Good Tidings We Bring, a short film produced by Féile in collaboration with IFTA-nominated filmmaker Seán Mullan, will be showcased at the Irish Film Festa 2025 in Rome on Sunday 30 March.
Eibhlín Morrison, Project Co-Ordinator at Féile, said:
“Féile is delighted that the film has been selected for this special screening at the festival, offering not only a chance to reflect on the important social issues faced by people here in Derry and the strength of our communities in supporting those in need, but also to share these powerful messages to an international audience.”
The film explored the themes of immigration, community, housing, and the struggles facing young people across Ireland today.
Taking inspiration from the traditional Christmas story, the film followed a pregnant mother who is desperately searching for somewhere to stay as the birth of her child nears. In her journey, the young woman finds unexpected refuge in an unlikely place, highlighting the importance of community and compassion in times of crisis.
The film featured a talented cast of local actors, including Shannon Wilkinson, Shoma Hasan, and Shimin Hasan, as well as the talented children from primary schools across the Bogside, Brandywell, Fountain, and Bishop Street areas.
Good Tidings We Bring was a project within Féile’s Connect:Interact:Create Programme, which is supported by The Executive Office’s Central Good Relations Fund.
Tens of thousands of people filled the streets of Derry for this year’s Spring Carnival Parade, where children from Seán Dolan’s GAC, Trojans YCG, and the Volunteer Investment Project proudly carried a striking Dara Knot – handmade by the Creggan community using the ancient Celtic art of willow weaving.
A Féile Derry spokesperson said:
“This stunning piece, crafted in the ancient Celtic tradition of willow weaving by the people of Creggan – residents, community workers, and young people from local schools, sports groups, and community organisations – who worked alongside acclaimed artist Brendan Farren to bring this vision to life.
“Inspired by the deep roots of the ancient oak tree, long seen in Celtic culture as a symbol of strength, wisdom, and endurance, this artwork represents the interwoven nature of the Creggan community.
“A special thanks to the North West Carnival Initiative for helping us showcase this amazing artwork in the heart of the city centre, reaching tens of thousands of people. Big thanks also to the young people who carried the knot – they should feel very proud of their contribution to this project.
“This is part of a wider series of events taking place throughout March in Creggan as part of the Dara festival celebrating the interwoven nature of the Creggan community through music, dance, art, theatre and stories.”
A Communities in Transition project, funded by the Executive Office.
This Thursday, 20th March, Féile invites the community to gather at Creggan Country Park to celebrate the Spring Equinox. The event, which will run from 8:30am to 9:30am, will feature choral performances from Allegri, Momentum, and Holy Child Primary School.
The spring equinox in 2025 occurs at 09:01am on 20th March, marking what is officially the first day of spring. This is the vernal or spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the point in the year when day and night are the same length.
For millennia, the spring equinox has represented longer days, new beginnings, seeds, a rebalancing of light and dark, celebration, and the birth of animals and colourful flowers all around the world. For ancient cultures, these astronomical phenomena were a reliable way to record the yearly/seasonal cycle and were incorporated into their cultural and religious practices.
The equinox, or Cónocht an Earraigh in Gaelic, has held a special place in Ireland for thousands of years. Some speculate that the close proximity of the spring equinox to St Patrick’s Day is due to a merging of ancient Celtic traditions with more modern Christian rituals.
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
Cork-based nonprofit, Kabin Crew, has quickly become a household name after their viral hit ‘The Spark’ took the internet by storm last year. The track, made by young rappers, exploded online picking up billions of views across TikTok and YouTube.
Building on this success, producers from Kabin Studios teamed up with talented young people from St. John’s Primary School and Holy Child Primary School in Creggan for an exciting new project. In a collaboration organised by Féile Derry, Kabin Studios visited Derry’s Celtronic Studios, where the students wrote the lyrics and crafted the beats for a brand-new track.
Féile Derry, in partnership with Kabin Studios, is proud to highlight the incredible talent of these young people and their ability to produce a powerful and energetic new track.
A video documenting the workshops and featuring testimonials from the young people and Garry McCarthy, from Kabin Studio, can be viewed here:
In celebration of our dear friend and community champion, Roisin Barton, Féile honoured the incredible contributions of 10 outstanding women in our community for International Women’s Day.
