Inspirational Kilrea folk in festival showcase

With a packed schedule of fun and entertainment on the programme for Kilrea’s returning Fairy Thorn Festival this weekend (August 19-21), the pace slows a little on the Sunday afternoon with a gathering of some of the town’s most inspirational and successful artisans.
By Una Culkin
Published 17th Aug 2022, 10:37 BST
Updated 17th Aug 2022, 11:35 BST
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Adventurer Hannah Shields, perhaps best known for reaching the summit of Mount Everest, renowned poet Clare McCotter, and Kilrea historian Pearl Hutchinson will lead the talks at the Arts & Culture Showcase on Sunday (August 21) at 1pm in the Town Hall.

Local artists Adrian Margey, Conor Larkin and more will display some of their latest work, while harpist Helena Dallat O’Driscoll keeps the audience entertained throughout.

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Andrew Hickey, Chairperson of the Kilrea Community & Fairy Thorn Association, said: “An integral part of our planning for the return of the Fairy Thorn Festival was the involvement of people from the town, and we are delighted to be able to showcase just some of the local talent Kilrea has to offer at this event.

“It promises to be an informative and educational afternoon and has already generated great interest in the lead up to the festival opening on Friday evening.”

Find out more about the festival and the programme of events on Kilrea Fairy Thorn Festival at www.thefairythorn.com and the festival’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Main sponsors of the Fairy Thorn Festival 2022 are Donaghy Bros, Europa Foods, Hutchinson Engineering, KRD Credit Union, and McIntyre’s Tools & Equipment.