A group of Ranelagh residents came together last year to deliver an innovative and inclusive Arts Festival for the local community from 29th September to 2nd October 2005. Our objective was to establish an annual arts festival for the people of the village and beyond.

The aspiration of the committee was to create a diverse programme with something for everyone. The programme featured local artists and musicians, performances by children from the area, poetry, plays and film, as well as internationally recognised artists.

This year the Festival runs from 27th of September to 1st of October 2006. We feel that we have built on the success of last years programme and have broadened our events in the areas of music, literary, poetry, history of Ranelagh and many more.

The Festival works in partnership with many creative individuals and we would like to acknowledge and thank everyone for their invaluable contribution.

The Festival would not have happened without the generous support of many local businesses and the dedication of all those on the committee.

The Ranelagh Arts Festival is:

• An Arts Festival for the community, organised by local residents;
• Our contribution to building a sense of community and celebrating Ranelagh, past and present;
• An opportunity to promote the importance of the arts in people's lives;
• A festival for all age-groups, to be enjoyed by everyone living and working in Ranelagh and surrounding areas.

Is í Féile Ealaíon Raghnallach ná:

• Féile don phobal, atá eagraithe ag muintir áitiúla
• Ár n-inchur chun tógáil ar spiorad an phobail agus ceiliúradh ar Raghnallach mar a bhí agus mar atá faoi láthair
• Deis chun tábhacht na n-ealaíon i saol an phobail a chur chun cinn
• Féile do gach aoisghrúpa, a bheadh taitneamhach do mhuintir na háite agus sna ceantair comharsanachta