Festivalindex

10am. Living History Encampment opens in Abbey field, Knights in shinning armour, damsels in distress, Battles, Medieval Traders, Falconry, Archery, Bouncy castle, Fireworx Barbecue, Fabulous menu, Steak sandwich, Monkfish Skewer, Burger, sausage etc…………More

1.a.m-6pm Exhibition and Sale of Textile Crafts by Maria Brady

Venue: Edmond Rice Centre, Kells

8pm Heritage Arts Group, Opening night of Art Exhibition.

Venue: Edmond Rice Centre.

10.30pm Samba Band around the Town, Festival Party night in the pubs.

12 Midnight Samba band performs during the spectacular Fireworks display. Venue: Abbey Field.

Sunday 29^th June

10am Living History encampment continuos today- don’t miss this unique opportunity to see medieval knights, battles, archery etc. Finishes today.

11am Exhibition and Sale of Textile Crafts by Maria Brady

Venue: Edmond Rice Centre, Kells

3pm Holistic Day: Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Angels, Tarot, Dream Analysis and lots more. Details

Venue: Headfort Arms Hotel.

1-8pm Art Exhibition, Heritage Arts Group, Edmond Rice Centre.

9pm Thorny Rose of Kells in Bradys Pub, Fundraising Night for Adrian Rourke who is walking in the Himalayas for Concern, followed by Disco

Monday 30^th June

1-8pm Art Exhibition, Heritage Arts Group, Edmond Rice Centre.

2pm. Children’s Pavement Art, Bective St. Sponsored by J.Reilly

Chalk supplied, crisps and a drink.

11am. River Walk, with Eanna Ni Lamhna, RTE personality, back by popular demand. 3 walks today, check Festival Office for times.

8pm. Opening Night of Kells Heritage players presentation of Shadow & Substance by Paul Vincent Carroll. Directed by his niece Sile Campell. Followed by Patrons Night in the Kenlis Foyer. Sponsored by McGowan Civil Engineering and Guinness UDV. Black Velvet reception & refreshments plus photo opportunity with cast of play.

Venue Of Play: St Vincent De Paul Hall, Kenlis Place.

To become a patron please contact Festival Office 046 9240555

Tuesday 1^st July

10-5pm Kells Country Markets, Arts & Crafts, Home Produce, Flowers & Plants

Venue: Parish Hall, Headfort Place.

1-8pm Art Exhibition, Heritage Arts Group, Edmond Rice Centre.

2pm. Finals of pavement Art, Bective St.

2pm. National Gallery of Ireland Art Workshop for adults in Ushers Auction Rooms, John St. A wonderful opportunity to explore or discover your artistic talents, All welcome, free of charge.

8pm. Musical Evening in Headfort House with The Three Irish Sopranos

Sponsored by Smurfit News Press Ltd. Tickets 15 Euro, Wine Bar opens 7.45pm-Recital starts 8.30pm.

Wednesday 2^nd July

10-5pm Kells Country Markets, Arts & Crafts, Home Produce, Flowers & Plants

Venue: Parish Hall, Headfort Place.

11.30am. National Gallery of Ireland, Children’s Art Workshop, materials supplied free of charge.

Venue: Ushers Auction Rooms, John St

1-8pm Art Exhibition, Heritage Arts Group, Edmond Rice Centre.

3pm. Children’s Fancy Dress competition & Bar B Q. Sponsored by Nic Nax, Farrell St. Competition free, bar b q £2.

Venue: Handball Alley.

8pm. Heritage festival Dinner Dance & Cabaret. A great Kells night out with lots of spot prizes, surprise guests, music & craic.

4 Course Meal. Tickets £25, available from Festival Office, Marie Flanagan & Liam Mulvany.

10pm. Blackwater Inn, Festival Party Night, Music by Malt.

Thursday 3^rd July

10-5pm Kells Country Markets

Arts & Crafts, Home Produce, Flowers & Plants, Venue: Parish Hall, Headfort Place.

1-8pm Art Exhibition, Heritage Arts Group, Edmond Rice Centre.

3pm Dog Show, in Westway car park, sponsored by Smith & Foley, Bective St. Loads of prizes, longest tail, loudest bark, best of show etc.. Every dog gets a prize.

8pm. Art Exhibition by John Mulvany in Iona Hall, Bective St.

8pm. Barpersons Race, Starts Railway Bar-Finishes Brady`s Pub, with disco afterwards.

Further details Brady`s Pub.

Talent Competition in the Round Tower, Farrell St

Friday 4^th July

10-5pm Kells Country Markets

Arts & Crafts, Home Produce, Flowers & Plants, Venue: Parish Hall, Headfort Place.

10am Town Treasure Hunt, entry form from festival Office.

How well do you know the Town? prove it and win great prizes, continues into Saturday, Deadline for completed forms 6pm Saturday. Sponsored by Clarkes Cash & Carry, Bective Sq.

11.a.m-6pm Exhibition and Sale of Textile Crafts by Maria Brady

Venue: Edmond Rice Centre, Kells

1-8pm Art Exhibition, Heritage Arts Group, Edmond Rice Centre.

8pm. Robert Burns, The Complete Songs.

An Illustrated talk, sponsored by Meath Arts Office

Venue: Presbyterian Church, Bective St.

Presbyterian Church will be open both weekends Sat/Sun during Festival. A History of the Church will be on display.

Saturday 5^th July

10-5pm Kells Country Markets

Arts & Crafts, Home Produce, Flowers & Plants, Venue: Parish Hall, Headfort Place.

10am Treasure Hunt until 6pm

11.a.m-6pm Exhibition and Sale of Textile Crafts by Maria Brady