Kilmoganny Bank Holiday Festival

30 July 2015
KILMOGANNNY BANK HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: The major question facing the 12 who enter the wood for the August Bank Holiday Festival in Kilmoganny. ‘I`m not a celebrity keep me in here` on this Thursday 30th July at 8.00 p.m. is what will the weather be like in Kilmoganny Woods. The forecast at present is for the initial night to be fine with showers to follow. Such weather should ensure that many creatures of the wood will show their curiosity to the participants especially during the night and may be unwelcome guests for some of the participants. Come and see the 12 contestants enter the wood and into the unknown for their epic adventures. Trials and
challenges will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The contestants will need your votes to stay in, so come along to the wood each day. There is easy access for spectators to watch the competitors perform the tasks that await them. The trials and challenges Timetable is as follows:

Launch: Thursday 30th July at 8.00 p.m.. Come early for good viewing. Friday:12 noon.  and 8.00 p.m.

Saturday:12 noon .4.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. Sunday: 11.00 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. Remember the Crowning of winner will be at 6.30 p.m. approx. on next Sunday.

The weekend has many other attractions such as: Family Fun Day on Sunday 2nd August: At 10.30 a.m. there is a 5k/10k walk/run. Registration from 10.00 a.m.. in St Eoghan’s Centre. Teas in St. Eoghan’s Centre for competitors on return and spot prizes. Teas will be served until 3.00 p.m.

The Children`s fancy dress parade takes place at 1.00 p.m. and it is followed by free show by `The Wiggly wormz’ and refreshments. All are very welcome. Music dancing, face painting, storytelling etc will take place on the Sunday afternoon with a dog show at 2.30 p.m. and the Tug Of War commences at 3.30 p m. with teams from local villages and surrounding areas. It is a
tough contest as teams of 8 take on last year’s winners ‘Dunnamaggin`. Barrel of beer is the prize for the winners. There will be a Barbeque from 6.00 - 9.30 p.m. Music on Saturday night in Dunphy`s Lounge, is a Joe Dolan tribute by the `Legends` at 10.00 p.m. There will be a Disco in the Horse and Hound at 9.00 p.m.Music on Sunday evening in Dunphy`s at 7.00 p.m. by Tim Chambers followed by 5 piece band `The Works` at 10.00 p.m.. Admission is €5. For further Information contact numbers 051-648118; 087 - 6757490 or 087 - 6414147.