Puppets and Ramblers are go at Iúr Cinn Fleadh

A last-minute venue change has led to an even bigger Bank Holiday treat for families and children attending Iúr Cinn Fleadh.

Due to circumstances beyond organisers control, The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre has been moved from the Albert Basin to Newry Cathedral Gardens.

However, the popular marionette show will now be joined by a session from The Railway Ramblers - a brand new band of bright young musicians that has emerged from The Railway Bar sessions.

That means festivalgoers can enjoy not only the revamped fairy tale of Jacqueline And The Beanstalk - but also a set of tunes from five accomplished players. 

Jacqueline And The Beanstalk is a retelling of the classic story that upends the gender-stereotyping of traditional fairy tales and tackles the issue of bullying.

The Railway Ramblers are five trad musicians who have cut their teeth with their elders at The Railway Bar - and this will be their inaugural performance.

‘We're incredibly grateful for the support we've received from musicians at the Railway,’ said band member Finnbarr McQuade. ‘Now we're excited to take what we've learned and create something of our own.’

Puppets and ramblers are go at the Cathedral Gardens this Saturday 24 August. 

Moon and Sixpence will have two one hour performances on the Saturday at 11am and 1pm.

The Railway Ramblers will be dishing out the tunes from 11am to 1pm.

Iúr Cinn Fleadh runs from this Thursday 22 August to Monday 26 August at around 30 venues throughout Newry City. See www.iurcinnfleadh.com for more or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iurcinnfleadh

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