Monday, November 17, 2008

Children's Arts Festival takes place in Killaloe/Ballina

The first Children's Arts Festival - "An FĂ©ile Eile" – the brainchild of Diane Daly and Boris Hunka was held recently in Killaloe.

Diane and Boris are co-founders of Music in Glen, a not-for-profit organisation, that runs a number of music projects in the local area, including beginner strings lessons, music and drama clubs and a children's choir.

One hundred and eighty third and fourth-class children from Ogonnelloe, Bridgetown, Ballina, Boher, Killaloe (Boys), Killaloe (Girls) Primary schools took part in the event, reports the Nenagh Guardian.