A heartfelt thanks to Candace Partridge, Daisy Mules, Jean Rodgers, Karinne Doherty, Kathleen McCallion, Kathleen Simpson, Monica McGuigan, Shauna Gill and Megan Nicell (Family of Sister Clare Crockett), and the late Sadie Callan and Anne Doherty who were represented by their families.
These women have worked tirelessly to better the lives of those in the Bogside, Brandywell, Bishop Street and Fountain areas over many years.
This event was part of Féile’s Connect:Interact:Create Programme, funded by The Executive Office’s Central Good Relations Fund.
Féile’s Family Valentine’s Day event was a fantastic success, with hundreds of people and families enjoying a fun-filled afternoon at the Gasyard Centre.
There was plenty to keep everyone entertained, including performances from Caolan the Magician and Kazoo the Clown, along with music from Ciara, Ramon and Marty Healy.
For the younger ones, SureStart Edenballymore provided entertainment with Mini Melo Beats and Tricia’s Time to Rhyme. There were also arts and crafts, face painting, and balloon modelling, plus food from Gather at the Gasyard.
Thanks to everyone who attended ‘Love, Laughs and Magic’ to celebrate Valentine’s Day together with Féile and to all the volunteers and performers who made the event a huge success!
The event was part of Féile’s Connect-Interact-Create project, funded by The Executive Office’s Central Good Relations Fund.
Féile Derry teamed up with Creggan-based primary schools, Holy Child PS and St John’s PS, along with local DJs, to offer an exciting opportunity for children to explore electronic music, beat-making, songwriting, and hip-hop production.
The six-week programme’s goal was to inspire young people to tap into their creativity and develop skills for the future in music production.
A video documenting the workshops and featuring testimonials from the young people that took part can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/CdJMEMYGRg4
Reflecting on the programme’s success, a spokesperson for Féile Derry said:
“We were delighted to work with Holy Child PS and St John’s PS on this fantastic project. It was wonderful to see such enthusiastic young people come together to explore the world of electronic music and production.
“These workshops helped them learn valuable skills in DJing, songwriting, and beat-making, as well as working together to create good music. We’re excited to see how they continue to develop their creative talents in the future.”
Shay Whelan from Celtronic Studios describes the students’ hands-on experience:
“The students had the opportunity to learn how to DJ and work with a range of cutting-edge music production equipment. From beat-making to mixing sounds, they explored the fundamentals of songwriting and hip-hop production, writing their own songs and recording their voices.
“They gained valuable hands-on experience that will serve them well in the future. I hope we have inspired Derry’s next generation of young DJs.”
Principals of the schools who took part in the programme comment on the students’ experiences:
Pat Concannon, Principal of Holy Child PS, shared her thoughts:
“Our students had an amazing time working on this project, and we can’t thank Féile enough for making it happen! It was a fantastic way for them to unleash their creativity and learn new skills in music production. The energy, teamwork, and collaboration throughout the project was just brilliant to see.
Geraldine O’Connor, Principal of St John’s PS, also expressed her appreciation:
“The project was a huge success with our children. It allowed them to engage with music in a new and exciting way, and they loved working together to create their own tracks. It was a perfect blend of creativity and fun, and I hope we can take part in similar programmes in the future.”
This programme was part of Féile’s Imagine-Create project, a Communities in Transition initiative funded by The Executive Office.
Féile Derry released two impactful short films focusing on important issues in Derry’s communities, particularly in the Creggan, Bogside, Brandywell, Bishop Street, and Fountain areas.
The first film, Good Tidings We Bring, was created in collaboration with IFTA-nominated filmmaker Sean Mullan. The poignant Christmas story follows a pregnant mother searching for shelter as the birth of her child nears, exploring themes of immigration, housing, and community struggles. Featuring local actors such as Shannon Wilkinson, Shoma Hasan, and Shimin Hasan, the film highlights the power of community and compassion during times of crisis.
A spokesperson for Féile said, “Good Tidings We Bring is about highlighting the resilience of people who, despite adversity, find support and kindness in unexpected places. The film explores the very real issue of housing, especially in the run-up to Christmas, while reinforcing the power of community spirit in times of need.”
