There’s something for everyone this weekend as the Irish Walled Towns celebrations take place on Derry-Londonderry’s historic city walls.
Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, the event will provide free entertainment and family fun in and around those famous and iconic walls that stand prominently in the city’s skyline.
Speaking to local newspaper, The Derry Journal, the town’s Mayor Colum Eastwood had this to say: “The Irish Walled Towns Celebrations has so much to offer both local people and visitors to our City. Derry’s walls represent our unique cultural and archaeological heritage while also shaping the City’s present and its future. It’s wonderful to see the City Walls being celebrated over this fantastic two day festival which offers something to keep the whole family entertained.”
Take a look below to see what’s on. Top tip: don’t miss Derry’s own John Deery and The Heads perform on Saturday between 1pm and 2pm.
SATURDAY 21st AUGUST: 12 Noon – 4pm.
GUILDHALL SQUARE
Kids Activities: Arts & Crafts Workshops; a Climbing Wall; Magic Show, Face Painting & Balloon Modeling.
Seafood Fest: Celebrating our maritime heritage with dishes such as mussels and crab claws.
Tours of the Guildhall: Guided Tours of the Guildhall.
Listen to the Walls: John Deery & The Heads 1pm – 2pm; Rock the Walls – Jamie Noonan and Band 2.30pm – 4pm.
Film: Showing of Shrek the Third – 3pm – Tower Museum.
Treasure Hunt Trail: If Stones Could Speak – The challenge is for treasure hunters to find and photograph 6 icons of the Walled City’s built heritage based on a set of clues and then submit their entries on-line.
SUNDAY 22nd AUGUST: 1pm – 5pm.
GUILDHALL SQUARE
Kids Activities: A Climbing Wall; Arts & Crafts Workshop; Face Painting & Balloon Modeling; Story telling.
Walled City Market: The market offers a range of specialty goods, craft & food from a variety of stalls.
Tours of the Guildhall: Guided Tours of the Guildhall.
Listen to the Walls: Foyle Harp School 1pm – 3pm (Outside Tower Museum); Harmonicity – Drumming Circle 2pm; Rock the Walls – 3pm.
Film: Chronicles of Narnia – 2pm – Tower Museum.
Treasure Hunt Trail: If Stones Could Speak – The challenge is for treasure hunters to find and photograph 6 icons of the Walled City’s built heritage based on a set of clues and then submit their entries on-line.
Georgian Soap Opera: Costumed re-enactors portray notable characters from the City’s Georgian Period – Grand Parade, Bishop St Within.
The Galloping Gun: Firing of the ‘Galloping Gun’ cannon and an opportunity to meet the cavalry – Bishop St Within 2pm, 3pm & 4pm.
Falconry Displays: City Walls above Guildhall Sq – 2pm & 4pm.
Look Back on the Walls: Meet the historical characters.
Street Performers: The Square will come alive with Stilt Walkers; Sunnyday Strollers and a clown in a car.
What the Walls Mean to Me: Share your story with out Roving Reporters.
For more info visit: http://www.derrycity.gov.uk/economicdevelopment
TJ, Belfast Rocks
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