Rekindle Festival returns on 15th and 16th August, bringing the community together to celebrate heritage, share skills and enjoy music, stories and making.
On August 15th at Common Knowledge in Kilfenora, join us for Lasraí, a concert featuring a special line-up including Paddy Keenan, Edwina Guckian and Róisín El Cherif, celebrating traditional music and community.
Book your ticket for the Lasraí concert here.
On August 16th in Ennistymon, the festival continues with:
A lively outdoor céilí and dance workshop on Parliament Street, led by Louise O’Connor. Learn some new steps before joining the céilí with live music from local musicians.
A heritage trail around the town, created with local businesses who carry the stories and traditions of the area, featuring video and audio pieces that bring our rich history to life.
Traditional skill-sharing demonstrations at the Courthouse Gallery, where you can watch and learn from local craftspeople.
The Rekindle Makers Market on Parliament Street, offering handmade goods made using traditional methods.
A performing arts programme with live traditional music from Ireland and beyond, Irish language events, spoken word and visual arts.
All other events apart from our Lasraí concert are free to attend but we kindly ask you to register at the link above for a ticket so we can predict numbers.
Full programme and further details to follow!
REKINDLE Festival Day will return to Parliament Street, Ennistymon on the 16th of August as part of National Heritage Week.
Rekindle Festival of Lost Skills is funded by the National Heritage Council, the Arts Council and Clare County Council.
For any questions or queries, you’re most welcome to get in touch with Aoife and Brendan on rekindle@ourcommonknowledge.org or on 0834425819.