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- Directions from Town: In Newry take the signs for the Dublin (do not go unto the Motorway), continue onto Dublin Rd, At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto B113 16, continue onto Drumintee Rd , continue onto Newry Rd then Turn right - Forkhill
- Opening times: Phone organiser: (028) 3088 8882 and vist newry and mourne website for more information.
- Mobile narrative: 'Fleadh Rua' Is a Festival of the 'Red Heads' to celebrate the rare and unique red haired gene.
'Fleadh Rua' Festival of the Red Heads
Newry
Down
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Northern Ireland
A wonderful 'Fleadh Rua' will take place in the village of Forkhill, in South Armagh. This 'Festival of the Red Heads' will be a celebration of the rare and unique red haired gene, which is in danger of dying out. We are playing our part in it's conservation by inviting red-heads and their friends, from all over the world to come to Forkhill for a weekend of great craic, music and humor, to meet their 'like-kin'. There will be exhibitions and sales of local art and crafts, food stalls, children’s Art Competition, historical talks and tours of our beautiful 'Ring of Gullion' area. There will be great sessions of traditional music and a special guest concert, culminating in a 'Big Ceili' in the local GAA community centre on Saturday night. Coincidentally we are also aiding and endorsing the re-introduction of the 'Red Squirrel' into our area, a very special little four legged 'Red Head', who is also under threat!
Contact
Telephone+44 (0)28 3088 8882Email: briegmurphy@aol.com
Address: Forkhill, South Armagh, Newry, County Down
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'Fleadh Rua' Festival of the Red Heads
