Achill Storytelling Festival / Féile Scéalaíochta Acla
27th October - 4th November 2012
A festival of storytelling events, drama workshops and activities. Unwind and enjoy your Autumn half term holiday in beautiful Achill Island.
For a flavour of events likely to take place at the 2012 Festival, please scroll down to view listings for the 2011 event:
Programme of Events 2011:
Saturday 29th October 2011
Great Western Greenway - Guided Walk
10.45am - 1pm, Meet at Óstán Oileán Acla, Achill Sound
A guided local walk with tales of the area. Transport provided to the start of the walk and at the end of the walk.
Cost: €5 (for transport) limited spaces. Please contact Achill Tourism to book.
Storytelling for Children (4 - 8 yrs old)
12 noon - 1pm, Achill Sound Library
Are you sitting comfortably ...? Story Telling suitable for children between 4-8 years. Bring a cushion to sit on.
Cost: Free, but places are limited. Please contact Achill Tourism to book.
Storytelling for Children (8 - 12 yrs old)
2.30pm - 3.30pm, Achill Sound Library
Are you sitting comfortably ...? Story Telling suitable for children between 8-12 years. Bring a cushion to sit on.
Cost: Free, but places are limited. Please contact Achill Tourism to book.
Adults Annual Halloween Fancy Dress
9pm, Ted Lavelle's Public House, Cashel
Disco Bar and Prizes for best costumes.
Cost: Donation in aid of the Mayo Mountain Rescue.
Folk & Ballad Music with Gypsy Davey
10pm, McLoughlin's Traditional Bar, Achill Sound
Adults Halloween Fancy Dress Party
11pm - late, Óstán Oileán Acla Waterfront Nite Club, Achill Sound
1st prize - One year's free entry to the Waterfront Nite Club. Further prizes on offer.
Cost: Normal nightclub fees apply.
Sunday 30th October 2011
Children's Fancy Dress Party
4pm, Ted Lavelle's Public House, Cashel
Entertainment with Kenny K.
Cost: In aid of the Cashel Community Park
Traditional Music with the Mulloy Brothers
6pm - 8pm, McLoughlin's Traditional Bar, Achill Sound
Halloween Fancy Dress Party
6pm - 8pm, Masterson's Golden Strand Bar & Restaurant, Dugort
Children's Fancy Dress Disco
7.30pm - 9pm, Keel Community Hall
All ages are welcome including adults. Refreshments served. Raffle and spot prizes.
Tuesday 1st November 2011
Halloween Kids Camp - Computers, Cooking & Crafts
10am - 1pm OR 2pm - 5pm, CFAA, Crumpaun, Keel
Cost: €50 for four days
Achill Relaxation
Sessions last 4 hours.
Join Mary as she teaches - Relaxation techniques, tips in how to silence the mind and de-stress the body. Open ones awareness to the senses and how important that is in our lives. Mindfulness and acceptance of who we are.
Cost: €20 per person. Group bookings only. Tel. 086 070 9843
Drama Workshop (4 - 8 year olds)
11am - 1pm, Halla Acla, Achill Sound
Drama Workshop with Branar, bringing stories to life, suitable for 4-8 year olds.
Cost: Free, but places are limited. Please contact Achill Tourism to book.
Drama Workshop (8 - 12 year olds)
11am - 1pm, Halla Acla, Achill Sound
Drama Workshop with Branar, bringing stories to life, suitable for 8-12 year olds.
Cost: Free, but places are limited. Please contact Achill Tourism to book.
Fireside Stories
9pm, Valley House Hostel & Bar
Pull up a chair at a real turf fire and listen as local people tell their story.
Cost: Free
Wednesday 2nd November
Halloween Kids Camp - Computers, Cooking & Crafts
10am - 1pm OR 2pm - 5pm, CFAA, Crumpaun, Keel
Cost: €50 for four days.
Thursday 3rd November
Halloween Kids Camp - Computers, Cooking & Crafts
10am - 1pm OR 2pm - 5pm, CFAA, Crumpaun, Keel
Cost: €50 for four days.
Friday 4th November
Halloween Kids Camp - Computers, Cooking & Crafts
10am - 1pm OR 2pm - 5pm, CFAA, Crumpaun, Keel
Cost: €50 for four days
Children's story competition
2pm, Achill Sound Library
Readings and results - (see above for more details)
Cost: Free.
Traditional Music Session
9pm, Lynott's Thatched Pub, Cashel
Traditional Music Session around the fire
Cost: Free (please join in).
Saturday 5th November 2011
Your Dreams tell you the Best True Stories
11am - 6pm, CFAA, Crumpaun, Keel
We miss a great opportunity to get to know ourselves in our dreams. Through our dreams we can solve inner conflicts and uncertainties. We can get stronger and more balanced. Are you one of those who cannot remember your dreams very often or maybe never?
Let me help you to open the door to your dream world and to your dream language, to show you a way to a healthy and balanced life.
Cost: €65pp (incl. light lunch). Contact Ute Klinger on 086 8668197.
Ireland's Biggest Liar Competition
9pm, McLoughlin's Traditional Bar, Achill Sound
Lie tellers wanted - politicians needs not apply. Is Ireland really home to a bit of Blarney? Do you live with the occasional white lie or do you know someone who tells some big whoppers? The organisers take no responsibility for any changes to your facial appearance whilst taking part in this competition.
Cost: Free entry. FIRST PRIZE: Title of Ireland's Biggest Liar and €200
Achill Tourism provides a comprehensive directory of all types of accommodation providers in Achill on this Web site, along with detailed information on travel to Achill Island.
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