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Dé Danann play at Féile Lughnasadh in Milltown this weekend.
FÉILE Lughnasadh returns to Milltown this weekend providing a free, family-friendly festival of the very best in trad, all free and open air in the town square.
“Milltown is definitely the place to be this August Bank Holiday weekend,” explained organiser Owen O’Shea. “Dé Danann are a huge act and we are delighted to have them play in Milltown.”
Dé Danann play on Saturday night, while Pólca 4 play Friday night and The Four Winds play Sunday night, all on the gig rig. Music sessions will continue in the local bars and at Club Lughnasadh in the square.
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The festival kicks off on Thursday night with the “Singing Club”, a huge Milltown favourite which will be in The Plough Bar. Friday will feature the parade and bonfire and all are invited to take part.
This invokes the ancient Celtic harvest festival traditions which inspire the Lughnasadh celebrations in Milltown ‘Quest and Thrive’ will be providing holistic therapy on Saturday.
Sunday promises to be a great family day with the ever-popular outdoor ceilí, as well as Food and Craft Market, storytelling fun with the Crafty Cailleach, magic with Steve and the Street Entertainment Competition, with €500 in prizes, so be sure to look up registration on facebook.
Vincent Prendergast said, “This festival is truly unique, being totally free and open air, giving everyone opportunities to experience the best of music.”
Amanda Courtney encouraged all planning to attend to help the festival. “We’ve an iDonate crowdfunding initiative, so look us up and donate what you can”, said Amanda. “We’re also selling tickets for a ride-on lawnmower, so buy one and you could be lucky!”
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