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The ‘Firestorm’ show at the Island of Geese in Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
A SPECTACULAR fireshow at the Island of Geese was one of the highlights of Culture Night in Tralee on Friday night as people came out in their droves to enjoy free entertainment all over town.
Kerry County Council’s Arts Office, supported by the Arts Council and the Local Live Performance Scheme 4, and Creative Ireland, helped to co-ordinate over 45 free events, which were very well attended.
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Audiences were delighted to see so many in-person events and all ages came out to support and enjoy the evening.
“We want to thank all the artists, organisers and creative people who put on such wonderful events this year, these people are part of the soul of the county,” said Arts Officer Kate Kennelly.
Oracle performing on stage at the Parklands/Ivy Terrace for live entertainment as part of Culture Night. Photo by Dermot Crean
“Kerry has so much to offer in terms of culture and creativity, another reason we are lucky to live here,” stated Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Flynn.
Tralee was certainly the flagship for the new national focus on ‘Culture Night Late’, (post 9pm) audiences were brought the very best of cinema with the Kerry International Film Festival, Tralee’s own Fanzinis brought us ‘Paradise Cabaret’ at the Greyhound Bar as well as ‘Firestorm’ at the Island of Geese which saw hundreds attend.
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Shannon Star Entertainment brought an exciting mix of music to the town centre, the heart-warming and diverse CÉILÍ Afro Dabke Ukraine was delivered by Catherine Young Dance, supported by Mercy Mounthawk with extra bus services provided by Local Links.
Síamsa Tíre ran an eclectic programme of music, song and dance that enthralled. Large crowds visited the County Museum for tours, workshops, and medieval family fun.
As one audience member in the Square Tralee said to Culture Night coordinator, Assistant Arts Officer, Hannah Pinckheard; “It means a lot to be able to come out, meet people, and see what great arts and culture is around us, the atmosphere was great!” Scroll down for photos…
The ‘Firestorm’ show at the Island of Geese in Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
Crowds watching the ‘Firestorm’ show at the Island of Geese in Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
‘Firestorm’ show at the Island of Geese in Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
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‘Firestorm’ show at the Island of Geese in Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Kerry International Film Festival’s outdoor screenings in The Square. Photo: Dermot Crean
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Some of the crowd in Parklands/Ivy Terrace for live entertainment as part of Culture Night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Some of the crowd in Parklands/Ivy Terrace for live entertainment as part of Culture Night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The ‘Firestorm’ show at the Island of Geese in Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
The ‘Firestorm’ show at the Island of Geese in Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The ‘Firestorm’ show at the Island of Geese in Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
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