FÉILE NEWS

Stephen Gargan: There & Back Again

Thursday January 25th at 7.30pm

The Nerve Centre Cinema, Magazine St, Derry

On November 27th 2022, Stephen Gargan passed away. A grandfather, father, brother, son, partner, friend and activist, he is missed every day. Born in Dublin, Stephen was involved in community activism in Derry for many years. A founding member and former festival director of Gasyard Wall Féile, he also was a co-founder and director of Gaslight Media Trust. A leading campaigner for the Bloody Sunday families for many years, he co-produced the drama-documentary film ‘SUNDAY’. He also co-developed the ‘Epilogues’ and ‘Just Us’ Education Programme with Jim Keys. Until his untimely passing, he was a key member of the Bloody Sunday March Committee. Féile have co-produced a film celebrating Stephen with his family, friends and comrades.

Register for free tickets at https://bit.ly/47TVppf

Ráth Mór Warriors – Release Your Inner Warrior

Monday 22nd January 2024

7.30pm

Rath Mor Warriors – K1/Kickboxing & Fitness Gym.

Féile have announced details of the premiere of their latest film production, ‘Rath Mór Warriors – Release Your Inner Warrior’ which will take place at The Nerve Centre Cinema, Magazine Street on Monday January 22nd at 7.30pm.

The film charts the history of the Creggan based K1/Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai & Fitness Gym and the positive contribution the club and its members make to the Creggan neighbourhood and wider area.

Free Tickets for the screening can be booked at: https://bit.ly/3HoRaXU

A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.

Commit To Be Fit 2024

Need a bit of a push this January?

Well, it’s the perfect time for a fresh start! Commit to be Fit is a Triax Health initiative that will help improve your physical, social, emotional, and mental wellbeing from this Monday 15th January onwards.

There will be many useful and enjoyable activities provided by our partners, including Triax – Neighbourhood Management Team, Hive Cancer Support, North West Youth Service, OLT HLC, Sean Dolans Gac, Volunteer Investment Project, Dove House Meenan, Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership, Cathedral Youth Club Fountain & Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum.

All events are free to attend – see you there!

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas events this year and made them possible – including Cathedral Youth Club FountainDove House MeenanBogside and Brandywell Health ForumSt Eugene’s Primary School Nazareth House Primary School and Nursery Unit Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir Long Tower Primary School Fountain Primary School and Nursery Unit

Yesterday, students from local primary schools gathered in Ebrington to perform a beautiful bi-lingual version of ‘In The Bleak Midwinter’

Thanks to the teachers and students of St Eugene’s Primary SchoolNazareth House Primary School and Nursery Unit Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir Long Tower Primary School and Fountain Primary School and Nursery Unit

Thanks to The Ebrington Hotel for hosting the performance and The Bakery Ebrington for providing the hot chocolate and treats for the children.

A Streets Alive project in association with Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum funded by Urban Villages.

We hope you enjoyed, and have a very Merry Christmas for all at Féile Derry!

Children and teachers from Nazareth House Primary School and Nursery Unit, Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir , Long Tower Primary School, St Eugene’s Primary School and Fountain Primary School and Nursery Unit came together for a beautiful carol service at The Guildhall earlier this week.

Watch the highlights of the concert below.

A Streets Alive project in association with Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum funded by Urban Villages.

The weather couldn’t put us off celebrating Christmas in Dove Gardens tonight! Thank you to all the residents for coming out, our talented arts and crafts facilitators, the superb choirs and the staff and volunteers at Dove House Meenan for your hard work, and Free Derry Coffee for keeping us warm!

Oh, and thanks to Mrs Claus and her elves for popping by as well!

This Monday 18th December, Christmas comes early to Dove Gardens!

There will be an evening packed with festive family fun, including gingerbread making, music from choirs, arts & crafts and even a special appearance from Mrs Claus and the elves themselves!

Come on down to Dove Gardens and Dove House Meenan from 6.30pm on Monday to join in the fun!

Once more, the pupils of Nazareth House Primary School and Nursery Unit, Long Tower Primary School, Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir, Fountain Primary School and Nursery Unit & St Eugene’s Primary School have been working very hard behind the scenes to put on a spectacular carol service this Christmas!

This event is free and open to the public, so come along at 1pm on Monday 18th December to the Guildhall for some beautiful singing!

In association with Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum!

A Streets Alive project funded by Urban Villages.

On Tuesday night, we were lucky enough to encounter the children from Holy Child Primary School and Nursery Unit taking part in the ‘Follow The Star’ event as they followed the Christmas star around the streets of Creggan using the light of their lanterns to guide the way. The children then all gathered at the crib at the front of the school and sang beautiful Christmas Carols as Mary lay baby Jesus in the manger. Well done to all involved.

The latest film from Féile videographer Ruairi Campbell, “Freedom & the Sesh: A Squarebear Joint” will finally receive its online debut tonight at 7pm on our YouTube channel, Féile Media!

The documentary is a close up look at acclaimed Derry artist Squarebear, detailing his process, influences and issues close to his heart.

Watch the online premiere here: https://youtu.be/phyEhtD4dpk

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