Féile 2020

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August 8th - 15th facebook.com/gasyardwallfeile

FĂŠile 2020 would not be possible without the support of our funders and the collaboration of the many groups, initiatives, volunteers and residents from throughout the Bogside, Brandywell, Creggan, Bishop Street and Fountain areas who have come together to shape and manage this programme of events.

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The Ryan McBride

NEW GATE arts & culture centre

Since 1993, thousands of residents and visitors have come together every August in the Bogside, Creggan and Brandywell for Gasyard Wall Féile, the biggest community arts and culture festival in the North West.

It has been 28 years since the first Féile, but our primary objective remains the same - to celebrate everything that is great about this community and its people.

This community has confronted massive adversity and hardship together in the past. Over the last few months, the Covid 19 health crisis has been faced with the same love, resilience, selflessness and community spirit. Residents, key workers, community organisations and businesses have come together to support those in need. This massive community effort has resulted in the suppression of the illness locally.

Isolation and lockdown have been difficult for everyone. A return to how life was at the start of 2020 is some way off as this health crisis is not over. Even with the partial easing of lockdown, we are still faced with many restrictions to the way we live our lives.

Féile 2020 will be like no other Féile. While we would love to bring our community together at workshops, discussions, fun days and music events that have characterised previous festivals, it remains unsafe to do so at this time. We all must continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus and to protect the health of our community.

Much of this year’s programme will be delivered online. Féile TV will use the latest technology to host several hours of programming each day with something for everyone including live music concerts, health and sport events, debates and arts & crafts workshops. Live concerts from some of Ireland’s finest musicians including Damien Dempsey, Keith Harkin and Declan McLaughlin will be streamed from locations across the district, to be enjoyed at home with family and friends. Online arts & crafts classes will give everyone the chance to get creative and learn new skills. Féile Health Week and A Day For Ryan McBride also move online this year with workshops and activities encouraging a healthy lifestyle. As always, Féile has a packed programme of discussions and debates covering some of the pressing issues of the day including the health crisis, Brexit, the return to education of our children and young people, mental health, racism and the Black Lives Matter movement with contributors including Creggan’s finest James McClean, Fintan O’Toole from The Irish Times, leading immunologist Professor Luke O’Neill and interim Mental Health Commissioner, Professor Siobhan O’Neill.

Féile’s ‘Wearing Is Caring’ mask initiative will see face coverings distributed to residents throughout the festival. Streets will be used for exhibition spaces to celebrate our people and their creativity. Smaller socially distanced pop-up events will entertain our older people and bring our children together safely to wonder and laugh.

Everyone is invited to take part in the Féile Finale on the evening of Saturday 15th August, by placing a light in their window to celebrate our family, friends and neighbours and to honour all the keyworkers, the sick and those who have lost their lives and to hope for a bright, healthy future. A multi-location fireworks display, to be enjoyed from your home, will light up the skies above our neighbourhoods and bring this year’s festival to a close.

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Saturday 8th August

Sunday 9th August

Monday 10th August

Tuesday 11th August

Wednesday 12th August

Thursday 13th August

Friday 14th August

Saturday 15th August

9:00 am

10am: Dove House & Women’s Advocacy Project Present Domestic Abuse: Let’s Talk About It!

Surestart Summer Staycation

10:00 am

Féile Health Week

Féile Health Week

Féile Health Week

Féile Health Week

Féile Health Week

11:00 am

Féile Health Week

Féile Health Week

Féile Health Week

Féile Health Week

Féile Health Week

12:00 pm

Jonny’s Art & Craft Show - Design your own T-shirt

Flaunt Your Step – Learn a dance routine

Jonny’s Art & Craft Show - Introduction to Psychedelic Stone Art

Flaunt Your Step – Learn a dance routine

Arts & Crafts: How to Make Your Own Shoebox Theatre

12:30 pm

Cookery / Healthy Eating Demo

Cookery / Healthy Eating Demo

Cookery / Healthy Eating Demo

Cookery / Healthy Eating Demo

Cookery / Healthy Eating Demo

1:00 pm

Arts & Crafts: Creative Journaling

Féile’s Trad Lunch

Féile’s Trad Lunch

Féile’s Trad Lunch

Féile’s Trad Lunch

Féile’s Trad Lunch

2:00 pm

“See No Evil/Hear No Evil - London and loyalist paramilitaries”

Trocaire: How Human Rights are being undermined during the Covid-19 Crisis

Discussion: Fintan O’Toole: Ireland in a Post Brexit World?

