Programme Launch For Ranelagh Arts Festival

9th September 2005

The programme for the first ever Ranelagh Arts Festival will be launched at an event in Lios na n-Óg primary school, Oakley Road, Ranelagh at 6pm on Monday, 12th September 2005

The programme will be introduced by Terry Connaughton and Deirdre McIntyre, two members of the Ranelagh Arts Festival organising committee. All committee members will be in attendance, along with a number of the artists featured in the programme.

The historic Lios na n- Óg building was chosen as the venue for this event, in keeping with the Festival’s aim of celebrating Ranelagh, past and present: the building housed the first ever gaelscoil in Ireland, founded by Pádraig Pearse in 1908.

Light refreshments will be served at the event. You are invited to attend, or send a representative.

ENDS.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

Ranelagh Arts Festival

Ranelagh Arts Festival is a community-based festival, organised by residents of Ranelagh, by, for and in the community. It will celebrate Ranelagh, past and present, and the importance of Art in people’s lives. The long-term goal of the Festival is to establish a community space in Ranelagh in which to celebrate the arts. People of all ages and backgrounds are involved in the Festival, with a special focus on children’s involvement during the Open Day on 1st October.

For further information, contact:

Martina Quinn Tel: 087-6522033
Email: media@ranelagharts.org