Achill

Full details of the 2023 Féile Chill Damhnait / Kildownet Festival have been announced, and its a bumper festival! Running over 12 days from 9th to 20th August, it features fascinating talks, fantastic shows and live music, guided walks, an ever-popular Ladies Day, and a fun-filled Family Day.&nbsp;
All events take place at Patten's Bar, Derrens (inside the pub or in the adjacent marquee) unless otherwise stated.

<h2>Wednesday 9th August</h2>
Lecture on Cancer
Talk by Professor Martin Clynes, Emeritus Professor of Biotechnology, DCU, entitled ‘The biology of cancer cells and improvements in treatment giving hope for the future’.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 7pm

Whist Drive
Top score €100
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 8.30pm

<h2>Thursday 10th August</h2>

Achill Foróige Youth Day
(Must be members of Achill Foróige Group)

Yoga
With Chantal.
Ashleam School, 10.30am

<h2>Friday 11th August</h2>

Whiskey Tasting
Demo by Irish American Distillers and showcase for all their latest products.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 8.30pm

Official Opening
Official Opening of Féile by Mayo Senior County Footballer Tommy Conroy assisted by Kildownet’s King &amp; Queen 2023, Packie McGinty &amp; Ann Sweeney.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 9pm

Live Music with ‘Wolfhound’
Live music with Wolfhound, the up-and-coming Irish folk and ballad group followed by iRadio DJ Ciaran Bennett. Tickets for Wolfhound available on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feile-chill-damhnait-kildownet-festival-wolfhound-tickets-684255164617" target="_self">EventBrite</a>, Patten’s Bar, Achill Sound Post Office and on the door.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. From 10pm

<h2>Saturday 12th August</h2>

5K &amp; 10K Road Race + Cycle Run
Outside Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 11am

Johnny Patten Memorial Yawl Race
3.30pm

Commentator’s Cup Yawl Race
4.30pm

Musical – The Ultimate 80s
Achill Musical &amp; Dramatic Society presents ‘The Ultimate 80s Night of Music and Fun’. Tickets available on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feile-chill-damhnait-the-ultimate-80s-night-tickets-678030697067" target="_self">EventBrite</a>, Achill Sound Post Office, and Patten’s Bar.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 8pm

Live Music with Tom McGinty
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 10pm

<h2>Sunday 13th August</h2>

Family Fun Day
Safari obstacle course, rodeo bull, sea world combi castle, dragon obstacle course, spud &amp; spoon race, wellie throwing competition, face painting, costume characters and much more.
Outside Patten’s Bar, Derreens, from 12 noon.

Magic Show
Magic show with Joe Daly from RTÉ Junior’s Abra-Kid-Abra television show. Tickets available from <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/feile-chill-damhnait-kildownet-festival-joe-daly-magic-show-tickets-687524904497" target="_self">EventBrite</a> or on the door.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 3.30pm

Late Night Movie
Special screening of ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 10pm

<h2>Monday 14th August</h2>

Yoga
With Chantal.
Ashleam School, 10.30am

Talk by Micheál O’Briain
Entitled ‘Discovering the wonderful wildlife and natural heritage of Achill Island’.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Talk by Tomás Mac Sheáin
Talk on the history of Kildavnet graveyard.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 6pm

Mass in Kildownet Old Cemetery
Mass in Kildownet Old Cemetery and visit to St. Dymphna’s Holy Well. (Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Derreens, if weather not suitable).
Kildownet Old Cemetery. 6.30pm

<h2>Tuesday 15th August</h2>

Ladies Day
Start the day with a glass of prosecco and Afternoon Tea and enjoy a fashion show. Wellness talk by Dr. Noreen Curtis and special surprise entertainer plus prizes for best dressed lady and most glamorous granny. Limited tickets, available via <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/feile-chill-damhnait-kildownet-festival-ladies-day-2023-tickets-679967048747" target="_self">EventBrite</a> only.&nbsp;
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. From 2.30pm

Music with DJ
Music with iRadio DJ.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 9pm

<h2>Wednesday 16th August</h2>

Fitness Boot Camp
with Pamela. Plus healthy breakfast.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 10am

Art Demo
Art demo with artist Padraig McCaul.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 4pm

Achill Postcard Display
By Dr. Paddy Lineen.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 5.30pm

Historical Talk
Talk on Kildownet’s history and folklore, by Mary Jo and Joan O’Keefe. Followed by Irish Night with boxty and live music from The Tiernans.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 8.30pm

<h2>Thursday 17th August</h2>

Bryan Shannon Golf Competition
At Achill Island Golf Club, Keel. From 8am.

Yoga
With Chantal.
Ashleam School, 10.30am

Polytunnel Open Day
Open Day at Kildownet polytunnel, with plant and vegetables sale. (Proceeds to local charities).
2pm – 4pm

Talk by Frank Masterson
On the subject of local villages.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 7pm

Whist Drive
Top score €100
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 8.30pm

<h2>Friday 18th August</h2>

Fitness Boot Camp
with Pamela. Plus healthy breakfast.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 10am

Walk on Slí Ghráinne Mhaol
With Vivian and friends. Followed by tea and scones in Patten’s Bar.
12 noon.

Family Table Quiz
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 8.30pm

Late Night Movie
Special screening of ‘My Sailor, My Love’.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 10pm

<h2>Saturday 19th August</h2>

Kildownet Golf Society Competition
Sponsored by the Masterson Family, Bleanaskill.
Achill Island Golf Club, Keel. From 8am.

RNLI Open Day
1pm

Soccer Competition
Five-a-side soccer competition.
Trá Bhán. 2.30pm

Talk by Gemma O’Connor
From Whale Watch Ireland. (Bring binoculars if possible.)
Ashleam Bay, 2pm – 4pm

Golf Competition Prize-giving
Presentation of prizes from the Kildownet Golf Society competition.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 9pm

Gin &amp; Cocktail Beach Party
A not-to-be-missed party with 90s music from iRadio DJ Ciaran Bennett. (Prizes for best dressed for the beach). Limited tickets available from <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/feile-chill-damhnait-kildownet-festival-cocktail-beach-party-tickets-687530481177" target="_self">EventBrite</a>, Patten’s Bar and Achill Sound Post Office.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 10pm

<h2>Sunday 20th August</h2>

Paddy Lavelle Golf Competition
Sponsored by Michael and Mona Masterson.
Achill Island Golf Club, from 8am.

Achill Alpacas
Why not try something different and take Achill Alpaca’s Bruno and Bailey for a trek?
Patten’s Bar, Derreens, 1.30pm

Basket Weaving
Basket weaving and straw hat making exhibition.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens, 3pm

Festival Bingo
With €200 jackpot that must go on the night!
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 8pm

Golf Competition Prize-giving
Presentation of prizes for the Paddy Lavelle Cup.
Patten’s Bar, Derreens. 9pm

Féile Chill Damhnait / Kildownet Festival 2023

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