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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9. Helena Brady the Mushroom Lady at the Inaugural Daingean Sundew Festival. Ger Rogers Photography
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10. Milo Corcoran, Adam Greene, Senan Keogh and Izzy, Ruth Usher, Bebinn Keogh and Croia Keoghat the Inaugural Daingean Sundew Festival. Ger Rogers Photography
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11. Sisters Rúabh and Fiadh Carey enjoying the Inaugural Daingean Sundew Festival. Ger Rogers Photography
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12. Dermot, Sadhbh, Luna and Caragh Smyth with their Irish Doodle after he was judged 3rd place in the large dog category at the Inaugural Daingean Sundew Festival. Ger Rogers Photography
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