Discussion: Mental Health Policy: In Conversation with Professor Siobhán O’Neill

Black Lives Matter

3:00 pm

Arts & Crafts: How to Make A Simple String Puppet

Arts & Crafts Workshop: Mosaic Printing

Arts & Crafts Workshop: Puppetry for Beginners

Jonny’s Art & Craft Show - Mandala Design

Arts & Crafts: Love Your Selfie

4:00 pm

Féile Sound Sessions with Our Space

Féile Sound Sessions with Our Space

Féile Sound Sessions with Our Space

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

A Pocketful of Poets at Little Acorns Bookstore

Storytelling with Karen Edwards

Creggan Community Quiz

A Pocketful of Poets at Little Acorns Bookstore

A Pocketful of Poets at Little Acorns Bookstore

7:00 pm

Féile Sound Sessions with Our Space

Féile Sound Sessions with Our Space

Stories at Bedtime with Surestart Edenballymore

Stories at Bedtime with Surestart Edenballymore

Stories at Bedtime with Surestart Edenballymore

Stories at Bedtime with Surestart Edenballymore

7:30 pm

Reeling back the Féile

Reeling back the Féile

Reeling back the Féile

Reeling back the Féile

Reeling back the Féile

Reeling back the Féile

Reeling back the Féile

Reeling back the Féile

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Lethal Weapon Hiding the Truth

Coronavirus: In Conversation with Professor Luke O’Neill

Discussion: Education – What Next?

Discussion: Black Lives Matter in Derry Too

Discussion: The Perception of the North by Dublin Based Media

In Conversation with James McClean

Ulster Orchestra

9.00 PM

Connla

Stephen James Smith

Jeanette & Noella Hutton

Keith Harkin

Paddy Nash

Reevah

Declan McLaughlin

Damien Dempsey

10:00 pm

Touts

10:30 pm

Trad Sessions

Trad Sessions

Trad Sessions

Trad Sessions

Trad Sessions

Children & Young People “Ice Cream Carnival – The Circus Comes to Town” August 10th– 14th In Your Space Circus and North West Carnival Initiative will bring a carnival of chaos right to your front door! This pop-up procession of peculiarities will have you peeping out your window to see the circus roll in. With a team of crazy crew, some home-grown and world-class talent in the form of jugglers, acrobats and a hapless trio of comedy land swimmers…you will experience a socially distanced street party like no other, without even leaving your garden!

Stories at Bedtime with Surestart Edenballymore Monday 10th– Thursday 14th August 7pm Join us each evening of Féile at 7PM for a bedtime story to share with your family. Did you know some of the benefits of sharing a bedtime story with your child are: • Enriches language development • Grow your child’s imagination and appreciation for stories • Encourages engagement and conversation • Provides a space for relaxation and time to be together at the end of the day • Creates a cozy bonding time for you and your child

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SureStart Staycation

Friday August 14th 10.30am Staying home does not have to be boring. This year we are encouraging you to stay and play at home with your family.

We have compiled staycation play packs for Surestart Edenballymore registered families. These packs are filled with goodies and ideas for you and your family to a fun-filled holiday at home. Contact the SureStart team through Facebook or by telephone on 02871371670 to find out how to receive your pack.

Our Feile Staycation event will take place on Friday 14th August at10.30AM with a special Rhymetime with the fabulous Tricia live on our Facebook page.

Bluebell Arts Joke competition

Whatever your age, record yourself telling your favourite joke.

It will be broadcast on our youtube channel. Some of Derry’s favourite comedians will be judging them for prizes.

And remember: Keep it Clean and Don’t Be Mean. Send your jokes to bluebellartsproject@hotmail.com.

Fun-filled Street Game Packs!

This year Triax Neighbourhood Management team are designing and creating, a street game pack for the whole family to enjoy, taking adults back to their childhood and getting the kids away from the TV/mobile devices! It will include games from the past but are still enjoyed today such as, tennis balls to play “Alla-balla”, jump rope and much much more! Each game will be demonstrated online on our Facebook page through a short video. Then it’s time to start enjoying, playing and having fun with the games! To register for a pack, visit the link on the Triax Neighbourhood Management Team Facebook page or call 02871261916.

