Féile Derry

Féile Derry Community based festivals, events, workshops & creative training programmes.
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In 1993, residents of the Bogside and Brandywell came together with community organisations to organise the first Gasyard Wall Féile. Since then, Féile Derry has provided events, festivals, workshops, fun days and creative training programmers throughout the year in a variety of locations in Derry. The Féile Festival takes place in August every year and has become the biggest arts and community cu

ltural festival in the North West, with over 20,000 people being brought to the city during the programme of events. The Féile involves numerous other organisations including Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum, Bogside & Brandywell Initiative, Dove House, Fountain Forum, Pilots Row, Bluebell Arts, Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Peace Walls Project and more! The Féile is only possible thanks to the commitment and hard work of a multitude of groups, volunteers and initiatives who come together each year to construct and deliver a fantastic and productive programme of events, which can be in the form of music, sport, education, literature, visual arts, carnivals, fun days, health, discussions, lectures & conferences, community consultation and tours.

05/09/2024

The Greatest Show was an absolute blast at Féile this year! Thank you to In Your Space Circus and SureStart Edenballymore for helping to make this possible!

04/09/2024

It’s been almost 3 weeks since The Whistlin’ Donkeys rocked the Gasyard Centre and we’re still buzzing! Thanks to the people of Derry who came out to make it an amazing night!

DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER Nerve Centre, Magazine StreetTuesday 17th Sept at 7pmFREE Admission DEEDS - Dementia Engaged an...
03/09/2024

DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER
Nerve Centre, Magazine Street
Tuesday 17th Sept at 7pm

FREE Admission

DEEDS - Dementia Engaged and Empowered in Derry & Strabane have linked with Foyle Film Festival to bring a new film called Don't Forget to Remember, as part of World Alzheimer's Month.

The film follows the artist Asbestos as he learns to cope with his mother’s fading memories. "While the memories are fragile, the essence of their bond remains steadfast." In collaboration with Asbestos, the film opens an honest conversation about the delicate nature of memory.

Through the artist creating a piece of artwork, we establish that even though Alzheimer's brings difficult elements, we can never truly lose a loved one if we hold on to our collective memories.
Directed by: Ross Killeen.

Please contact the Nerve Centre for tickets on 028 71260562 or click on the link to book tickets:

https://nervecentre.org/whats-on/dont-forget-to-remember-deeds-screening

OLT HLC

03/09/2024

The reaction and feedback to our film on Tony Doc has been nothing short of outstanding!If you missed it, you can watch the full film on our Facebook or on our YouTube (link in comments)

20/08/2024

Anthony "Tony Doc" O'Doherty was born in the Brandywell on the 23rd April 1947. After moving to Creggan as a child, there began a lifelong love between man and estate. The latest film from Féile follows Tony's life story as a footballing legend and community worker but also as a father, husband, brother and friend.

Gasyard Wall Féile currently have a vacancy for a Project Co-Ordinator for their latest initiative, Connect:Interact:Cre...
20/08/2024

Gasyard Wall Féile currently have a vacancy for a Project Co-Ordinator for their latest initiative, Connect:Interact:Create, a year long programme of high quality cultural events, initatives, programmes and festivals across the Bogside, Bishop Street and Fountain neighbourhoods that will bring communities of all ages and backgrounds together, promo ng good relations, increasing the sense of community belonging, fostering greater social cohesion, increasing use of shared spaces and services and building the neighbourhood’s reputation as a great place to live, work, socialise and visit.

For more information check bit.ly/3YR9GC1
Alternatively, you can request an application form / job description by emailing [email protected]

TONY DOC MOVIE 🎬ONLINE PREMIERETUESDAY 20TH AUGUST, 7PMWe're still over the moon with the support and feedback we receiv...
19/08/2024

TONY DOC MOVIE 🎬
ONLINE PREMIERE
TUESDAY 20TH AUGUST, 7PM

We're still over the moon with the support and feedback we received from the Tony Doc movie premiere at Stmarys Youthclub a couple of weekends ago.