The second film, Home Time, addresses the growing issue of emigration among young people in the Creggan area. It follows Kevin, a young man returning from Australia after three years, who faces a tough decision between his life abroad and helping his friend Jack, who struggles with a gambling addiction. Home Time explores the tough choices young people face when deciding whether to stay in their community or leave in search of better opportunities.
The spokesperson added, “Home Time is about the tough choices young people face when pulled between home and the promise of a new life elsewhere. It’s a story of personal conflict and loyalty, where the decision to stay or leave isn’t just about opportunity—it’s about the deep connections that tie us to our community.”
Home Time was created with support from local actors and community organisations, including Oakleaf Boxing Club, Rath Mór Warriors Kickboxing Gym, and Holy Child Primary School.
Both films are part of Féile’s ongoing commitment to creating films and sharing narratives that reflect the experiences, struggles, and aspirations of the people of Derry. Through these stories, Féile hopes to encourage dialogue, understanding, and action on the challenges facing communities across Ireland.
Good Tidings We Bring is part of Féile’s ‘Connect-Interact-Create’ project, funded by The Executive Office. Home Time was also funded by The Executive Office as part of Féile’s Communities in Transition project.
‘BE YOURSELF’ SCREENING. . . .Group pictured at the Feile 23 ”Be Yourself’ screening at the Nerve Centre, Derry on Wednesday evening last. The new Feile production followed Dee McLaughlin, a youth worker from Creggan as he meets with a range of members of the LGBTQIA+ community in Derry to share their stories about the issues they have faced in the past, those they face today and their hopes for the future. The event was a ‘Communities in Transition’ project and was funded by The Executive Office. Picture
‘Be Yourself?’ Premiere Photos
On the 16th August in the Nerve Centre, Féile screened a premiere of ‘Be Yourself’, a film by Féile which follows Dee McLaughlin, a youth worker from Creggan, as he meets with a range of members of the LGBTQIA+ community in Derry to share stories about the issues they have faced in the past, those they face today and their hopes for the future.
Thank you to everyone who came along on the night or helped with the film!
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
5th September 2023
From the 12th – 19th August 2023, Féile returned for its 31st year with a packed programme including music, literature, film, sport, history, comedy, art, carnival, fun days, health, discussions, tours and events and programmes for children, young people and older people. What began as a one day festival in 1993 has since grown into the biggest community arts festival in the North West, attracting over 20,000 people annually to the programme of events.
Féile 2023 would not have been possible without the support of our funders at The Executive Office, (Urban Villages & Communities In Transition), Department of Foreign Affairs and the collaboration of our many partners, groups, initiatives, volunteers and residents from throughout the Bogside, Brandywell, Creggan, Bishop Street and Fountain areas who came together to shape and manage this year’s programme of events!
Tonight, a new photographic exhibition, Juvenilia, will open on Fanad Drive, Creggan as part of Féile Derry‘s Graffiti On The Walls initiative.
Award winning photographer Megan Doherty worked with a group of young women from Stmarys Youthclub, Creggan and Long Tower YC, Brandywell to produce a new exhibition ‘Juvenilia (works produced by an artist while young), documenting shared experiences between members of both these groups. The work explores adolescence, friendship, community and girlhood, captured through the lens of the observer, as well as the intimate and unique point of view of the girls themselves who created the work.
A Communities In Transition Project funded by The Executive Office.
27th June 2023
Central Drive in Creggan is turning into an outdoor gallery as part of Féile Derry‘s Graffiti On The Walls project.
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
26th June 2023
As part of Féile’s Graffiti On The Walls project, a number of new art exhibitions will be erected on Central Drive in Creggan.
Students from Holy Child Primary School and Nursery Unit have produced a beautiful exhibition which is now open for viewing on Central Drive. Children were asked to create artworks on what they love about Holy Child & Creggan and their hopes for the future.
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
23rd June 2023
In spite of the rain today, we are making more progress on the new artworks at Creggan’s shops as part of Féile’s Graffiti On The Walls project!
