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Camelot Comes to Carrigtwohill

Camelot Comes to Carrigtwohill

Castlelake are proud to sponsor this fantastic community event.

 Jousters and falconers, threshing and tractors, archers and dancers and army displays - these are just some of the features that will be in the line up of the grand and glorious activities and exhibits on hand at the inaugural Carrigtwohill Medieval Festival & Country Fair on 18th and 19th July next! Set in the magical surroundings of Barryscourt Castle, this exhilarating new festival is set to become Munster’s top contemporary Festival, incorporating both culture and craic, while presenting an exclusive insight into medieval life. With the recent discovery of a charter, given by Henry 111 in 1234 to Sir David de Barra and his heirs, Carrigtwohill can now boast the Oldest Fair Day in Ireland. With great commitment, the local community has built on the past for their future, with a resulting outcome of this exciting new celebration that promises extraordinary entertainment for all the family. With main local sponsor, Castlelake (a Bam Gable Development), supported by Failte Ireland, the new festival expects over 15,000 visitors over the two days and will feature many aspects of country life from the past to the present day. In the grounds of Barryscourt Castle, in the gaily coloured tents of an old medieval village, knights in shining armor and fair maidens will re-enact life from a bygone age with medieval story telling, archery competitions, free flying falconry and the beauty of the bardic art of jousting reenacted with mounted knights in combat. Other artisan crafts on display at the Fair will include spinning the wool, old time threshing, pottery making and the baking of bastible in an old style kitchen. Away from the battlefields, fun for all the family will be found with alpaca’s, puppeteers, pony rides, face painters, bouncing slides, bouncing castles, clowns, street entertainers and fun sports. Hilarious competitions include; Hook a Duck, Milk Daisy the Cow, Sheaf Throwing and The Bucking Bull Competition. To the west of the castle, the main arena will offer ongoing entertainment with terrier and lurcher racing, clay pigeon shooting, fly casting and sheep shearing displays. The army band and Irish dancers will all add to the festive ambience and other attractions exhibited will include old steam engines, vintage cars, tractors and old machinery. The Market Place brings the ultimate ingredient to the Festival with a wonderful array of both indoor and outdoor stalls, featuring local artesian foods and crafts, including cookery demonstrations, tastings and pigs on the spit. A Blast from the Past - this will be a truly memorable day out for the whole family and a unique experience not to be missed! For information on stalls and participation at the event: Please contact Ann O’Driscoll: Tel.086 3365589 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) www.carrigfest.com

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