Arts & Crafts Creative Journaling Saturday August 8th 1pm If you love a fancy notebook, this might be the perfect way to use it. Bernie Wilson’s Creative Journaling is the perfect tool for relaxation and mindfulness. (Suitable for Adults)

Jonny’s Art & Craft Show - Design your own T-Shirt Monday August 10th 3pm Jonny will teach you how to design your own unique, one of a kind, t-shirt. Suitable for all ages, supervision required for children. What you need: Sandpaper any kind, crayons any kind, Iron, plain t-shirt (any colour)

Flaunt Your Step – Learn a dance routine Part 1 Tuesday August 11th 12noon Laura Doherty will teach us how to Flaunt it, in part one of two, 30-minute tutorials from the Flaunt Your Step Dance Group’s tutor and choreographer. Suitable for all ages.

Mosaic Printing Tuesday August 11th Bernie Wilson will use foam, cardboard, paper, and paint to make simple mosaic prints. (Suitable for children)

How To Make A Simple String Puppet Monday August 10th 3pm In this the first of three workshops on Puppetry, join Karen Torley and learn how to Recycle everyday household items to create a simple rod puppet. Suitable for all ages.

Jonny’s Art & Craft Show - Introduction To Psychedelic Stone Art Wednesday August 12th 12noon Gather some Crayons, Baking Paper, Stones (something from the garden, or beach) and join Jonny Delaney as he shows us how to create brightly coloured psychedelic stones to decorate our home and garden. Suitable for all ages. As the use of an oven is needed as part of this workshop, parental supervision is required.

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Puppetry for Beginners Wednesday August 12th 3pm In this the second of our workshops on puppetry, Join Karen Torley in her workshop and take the first steps to becoming a puppeteer. Older children, Teens, and adults.

Flaunt Your Step – Learn a dance routine Part 2 Thursday August 13th 12 noon The second of Laura’s 30-minute tutorials from the Flaunt Your Step Dance Group’s tutor. Your chance to join in and see if you are a future Flaunt Ur Step Dancer! Suitable for all ages.

Jonny’s Art & Craft Show - Mandala Design Thursday August 14th What you need: Paper, pencil, compass, rubber, fine tip marker.

The perfect way to occupy yourself during the summer holidays.

Choose a colour scheme or use all the colours of the rainbow – Johnny will get you started with Mandala design in today’s workshop. Suitable for all ages.

“Love Your Selfie” Friday the 14th August 3pm Join us for a virtual paint party with a difference The Pink ladies “Love Your Selfie” encourages you to paint a portrait of someone who helped you through COVID experience. Do you have family member, best friend, grandchild who made life more bearable during this difficult time. Send us a picture and we will help you with the guidance of a trained artist to paint their portrait. Canvas, paint, stipple brush and apron will be provided.

Packs will be limited due to availability at this time and also due to Covid Restrictions. They will also be limited to one per household. To register for your “Love your selfie pack” please email on contactuspinkladies@gmail.com

How to Make Your Own Shoebox Theatre Friday August 14th Karen Torley finishes off her mini puppetry series by teaching us how to make a shoebox theatre with household materials. Make sure to save a shoebox! Older children, Teens, and adults.

Exhibitions Féile Craft Bomb August 8th– 15th Throughout Bogside & Creggan Keep Her Knit have been at the forefront of the crochet revolution in Derry and beyond for the last ten years. At Féile 2020, their crochet art installations will transform locations across the Bogside and Creggan.

People Make……

August 8th– 15th Throughout Féile 2020 we will celebrate the great community spirit of Creggan, the Bogside, Brandywell, Bishop Street and the Fountain neighbourhoods. The last few months have proven yet again that it is the people of these neighbourhoods that make them what they are. Gasyard Wall Féile would like to invite residents, former residents and people with connections to the above areas to contribute photos of The People who Make these communities what they are. Photos will be selected from those submitted to be included in large scale public art works that will be on display across these spaces throughout August 2020.

Send your pictures by emailing feilemedia@gmail.com.

Community Lockdown Photo Exhibition August 8th– 15th Rossville Street At the height of lockdown, we asked you to send us photographs.

You sent us pictures of Derry and Donegal, pictures from your homes, from when you were out in your area getting your daily exercise and of the places and the people you missed. These pictures capture the stillness and isolation of the times but also a great sense of togetherness and community spirit.

Thanks to all who contributed to this project and to our funders at The Executive Office NI in association with Co-operation Ireland for supporting this initiative through their Communities in Transition Arts & Culture Programme.

