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festival opening
We are absolutely delighted that Dervla Murphy and Manchán Magan will be joining us for the Opening of the festival in the Church of Ireland at 7pm on Thursday 31st May.
They will discuss our theme for this year: BORDERS
They will discuss our theme for this year: BORDERS
Photo: Hugh Thomson
Dervla Murphy’s first book, Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle, was published in 1965. Over 20 other titles have followed. Dervla has won worldwide praise for her writing and has been described as a ‘travel legend’ and ‘the first lady of Irish cycling’. Now in her 80s, she continues to travel around the world and remains passionate about politics, conservation, bicycling and beer.
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/jan/24/dervla-murphy-travel-writer-interview-full-tilt
“Dervla Murphy is that rare traveller who can make the world seem both wider and more intimate.”
— The Observer
In Conversation with Rosita Boland in the Irish Times Dervla said:
I only eat once a day. I go to bed at 9.30pm, and I get up at 5am and eat breakfast and dinner then. I’ve always done it when I’m at home. When I’m travelling it’s different; you have to adapt.I think the time is coming when Ireland should be self-sufficient in food. In the war years, during my childhood, Ireland had to be self-sufficient. There was no real shortage of anything except tea. Imagine, Ireland is famous for potatoes, and there are potatoes from Israel in a shop here in Lismore. We should be growing all our own food. We’ve lost the run of ourselves.
Natural beauty makes me happy. Music. Books. Reading. Family and friends. That’s enough. What I value most in others is honesty. What is life without it? And people who are nonmaterialistic. I have learned to be suspicious in general of the consumer society, to be deeply suspicious of it. I generally mistrust all institutions.
I never get lonely. Ever. I don’t know what it feels like. I’m very solitary by nature. When I have company I enjoy it, but essentially I’m a solitary person.
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/dervla-murphy-82-what-do-i-think-of-politicians-a-pile-of-f-king-s-ts-1.1789737
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/jan/24/dervla-murphy-travel-writer-interview-full-tilt
“Dervla Murphy is that rare traveller who can make the world seem both wider and more intimate.”
— The Observer
In Conversation with Rosita Boland in the Irish Times Dervla said:
I only eat once a day. I go to bed at 9.30pm, and I get up at 5am and eat breakfast and dinner then. I’ve always done it when I’m at home. When I’m travelling it’s different; you have to adapt.I think the time is coming when Ireland should be self-sufficient in food. In the war years, during my childhood, Ireland had to be self-sufficient. There was no real shortage of anything except tea. Imagine, Ireland is famous for potatoes, and there are potatoes from Israel in a shop here in Lismore. We should be growing all our own food. We’ve lost the run of ourselves.
Natural beauty makes me happy. Music. Books. Reading. Family and friends. That’s enough. What I value most in others is honesty. What is life without it? And people who are nonmaterialistic. I have learned to be suspicious in general of the consumer society, to be deeply suspicious of it. I generally mistrust all institutions.
I never get lonely. Ever. I don’t know what it feels like. I’m very solitary by nature. When I have company I enjoy it, but essentially I’m a solitary person.
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/dervla-murphy-82-what-do-i-think-of-politicians-a-pile-of-f-king-s-ts-1.1789737
Manchán Magan is a writer and documentary-maker. He has written books on his travels in Africa, India and South America and two novels.
He writes occasionally for The Irish Times, and has presented dozens of documentaries on issues of world culture for TG4, RTÉ & Travel Channel. He lives in his oak forest in a self-made hovel in the bogs of Ireland.
http://www.manchan.com/
He writes occasionally for The Irish Times, and has presented dozens of documentaries on issues of world culture for TG4, RTÉ & Travel Channel. He lives in his oak forest in a self-made hovel in the bogs of Ireland.
http://www.manchan.com/
announcement
- DJ Frank will be replacing DJ Kormac on Sunday 3rd for the dance night. A reduced rate €7 or €5wr is in place for this event.
There appear to be a few misprints in the programme. Please see below correct information here for affected events.
- Friday 8th Sacrum+Profanum: Pilgrimage of Love starts at 8pm
- Mono Printing price is €15 or €12 with wristband
- Lino Printing price is €17 or €15 with wristband
- Alfa circus acts are taking part on Saturday 2nd only (not on Sunday 3rd)
Apologies for any inconvenience
- Friday 8th Sacrum+Profanum: Pilgrimage of Love starts at 8pm
- Mono Printing price is €15 or €12 with wristband
- Lino Printing price is €17 or €15 with wristband
- Alfa circus acts are taking part on Saturday 2nd only (not on Sunday 3rd)
Apologies for any inconvenience
Fairy trail
Urgent call for new Fairy houses! We have been informed that many fairies have moved into Woodpark over the last couple of weeks but not all seem to be able to find a lovely home. So kids, could you help us out to provide some of your beautiful homes for the fairies?
Please note: The fairies prefer houses made out of natural materials, so please mind the use of plastic etc. Thank you!
Please note: The fairies prefer houses made out of natural materials, so please mind the use of plastic etc. Thank you!
street art and art trail
We are very happy to continue the idea of Street Art in our festival this year with the aim to expand it in the future. Street Art is art of all shapes and sizes in the public domain: on the street, on buildings, walls, green spaces and all other places visible from the public space.
This year we are adding a piece which will be unveiled during the festival opening. In the meantime the very exciting floating 'Island' in the harbour area, called Crannóg Ceoil by Paul Berg is still in progress.
Much more will be announced a little later on so keep an eye on our website and Facebook page!
This year we are adding a piece which will be unveiled during the festival opening. In the meantime the very exciting floating 'Island' in the harbour area, called Crannóg Ceoil by Paul Berg is still in progress.
Much more will be announced a little later on so keep an eye on our website and Facebook page!
Click here for our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mountshannonartsfestival/
