Saturday 5th August
Date
Title
Location
Details
Tickets
10.00 am
Connecting with Nature and History – Tree Walk and Talk
Tuamgraney
Connecting with Nature and History – Tree Walk and Talk
5th August 2017 10.00 am
Native woodland specialist Andrew St Ledger leads an informative walk through the
private Raheen Wood estate, where he will talk about the rich Gaelic forest culture of
the past and demonstrate ways to connect with nature today. Approx. 2 hours; walking
shoes/boots and rain gear advised. Festival wristband required.
10.00 am
Fishing for Kids
Riverside Park
Fishing for Kids
5th August 2017 10.00 am
Children (7–12 years only) are introduced to fishing in a friendly and safe environment.
Prior booking necessary at O\'Meara\'s totalhealth Pharmacy, Scariff (061 921 028).
Numbers limited to 20 children. Festival wristband required.
10.00 am
Derg Isle Fishing Rodeo
Derg Isle
Derg Isle Fishing Rodeo
5th August 2017 10.00 am
Catch ‘em, Clean ‘em and Cook ‘em. Come out and have some fun at Derg Isle Adventure
Centre. The holding pond is well stocked with trout waiting to be caught. Fly fishing lessons
from the experts and a guaranteed catch await all entries, with prizes for largest fish, longest
fish for both girls’ and boys’ categories across several age groups. Bring your own rod and fly
or there will be ones available to use. Tour Beautiful Lough Derg on our High Speed Racing
Rib – free but limited space – leaving every 30 minutes from the dock side at Derg Isle. Space
is limited so sign up soon at Derg Isle 087 1254365 Festival wristband required.
10.00 am
Waterways Ireland Boat Tours
Scariff Harbour
Waterways Ireland Boat Tours
5th August 2017 10.00 am
Hourly tours by waterbus of the Scariff River and Lough Derg (departures on the hour;
last boat leaves 5 pm). Trips offered free of charge courtesy of Waterways Ireland. Festival
wristband required.
11.00 am
A Game of 3 Halves
Scariff Rugby Club
A Game of 3 Halves
5th August 2017 11.00 am
Developed in Northern Ireland as a means to bring young people from different communities
together through sport, A Game of 3 Halves combines hurling, rugby and soccer.
Local U-11 clubs will participate under the guidance of experienced coaches. Visitors
welcome to join in. Refreshments available. Festival wristband required.
12.00 pm
Street Arts and Crafts Fair
Fair Green
Street Arts and Crafts Fair
5th August 2017 12.00 pm
Craft workers, artists, organic growers and food stalls display their wares in this open-air
street market
12.00 pm
Traditional Skills Workshops
Fair Green
Traditional Skills Workshops
5th August 2017 12.00 pm
Watch and take part in displays of traditional skills run by experienced tutors: Copper
Leaves, Wooden Rustic Faces, Corn Dollies and Harvest Favours. Festival wristband required.
2.00 pm
Guided Foraging for Edible Flowers, Herbs and Assorted Salads
Community Co-Op
Guided Foraging for Edible Flowers, Herbs and Assorted Salads
5th August 2017 2.00 pm
This lunchtime event welcomes families for a guided walk through the Community Gardens
at the East Clare Community Co-Op to gather ingredients to be prepared and served al fresco
with fresh baked pizza from our traditional wood fired oven. Festival wristband required.
2.00 pm
Boat Trip and Guided Tour of Holy Island (Inis Cealtra)
Mountshannon
Boat Trip and Guided Tour of Holy Island (Inis Cealtra)
5th August 2017 2.00 pm
Gerard Madden, local historian and author of the histories of Holy Island, Scariff, Mountshannon
and Tuamgraney, offers boat trips to and guided tours of Holy Island from
Mountshannon Pier. Trips on the hour; €12 per person (€10 with festival wristband)
2.00 pm
Discover Kayak Touring
Scariff Harbour
Discover Kayak Touring
5th August 2017 2.00 pm
A leisurely introduction to kayaking while exploring the river from a rarely seen vantage
point. Suitable for complete beginners (from 10 years of age). Trips on the half hour will
be led by expert guides and all equipment is provided. Prebooking required at O’Meara’s
totalhealth Pharmacy (061 921028). Limited numbers. Festival wristband required.
2.00 pm
Kids Fun Zone
GAA Park
Kids Fun Zone
5th August 2017 2.00 pm
A safe and fun-filled afternoon for kids at Scariff GAA Club with lots of activities and games,
including minesweeper, slides, mega arenas of fun and obstacle course. Suitable for children
under 10 years, who must be accompanied by an adult. Festival wristband required.
2.30 pm
In Conversation with Michael Harding
Scariff Library
In Conversation with Michael Harding
5th August 2017 2.30 pm
In addition to four critically acclaimed novels, Michael Harding has written 19 plays, which
have been performed at the Abbey and Peacock Theatres and at the Dublin Fringe Festival. He
also played the Bull McCabe in the 50th Anniversary production of John B. Keane’s The Field in
2015. He will read from his works and engage with the audience. Festival wristband required
5.30 pm
Trad at the Harbour
Scariff Harbour
Trad at the Harbour
5th August 2017 5.30 pm
Trad session with Liam O’Brien, winner of TG4’s Young Musician of The Year 2017, renowned
fiddle player and singer Eileen O’Brien from North Tipperary and locals including
Seamus Bugler, Rachel Grogan, Mark Donnellan, Andrew McNamara, Lizzie Affloter
and stepdancer Ellie Sweeney. Presentation of SCT Music Certificates by Clare Comhaltas
chairman, Joe Arkins. Festival wristband required.
8.00 pm
Out The Gap
Fair Green
Out The Gap
5th August 2017 8.00 pm
Out The Gap comprises five young musicians who have come together while playing music
in Cnoc na Gaoithe Comhaltas Cultural Centre in Tulla, Co. Clare. Coming from Counties Clare
and Tipperary and recently returned from Chicago, the group combines many different influences
and plays traditional Irish music for sheer pleasure. Festival wristband required.
9.30 pm
Delorentos
Fair Green
Delorentos
5th August 2017 9.30 pm
Since 2007 Dublin-based Delorentos have released three critically acclaimed albums
and been nominated for several prestigious awards. As well as their recording success,
Delorentos have always been a touring band and play extensively in Ireland, as well as in
the UK, Europe and North America. Festival wristband required.
Festival Wristband 2017
€5
Gold Wristband 2017
€10