Music, Poetry & Performance “Creative Craic, Ceoil and Covid” 8th August to the 15th August Daily at 11am Join us the effervescent Pink ladies during Féile 2020 daily to hear some amazing storytelling, poetry writing/reading and song from ourtalented members who have recorded their own personalexperiences during lockdown. For more information contact the Pink ladies on 07710025494

Stephen James Smith & Elma Orkestra

Synonymous with Strength: World Premiere

Sunday 9th August 9.00pm A new work inspired by the people of Creggan and Derry by Stephen James Smith & Elma Orkestra. In April 2020 Irish Poet and Playwright Stephen James Smith joined forces with Derry’s own Elma Orkestra to create a newly commissioned piece of work inspired by the people of Creggan and Derry. This new poem, film and musical composition has come together to sing of Derry; a place of great beauty, of at times great sorrow, but always of great strength. As Stephen himself says in the poem.’What would you say? What would you sing?’ This new work was commissioned as part of Gasyard Wall Féile’s Communities in Transition Arts & Culture Programme funded through The Executive Office NI in collaboration with Co-operation Ireland.

My Derry Days Mural Central Drive – Creggan During the recent lockdown Award winning playwright Brian Foster invited members of the Memories of Creggan facebook page to write a poem with him. Brian had responses from hundreds of people in Derry as well as Derry exiles in Australia, Britain and USA. A mural featuring the poem will be unveiled during Féile 2020.

On Your Doorstep August 8th – 15th Do you know someone that would like a song, a dance, a comedy performance? Féile is partnering with local musicians, poets and performers to bring a series of performances to the doorsteps/ gardens of residents across the area. To nominate an individual/ family for a performance, please contact feilemedia@gmail.com

Connla Saturday 8th August 9:30pm Hailing from the cities of Armagh and Derry, Connla have been quickly making an impact on the folk/traditional scene. Since the release of their EP in April 2015, and album “River Waiting” in July 2016 they have received fantastic reviews at home and internationally. They have already gathered a big following in Britain, Ireland, Europe and the USA. Their sensitive and innovative arrangements of traditional and modern folk songs and tunes, have helped them create a sound which is very identifiable as Connla.

Stephen James Smith Sunday 9th August 9:30pm ‘New Irish Poetry Urgently Needed… Stephen James Smith answers the call!’ CHRISTY MOORE ‘Passionate, witty, just plain great; this man’s voice hops right off the page.’ RODDY DOYLE Stephen James Smith is a Dublin poet and playwright central to the rise of the vibrant spoken word scene in Ireland today. To date, his poetry videos have amassed over 3 million views online.

Stephen has performed his poetry at high profile events and festivals around the world. His work has been translated into Irish, Spanish, Slovenian, Polish, Dutch and Italian.

Jeanette & Noella Hutton Monday 10th August 9:30pm Sisters Jeanette & Noella Hutton are two of the finest voices that Derry has produced, At Féile 2020, the sisters will perform tracks from their acclaimed debut album.

Music, Poetry & Performance Keith Harkin

Tuesday 11th August 9:30pm Over the last 15 years, Keith Harkin’s musical talents have brought him across the world many times over including shows for President Obama at The White House, Mohamed Ali at Celebrity Fight Night and performing National Anthems at The Garden for The Boston Celtics to name but a few. Keith released his first solo debut album with Verve Records, which soared to the number 1 spot on the Billboard charts in Canada & the US. Keith was also the lead singer of the massive Irish sensation “Celtic Thunder” which had huge success with over fifteen #1 records world wide. All four of Keith’s solo records have been ranked in the top 10 Charts in both Canada & the US.

Paddy Nash Wednesday 12th August 9:30pm Creggan man, Paddy Nash has been writing and playing songs for over 30 years. He’s toured Europe and America and has released numerous albums on his own label. His unique blend of Folk-Rock-Country-Punk-Blues continues to build an audience who revel in rich, social commentary and big melodies. Paddy has often been described as ‘Derry’s John Prine’.

Reevah Thursday 13th August 9:30pm

Derry based Indie-folk artist Reevah (AKA Aoife Boyle) grew up surrounded by music and art. She has supported acts such as SOAK, Lisa Hannigan, Wyvern Lingo, and Duke Special and has played at various events such as Other Voices, Output Festival, and Stendhal. Reevah is an up and coming artist to watch.

Declan McLaughlin Friday 14th August 9:30pm

Declan McLaughlin is a singer/songwriter from Derry.

