There was a great turnout for the inaugural Sundew Festival which took place from June 12-14 in Daingean.
There was a real festival spirit felt in every corner — along the canal, in the town square, and across local venues as people came together to celebrate local heritage, the surrounding boglands, and the story of the sundew over the weekend.
The programme provided something for everyone, with standout moments including the return of the much-loved boat race, which brought the canal to life and sparked great energy and friendly rivalry among local clubs.
The Sundew Community Parade on Sunday was another highlight along with the community 52M barge’s visit to Daingean which emerged as one of the defining features of the festival.
Photos courtesy of Ger Rogers Photography.
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1. Vakare and Greta Rudaviciute at the Inaugural Daingean Sundew Festival. Ger Rogers Photography
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2. Malachy Mangan, Declan Marry Organiser of the Art Exhibition and Brendan Marry at the Inaugural Daingean Sundew Festival . Ger Rogers Photography
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3. Kaafi Mahmoud and Margaret Carton Volunteers at the Inaugural Daingean Sundew Festival taking turns driving the Trishaw with passengers Nance Dunne and Meritta Gorman. Ger Rogers Photography
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4. Ãine NÃ CholtaÃn busking at the Inaugural Daingean Sundew Festival. Ger Rogers Photography
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