Féile Derry

Féile's Willow Weaving Workshop

People got hands-on at Féile's Willow Weaving workshop with the talented Handmade by Fiona Doney! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us to learn this ancient craft and create their own beautiful pieces. It was an enjoyable experience all round, and we can’t wait to host the next one! This workshop was part of Féile’s Connect-Interact-Create project, funded by The Executive Office’s Central Good Relations Fund.

Good luck, Derry City! 🔴⚪

40 years of League of Ireland football in Derry, of football heritage and pride, of friends old and new, of those no longer with us, of family, of bitter cold Friday nights and Brandywell sunsets, of teenage kicks, of battered sausages and curry chips, of heartbreak, love and joy, of noise and passion, of hopes and dreams, of pulling on the Candystripes and forgetting the world around you for 90 minutes. We're ready for 2025, are you? Good luck, Derry City! 🔴⚪ 🎬: Vinny Cunningham/City til I die 🎼: ROE

Young people get creative at Féile’s electronic music workshop

🎧 Féile teamed up with Holy Child Primary School & St. John's Primary School and local DJs to dive into the world of electronic music! From beats to lyrics to hip-hop production, the young people have been creating their own tracks 🎶 Part of Féile's Imagine-Create. A Communities in Transition project funded by The Executive Office.

A North West Carnival Story

🎭✨ For over 20 years, the North West Carnival Initiative has helped transform the north west into a vibrant hub of creativity and celebration, bringing together people from all communities. This film tells the story of the staff, volunteers, and organisations behind Derry's world-famous Halloween Carnival, lighting up our city centre with costumes and colour, as well as the Spring Carnival and countless other local events. 🎉✨ The film was produced as part of Féile's Communities in Transition project, funded by The Executive Office. Trojans YCG Sean Dolans GAC City Of Derry Rugby Football Club Destined Rainbow School of Dance Studio 2 Strabane Health Improvement Project Oakleaf Boxing Club Rath Mor Warriors - K1/Kickboxing & Fitness Gym. Urban Shock Dance

🎭 For over 20 years, the North West Carnival Initiative has worked with others to promote civic celebration through carnival and the arts. Hear the story from the artists and organisations who make it happen. Our film airs on Sunday 12 January, 7.30pm, on Facebook and YouTube. North-West Carnival Initiative

A North West Carnival Story

✨🎃 Step inside Derry’s world-famous Halloween parade! Join us for the North West Carnival Story and hear from the artists who make the magic happen 🎭🖌️ The North-West Carnival Initiative story is streaming at 7.30pm on Sunday, 12 January on Féile's Facebook & YouTube. The film was produced as part of Féile’s Communities In Transition project funded by The Executive Office.

Remembering Eamon McLaughlin – a beloved figure in Derry’s traditional music scene for decades. Eamon’s warm smile and nod of recognition during a seisiún in the corner of Peadar O'Donnell's made everyone feel welcome. Eamon shared his music with so many over the years, including performing at Féile events and bringing joy to older people in community centres and care homes. The thoughts of everyone at Féile Derry are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Here’s a poignant memory: Eamon’s rendition of When the Boys Come Rolling Home, recorded live for Féile from Peadar’s on St. Patrick’s Day 2021. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Féile presents: Home Time

𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Kevin returns home to Creggan after three years in Australia. Reconnecting with his roots, he faces a tense encounter with his best friend Jack, who is struggling with a gambling addiction and feeling abandoned. Torn between his new life and helping his community, Kevin must decide where he truly belongs. Featuring Conan Hamilton, Mícheál Mac Lochlainn, Aisling Hutton and Zoe O’Donnell. Produced by Féile Derry. Written and Directed by Shauna Kelpie and Ruairí Campbell. A Communities in Transition project, funded by the Executive Office.

🍴 Big thanks to everyone who joined us for festive treats and a brilliant cooking demo – Airfryer style – with Seana McAirfryer at Cathedral Youth Club in the Fountain. A great way to kick off the holiday season with Féile! Keep an eye for more events 🎄 The initiative is part of Féile's new programme, Connect:Interact:Create, funded by The Executive Office, a year long programme of cultural events, initiatives, programmes and festivals across the Bogside, Bishop Street and Fountain neighbourhood.

🎄🍴 Get festive with Seana McAirfryer! Join us on Tuesday for a FREE Cooking Demonstration featuring her famous Christmas treats. eventbrite.co.uk/e/seana-mcairfryer-christmas-cooking-demo-tickets-1108631208789 📅 Tuesday 10th December ⏰ 10am - 12pm 📍 Cathedral Youth Club, The Fountain Airfryers provided. Limited places—open to adult residents of Bogside, Bishop Street, Fountain, and Brandywell. Register via Eventbrite or call 07759402785. Don’t miss out! 🎅✨ The initiative is part of Féile's new programme, Connect:Interact:Create, funded by The Executive Office, a year long programme of cultural events, initiatives, programmes and festivals across the Bogside, Bishop Street and Fountain neighbourhood. Cathedral Youth Club Fountain

🎧 Young people from St. John's Primary School & Holy Child Primary School and Nursery Unit in Creggan are exploring DJing with Féile’s Imagine Create initiative! Over the next few weeks, they’ll dive into electronic & hip-hop music production. 🎶 A Communities in Transition project funded by The Executive Office.

Conghaile’s powerful journey to first book

Local author Conghaile Mc Laughlin shares his powerful journey to publishing his first book, The Joys of Humanity, fuelled by his passion for writing and determination to improve his mental health. The book was launched at St Mary’s Youth Club in Creggan. Stmarys Youthclub