His songwriting style has seen him dubbed the “Derry Bruce Springsteen’ as like The Boss his songs often revolve around characters and social issues. Having risen to notoriety with former bands The Screaming Bin Lids and Whole Tribe Sings,he has toured worldwide, often with artists such as Damien Dempsey, Christy Moore, Gary Óg and The Frames.

Damien Dempsey Saturday 15th August 9pm Damien Dempsey’s voice is Dublin yet wholly distinctive, almost clichéd to say it, but he is part of a rich bloodline of Irish singers from Luke Kelly to Ronnie Drew, Christy Moore to Andy Irvine.

Their kin outside Ireland are Springsteen and Guthrie, Dylan and Marley.

TOUTS Saturday 15th August 10pm We’re delighted to have them join us again at Féile. TOUTS are a three piece band from Derry. A singer that can’t sing, a mod that can’t play bass and a drummer that can’t see. The band’s live reputation has spread like wild fire and has seen them sell out venues to masses of kids without releasing any music. The band released their acclaimed debut EP through their new label Hometown Records, previous home to the likes of Ratboy, Rejjie Snow, Yonaka and many more.

Music, Poetry & Performance Storytelling by Karen Edwards Monday 10th August 6pm Tune into the OLT Facebook page. Sit back, relax and enjoy some stories of times gone by. A session not to be missed.

A Pocketful of Poets at Little Acorns Bookstore Sunday August 9th, Wednesday August 12th and Friday August 14th 6pm Welcome to a weave and sleeve of sonnets and odes, rhymes and words from a wonderful trio of published poets - Moyra Donaldson from Down, Frankie Quinn from Fermanagh and Micheal McCann from Derry - in a very special event as part of the Gasyard Feile, plus a little peek into the newly relocated Little Acorns Bookstore (opening mid-August). Between shelves and the poets themselves, with their books in little nooks, be prepared to be spoiled by words by the Foyle and enjoy!

Féile Trad Lunch / Trad Sessions Monday 10th August – Friday 14th August 1pm & 10.30pm The city’s finest musicians will soundtrack your lunchtime with the best in traditional Irish music.

Féile Sound Sessions with Our Space Monday 10th August – Friday 14th August 4pm Performances throughout the week from young talented musicians who have all been regulars at both the music lessons and music events with YES @ Our Space. Homegrown talent with Cora Harkin, Joe Allen, DJ Patman, Symon Sekula and The Article.

Bringing the sounds of our youth to your homes.

Ulster Orchestra at Féile 2020 Saturday 15th August 7:30pm Ulster Orchestra are delighted to be able to record two pieces especially for Féile 2020. Chief Conductor Daniele Rustioni, with his star violinist wife Francesca Dego will perform two beautiful and uplifting pieces by Tchaikovsky and Bruckner; a celebration of being able to make music together again at last!

Tchaikovsky (movement from) Souvenir d’un lieu cher Bruckner Motet for brass

Food, Health & Sport Cookery Demo’s Monday August 10th– Friday August 14th 12noon Join us each day at 12noon when some of the city’s leading chefs will be sharing some of their tips and recipes.

End of Harvest Barbecue Saturday 22nd August Ballymagowan Allotment 12.00pm and 2.00pm.

Building on the success of last year, and in partnership with Féile, Ballymagowan allotment will be holding its annual End of Harvest Barbecue. This year we will be holding a competition for the best Rhubarb, Garlic, Onions, Cabbage and Cucumber. A bit of friendly competition never hurt anyonion.

Best Kept Garden competition.

If your garden is in tip top shape, why not enter our Best Kept Garden competition? Or if you feel that your neighbour is deserving of this title please enter them. Whether your garden is big or small, the competition is open to all residents within the Bogside, Brandywell, Creggan, Fountain, Bishop Street and Foyle Road areas and is designed to encourage everyone to take pride in their garden. If you don’t have a garden you can still use window boxes, plant pots, containers or hanging baskets to enter the competition. This is a great way to enjoy some friendly competition with your neighbours. Prize categories include Best Kept Garden, Best Use of Space and The Most Creative Garden.

Send entries to kevin@bbinitiaitve.orgor by phoning the Triax Neighbourhood Management Team on 028 71261916.

Closing date for entries is 10th August.

Food, Health & Sport Féile Friday Fitness Session Fri 7th August – 6pm at OLT Carpark (Linsfort end) Let’s start the Feile week off with some outdoor exercise. Get moving and lift your Mood for the weekend but more importantly enjoy the craic with others and have fun.

