3 days of Walks, Talks, Music, Food, Live Concerts, Poetry & Plants.
Entry to the island is free today for events. Visitors must buy a return ferry ticket
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
A Walk and Talk With Glyn Sherratt
11.30am • Starts at The Casita Lawn
Glyn Sheratt has been Head Gardener on Garinish Island since 2022. Glyn has managed gardens in the UK and abroad throughout his career and is a keen and passionate plants person. His walk will take you around the highlights of Garinish island bringing its history, wildlife and plants to life.
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
Wild Rose Basketry - Talk & Demonstration
12.30pm • The Casita Lawn
Rosemary Kavanagh is a basket maker and teacher from nearby Bantry. She gives courses and teaches through the Heritage In Schools program about the ancient art of basketmaking. She grows over 15 types of basketry willow, gifted from many teachers she has worked with over the years. Today Rosemary will give a talk and demonstration on traditional basket making.
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
Walking Tour - Music
1.30pm • Starts at The Casita Lawn
The Italian Garden, The Grecian Temple, The Martello Tower, The Bryce House.
Join us as we meander around the island listening to everything from Uileann Pipes to Dulcimers, Fiddles and Sean Nós singing.
David Murphy
David Murphy takes the pedal steel guitar outside the confines of its traditional roots with frequent ventures into a range of genres.
Sorcha de Róiste
Sorcha de Róiste, award-winning Sean-Nós singer, with one foot in the world of experimental composition.
Brian Leech
Brian Leach is a multi-instrumentalist whose music spans from traditional to experimental. Concentrating on Uilleann Pipes and Hammered Dulcimer, Brian is drawing music from ancient depths and launching it into the cosmos.
Eoin Stan O'Sullivan
Eoin Stan O’Sullivan has crafted a blend of Sliabh Luachra fiddle music and electric guitars, striking a balance between mountain music and desert blues.