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Geofest Arts, Music, Heritage & Wildlife

Traditional Music Session
Consult the entertainment programme for more details of music around the area. Whatever your taste in music, there is something to cater for it. Many sessions welcome musicians. Bring your instrument!

ARTS AND CRAFTS TRAIL

There are a number of exhibitions taking place throughout the region where the work of local artists and craftspeople can be enjoyed and purchased. Visit the individual artists and craftspeople in their own studios or visit one of the many unique galleries in the area.

ART EXHIBITION

Church of the Transfiguration, Sneem This cool, white Protestant Church host a varied display of works by local artists. Opening hours

Artists include:
Terry O’Donnell, Liz O’Donnell, The Mullers, Sigi Muller-Tolk, Janet Fenton,
Lydia Stait, Anke Petersen, Tom Allison.


THE OLD ORATORY ART GALLERY, CAHERSIVEEN
The Old Oratory is a unique exhibition space located in the former Protestant church in Cahersiveen. The building comprises a gallery, café and retail area. The Old Oratory stocks works by Mark Eldred, John Hurley, Mary Breach, Elenor Harbisen, Phil Collins and Aine O’Driscoll.

SIOPA CILL RIALAIG, BALLINSKELLIGS

Siopa Cill Rialaig is a unique thatched building, which comprises an art gallery, café and retail area. Works by Irish and international artists in painting, sculpture, wood, metal, ceramics, glass, silver and
textiles are for sale. Cill Rialaig is the location of an International Artists’ and Writers’ Retreat. There are also craft workshops for children and adults throughout the year. Email cillrialaig@esatclear.ie or phone 066-9479277

IVERAGH PANORAMICS
www.iveraghpanoramics.com is a website created by Barbara Hodges, an artist who lives and works in Cahersiveen. It is a picture gallery of images that reflect the cultural, historical, musical, natural and archeological heritage of the Iveragh Peninsula. The dramatic coastal and rural scenery along The Ring of Kerry and the Skellig Ring is breathtaking, spiritual and romantic. It has long inspired artists, poets, writers, musicians, storytellers and photographers, it is a haven for mariners and an idyllic place for relaxation and contemplation. Music festivals, fairs and country markets, arts an crafts, sporting pursuits, traditional music and dancing are all subjects of Barbara’s photographs. Over the Bank Holiday Weekend, Barbara likes to open up her studio to visitors who are interested to see how she creates her panoramic photographic images of the Iveragh Peninsula.
Please contact Barbara on 087 7431778


GALLERY ONE, CAHERSIVEEN
Gallery One on the main street in Cahersiveen displays a wide range of crafts, paintings, photography and ceramics from local artists based in the area. The gallery stocks works by Alice Dennehy, Rose Dennehy, Avril Sherborne, Cara Turner, Brian O’Sullivan, Alan Ryan Hall, Barbara Cassidy, Barbara Hodges, Dave Marriott, Jean & Lili Buyl, Russell Cunningham, Terry Cunningham, Bernadette Kennedy, Jane Cunningham, Martin Quinney, Kim O’Dea and Mary O’Neill. Visit the exhibition in Knightstown on Sat 27th & Sun 28th of the Festival. Tel. 066 947234.


ALAN HALL STUDIO
Visit the studio of celebrated local artist Alan Hall in the village of Knightstown, Valentia Island. There is a comprehensive exhibition of sculpture, ceramics and painting. Tel. 066 947 6105. Other Galleries and Studios in the GeoFest area include: Brushwood Studios, Sneem; Mikey Joe’s Gallery, Sneem; Rosemary Bradshaw’s Studio, Sneem; Church of the Transfiguration, Sneem; Waterville Craft Market.

SNEEM ART STUDIO
"I am inspired by nature’s varied forms, patterns, textures, colours, tones; the reflections and changes of light; but I paint in the studio." - Anke Petersen Ardshillane West, Sneem, Co. Kerry, Tel: 064-45576, mob: 085 7446346 email: ankepetersen@eircom.net

ART EXHIBITION
Royal Valentia Hotel - Art Exhibition and Local Produce Fair - SATURDAY 27th October 14.00 hours on The Royal Valentia Hotel is hosting a display of arts, crafts & local produce including candle making; fish net weaving; Valentia slate; homebakedbreads & cheese and other items. Look out for
SKELLIGS CHOCOLATE COMPANY - Hand made Chocolates
LIGHTHOUSE CAFE - Organic Foods
SIGN HERE -Enamel Signs
NOREEN SUGRUE - Bread
KERRY FISH - Fresh and smoked Fish
DONAL WALSH - Lobsters
SEASIDE GARDEN CENTRE - Flowers and Herbs
VALENTIA ISLAND CANDLES
GALLERY ONE - Local Artists
DEVLIN’S BAKERY - Bread
SNEEM CHEESE - Cheeses
ORGANIC WINES - Pawle
BOOKS - Sold in aid of Valentia Hospital.dafg