We are very pleased to say that the film will be getting its online debut tomorrow evening at 7pm here on our Facebook and YouTube channel!

https://youtu.be/ifZbJT8wj8o

If you miss it, don't worry - you'll still be able to watch it back at any time!

18/08/2024

Check out this highlight film from Féile 2024.

For the last eight days, Féile 2024 has filled the streets, parks, green spaces, venues, museums and community centres of the Bogside, Brandywell, Creggan, Fountain and Bishop Street neighbourhoods with music, art, sport, magic, discussion, film, comedy and fun.

32 years since its inception, Féile remains the best way to celebrate our people and communities while also discussing how to address the challenges we face now and in the future. In spite of the best efforts of some sections of the media who prefer to platform sectarianism and division and stereotype our neighbourhoods and young people, Féile attracted 20000+ people of all ages and backgrounds from across the city and beyond to the 120+ events at this year's festival.

Féile 2024 would not have been possible without the support of funders including The Executive Office, Derry City & Strabane District Council, Department of Foreign Affairs and the collaboration of the many groups, initiatives, volunteers and residents from throughout the Bogside, Brandywell, Creggan, Bishop Street and Fountain areas who came together to shape and manage this programme of events.

OLT HLC Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership Gasyard Centre In Your Space Circus Triax - Neighbourhood Management Team SureStart Edenballymore Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum Peacemakers Museum Museum of Free Derry Trocaire Nerve Centre Dove House Meenan Oakleaf Boxing Club Trojans YCG Long Tower YC Stmarys Youthclub North West Youth Service Volunteer Investment Project Hive Cancer Support DEEDS - Dementia Engaged and Empowered in Derry & Strabane, Pat Finucane Centre Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin Cathedral Youth Club Fountain Rath Mor Warriors - K1/Kickboxing & Fitness Gym. Creggan Country Park Sean Dolans GAC North-West Carnival Initiative Destined Gasyard Bluebell Arts Ulster Orchestra Repair & Share Foyle Foyle Pride Derry City Football Club Púca Púca Games

Tonight saw the final event of Féile 2024 take place at Sean Dolans GAC in Creggan, a collaboration between The Empower ...
17/08/2024

Tonight saw the final event of Féile 2024 take place at Sean Dolans GAC in Creggan, a collaboration between The Empower Project at the Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership and Féile Derry.

Paul McFadden chaired a discussion with human rights lawyers Michael Mansfield and Lorna Hackett on the 'The Power of The People - Not The People In Power'.

This evening at Sean Dolans GAC, Creggan, in collaboration with The Empower Project at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership...
17/08/2024

This evening at Sean Dolans GAC, Creggan, in collaboration with The Empower Project at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership, we welcome human rights lawyer Michael Mansfield KC to discuss his new book “The Power In The People, Not The People In Power”!

Register: bit.ly/4dsmeEf

Féile 2024 - Day 8 And just like that, the last day of Féile 2024 has come! Today we wrap up with the Repair Café with R...
17/08/2024

Féile 2024 - Day 8

And just like that, the last day of Féile 2024 has come! Today we wrap up with the Repair Café with Repair & Share Foyle in Pilots Row from 10.30am, the Digital Film Showcase in the Nerve Centre from 2pm and a discussion with Michael Mansfield KC in Sean Dolans Gac at 7pm!

We would like to thank everyone who turned up, participated in or helped organise events for this year’s Féile!

Don’t forget, you can still view all of our exhibitions listed on the schedule until the end of the month!

If you have any questions about the programme please drop us a comment or a DM.

Don’t miss the Repair Café tomorrow morning at Pilots Row courtesy of Repair & Share Foyle! If you have any of the follo...
16/08/2024

Don’t miss the Repair Café tomorrow morning at Pilots Row courtesy of Repair & Share Foyle!

