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The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D. has today announced a funding allocation of €96,391 for 28 events to support Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools taking place around Ireland in 2021.
The scheme is designed to assist local cultural events which may not be eligible under funding criteria for larger scale events such as those supported by Fáilte Ireland, the Arts Council and similar bodies. Closing date for applications was the 23rd April 2021. Funding was allocated following a competitive applications process, with a maximum grant of €5,000 available.
Projects to be funded this year are a mix of online initiatives and 'in real life' events to be delivered to an audience in line with general public health guidance. The intention is to add to the cultural content assisted by the Department and create a cultural space relevant to both local interest and a wider community.
This list of successful applicants is below.
Speaking today, Minister Martin said:
“I am very pleased to support the Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools scheme this year, with a mix of face to face and online events. Culture and arts add hugely to our lives and to our community.
These events will provide much needed cultural experiences for both audiences and practitioners. The organisations funded under this scheme have shown great resilience and adaptability in the planning of their projects.”
Notes
Applicant
Project Description
County
Amount of proposed funding
Ballintogher Traditional Music Festival
Traditional music events to include concerts, céilithe, workshops in music, singing and dancing, artistic and cultural activities involving local primary schools.
Sligo
€2,666
Seosamh McGabhann
Virtual Summer School
Mayo
€5,000
Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter
A festival to include the arts, literature, drama, music, storytelling and poetry with a theme based on the works of Brendan Behan.
Donegal
€4,000
Waterford Film Festival
15th Waterford Film Festival - Virtual Events and Arts Competitions.
Waterford
€2,600
Donegal Summer School of Music
Donegal Summer School of Music 2021: Connecting virtually.
Donegal
€4,000
Shakefest 2021
A Micro Festival Celebration of Cultural Diversity in Dance, Art, Drama and Music.
Offaly
€1,000
Allingham Arts Association
The festival follows the traditional arts festival format with a wide variety of guests and events.
Donegal
€4,000
Cork City Libraries
The Best of Ballyphehane: Culturally and artistically will showcase the culture and art of the community including a broad spectrum of music, storytelling, history and arts and crafts.
Cork
€1,100
Cork Craft and Design
Cork Craft & Design (CCD) is a social enterprise supporting and promoting professional craft makers working in a variety of disciplines all living and working in Cork city and county.
Cork
€3,500
Kerry Writers' Museum
Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2021
Kerry
€5,000
Geata Arts Group
Clonakilty Samhain Festival 2021
Cork
€3,500
Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre
Athenry Music. Arts. Dance (M.A.D) Festival 2021
Galway
€4,000
Custom House Studios
Sculpture at Westport Quay, an outdoor festival exhibition of contemporary sculpture.
Mayo
€2,500
The Hunt Museum
Three Muses Sand Sculpture Festival and Summer School
Limerick
€4,000
Bofield CCÉ
Summer School celebrating 25 years of North Mayo Traditional Music and Song
Mayo
€4,000
CreativeSpark CLG
SEEK Urban Arts Festival is an arts, heritage and culture festival aimed at attracting some of the world’s best outdoor muralists and urban artists to Dundalk, to help promote the town’s heritage, culturally and artistically, refocussing the area as a vibrant hub for creativity.
Louth
€3,500
Drimoleague Singing Festival
A series of concerts showcasing the best of singing voices from Ireland and abroad
Cork
€4,000
Yeats Society Sligo
Yeats 62nd International Summer School
Sligo
€5,000
Cobh Summer Swing
Providing free music, children's entertainment, food, beverage and a selection of stalls from local traders
Cork
€700
Durras and District Community Council
‘Love Durrus’ Festival – A Public Celebration of Community and A Reawakening through our Musical and Cultural Heritage.
Cork
€4,000
Athy Heritage CLG
Virtual Shackleton 2021 - pre-recorded material, live webcasts and virtual workshops
Kildare
€4,000
Spilt Milk Festival
A three day festival of music, film and art
Sligo
€5,000
Galway Fringe Festival
An annual multi-disciplinary arts festival that uses the city as its backdrop and inspiration
Galway
€3,500
The Irish Heritage Military Foundation
The Speaker William Conolly Summer School 2021 – exploring Irish diversity, identity and reconciliation
Kildare
€3,500
Waterford Film Centre
Space Oddities: Comedy & Sci-Fi Film Festival
Waterford
€4,000
Teach Solais Community Development
ÓMÓS - Art and Film Festival
Cavan
€2,450
Ballina Fringe Festival
An annual arts festival including an outdoor circus show, a drive in film screening and online creative workshops