2003 were also announced. With food and wine
provided by Díseart, a relaxed and enjoyable evening was enjoyed by
all.
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Satharn/Saturday
26th Deireadh Fómhair/October
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Léacht ar
Nósanna Shamhna/Lecutre on Samhain Customs in Olden Times.
Ceardlann
Leanaí, scéalta Ealaín agus cluichí Mask making
workshop with children, Halloween games, storytelling and bonfire.
Liotúirge Ceilteach Samhna le tine/Celtic Samhain liturgy and fire.
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Seen by many as one of the highlights of the weekend,
Díseart welcomed over 35 children and their parents for an afternoon of
artistic expression, fun and games. Many disappointed arrivals had to be turned
away due to maximum numbers having long been reached. The afternoon began with
storytelling, which was provided in both English and Irish in order to
accommodate the many nationalities that were present on the day. The children
were then supplied with paper, paints, glitter, brushes and eventually blank
plaster masks and were invited to design and create their own masks for
Halloween. With the help of their parents, the Díseart Artist in
Resident and several of the Díseart staff an imaginative array of masks
were completed. This was followed by a selection of traditional Halloween games
and culminated in a parade through the Díseart gardens and up to the
large bonfire, where everyone was joined by Professor Pádraig Ó
Fiannachta who invited all to join him in a Celtic Samhain liturgy. Reaction to
this event has been extremely positive, with parents praising the organisation
of the day and looking forward to further similar events that can be enjoyed by
the entire family.
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Domhnach/Sunday
27th Deireadh Fómhair/October
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Ceolchoirm sa
Díseart/Traditional Music Concert featuring local musicians &
dancers
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Taking
place in the magnificent setting of the Díseart chapel, home to an
unmatched collection of breathtaking stained glass windows designed by Harry
Clarke, the concert brought together a mix of traditional music, song and
dance. An audience of approximately 50 people heard a variety of traditional
music, both instrumental and vocal and enjoyed the spectacular sean-nós
dancing of renowned dancer and choreographer, Caimin Collins. Highlights of the
concert included a contemporary dance piece presented by ANNÓ -
Amharclann na n-Óg Chorca Dhuibhne. During the concert, special guest
Páidi Ó Sé, announced details of Féile na Samhna
2003 - Fáilte Abhaile. He outlined to the audience the plan to welcome
home all those who might have had a connection with area to join the people of
the Dingle Peninsula as they celebrate through various arts including music,
art, literature, dance and crafts, their Gaelic heritage.
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Luain/Monday 28th
Deireadh Fómhair/October
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Léamh
Filíochta le filí áitiúla Poetry reading with local
poets.
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