If you have any of the following, they will try to repair it for free:

🔌 Small Household Electricals
💻 Laptops & Tablets ( Diagnostics only)
🕹️ Toys (including battery operated)
🪡 Sewing Machine Maintenance
🧥 Textile & Leather Repairs
🪑 Small Items of Furniture
✂ Tool Sharpening
⛏️ General Repairs
🚲 Bikes (booking required)

Come along from 10.30am-12.30pm!

Derry City & Strabane District Council Triax - Neighbourhood Management Team

Yesterday evening, Bull Park was brought to life by the Big Family Night Out!As well as the bouncy castles, face paintin...
16/08/2024

Yesterday evening, Bull Park was brought to life by the Big Family Night Out!

As well as the bouncy castles, face painting and games, local residents were treated to spectacular performances from Sanita Circus and Jack Wise!

Many thanks to SureStart Edenballymore and In Your Space Circus for helping us make such a fun evening possible!

Yesterday afternoon, Wan Big Street Party returned to Central Drive and provided inflatables, games, food, face painting...
16/08/2024

Yesterday afternoon, Wan Big Street Party returned to Central Drive and provided inflatables, games, food, face painting, arts and crafts and loads more fun for the people of Creggan! 🥳

Thank you Triax - Neighbourhood Management Team and Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership for making this event possible.

We really enjoyed the Lúnasa Creggan Games yesterday at St Cecilia's, Fanad Drive! A big thank you to all the teams who ...
16/08/2024

We really enjoyed the Lúnasa Creggan Games yesterday at St Cecilia's, Fanad Drive!
A big thank you to all the teams who turned up and gave it their all and made the event such great craic to be part of.

Special thanks to OLT HLC for organising this event and Costcutters Beechwood for supplying fruit and water.

(And well done to Matchbox YC for winning the trophy! 😆)

Stmarys Youthclub Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership North West Youth Service Matchbox Youthclub

We're still on a high from last night's huge The Whistlin' Donkeys concert at the Gasyard Centre in Derry! Thank you to ...
16/08/2024

We're still on a high from last night's huge The Whistlin' Donkeys concert at the Gasyard Centre in Derry!

Thank you to everyone who attended and made it an unbelievable night! ❤✨

Something magical happened on the streets of Creggan last night at the climax of Féile's Lúnasa event. Hundreds of young...
16/08/2024

Something magical happened on the streets of Creggan last night at the climax of Féile's Lúnasa event. Hundreds of young people and residents came together for a light procession that weaved through the streets of the neighbourhood towards Greenwalk.

The procession was led by a spectacular bull constructed over the last week by young people from across the neighbourhood along with the artist Brendan Farren. Young people from local clubs including Stmarys Youthclub, Sean Dolans GAC, Rath Mor Warriors - K1/Kickboxing & Fitness Gym., Oakleaf Boxing Club, Trojans YCG and St Mary's Scouts carried flags, banners and lanterns dressed in costume by North-West Carnival Initiative.

At Greenwalk, a traditional music concert was followed by poems and readings by local young people Conghaile McLaughlin, Michael McLaiughlin and Imogen Holden highlighting the aspirations of local young people and their positive contributions to the Creggan neighbourhood. A fire performance by In Your Space Circus preceded a spectacular fire display as the fire drawings and the bull were set ablaze backed by projection mapping on the walls of St Mary's Youth Club by Jonny Delaney. Pains Fireworks Thanks to Triax - Neighbourhood Management Team, OLT HLC and Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership, Hive Cancer Support, MYLO Events for their support in delivering the event.

Thanks to everyone who made last night's event so special. We can't wait to start planning for next year.

A Communities In Transition Project funded by The Executive Office, Derry City & Strabane District Council and Department for Foreign Affairs.

Féile 2024 - Day 7We’re still buzzing from last night, but there is more to come today! Join us for the penultimate day ...
16/08/2024

Féile 2024 - Day 7

We’re still buzzing from last night, but there is more to come today! Join us for the penultimate day of Féile Derry. Highlights include the annual House in the Wells BBQ and the Creggan Cemetery tour with Seamus Breslin in the afternoon. In the evening, Professors Colin Harvey & Seamus McGuinness are in Pilots Row discussing the socio-economic case for a New Ireland, whilst Erol Alkan and Ivan Smagghe take to FIFTY SEVEN Waterloo St. for a Celtronic summer dance!

