Earagail Arts Festival

Earagail Arts Festival

infobox music festival
music_festival_name = Earagail Arts Festival


caption = Earagail Arts Festival Logo
location = County Donegal, Ireland
years_active= 1988 - present
dates = June/July
genre = Arts
website = [http://www.eaf.ie/ www.eaf.ie]

The Earagail Arts Festival ("Féile Ealaíne an Earagail") is an annual festival which takes place in County Donegal, Ireland every June/July. The festival began in June 1988 and celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2008.

The Festival includes parades, street performances and numerous plays, musical concerts and comedy acts in towns and villages across County Donegal. Letterkenny is at the centre of the festival with various venues such as An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre and Donegal County Museum in the town hosting events.

Festivals

2001 festival

The line-up for the 2001 festival included The Undertones, Richard Thompson, John Herald, Johnny Vegas, Phil Kay, Louis de Paor, The Wrigley Sisters, Dan Crary and Beppe Gambetta.

2002 festival

The line-up for the 2002 festival included Mory Kanté, Lambchop, Gail Davies, Hazel O'Connor and Adam Hills.

2003 festival

The line-up for the 2003 festival included Roy Hargrove, Mickey Harte, The Revs, Cathal Ó Searcaigh and Henry McCullough.

2004 festival

The line-up for the 2004 festival included David Strassman, Bob Geldof and Andy Irvine.

2005 festival

The line-up for the 2005 festival included The Saw Doctors, Kathryn Williams, Richie Havens and Pierce Turner.

2006 Festival

The line-up for the 2006 festival included John Nee, Joanna MacGregor, Eddi Reader, Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and Kíla.

2007 festival

The line-up for the 2006 festival included The Skatalites, Patrick Street, Seth Lakeman, Declan O'Rourke and the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet.

2008 festival

The 2008 festival was officially launched at the Grill Music Venue. The line-up for the festival included Dave Geraghty, Altan, Donal Lunny, Liam Ó Maonlaí and Lisa Hannigan.

Sponsors

The Arts Festival is principally funded by The Arts Council, Donegal County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Additional funders include Office of Public Works, The National Lottery and Letterkenny Town Council. The festival is sponsored by Kia Motors, Grill Music Venue and RTÉ.

External links

* [http://www.eaf.ie/ Official Website]
* [http://www.eaf.textdriven.com/ Earagail Arts Festival 2007]


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