The Lagan walkway is set to come alive this weekend with the third annual Féile na hAbhann (Festival of the River) returning for a jam-packed day of family fun.
This year the festival has a whole host of great events suitable for the whole family including an impressive array of local musical talent. On the main stage you can see headline artist Joshua Burnside who will be joined by Lemoncello’s Laura Quirke to perform songs from their highly-acclaimed duet EP ‘In the Half Light’.
Belfast folk heroes the Rapparees will play their upbeat tunes and raucous songs, while fearless fiddler and singer Clare Sands will bring her unique style and energy to proceedings. The lineup is capped off by the soulful pop singer Rachel Mae Hannon who has recently been making waves on the Irish music scene.
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The event which runs on Sunday, August 7 from 11am-4pm will also feature a diverse range of family-friendly goings-on across the half-mile stretch of the river between the Shaftesbury Recreation Centre and the Albert Bridge, with something for all ages to enjoy. Why not have a go at some watersports, relax on the urban beach, tackle an inflatable assault course, meet the mermaids, enjoy a circus show and much much more.
A firm favourite with the kids, the Dinosaur Experience will also return to the Lagan Walkway where you’ll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with a T-Rex.
This event is part of Féile na hAbhann community festival which runs from 1 st -11 th August 2022. You can find out more information on this and other free community activities via their website or across social media.
The festival is organised and supported by LORAG, Markets Development Association, Short Strand Community Forum, CRJI, Féile an Phobail and Belfast City Council.
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