If you have any questions please drop us a comment or a DM.

15/08/2024

The Whistlin Donkeys know how to appeal to us Derry wans!

15/08/2024

Just an unbelievable atmosphere here at the Gasyard Centre tonight with The Whistlin' Donkeys!

BBC News NI BBC Radio Foyle Colum Eastwood Derry SinnFéin Pádraig Delargy MLA Derry Journal Derry Now

15/08/2024

A magnificent evening at the Gasyard in Derry with the Whistlin’ Donkeys!

We are looking forward to welcoming you to tonight's Féile 2024 concert with The Whistlin' Donkeys at The Gasyard Park. ...
15/08/2024

We are looking forward to welcoming you to tonight's Féile 2024 concert with The Whistlin' Donkeys at The Gasyard Park.

Some important information below.

Doors open: 6.30pm
Last Entry: 9pm
No Re-Entry At Any Time

Full Bar & Food Facilities on site. Cash & Card Accepted. Alcohol can only be consumed in the licenced area. ID Required (Passport / Driving Licence) If you are lucky enough to look under 25, you may be asked to prove that you are over 18 years old.

No Under 18's will be permitted in the licensed area.

If you have accessible needs, please notify a member of staff on arrival and we will be happy to assist.

The event space is a grass area. Please wear appropriate footwear.

There is no parking available at The Gasyard Park. Please use city centre car parks or public transport. Info on city centre car parks can be found on the following website. https://www.derrystrabane.com/services/car-parking-information/derry-city-area-car-parks

The Gasyard Park is located in a residential neighbourhood. Please respect the residents of the Bogside/Brandywell at all times when entering/leaving the neighbourhood.

No bags bigger than A4 size are permitted. No umbrellas. No foldable chairs. No drink or food will be permitted to be brought onsite.

Advance tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-whistlin-donkeys-at-feile-2024-tickets-941092160987
There will be a limited number of tickets available to purchase on the door.

The Bogside and Creggan neighbourhoods will come alive today for Lúnasa celebrations as part of Féíle 2024! 🌟🔥Historical...
15/08/2024

The Bogside and Creggan neighbourhoods will come alive today for Lúnasa celebrations as part of Féíle 2024! 🌟🔥

Historically, Lúnasa was a time of harvest and festivities, featuring one of the major fire festivals of the year.
Féíle's Lúnasa festival will be inspired by traditional celebrations and will combine sport, music, carnival and fire that all ages can enjoy.

Following Wan Big Breakfast at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership, the Creggan Games will get underway at 2pm at St Cecilia’s College sports grounds at Fanad Drive. This intergenerational team sporting event will see local organisations and residents competing at various sporting disciplines including Tug of War, Sack Race, Welly Toss and The Creggan National!

Wan Big Street Party returns to Central Drive from 4.30pm to 7.30pm with Triax - Neighbourhood Management Team and will feature amusements, inflatables, face painting, music, BME cultural workshops, Henna tattoos, Kidz Farm and much more!

The Lúnasa celebrations come to a close in Creggan with a procession of light through the streets of Creggan and a fire finale.

Over the last few weeks, young people from sports clubs, youth groups and community organisations have been taking part in workshops where they have been creating props and artworks for the event including a willow bull structure created by young people and the artist Brendan Farren which will form a centrepiece for the finale.

The procession of young people will leave Fanad Drive at 9.15pm and walk to Greenwalk for a fire based spectacle. 🔥

The Whistlin' Donkeys will also headline a massive concert at The Gasyard Centre Park this evening from 6.30pm. Whether you're a fan of Irish folk music or Celtic rock, the Whistlin' Donkeys are a band that you won't want to miss! The band perform a perfect mix of upbeat songs, catchy melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics that create an unforgettable experience for all that come to see them. 🎻🎸

Lúnasa is a Féile 2024 initiative funded by The Executive Office, Derry City & Strabane District Council and Department of Foreign Affairs.

