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Ballyfermot Summer Festival: Wednesday July 3rd to Saturday July 6th

Wednesday the 3rd of July;

Art Attack;

The Ballyfermot Youth Service present Art Attack which will involve numerous activities such as Painting, Drawing etc… create whatever you desire.

For more information contact Brian Perry on 086-160 1703

The Kelly Company:

Basement Productions & Jack of all Trades will be a production of The Kelly Company. The Kelly Company follows the story of the Kelly Brothers, James and Philip Kelly, Irish immigrants who head out West in search of fortune but soon find themselves embroiled in an epic tale of violence and betrayal.

It takes place at the Familibase at 8:00 pm, contact Billy Mangan on 087-2796993 for more information.

Horse Riding Display;

A Horse Riding display will take place on Wednesday the 3rd of July at the Equine Centre in Cherry Orchard. It will involve a short information presentation along with a tour of the Equine Centre Yard.

For more information contact Jon Hussey on 01-626 9111.

Traveller Pride Exhibition:

An exhibition of paintings and photos of the travelling will take place at the Candle Community Trust on Lynches Lane in Ballyfermot. The exhibition takes place from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Contact Tom Cluskey on 01-626 9111 for more information.

Mustang Bally:

Mustang Bally is a performance of songs and prose by Ballyfermot writers’ group and friends. It takes place in the Ballyfermot Library at 6:15 pm. For more information contact Rodney on 086-364 7021

Exhibition of Photos;

and exhibition of photos will be hosted by the SatSun Camera Club at the Ballyfermot Credit Union. For more information contact Colm Reilly on 086-3731667

Thursday the 4th of July;

Ballyfermot Heritage Walk:

A Heritage Walk through Ballyfermot will take place on Thursday the 4th of July. Ken Larkin will take participants on a walk through Ballyfermot, explaining it’s history and visiting the homes of its writers, musicians and characters.

For more information contact Ken Larkin on 086-8209337

The Kelly Company:

Basement Productions & Jack of all Trades will be a production of The Kelly Company. The Kelly Company follows the story of the Kelly Brothers, James and Philip Kelly, Irish immigrants who head out West in search of fortune but soon find themselves embroiled in an epic tale of violence and betrayal.

It takes place at the Familibase at 8:00 pm, contact Billy Mangan on 087-2796993 for more information.

Friday the 5th of July;

Falcon Brancon Presnts Outdoor Games:

Falcoln Brancon comes all the way with from Northern Spain with his handmade toys for outdoor games. Suitable for under 12’s. Takes place at the Ave Playcentre on Kylemore.

For more information contact Gerry McCarthy on 087-925 1006

Holistic Day:

The Ballyfermot Community Association are hosting a Holistic Day on Friday the 5th of July at the Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information contact James on 085-843 7495.

Saturday the 6th of July;

Film Festival:

A film festival takes place on Saturday the 6th of July at Familibase from 2:00 am to 5:00 pm. At this event James Eastlake will present a series of short films.

For more information contact James Eastlake on 085-843 7495

Irish Dancing Display and Traditional Music:

The Tara Academy of Dance will host an Irish Dancing Display and Traditional music at the Tesco car park on Saturday the 6th of July from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm