2019

Today would have been the third revived May Sunday Festival, a historical celebration in Killeagh which dates back to the 1830s. Due to the unusual times and for the safety of all our community, the festival had to be cancelled this year.

To celebrate the day and its traditions, we’ve been sharing suggestions of things you can do on your own: making lanterns, tying your wish to the Rag Tree, listen to the Dawn Chorus, go for a walk in the woods.

Here are a few of our photos which look back on festivals past, with music, dancing, games and fancy dress. Featured are festival programs dating back to the 1960s, with a charming look back at the Killeagh Streets. Last, we have the song ‘Old Glenbower’ composed and sung by Mary Pedder Daly.

We’re looking forward to the return of the festival next year in 2021- so watch this space!

Photo credit- Kara Sweeny 2019

MEDITATION SPACE

This time last year, we were hosting the brilliant Julie Sue Fiscellafrom USA, who transformed old windows from Greywood Arts (made here when the building was used as a sawmill) into a stunning Meditation Space. Unveiled during the May Sunday Festival 2019, it was installed in Glenbower Wood for the summer.

In each lower window, Julie has painted a native Irish lichen, and the top panel shows the colour dye made from that variety. Each pane is laminated with a clear resin to preserve the artwork and fortify the glass.

Photo credit- Kara Sweeny 2019