Renowned musicians pictured at the official opening of the 30th Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair in Teach Hiudaí Beag, Bunbeg on Friday night.
Pictured from left are Martin Dowling, Hugh Hiudaí Beag Gallagher, Gary Hastings who officially opened the Scoil Gheimhridh, Des Wilkinson and Christina Dowling.
It’s 30 years since Clann Uí Mhaonaigh and friends founded Scoil Gheimhridh Frankie Kennedy and Comharchumann Forbartha Ghaoth Dobhair are now organising the popular event.
This year, Scoil Gheimhridh will be remembering and celebrating Frankie in a special concert ‘Flutopia’ presented by the Belfast Trad Fest as well as a special concert with Altan in which he was a founding member alongside Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh.
An Crann Óg performing at the Scoil Gheimhridh.
The organisers have an incredible programme of events featuring renowned artists such as Altan, The Friel Sisters, An Crann Óg, Breandán Ó Beaglaoich, Gary Hastings, Máire Ní Choilm and many more. In addition to the concerts there will also be session trails, album launches, and workshops in music, song, and dance from some of the best performers in Ireland.
One of the highlights of the Scoil Gheimhridh will be the annual New Year’s Eve Hooley in the Social, Strand Road, Middletown, Derrybeg featuring the Joe Jack Attack and special guests. This event is the perfect way to unwind and welcome in the New Year in style with family and friends.
Patricia and Séamus Ferry at Friday night’s opening night. Pictures: Tommy Curran.
This year’s Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair continues through until Tuesday, December 31. Venues include Pobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair, The Social and Teach Hiudaí Beag.
See Monday’s edition of the Donegal News for coverage of the opening night celebrations with photos from Tommy Curran.
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