The glow of an Autumn sun welcomed the 4^th Shorelines Arts Festival to the town of Portumna.  With several windows decorated for the Festival and silhouettes designed by Brian Murray displayed on St Brendan's St, the town was full of anticipation. At the official opening of the Festival, Mr.

Due to committments with the presidential election race, Michael D. Higgins will not be able to perform the opening of the Shorelines Arts Festival at the pre-specified time on Thursday 22nd Sept.

He has, however, committed to opening the festival at 4:00 on the same day, Thursday 22nd September at the recently refurbished VEC buildings in Portumna.

On behalf of Shorelines Arts Festival, Sept 22nd-25th., we am inviting YOU to step on board the Festival fun as a volunteer. As you know, many hands make light work - so take the time and get involved!

There are many ways you can do this:

Ruth McGill // Alma Kelliher // Ruth Smith

presents:

an eclectic evening of music in the Church of Ireland Portumna. Join Ruth Smith, Alma Kelliher and Ruth McGill for an engaging and uplifting set of folk, contemporary, jazz, classical and traditional music in an intimate setting. Inspired by the tradition of close harmony singing and story songs The Shoreline Set brings a fusion of Old Time American, Irish Folk and contemplative contemporary songs that celebrate and praise in word and beautiful melodies.

We have SOLD OUT of our online quantity of tickets for The Shoreline Set. There will be about 40 tickets available to purchase on the door - come early to avoid disappointment.