The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
Music, dance and more in Cahersiveen
WHERE else would you get a weekend with fun filled streets, musicians and the best welcome imaginable other than in Cahersiveen, where another edition of the popular festival has just come to a close.
Cahersiveen is a place with many boasts to its name, and chief among them is the annual Cahersiveen Festival of Music & Arts, which this year celebrated its 23rd festival.
It’s an occasion that gets stronger year on year with quality acts making it a must-do weekend for families and music enthusiasts alike. It’s all about choice, and whether it’s Reggie Vibes or Celtic Vibes, there’s always something to entertain the masses that congregate in the town over three days.
Dave Birmingham, and The Two Mikes were other musical interludes to note as the crowds really responded to live music on the streets. A Guinness and oysters fest was enjoyed, and there was also ample scope to work off any excess with The Beentee Walk and 5km Fun Run, which kept people on their toes. Catering for children’s events is a major priority for festival organisers and this year didn’t disappoint.
Sunday evening had a treat in store for classical music lovers as the O’Connell Memorial Church hosted the National Opera Orchestra where Gavan Ring, Tara Erraught and Amy Ní Fhearraigh performed an evening of music and song, which was conducted by Killian Farrell.
The organisers are very proud to be able to translate many months of work and organisation into one weekend, and the committee expressed its appreciation to everyone who helped make it another wonderful weekend.
“The committee would like to thank everyone for their support and help in the run up the festival but especially during the weekend itself. We should be very proud of all our local musicians and singers who performed over the weekend.”