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
21st June 2023
Féile’s Graffiti On The Walls project has been continuing on Central Drive with students from Holy Child Primary School and Nursery Unit working on a new artwork across from the school entrance. Keep an eye on our page for updates!
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
20th June 2023
Something is happening at the Creggan Shops as part of Féile Derry‘s Graffiti On The Walls project with Peaball!
19th June 2023
Tonight, Creggan’s finest, James McClean, will become only the 7th Irish man in history to play 100 times for his country when he captains Ireland against Gibraltar. What an achievement!
Congratulations James!
16th June 2023
Street Art Workshop
Today pupils from St Joseph’s Boys’ School were putting their skills to good use in another street art workshop with Peaball
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
13th June 2023
Follow the progress of street artist Emic working on his mural for Féile’s ‘Graffiti On The Walls’ project. “Younger Days” sits on Central Drive in Creggan!
The artwork features a young person walking in nature. The figure blends together with the foliage to represent growth with birds taking off into the sky to represent achievement. The dusky colours are intended to be warm and peaceful.
The mural took inspiration from the poem ‘Blackberry Picking’ by Seamus Heaney, which is a nostalgic look back at his lost youth and growing up.
A Communities In Transition project by The Executive Office.
12th June 2023
Students and teachers from Holy Child Primary School and Nursery Unit took part in an outdoor art class today on Central Drive, where they drew their own versions of the new murals by Emic and Friz. A great way to spend a Monday morning.
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
9th June 2023
Follow the progress of visual artist Friz working on the latest mural in Féile’s ‘Graffiti On The Walls’ project. “The Derry Dryad” sits on Central Drive in Creggan!
Dryads were tree spirits in Irish and Greek mythology and were said to be the protectors of the trees and the forests. The mural is inspired by Doire (oak grove) and the sacred position that the oak tree held for Ireland’s ancestors.
A Communities In Transition Project funded by The Executive Office.
6th June 2023
Féile’s ‘Graffiti On The Walls’ project continues with the latest completed mural, The Dryad by Friz, finished today on Central Drive in Creggan!
Dryads were tree spirits in Irish and Greek mythology and were said to be the protectors of the trees and the forests. The mural is inspired by Doire (oak grove) and the sacred position that the oak tree held for Ireland’s ancestors.
A Communities In Transition Project funded by The Executive Office.
5th June 2023
Ireland and Fulham centre half, Shane Duffy, was in Creggan today checking out the progress on the new Friz mural on Central Drive for Féile Derry!
2nd June 2023
Féile’s Bealtaine film is now available to watch online!
1st June 2023
TOMORROW, FRIDAY 2ND JUNE AT 7PM
BEALTAINE – ONLINE FILM PREMIERE
As part of Féile’s Communities In Transition project, Féile worked with schools, sports clubs, youth clubs and community organisations across Creggan to produce Bealtaine, a new cultural festival for the area.
Tomorrow night at 7PM, we premiere a new film which captures the build up to the event and the magic that happened on the streets of Creggan on Wednesday May 3rd!
Tune in here or on our YouTube channel to watch!
A Communities In Transition Project funded by The Executive office.
Féile’s ‘Graffiti On The Walls’ project is back for 2023, and the first artwork has just been completed!
The artwork, ‘Younger Days’ by Emic, has just been completed on Central Drive, Creggan.
The artwork features a young person walking in nature. The figure blends together with the foliage to represent growth with birds taking off into the sky to represent achievement. The dusky colours are intended to be warm and peaceful.
The mural took inspiration from the poem ‘Blackberry Picking’ by Seamus Heaney, which is a nostalgic look back at his lost youth and growing up.
A Communities In Transition project by The Executive Office.
25th May 2023
Féile’s “Graffiti on The Walls” initiative is back for 2023! More progress on a new mural for Central Drive in Creggan today. A Communities In Transition project supported by
Something is happening on Central Drive in Creggan. 👀
Féile’s Graffiti on The Walls initiative is back for 2023!
11th May 2023
Over the last number of weeks, young women from Long Tower YC and Stmarys Youthclub have been working with the acclaimed photographer Megan Doherty. Together, they will produce a photographic exhibition documenting young women in the Brandywell and Creggan neighbourhoods which we can’t wait to see!
