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The International Pan Celtic
Festival returns to Letterkenny
08.04.19
LETTERKENNY is set to
be the centre of Celtic music, song, language and
dance later this month as the 48th International Pan
Celtic Festival gets underway.
The festival which will take place from 23rd to 28th
April will bring together the Celtic nations of
Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall and the
Isle of Man for what promises to be another unique
celebration of the Celtic culture bearing witness to
majestic displays of Celtic dancing, pipe band
performances, choral performances and even Celtic
rock and pop music in all of the Celtic languages. |
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Pictured at the unveiling the
48th International Pan Celtic Festival Programme in
An Grianan Theatre on Friday, 5 April are Cllr. Ian
McGarvey, Mayor of Letterkenny MD, Christina
O’Donnell, Donegal County Council and Cllr. Seamus
O’Domhnaill Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. |
The festival programme
sets out details on what's on over the course of the
festival. There will be many highlights during the
week but one of the most colourful will be the
carnival street parade in Letterkenny on Friday 26
April. Other highlights include the concert showcase
from the Celtic countries during the official
opening in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Tuesday 23
April, the International Song Contest in An Grianan
Theatre on Thursday 25 April and the Choral Concert
on Friday 26 April.
Pick up a copy of the festival programme in many
outlets in Letterkenny including the Tourist
Information Office, An Grianan Theatre, Council
Office and the library. It is also available online
at
www.panceltic.ie . |
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