Vans Out and About
Clare 27 October
With thanks to Grainne Hope’s great programming, the sounds of SON (Susan O’Neill) and David Hope joined the Forest Van to dodge the showers at Knockalisheen Direct Provision Centre. Blue skies prevailed, and yes, there was definitely dancing.
Read MoreDublin 23 October
Romeo and Juliet headed to the Northside of Dublin for stops at Margaret Aylward Community College, Cabra Community College and St Mary’s in Glasnevin. Kate Stanley Brennan and Lloyd Cooney broke hearts and legs, under the able direction of Conor Hanratty (who also briefly stepped in as The Nurse – and sure wouldn’t that inspire…
Read MoreNewpark 22nd October
Star Crossed Lovers, caught on camera by Newpark student Rachel Bennett, when Conor Hanratty’s scenes from Romeo and Juliet rolled up to the pitches in Co Dublin, starring Kate Stanley Brennan and Lloyd Cooney. As Conor pointed out, it was like politics in action, as the arts competed with sports for audience attention. We scored!
Read MoreDublin 16th October
Our schools tour kicked off with the lovely Candlelit Tales entertaining rapt audiences in playgrounds from Belmayne to Finglas. Including some specially composed Festival in a Van rap. Why thank you! And thanks to the brilliant teachers who hosted us at Belmayne Educate Together, Scoil Íde Cailiní and St Malachy’s. Plus big shout to Creative…
Read MoreKillarney 11th October
Gavan Ring brought the house down with a set including Nessun Dorma and You Raise Me Up. It was quite the opposite at the end of the day: we had to let the air out of our beloved van’s tyres to get it OUT of the courtyard again. Thanks too to Bryan O’Leary and Emma…
Read MoreKillarney 10th October
The epic duo of Bryan O’Leary and Brian Mooney had everyone’s toes tapping, and with a follow up from Cathal Flaherty, the courtyard of Killarney House was a very beautiful place for some more Safe Craic. Thanks all at Kerry County Council and the National Parks for having us!
Read MoreTralee 9th October
Mary Culloty O’Sullivan joined Cormac Begley for an operatic trad combo in the Town Park. Thanks to all who (safely) stopped by!
Read MoreÉigse Michael Hartnett October 3rd
Trevor Sexton, Micheál Rowsome and Stephen Murphy took to the Van in glorious sunshine at Desmond Castle in Newcastle West on Saturday for Éigse Micheael Hartnett. A grand and literary day out…
Read MoreThe Green Van in Galway October 1st
Our Forest Van took the Barceló Brothers to some seriously cool spots in Ballinasloe and Loughrea. Thanks to all who stopped to watch (and dance)!
Read MoreGalway 1st October
Our little Blue Van went out and about in Galway City with Orla McGovern and Niceol Blue on board, spinning brilliant tales and singing songs!
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