Island Voices Connect
Sept
21

Island Voices Connect

Location: St. Michael's Church

Free event. No booking required.

A cultural exchange between choirs led by Dr. Eva Mc Mullan Glossop. This collaboration between the local Bere Island Choir and the Crosshaven Community Choir has been one of the highlights of the past two festivals. Each choir will learn the same pieces and sing together during the festival at Mass on Sunday morning. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Noel Spring and will be broadcast live on Bere Island Community Radio 100.1 FM. Click here to listen online.

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Dancing at the Crossroads
Sept
21

Dancing at the Crossroads

Location: Rerrin Village

This is a free event. No booking required.

A revival of the old tradition of dancing at the crossroads. Live music by Lorg, West Cork Musicians playing traditional Irish music.

John Coakley - Multi instrumentalist, mostly playing Button accordion

Tina McLoughlin - Whistles, Button accordion

Kate Lyons - Fiddle, Bódhran, Vocals

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Long Table Lunch, Music & Storytelling
Sept
21

Long Table Lunch, Music & Storytelling

Location: The Drill Hall

Booking is free, but tickets must be reserved in advance. A suggested donation will be recommended on the day.

An informal lunch to celebrate the closing of the festival. A chance to share memories and make plans to meet again for the Bere Island Arts Festival 2025.

As part of the closing celebrations, there will be a musical and literary collaboration between Conal Creedon and Eva McMullan.

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