Earagail Arts Festival facts for kids
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| Genre | Arts |
| Dates | June/July |
| Location(s) | County Donegal, Ireland |
| Years active | 1988 - present |
| Website | www.eaf.ie |
The Earagail Arts Festival (Irish: Féile Ealaíne na hEaragaile) is a super fun event that happens every year in County Donegal, Ireland. It's a big celebration of arts and culture, bringing together music, theatre, comedy, and street performances. The festival usually takes place in June or July and has been running since 1988! It's named after the beautiful Errigal mountain, which is a famous landmark in Donegal.
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About the Earagail Arts Festival
What Happens at the Festival?
The Earagail Arts Festival is packed with exciting things to see and do. You can enjoy amazing parades with colourful floats and performers. There are also street shows that pop up in towns and villages, making the streets come alive!
The festival features many different types of performances. You can watch plays, listen to live music concerts, and laugh along with comedy acts. It's a great chance to see talented artists from Ireland and around the world.
Where Does the Festival Take Place?
While Letterkenny is a main hub for the festival, with venues like An Grianán Theatre and the Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre, events happen all over County Donegal. Many towns and villages, including Ballybofey, Gweedore, and Falcarragh, host shows and activities.
The festival also uses Donegal's stunning natural beauty as a backdrop. Imagine watching a show with the Glenveagh National Park behind you, or catching a drive-in movie on Downings Beach! Places like Errigal mountain, Tory Island, and Magheraroarty Beach have all been part of the festival's magic.
Who Has Performed?
Over the years, many famous and talented artists have performed at the Earagail Arts Festival. The festival has welcomed a wide range of musicians, comedians, and performers.
For example, in 2001, artists like The Undertones and Richard Thompson performed. In 2002, the festival featured Mory Kanté and Lambchop. Later years saw performances by Bob Geldof (in 2004), The Saw Doctors (in 2005), and The Skatalites (in 2007).
More recently, the festival has continued to bring in big names. In 2008, Lisa Hannigan performed, and in 2009, you could see Mary Black and The Stunning. The 2013 festival, which was its 25th birthday, included performances by Josh Ritter and Clannad. The 2014 festival featured artists like Sharon Shannon and Frances Black. Each year brings a new and exciting lineup for everyone to enjoy!
How the Festival is Supported
The Earagail Arts Festival gets help from many different groups to make sure it can happen every year. Key supporters include The Arts Council, Donegal County Council, and Fáilte Ireland. Other organizations, like the British Council Ireland and the European Union, also provide support. This teamwork helps bring amazing arts and culture to County Donegal.
