Féile Grianán Áiligh – Grianan Summer Solstice Festival

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The Makers had a whole marquee hired at the Féile Grianán Áiligh – Grianan Summer Solstice Festival on Midsummers day while Shane Houston was one of the committee who organised the wonderful series of events. Brian McGee gave a demonstration of Bronze age pottery making at the Fort itself.

Bronze Age Inlaid Urn

Bronze Age Inlaid Urn

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Anyone who was at the Grianán over the two days will attest to the magical atmosphere created with battle re-enactments, Craft exhibitors, Free Craft workshops and demonstrations, Music and a visit from the High King and Queen themselves.

Celtic cavalry at Grianan fort re-enacting battle scene

Celtic cavalry at Grianan fort re-enacting battle scene

Weather was foul on the Saturday but it actually contributed to the mystical atmosphere.

The whole Féile took a lot of hard work and organisation, all credit to the committee and volunteers.