A free T-shirt will be provided for all those that take part.

Booking is essential please contact Julie on 02871373870 or julie@olt.ie

“Wan Big Pink Covid Cuddle Party” Wednesday the 12th August 7pm

Féile Health Week

The Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum are inviting you to take part in a new and innovative Family Programme to help keep everyone entertained throughout Féile week. This programme is going to be activity packed and allows everyone at home to get involved, learn new skills, get fit and enjoy some fantastic nutritious food, all in the comfort of your own home. To secure your place, please go to www.bbhealthforum.org. Places are limited to 100 children. Places are £5.00 per family.

Over the past 4 months we all, young and old, have struggled due to lack of hugs and cuddles. We at The Pink Ladies want to send out a great big pink cuddle to comfort and support you. We plan do this by reaching out across the City with an all-embracing virtual hug using a surprise “Hug in a box” gift set. A picture collage of our Community collective embrace will be scheduled and shared on all social media. (Packs will be limited due to availability at this time and also due to Covid Restrictions. They will also be limited to one per household. To register for your “HUG in A Box pack” please email on contactuspinkladies@gmail.com)

OLT Exercise on the streets is back!

Friday 14th August 6pm OLT Exercise on the streets is back!Over lockdown OLT has engaged with the residents of the streets of Creggan, lifting spirits and keeping people motivated. We will be coming back to your streets for the evening.Keep an eye on our Facebook post & Streets with the most tags will receive a live workout.

Food, Health & Sport A Day For

Ryan McBride Wednesday 12th August

A Day for Ryan McBride Wednesday 12th August 2020 Since the passing of Ryan McBride in 2017, Féile, The Ryan McBride Foundation, Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum and Derry City FC have celebrated the life of Derry City’s legendary captain on the streets where he grew up each summer at ‘A Day for Ryan McBride’. Due to the current health crisis, much of the event this year will be delivered online.

We will stream some footballing challenges online from footballing trickster Sam Madden. We are asking you all to take part and send us in your videos to be in with a chance of winning some great prizes, donated by the Ryan McBride Foundation.

At 4 pm, come to your door steps and enjoy some street entertainment from the brilliant In Your Space Circus Skills company. Their amazing performers will entertain adults and children in our first ever socially distanced street celebration.

Please remain in your garden or at your doorstep with people from your own family and our staff from the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum and the Ryan McBride Foundation will be there to give you all some free goodies. If you have any Ryan McBride clothing, please wear this on the day and wave them DCFC flags!!!

For more info, contact Aisling at the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum on 71 365330.

Fun & Games

FÊile Youth Fifa and Fortnite Competitions August 8th– 15th Prizes and Awards for Winners and Runners up. Competitions will run throughout the week. To register for the Fifa competition contact St Marys Youth Club on their facebook, to register for Fortnite Competitions contact Youth First on their facebook. Keep an eye out on social media for more info.

Creggan Community Quiz (via ZOOM)

Tues 11th August 6pm Connect with local Creggan residents in a fun and competitive environment. Who will be the King or Queen Quiz master of Creggan? Prizes included and of course a special prize for the newly crowned champion. Booking is essential please contact Jonathan on 02871373870 or jonathan@olt.ie to get setup online

Fun & Games Step Up: Creggan

Creggan has produced countless artistic and sporting talents over the years, including a Eurovision winner, a Top Ten rock band, several international footballers and Olympic athletes.

We’re on the lookout for the next big thing! Do you sing, dance, act, or are you the next TikTok sensation? Awesome prizes to be won including LED ring lights and steady cam holders for your phone.

We’re also looking for Creggan’s most talented family and most talented street. Early odds have Rinmore Gardens and Melmore as favourites.

Prizes as follows

Best singer - Mobile Phone Ring Light & Stand Best Dancer - Mobile Phone Ring Light & Stand Best TikTok Transition - Mobile Phone Ring Light & Stand Intergenerational Dance Champions - Family Goodie Bags Most Talented Street in Creggan Award - Street Plaque & Street Goodie Bags If you live in Creggan, grew up here or have family connections, we want your videos. Tag us on TikTok @feilemedia and send them via Messenger or instagram to @gasyardfeile. Or email to feilemedia@gmail.com Closing Date 12 noon on Friday 14th August.

Please be sure to follow current government guidelines relating to Covid-19 when preparing and filming. If you are a group, you can send us an older video or collaborate online and send us a clip.

