Programme of Events
Our 2009 Programme at the Carrigtwohill Medieval Festival and Country Fair in County Cork in Southern Ireland gave everyone a cultural feast of fun! Visitors to this exciting new event had the enriching experience of a traditional Irish festival, offering drama, history, energy, and, above all an open gateway into the living cultures of old traditions and unique country sporting events.
Jousters and falconers, archers and dancers, food and craft stalls, live music and army displays were just some of the features on the line-up of grand and glorious activities at the Medieval Festival & Country Fair on 18th and 19th July last. Set in the magical surroundings of the 15th Century Barryscourt Castle, this exhilarating event incorporated culture and craic and was a truly memorable day out for the whole family.
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The following is an example of the excitement of our Saturday events in our hugely successful 2009 programme:
1) Medieval Village by Fingal Living History Society including display of their living encampment – archery, craft making, preparation of food, sword fighting demonstrations, blacksmithing and all kinds of historical re-enactments.
2) Knights test their strength and mettle in horseback jousting by Destrier Historical Events.
3) Food stalls will wet your appetite or take time out and enjoy a break with Great Stuff caterers. Check out those craft stalls where you can get that unusual gift.
4) Vintage Cars and Steam Engines a display of old vintage cars will take you back to the past and check out the Steam Engine and Old Time Threshing.
5) Entertainment for all includes Irish Dancing, face painting, puppets, dance troupes, children’s sports, bouncing slide, lucky dip, hook-a-duck, pony rides, milk daisy the cow, cooking demonstrations, fortune telling, gladiators and bucking bull will keep the children or adults happy.
- Enjoy entertainment by the Army Band and an Army Band Display and check out the Irish Great War Society
6) Traditional Irish Country activities include displays of animals / gundogs / fishing activities/ clay pigeon shooting / sheaf throwing / spinning the wool / baking of bastibill will introduce an interesting twist.