
flyer promises to be a great family day out with a special
children's entertainment marquee featuring games, songs and stories, with
particular emphasis on Irish traditions and folklore - there will even be the
chance to make your own
leprechaun or magical fairy at our new arts
workshop!
The Festival will showcase some great Irish entertainment, music, sport and dance. The main music stage will feature some of the finest Irish music from artists such as Kathy Durkin, Patrick Feeney, Siansa, Solid Gold Country, Brogue and Martin Ruddy. There will also be traditional Irish music from Brogue, Wraggle Taggle, Dun The Veil, Siansa and Reelstrings.
There will also be live GAA Sports, live televised sports, Irish Dancing Displays, a traditional Irish music stage, a beer tent and many stalls offering Irish goods.
The festival is a great family day out over the August Bank Holiday. So keep Sunday 24 August 2008 free in your diary for Crawley's biggest Irish festival ever! The Festival takes place at Southgate Playing Fields in Crawley from 12.00 - 19.00 and is just £5 for adults, £2 seniors and concessions and kids get in free.
If you would like to know more, please contact Shannon Mackey-Witton on 07815 055281 or email: crawleyirishadmin@googlemail.com. You can also find further details on our website: www.crawleyirish.co.uk/festival