Politics, Discussions, Debates and Screenings

Film: ‘Lethal Weapon - Hiding the Truth’ Sunday August 9th 7pm During the conflict here, 17 people including 9 childreb were killed and hundreds more injured by the use of plastic bullets.

This short film highlights the call for truth, justice and full disclosure on the use of this lethal weapon. Organised by Martin McGuinness Cumann Bogside Derry.

Dear Dove House Monday August 10th 11am A question and answer event named Dear Dove House where people have the opportunity to ask questions regarding benefits anonymously and receiving immediate answers via general advice.

“See No Evil/Hear No Evil - London and loyalist paramilitaries” Monday August 10th 2pm Discussion with commentator Brian Feeney, Margaret Urwin (JFF and author “A State in Denial”) and Professor Mark McGovern author “Counterinsurgency and Collusion in NI”. Chaired by PFC’s Anne Cadwallader, author “Lethal Allies”. The panel will discuss the collaborative relationship between senior officials and leading loyalists; Britain’s failure to ban the UDA until 1992; toleration of the fictional ‘UFF’ and files recently sealed for the next 100 years.

Questions to info@patfinucanecentre.org by 5pm on August 9th.

This Pat Finucane Centre event will be broadcast on August 10th at 2pm -approx 1.15 minutes. More details on PFC social media closer to event.

Politics, Discussions, Debates and Screenings

Film: Trocaire: How Human Rights are being undermined during the Covid-19 Crisis Tuesday August 11th 2pm

Coronavirus: In Conversation with Professor Luke O’Neill Monday August 10th 8pm Immunologist and founder-director of Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Professor Luke O’Neill will talk about the Coronavirus pandemic and try to clear up some potentially confusing stories and notions around the virus.Professor Luke O’Neill has become known for his calm, reassuring presence on our TV screens, the more optimistic antidote to chief medical officer Tony Holohan’s sober nightly broadcasts. The reason O’Neill is able to stay positive is because he’s encouraged by the pace of research and the extent of international collaboration.

Universal Credit – Advice Session From Dove House Tuesday August 11th 11am This information event will simplify the very complex system of universal credit works and how it is claimed and maintained and how entitlement is calculated.

Governments have introduced emergency restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. But in many countries where Trócaire works, leaders are using the pandemic as a smokescreen in order to oppress and dehumanise. Find out how restrictions have impacted the work of brave human rights activists who were already facing grave danger in defending indigenous communities. Learn why more than ever, governments and corporations must be held to account for human rights violations. The speakers are Trócaire’s Global Resource Rights Advisor, Blanca Blanco, and Policy & Advocacy Advisor for Human Rights and Democratic Space, Siobhan Curran.

Education – What Next?

Tuesday August 11th 8pm As we head towards September the discussion in Education is how we can open schools in a safe and secure manner. Féile will host a discussion with local schools, politicians and community representatives to see what part we can all play to ensure that our children get the best educational outcomes. Panel will include Karen Mullan MLA, Martine Mulhern Principal St Cecilias, Joyce Logue Principal Long Tower PS, Aileen McGuinness Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum.

Politics, Discussions, Debates and Screenings Dove House & Women’s Advocacy Project Present Domestic Abuse: Lets Talk About It! Wednesday 12th August at 10am.

Join us virtually to discuss the hidden pandemic lurking deep within our communities: Domestic Abuse. Masks, gloves, or hand gel won’t solve this problem but talking, asking for help and providing support and education will. For zoom link contact: niamhdovehouse@gmail.com or call 02871 269327.

Black Lives Matter in Derry Too Wednesday August 12th 8pm Irish people are not racist? Derry people are not racist? This Féile event will hear from several young people who will share their experiences of racism and discrimination growing up in Derry.

Mental Health Policy: In Conversation with Professor Siobhán O’Neill Thursday August 13th 2pm

Fintan O’Toole: Ireland in a Post Brexit World?

Wednesday August 12th 2pm Fintan O’Toole is a columnist with The Irish Times and a Visiting Lecturer in Irish Letters at Princeton. His writings on Brexit have won both the European Press Prize and the Orwell Prize for journalism.

Siobhan O’Neill is Professor of Mental Health Sciences at Ulster University and has recently accepted the role of interim Mental Health Champion. She is one of the leading experts in the field of mental health and is known for her active and passionate involvement in suicide prevention. On accepting her new role, Professor O’Neill said: “Mental health needs to be a key priority as we move through this pandemic and beyond. I am delighted to have the opportunity to ensure that the voices of those who struggle with their mental health are heard, and that they influence policy and practice across Government departments.’

