6.00 pm

EUROPEAN LINKS

Mountshannon National School is hosting a convention of European teachers from 5 countries who will give a presentation about their home locations, education, environment and arts and offer us an opportunity to meet and share cultural diversity in the village of Mountshannon.
 
There will also be a photographic display presenting:
THE GARDENING PROJECT
An initiative between The Festival's Education Programme, Irish Seed Savers Association (ISSA) and Mountshannon N.S., supported by The Heritage Council and I.N.T.O. The children have been working with Áine (ISSA Education Officer) to create their own heritage fruit and vegetable garden which will provide an understanding of organic growing and sustainable food production for the school both now and in the future.
Sponsored by ISSA, Touhy's and O'Neill's Nurseries.

Mountshannon National School
Admission: Free

12.00pm

NATURE WALK

A guided walk through beautiful Woodpark (outskirts of Mountshannon) with Áine O'Callahan (Teagasc). An open invitation to join Áine in identifying native woodland species, learning how to care for their protection and establish trees and hedgerows. Informative, educational and fun, suitable for all the family. Approx 1hr 30mins.

Meet at entrance to Woodpark
Free

2.00pm

CHILDRENS FILMS

Midnight Court Film Society presents a selection of short films on the theme 'Our Fragile Earth'.

2.00-4.00pm
St Caimins Church of Ireland, Mountshannon Village
Admission: Free (donations welcome)

2.00-6.00pm

GREEN FARE AT THE AISTEAR

Hosted by Irish Seed Savers Association, CELT and the Alpha Project. Demonstrations of traditional crafts and information will be on display. Food stalls provided by Raheen Wood Steiner School. Details 061 927456.

2.00-6.00pm
The Aistear
Free

3.00-6.00pm

OUTDOOR CONCERT

With a backdrop of Holy Island and Lough Derg, talented local school children and young musicians from East Clare will perform an outdoor concert in The Aistear. Followed by Seamus Buglar and Kate McNamara and visiting Colorado fiddle player Adam Agee (and friends) whose dynamic repertoire will offer an uplifting and exiting performance, for all to enjoy.

3.00-6.00pm
The Aistear
Admission: Free (donations welcome)

9.30pm

EVENING SPECTACULAR AT THE HARBOUR

Come and enjoy the evening beauty of the shores of Lough Derg! After last years hugely successful Fireworks performance, this year we offer an exciting, vibrant multi-media event staring the widely acclaimed Lismorahaun Singers, internationally renowned Daghda Dance with the Love Spotters, Enable Ireland and local youth. Featuring work from Mountshannon N.S. and Scariff Youthreach, who are brought together to create a wonderful evening of music, voice, dance and a spectacular light show. This promises to be a fabulous family occasion.

Assemble 9.30pm
Mountshannon Harbour
Admission: Free (donations welcome)

2.00pm

PUPPET SHOW

The Wishing Tree
A new production from 'Dog and String Theatre'. Three stories woven together by a common theme; can wishes come true and what happens when they do? Azal the artist, Cinderella and the Old Woman in the Vinegar Bottle. Incorporating life-size puppets, shadow puppetry and animated objects made from recycled materials. 1hour. 4yrs and over.

Mountshannon Hall
Admission: €5 (family rates)

3.30pm

SHADOW PUPPET MAKING

A workshop run by Sarah Fuller of Dog and String, will run after the show. Numbers limited to 15, book early 065-7089202.

Mountshannon Hall
Course Fee: €5