Mighty craic was had at the Summer Madness Bingo last night at Bishops Field Sports Hall as always! 🙌✨Thanks to the OLT ...
15/08/2024

Mighty craic was had at the Summer Madness Bingo last night at Bishops Field Sports Hall as always! 🙌✨

Thanks to the OLT HLC, DEEDS - Dementia Engaged and Empowered in Derry & Strabane and Micky Doherty for facilitating a brilliant evening.

Féile 2024 - Day 6A massive day at Féile today. The day begins with the Derry launch of Eoghan ‘Gino’ Mac Cormaic’s "Gae...
15/08/2024

Féile 2024 - Day 6

A massive day at Féile today. The day begins with the Derry launch of Eoghan ‘Gino’ Mac Cormaic’s "Gaeil agus Géibheann (Coiscéim)" at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, and magician Jack Wise bringing his dazzling show to the House in the Wells.

From the afternoon right through to the night, Féile's Lúnasa Celebrations are in full swing. The Creggan Games take place in St Cecilia's sports centre, with the Wan Big Street Party taking place afterwards in Central Drive.

In Bull Park from 6pm we have the Big Family Night Out with Sanita Circus and Jack Wise as well as inflatables and games and so much more. The Whistlin' Donkeys will rock the Gasyard Centre in the evening, and our Lúnasa procession and fire display will take place from 9pm from Fanad Drive in Creggan.

If you have any questions about the programme, please drop us a comment or DM.

Thank you!

Teams from the 2017 year group celebrated the spirit of the late Derry City FC captain Ryan McBride today at Féile 2024....
14/08/2024

Teams from the 2017 year group celebrated the spirit of the late Derry City FC captain Ryan McBride today at Féile 2024.

Future football stars from across the city came together at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium today for the Ryan McBride Cup. A competition with a twist, teams will compete for the Ryan McBride Cup as well as additional prizes awarded for fair play, team work, respect, leadership, passion, commitment and loyalty.

Well done to all the teams for competing, and congratulations to the overall winners, Top of the Hill girls team!

Thanks to the McBride Family, the The Ryan McBride Foundation and Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum.

We would like to say a special thank you to Dublin Rapper SELLÓ for spending the day with us at Féile yesterday. The you...
14/08/2024

We would like to say a special thank you to Dublin Rapper SELLÓ for spending the day with us at Féile yesterday. The young people of Creggan really enjoyed his workshops at Stmarys Youthclub and getting to work with him down at Celtronic studios!

In the evening, SELLÓ, somedeadbeat, GRRD and BMC gave Sandinos Bar/Club a blast of hip/hop and spoken word tunes and provided an electric atmosphere.

In association with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation.

Well done to everybody who took part in the Padraig Barton Cup yesterday, and congratulations to the winning team Don Bo...
14/08/2024

Well done to everybody who took part in the Padraig Barton Cup yesterday, and congratulations to the winning team Don Boscos Football Club!

Special thanks to Bay Road Soccer Centre and Derry City Football Club and all involved in the organising of this annual event which goes from strength to strength every year!

Don't miss Síolta Circus at The Greatest Show today at the following times:⏰ 4pm📍 Lisfannon Park⏰ 6.30pm📍 Inveroe ParkTh...
14/08/2024

Don't miss Síolta Circus at The Greatest Show today at the following times:

⏰ 4pm
📍 Lisfannon Park

⏰ 6.30pm
📍 Inveroe Park

These shows are free for everyone to attend. All are welcome - you won't want to miss it!
In Your Space Circus

An amazing time with Cikada Circus at The Greatest Show yesterday thanks to In Your Space Circus!Don't miss Síolta Circu...
14/08/2024

An amazing time with Cikada Circus at The Greatest Show yesterday thanks to In Your Space Circus!

Don't miss Síolta Circus today at Lisfannon Park at 4pm and Inveroe Park at 6.30pm!

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The Old Clinic, Fanad Drive
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