Politics, Discussions, Debates and Screenings The Perception of the North by Dublin Based Media Thursday August 13th 8pm The discussion on a United Ireland is well and truly under way and it is currently taking many forms. It has long been the perception that many in the south do not understand the issues in the north. FĂŠile will host a virtual discussion with a number of journalists on the topic. Contributors include Aoife Grace Moore from The Irish Examiner and Una Mullally from The Irish Times.

Discussion: Black Lives Matter Friday August 14th 2pm An update on the current and historic racial situation in the USA and the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Speakers will include Prof. Emeritus/Baba Charles & Rev. Mama Sandra Simmons, long-time Detroit organizers, educators, and co-founders of the Hush House Black Community World Museum and Leadership Training Institute in Detroit.

Other speakers TBC.Event organised by Gasyard Feile, Hush House, Eist and the Bloody Sunday Trust / Museum of Free Derry.

In Conversation with James McClean Friday August 14th 8pm James McClean is a proud Creggan man. An Ireland international and currently performing brilliantly for Stoke City, James McClean gives nothing but 100% when he takes to the field. Every time. In this special FĂŠile event, James will share memories of growing up in Creggan, his experiences of playing football at the highest level across the world with local football fanatic Raymond McCartney.

Heritage Bogside History Tour Wednesday 12th August 3pm

Come along and check out the tour experienced by the thousands of visitors who visit the Bogside each year. This walking tour of the Bogside gives students and tourists a firsthand and on-site analysis of the Bloody Sunday story and gives an educational insight to the Civil Rights era, Bloody Sunday and the conflict that ensued. The Bogside History Tour will examine the political and social repercussions of Bloody Sunday. The tour will pass The Museum of Free Derry and conclude at the Bloody Sunday monument within sight of Free Derry corner and beneath the city walls of Derry.

Derry Cemetery Tour

Tuesday 11th August 2020 3pm Starts: Top Gate at City Cemetery Often the most interesting things lie not noticed and on your doorstep. This is certainly true of Derry City Cemetery. The history of the city and its links to the wider world are literally carved in the ageing headstones. Hear the stories of industrialists, politicians, WW1 and WW2 victims, Irish patriots, law makers and law breakers, sports stars, pop stars and celebrities. Visit the unmarked mass poor plots of Catholics and Protestants even divided in death. Tour starts top gates/Creggan Cemetary.

Tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Dress for the weather and hill site so mobility can be an issue. Social distancing applies.

Residents Day at Museum of Free Derry

Thursday August 13th The Museum of Free Derry opened in 2007 in order to tell the story of what happened in the city during the period 1968 – 1972, popularly known as ‘Free Derry’, and including the civil rights era, Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Bloody Sunday and Operation Motorman. Museum of Free Derry will host a free entry for residents on the afternoon of August 13th.

Heritage afternoon during Féile.

Creggan History Tours:

Friday 14th August Starts: St Marys Church Creggan @ 1pm Duration; 1hr 45 min Finish Top gate @ City Cemetery Think you know your Creggan History? Then take this tour and hear the tales from our ancient Rath and Bronze Age burial sites ,the Siege of Derry. The Demesne and Deer Park through to the building of houses, economic struggles , education , tragedies, military occupation , church, cemetery, youth clubs and sport but most of all the building of a unique community. Please dress for the weather. Not suitable for those with mobility problems.

Reeling Back The Féile

August 8th– 15th Local film-maker Declan Nelis has been documenting Féile since 1996. Each night during Féile 2020 we will be going through the archive and streaming footage from previous festivals.

OLT Feile memories

Follow OLT Facebook page - @OLTHLC throughout the week of Féile where we will be sharing memories of Feile’s gone by including music sessions, storytelling and much more-all celebrating our brilliant community!

FÊile Finale – Fire In The Sky Saturday August 15th Residents are asked to put a light/candle in their windows as a sign of hope and solidarity with those key workers on the frontline and those suffering across the globe from illness/coronavirus. At key points across the neighbourhood, 6 people (key worker, resident, young person, mayor, bishop, older person) will light a flame in a ceremony broadcast online. FÊile 2020 will culminate with a multi-site fireworks display that residents are encouraged to experience from their homes and gardens.

You Should Wear A Mask in any public space (taxis, buses, shops, takeaways) where social distancing of 6 feet is impossible.

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