More than 1,600 people gathered in Letterkenny Town Park for this year’s hugely successful Party In The Park festival, as Donegal Youth Service celebrated its 45th anniversary with a day of music, community and family fun.
Supported by Our Generation; a project supported by PEACEPLUS and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), Earagail Arts Festival and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport’s Small Scale Local Festivals Scheme, the festival brought together young people, families and communities from across Donegal, and performers as widespread as Tipperary, Newry, and Manorhamilton.
Cathaoirleach Gary Doherty cuts the 45 Year Anniversary Cake with DYS CEO Lorraine Thompson and managers
A special birthday cake marked 45 years of Donegal Youth Service, while more than 60 young performers showcased their talents across the Paul Mooney Main Stage and the newly established Ted Ponsonby Stage.
Donegal Youth Service would like to sincerely thank all of the young people, performers, volunteers, staff, local Councillors, community partners, vendors and attendees who helped make the event such a success.
The Paul Mooney main stage
As the organisation celebrates 45 years of supporting young people across Donegal, Party In The Park continues to demonstrate the positive impact of youth work in bringing people together, creating opportunities and strengthening communities.
Following this year’s overwhelmingly positive response, Donegal Youth Service looks forward to welcoming everyone back again next year.
Pola Janik opening the Paul Mooney Stage
Liam McCloskey of Disordered getting the crowd going at the Main stage
Mel Zaich, a DYS regular, performing her own song
Our Volunteer Facepainting Young People were kept busy throughout
Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh with Don and Marylin Ponsonby enjoying the music at the Ted Ponsonby stage