8.30pm

CONCERT

Fishbowl Youthgroup presents the best of up-coming talent from East Clare in an Acoustic night of entertainment. To include poetry readings, in a cafˇ style setting, the night will appeal to all ages.

Mountshannon Hall
Admission: €5. Proceeds to Hurricane Relief Project, New Orleans

7.00pm

OFFICIAL OPENING

Philosopher and poet, John O'Donohue officially opens the festival. With music by Martin O' Brien (concertina) and Eoin O'Neill (bazouki). All welcome, admission free, wine reception (sponsored by The Wine Buff, Ennis).

St Caimins Church of Ireland, Mountshannon Village
Free

2.00pm

YOUTH THEATRE

A newly created short play performed by young people from the area, on the theme of 'Seed Saving'. Directed by Pete Mullineaux, the play will an illuminating and thought provoking drama, which will be educational, uplifting and entertaining.
 
Followed by:
DEEP GREEN
An in depth talk about the ecological crisis and the call for personal Creative Action. Led by Brother Anthony (Glenstal Abbey) and other key speakers.

Mountshannon Hall
Admission to both events: €8 (concessions €5)

6.00pm

EXHIBITION OPENING

Official opening by Fiona Woods (North Clare Regional Arts Co-ordinator). An innovative exhibition of contemporary art from the East Clare area featuring sculpture, painting, print, ceramics, glass and photography on the festival theme. Wine reception - all welcome.

Derg View (opposite Callura Pottery), Mountshannon Village
Admission: Free

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

7.30pm

Midnight Court Film Society presents:
PAN'S LABYRINTH

Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Spain/Mexico, 2006 - Cert: 16
10-yr old Ofélia is forced to move into her stepfather's home where she discovers an overgrown labyrinth and meets its grotesquely fawnlike keeper Pan, an ancient satyr. In exchange for Pan's help in saving her sick mother, Ofélia is set three dangerous tasks which take her on a journey to another world where she must use her wit and guile to overcome the creatures that lurk beneath. Set against the bloody back-drop of the Spanish civil war, Pan's Labyrinth is a gothic fairy tale that weaves seamlessly between reality and fantasy. First showing in East Clare after rave reviews all over Europe... not to be missed.
 
Plus:
YOUNG FILM-MAKERS
Fishbowl Youth-group 'Fresh Film-makers' present their innovative short work, created in conjunction with Raheen Hospital Daycare Centre, which looks at 'Old Time Dancing'. Discussion and question-time.
 
Plus:
Short films selected on the theme of 'Our Fragile Earth'.

Programme starts: 7.30pm (main feature 8.30pm)
Mountshannon Hall
Admission: €8 (concessions €5)

3.00pm

ADULT ART CLASS

A chance to enjoy some creative time, led by local artists Jane Seymour and Nicola Henley working in a variety of media. Booking: 061 924893.

3.00-5.00pm
Mountshannon Hall
Class Fee: €5

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

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)

COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITION

"Oak 1998-1999" by Tom Molloy (on loan from IMMA)
 
Wise Ways
An exhibition of work made by visitors to the Daycare Centre in the new art gallery/studio (funded by Leader and HSE). Working over the last 6 weeks with artist Terry O'Farrell, the exhibition documents the extraordinary wealth of knowledge from the older generation of East Clare about the environmentally friendly, sustainable ways in which people lived in the not too distant past. The exhibition offers us an opportunity to learn from their wisdom, how to live more respectfully towards the environment, with a greater sense of community and sharing. Funded by the Hospital Support Group.

Open Monday to Friday 11am-5pm
Raheen Hospital Daycare Centre
Admission free (donations to Raheen Hospital welcome)