The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
SUMMER FUN IN SNEEM AT ANNUAL FEST
A SUPERB schedule ensured that all who rolled into Sneem for its Summer Festival were extremely impressed, according to one of its organisers, Michelle O’Brien.
“The festival got off to a lovely start on Tuesday, July 19, with the children’s fancy dress, and their fantastic costumes were on show when they participated in a parade that was enthusiastically received,” Michelle said.
“Thereafter, all the folks in attendance got to trial the festival marquee, which became something of a hub for the six days. The tasty offerings of our barbeque hit the spot,” Michelle O’Briene said
The festival boasted a loaded roster with some unique events, and Michelle pointed out that much of this fun was in aid of good causes:
“Everyone loved the colour dash. Brave participants dressed up in all-white, ran at full tilt, while having coloured powder fired at them by highly amused spectators!”
“That was in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, and the spirit of fundraising was there again for a charity auction in aid of St Francis’ Special School in Beaufort after that.”
The Summer Festival ended on Sunday at the North Square, where a farm skills competition, fun and activities, and a historic commemoration with a twist grabbed everyone’s attention:
“The 1916 Tea Party was a great way to get kids engaged with the centenary commemorations – I think the costumes being worn and the activities really helped bring history to life.”
“Sunday was great fun, and it all finished with a cracking performance by Ruaile Buaile that evening in the marquee. It was a great end, but I think everyone was sad that the craic was over for another year.”