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
5th May 2023
On Wednesday morning at 9am, we got a phone call to tell us that there was rain and high winds forecast for our Bealtaine event that was due to take place on Thursday 4th May. There was the potential it could be cancelled or be severely affected by the adverse weather. Following a few calls, a collective decision was made to bring the event forward 24 hours to when the weather was due to be much more favourable.
What we witnessed between 10am and 7pm in Creggan was truly remarkable as teachers, community workers, youth leaders, sports groups, families, residents, children and young people, all pulled together and worked at breakneck speed to ensure Creggan’s first Bealtaine event went ahead.
The Event
On Wednesday night, the streets of Creggan were filled with colour and noise as over 1000 people of all ages made their way round the streets of the estate, before ending up at Greenwalk for the fire finale which saw a willow structure constructed by local young people, The Cauldron of Plenty, containing the hopes/dreams and wishes residents, set ablaze.
Last night’s event proved again what we all already know. Creggan is a brilliant place to live, work, study, play and visit. A resilient, special place filled with the best people who will always go that extra mile to support their neighbours, friends and family.
Bealtaine would not have been possible without the support of Holy Child Primary School and Nursery Unit North West Youth Service, Brendan Farren, Trojans YCG, St Mary’s Scouts Creggan, Rath Mor Warriors – K1/Kickboxing & Fitness Gym. Sean Dolans Gac, St Joseph’s Boys’ School St Cecilia’s College, Derry, OLT HLC DEEDS – Dementia Engaged and Empowered in Derry & Strabane, Luxe, Pains Fireworks, Volunteer Investment Project North-West Carnival Initiative, Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District, Community Restorative Justice and Surestart Edenballymore.
2nd May 2023
The schedule for our Bealtaine event including times and the parade route can be found below:
21st April 2023
BEALTAINE – Wednesday May 3rd 2023 🔥
Don’t miss Féile’s Bealtaine event on 3rd May 2023! In the Celtic calendar, Bealtaine marks the midpoint between the Spring Equinox in March and the Summer solstice in June. Bealtaine was often the first chance for neighbours to greet each other after the long winter months and great celebrations ensued including feasting, dancing, music, tournaments and trade.
Our event in Creggan will be the first of its kind and will include a carnival parade featuring schools, sports clubs, youth clubs and community organisations from across the neighbourhood and will culminate in a fire display.
More details will be coming soon!
20th April 2023
BELTAINE – a new event for Creggan on Thursday May 3rd 2023
Bealtaine marks the beginning of summer and is one of the four major Irish Celtic annual festivals along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasa.
Bealtaine was often the first chance for neighbours to greet each other after the long winter months and great celebrations ensued including feasting, dancing, music, tournaments and trade.
This year’s event in Creggan will include a carnival parade featuring schools, sports clubs, youth clubs and community organisations from across the neighbourhood and will culminate in a fire display.
Keep an eye on our page for more info! 👀
7th April 2023
This Easter marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. As part of Féile’s Film Collective work, we spoke with students from St Joseph’s Boy’s School and St Cecilia’s College in Creggan to gauge their knowledge and views on the conflict, the Good Friday Agreement and the current political landscape.
25th March 2023
Spring in the Park Video!
We had so much fun at our Spring In The Park event at Jon Ugg Clifford Bull Park today – Bull Park was so lively! That was all thanks to everyone who came along, and to our outstanding entertainment from Thunder Action SportsJitterbug Jackson & Frankie Magilligan! Thanks also to our partners SureStart Edenballymore and Volunteer Investment Project for helping out on the day.
A Streets Alive Project funded by Urban Villages.
23rd March 2023
Check out the full length video of all the action of the 5K Dash yesterday!
To celebrate the hard working mothers of Derry, Féile and SureStart Edenballymore have teamed up to place an exhibition of our local mammies and kids on the gates of Bull Park. Thank you to all who took part in the “My Mammy & Me” exhibition and for sharing your experiences of what it’s like to be a mammy! Photography by Jim McCafferty.
A Streets Alive project funded by Urban Villages
14th March 2023
Glad to see so many up and enjoying themselves at today’s Spring Dance at the Maldron Hotel!
