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Danny O’Sullivan, Katie Dwyer, Karen Dwyer, Molly Dwyer Diggin and ‘Barney’ at the Open Day at Churchill Forge on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE weather was a bit showery, but there was still a huge turnout from the community and beyond at the Churchill Forge Open Day on Saturday.
With dancing, a dog show, barbecue and much more, people came and went all day in what was a great event to coincide with National Heritage Week.
Organised by the Spa/Fenit Community Council, the event showcased many arts and crafts skills from a bygone age.
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The farrier demonstrated the ancient craft of shoeing horses, while other skills on display included bee-keeping, wildflower display, sugan chair assembly, spinning wheel, firelog making, pottery making and a knot making demonstration.
Traditional music, song, dance and storytelling took place in the marquee which provided welcome shelter during the showers and people could enjoy a burger from the barbecue.
The most popular event while we visited was the dog show which attracted canines of all shapes and sizes, while a falconer with birds of prey was also an engaging feature.
It was brilliant, free family entertainment and great credit is due to the organisers. Scroll down for photos…
In front; Clodagh O’Dowd, ‘Harley’ the dog, Clara O’Dowd, Keelan O’Dowd and Grace Stephenson. At back; Darragh Stephenson, Niall O’Dowd and Paul Stephenson at the Open Day at Churchill Forge on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Suzanne Doyle, Maureen Harris and Therese Williams at the Open Day at Churchill Forge on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jim McCarthy about to have a go at the ‘Nail-Driving’ competition watched by Jimmy Sullivan and Brian O’Daly at the Open Day at Churchill Forge on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Bey and Hazel Guilfoyle with ‘Snooper’, winner of Best Dressed Dog at the Open Day at Churchill Forge on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Antoinette Boyd and ‘Benji’ at the Open Day at Churchill Forge on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sadhbh O’Connor, Grainne Landers, Deirdre Landers, Niamh Landers and Nora Landers at the Open Day at Churchill Forge on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancing in the marquee at the Open Day at Churchill Forge on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sarah Kate Daly, Mary Jo Daly and Catriona O’Grady, Killorglin, at the Open Day at Churchill Forge on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
