FÉILE an Fhómhair returns to Tralee this weekend and there’s a range of events — organised by the Tralee branch of Conradh na Gaeilge in association with Foras na Gaeilge — to enjoy.
The official opening takes place tonight (Friday) at the Meadowlands Hotel with a dance performance by Céim Arts followed by a talk — Ceol Traidisiún agus Máirseáil i nDaingean Uí Chúis — by ceoltóir and béaloideasóir Dr Aoife Granville. Entry is €5.
The Meadowlands Hotel is again the location on Saturday morning at 10.30am for a talk by ealaíontóir, Áine Uí Dhubhshláine,
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Director and producer, Niamh Ní Bhaoill, will then be interviewed by broadcaster Sláine Ní Chathalláin at 11.15am followed by a talk at 12 noon on ‘Mórtas Áite’ by Mossie Ó Scanláin and teas/coffees. Entry for the morning is €10.
The Ballymac Bar will host a screening of the award-winning documentary about Cork rap act Kabin Krew, called ‘Gealtra’ at 7.30pm. Tickets are €10, with booking essential through Eventbrite by clicking here.
The festival ends on Sunday with a nature walk in Ballyseedy Wood at 11am (gathering at the north entrance (on the road near Ballygarry Estate Hotel). The walk, led by biodiversity educator Niamh Ní Dhuill, will be followed by tea/coffee in Ballyseedy Castle. All welcome.
See Conradh na Gaeilge Craobh Thrá Lí on Facebook for more details on the events.