International Women’s Day, 8th March 2023 🙋♀️#EmbraceEquity 9:30am – 4pm Cathedral Youth Club, The Fountain
Féile is proud to be working with local community groups and organisations to deliver a range of workshops and discussions for International Women’s Day next week!
These include: – Yoga 🧘♀️ – Hanging basket workshops ✂️ – Sun catcher workshops ☀️ – Reflexology 🦶 – Menopause discussion by Dr Sandra McNeil, sponsored by the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum Right Time, Right Place project 🗣 – Hypopressive Low Pressure Fitness 🧎♀️ – Massage therapies (FULLY BOOKED) – Free hot lunch! 😋
Numbers are limited, so please email [email protected] to book a place and get more information!
A Streets Alive project funded by Urban Villages.
23rd February 2023
Féile is proud to present the online debut of Sanctuary!
In May 2022, Féile led a group of young Creggan men to help build Sanctuary with the acclaimed artist David Best in Bedworth, England, an unforgettable temporary structure and space of healing, built to commemorate the loss during the Covid-19 pandemic. Féile’s videographer, Ruairi Campbell has created a beautiful film that shows the lasting impact of the participant’s experience.
16th February 2023
Following on from yesterday’s post, here are some photos from last night’s exhibition and premiere in St Mary’s Youth Club, Creggan.
15th February 2023
Our premiere of Sanctuary took place tonight in St Mary’s Youth Club, Creggan. We were so pleased with the turnout and how the film and exhibition were received.
Thank you to everyone who came and made it a memorable event – here’s what some of our audience had to say about it!
A Communities in Transition project funded by the Executive Office.
3rd February 2023
In May 2022, Féile led a group of young Creggan men to help build Sanctuary with the acclaimed artist David Best in Bedford, England, an unforgettable temporary structure and space of healing, built to commemorate the loss during the Covid-19 pandemic. Féile’s videographer, Ruairi Campbell has created a beautiful film that shows the lasting impact of the participant’s experience.
You are invited to the premiere of ‘Sanctuary’ and an exhibition launch on Wednesday 15th February at St Mary’s Youth Club, Fanad Drive, Creggan. The film screening will begin at 7.30pm. Light refreshments will be served. A Communities In Transition Project funded by The Executive Office.
19th January 2023
In 2022, the Creggan estate celebrated its 75th anniversary. To mark this milestone, Féile worked with partner groups, residents and local young people on a new stage production, “A Green Hill Far Away”.
The aim was to make a play that would give the audience an understanding of some of the events that have shaped Creggan and the resilience and community spirit and brilliant people that make this place such a great place to live, work, play and visit. Featuring surprise performances from some local legends as well as musical performances from Paddy Nash, Daryl Martin and students from St Cecilia’s College.
This never seen before documentary shows the making of Féile’s play ‘A Green Hill Far Away’ over a 3 month period in 2022. Take a sneak peak at the behind the scenes work that went on!
11th January 2023
Triax – Neighbourhood Management Team are running a Warm Hubs programme during this Winter in various locations throughout the city. Be sure to call in for free tea, WiFi, newspapers and hot beverages!
23rd December 2022
Beannachtaí na Nollag / Merry Christmas from all at Féile!
We hope you all have a lovely time. We’ll see you again in the new year!
We had so so many brilliant entries for our poster competition this year, but could only pick 2 winners from each school! Unfortunately we couldn’t get a picture of all our budding artists, but we’d just like to congratulate them all here!
An exhibition of 10 other posters from each school will be on display outside Pilots Row starting from tomorrow.
Thanks so much to everyone for entering!
A Streets Alive project funded by Urban Villages.
19th December 2022
The Together Again Carol Service in the Guildhall was such a beautiful event that got us all the Christmas spirit! Thanks to Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum and all the teachers and children from St Eugene’s P.S, Nazareth House P.S, Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir, Long Tower P.S and Fountain P.S. for their weeks of hard work. Also big thanks to Sandra Duffy Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District for coming and speaking too!
A Streets Alive project funded by Urban Villages.
16th December 2022
We received so many fantastic entries for our Streets Are Alive Christmas Poster Competition! While we could only pick a few winners from each school, we truly appreciated all the effort. Here’s a quick look at all the posters from the schools!
