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O'Carolan Harp
Festival August 2002

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Open Air Mass
& Blessing of Graves
Saint Lasairs Well

( 25 - 8 - 02 )
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Arigna Floor
Church Repairs

( 15 - 9 - 02 )

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Arigna Energy Valley Museum
Update

( 9 - 12 - 02 )
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Keadue Wins 4 Awards in Tidy Towns 2002
( 21 - 9 - 02 )
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Famine Grave Mass & for those Dying of Famine Today
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25th O' Carolan Harp Festival 2002

The Chieftans played to over 600 people in Keadue Church,
the O'Carolan Harp Festival went very well and this year it was opened
by Cardinal Cathal B. Daly, who's ancestors hail from the area.
The Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Among the many
attractions throughout the festival, none of which could have taken place without the help of the local businesses, shops, pubs and accommodation owners; kids were captivated by a magic show, fire breathing and many other events for all ages. Business people made sure that every visitor was welcomed and looked after. The organisers who always prepare in advance have to be given credit for the work and as you read this they are already preparing for the O'Carolan Festival 2003. Below is just a sample of what the festival had in store for locals and visitors.

Cardinal Cathal B Daly official opens the O Carolan Harp Festival 2002 its 25th Anniversary.
Woodturner at work with the next generation intrigued by his craftmanship.
The Chieftans play to an appreciated audience in Keadue Church.
The Vintage Display went well on the day. Picture is of a 1963 Singer Gazelle and behind it is a 1960 Rover P5.
Picture of Kilronan Community Games Athletes and piper in the foreground.
Picture of the Swedish Folk Dancers entertaining the crowd.
Picture of glasses reflection the village.
Picture of the many people who thronged the village during the festival.

WoodTurner, Vintage Car display, Folk Dancing group from Sweden
and of course the one and only group, The Chieftans were just some of the many delights experienced by the many visitors to this well known Festival. If you were there drop us a line by e-mail to tynansean@eircom.net.or if you want to learn more about the feastival e-mail us.

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