Shorelines 2010

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A Review of Shorelines Arts Festival - 2011

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.

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Launch of Shorelines Arts Festival - YOU'RE Invited!

Shorelines Arts Festival will be officially launched on Thursday 22nd Sept. 2011 at 16:00 in the VEC Buildings by Michael D. Higgins, poet, patron of the arts, and Labour Party Presidential Candidate.

That's the good news. Here's the great news: YOU'RE iNVITED - please come along.

New Launch Time for Shorelines Arts Festival Portumna

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.

Change of Venues for Declan O'Rourke and Delia Murphy

Due to the recent fire at Shannon Oaks Hotel, Declan O'Rourke's concert and the Delia Murphy play will now not be performed there.

We have secured alternative venues for both events now.

Terryglass Cottages offer Discounted Accommodation for Shorelines Arts Festival

Terryglass Cottages have told us that they are reducing the accommodation rates for the weekend of Shorelines Arts Festival.

Their new rates will be as follows for the weekend:

€80pps - 3 night’s self-catering accommodation & 1 Dinner.

Rate based on 4 adults sharing

For more info, call:

+00353 (0)67 22894

+00353 (0)86 1959364

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A Note from the Organisers

Shorelines Arts Festival provides an opportunity for local members of our community to celebrate the Arts by participating in workshops, by exhibiting their art work or performing to the public.

From Irish Dancing to Chainsaw carving, ConTempo 's classical strings to Mick Hanly's sweet guitar, there is a great variety of events for YOU to attend. Workshops for all age groups are catered for so maybe NOW is the time to venture into singing, dancing or writing.

Without the hard work and dedication of the broad spectrum of committee members, this Festival would not be possible. Portumna is fortunate to have a group dedicated to nurturing a vital component of our community's spirit.

This year, we have risen above the refusals to use previous venues or to access suitable areas we requested. But we will hopefully succeed in the coming months.

The committee would also like to acknowledge the help and support of our sponsors and friends. So please show your support and come along to our varied programme of events and most of all ... Enjoy!

- Shorelines Organising Committee.