How brilliant to see so many enjoying the wreath making, pebble frame making and plush toy making workshops at the Gasyard Centre today! There will be plenty of unique presents around the tree this year for sure!
Thank you to Joanne of Crafty Teddies, Bracken and Birch and all our workshop coordinators for their time and materials!
A Streets Alive project funded by Urban Villages.
12th December 2022
MALDRON HOTEL DINNER DANCE
It was brilliant to see so many out enjoying themselves yesterday at the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum dinner dance in the Maldron Hotel! (Galway Girl was clearly the undeniable dance floor favourite)
‘Seán Dolans – More Than A Club’, a new film by Ruairi Campbell.
Sean Dolans Gac is one of Derry’s leading sporting and community organisations. The club is about to enter a new era with the opening of their new flagship facility in Creggan later this year.
Over the last six months, Féile worked with committee members, players past and present, and residents of Creggan to learn more about the history of Seán Dolan’s and the club’s vast contribution to community life in Creggan and beyond.
Watch the premiere of ‘Seán Dolans – More Than A Club’, a new film by Ruairi Campbell, this Thursday 8th December at 8pm on Féile’s facebook page and YouTube channel!
A Communities In Transition Project funded by The Executive Office.
7th December 2022
It was great to see al the ladies get stuck in to the Christmas Wreath making workshop in Pilots Row Community Centre today! They should be proud of how they turned out!
A Streets Alive project funded by Urban Villages.
6th December 2022
It was great to see so many residents and staff enjoying themselves at the House in the Wells Christmas event today. Free pizza and live music – you can never go wrong with that!
5th December 2022
Together Again Carol Service!
Join us at 1.30pm on 19th December for our jolly carol service in the Guildhall from five of our local primary school choirs and a visit from the Mayor! Featuring singing from St Eugene’s P.S, Nazareth House P.S, Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir, Long Tower P.S & Fountain P.S.
A Streets Alive project funded by Urban Villages.
2nd December 2022
We all had a lovely morning at the family photoshoot and rhyme time event in Bishopstreet Youthclub on Friday!
Thanks so much to SureStart Edenballymore for working with us on this event and to Jim McCafferty for photography.
A Streets Alive project funded by Urban Villages.
27th November 2022
Parents of Ward’s 6 & 16 Christmas Event in the Everglades Hotel
On Sunday 27th November, volunteers from the Féile and VIP took part in the Parents of Ward’s 6 & 16 Christmas event in the Everglades hotel, Derry. This was a beautiful event for Families who have children with life-long or life-limiting medical conditions and are regulars on the Children’s Wards in Altnagelvin Hospital, as well as the team from the Wards and their families.
We are immensely proud of our volunteers for giving their time to take part in a wonderful event that will have meant the world to the children, parents and staff in the wards.
1st November 2022
HALLOWEEN PARADE 2022
Thank you so much to the fantastic volunteers from Volunteer Investment Project for taking part in this year’s Derry Halloween parade! Take a look at this wee video of us getting ready on the night! (The finest Jellyfish you’ll ever see! )
Last night’s trail was a scream! Banshees, ghosts and witches were upon us last night as our brave trail go-oers made their way through the Bogside, Bishop Street and Fountain neighbourhoods.
Féile’s latest Halloween film debuted last night! A Night to Remember follows the story of kids from Derry who, after a mundane night of trick-or-treating, try to rekindle some Halloween spirit. They decide to head to the Haunted House in Pilot’s Row, but what they find will turn out to be more than they’d bargained for…
Féile worked with local youth clubs to create the new film, including Bishop Street Youth Club, Pilots Row, Cathedral Youth Club and Youth First.
The film stars Lily-Mae McMenamin, Keanan Duffy & Lucia Macari, alongside a host of young talent from youth clubs across the Bogside, Bishop Street and Fountain neighbourhoods.
Thank you so much to Anna’s Cheeky Faces for the makeup and to Maureen Collins for her excellent portrayal of the old woman!
Quotes from Youth Leaders:
Jeanette Warke, Cathedral Youth Club:
It was lovely to see the young people all together. It was very moving and I would like to see more of this collaborative work!
Sibeal Duffy, Bishop’s Street Youth Club:
A beautiful event, and a great way to get our young people working together.
A Streets Alive project funded by Urban Villages.
20th October 2022
Fireworks Safety Film
13th October 2022
Spooky Tales & Scary Trails
Are you brave enough to follow one of the spookiest trails in Ireland through the Bogside & Fountain? If so, then you may be able to take on Féile’s Spooky Tales & Scary Trails on 27th October!
Tours will run from 6pm, 7.30pm & 9pm. Each tour will last approximately 45-60 minutes. No children under 8. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Numbers limited. Pre-booking is essential.
TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT.
A Streets Alive project funded by Urban Villages.
22nd September 2022
During this year’s Féile, we had the honour of screening a film about barman and local legend Joe Nelis, entitled Bar Man. Directed and produced by filmmaker Sean Coyle, the short film has Joe tell us about his life and his decision to become a bar man, as well as some of the experiences and stories he had during that time.
The film received its online debut on our social media platforms on 22nd September. If you missed it, you can watch it below!
25th August 2022
And that’s a wrap! Over 8 days in August, thousands of people from across the city and beyond came together in the Bogside, Brandywell, Creggan, Bishop Street and Fountain to laugh, dance, sing, debate, play, perform and celebrate everything that is great about these neighbourhoods where we live, learn, play, work, and visit.
Take a look at the highlight video of the events below!
1st August 2022
The programme for the Gasyard Féile 2022 is now live! A fantastic line-up of exciting community, music, educational and sporting events is lined up for us from 13th-20th August!
Our Graffiti on the Walls project continues with another mural masterpiece – this time in the Brandywell, with the help of some very creative young people! 👨🎨 👌
A Communities in Transition project funded by the Executive Office.
18th July 2022
Lecky Road Mural – Behind the Scenes with RAZER
A little behind the scenes video of the beautiful mural on the Lecky Road that we shared previously, titled ‘Every Child Needs Someone To Look Up To’ by RAZER.
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
Nasc means ‘link’ in Irish. The artwork represents the way in which we link together through tech and how our digital communication travels through the internet. The two characters depicted in the artwork represent young people from a bygone era before the internet. (If you can imagine such a thing! )
A Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.
14th July 2022
“Every Child Needs Someone To Look Up To”
The newest mural by RAZER DERRY has been completed on the Lecky Road as part of our ongoing Graffiti on the Walls project!
A Communities in Transition Project supported by the Executive Office.
27th June 2022
Creggan Multicultural Family Fun Day!
We had a superb day last Saturday at our Multicultural Family Fun day! Food, dance, music and arts & crafts helped us celebrate different cultures from around the world.
Many thanks to Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership, Triax Management Team, Artsekta and everybody who showed up to make the day a vibrant, engaging success.
Take a look at some footage of the day below!
18th June 2022
The Creggan Midsummer Carnival Parade!
Yesterday saw a celebration marking 75 years of Creggan as a neighbourhood! Music, colour and people took to the streets of Creggan to mark the 75th anniversary of this wonderful community. Thanks to all our schools, groups, sports clubs and organisations who showed up and made this possible!
Take a look at some footage of the day:
16th June 2022
James McClean visits home!
Football icon James McClean has returned home to see his family and friends in Creggan today, but also found time to check out the new mural of himself created by the amazingly talented artist Aches!
The day finished with a wee call to his old school, Holy Child Primary School on Central Drive, to surprise the students and teachers!
Check out the video below:
30th May 2022
St Mary’s Youth Club builds Sanctuary with David Best
This month, nine young men from St. Mary’s Youth Club, Creggan, traveled to Bedworth, England to work with acclaimed US artist David Best to construct a wooden monument dedicated to those who lost their lives to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spectacular finale took place a few days after where the structure was set ablaze.
Congratulations to everyone involved in such a creative and inspiring project!
MALDRON HOTEL DINNER DANCE 
CHRISTMAS GROTTO IN BISHOP STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE 
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SPOOKY TALES & SCARY TRAILS 
Banshees, ghosts and witches were upon us last night as our brave trail go-oers made their way through the Bogside, Bishop Street and Fountain neighbourhoods.
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