You are cordually invited to the Press launch of the 35th International Fiddlers Green Festival. Due to the venue and limited numbers, please RSVP below.
Sunday 23rd July: Bus @ 10:00 Dan White’s Dander: A wonderful walk that has been the opening event of the festival for a number of years. Starting at Dan Whites Cottage at the top of the Kilfeaghan Road we recreate the journey this bachelor shepherd used to take a few days a week on his […]
Sunday 23rd July 12:00 Fiddler’s Green in Rostrevor Oak Wood No better time and place to sense the connection between people and the rest of nature than at noon on July 23rd in that famous clearing in Rostrevor’s ancient Oak Wood which gives the festival its name, “Fiddler’s Green.” For many years now, locals and visitors […]
15:30 Book Launch: “The Language of Trees” A rare chance to meet the author and look between the leaves of a fascinating new book. Meet the author, Katie Holten, buy a copy and delve into this stunning international collaboration that reveals how trees make our world, change our minds and rewild our lives – from […]
Get the kids into the outdoors for some adventure, experiential learning and the chance to explore, meet new friends and learn new skills! Mon 24th to Fri 29th - 9:30 to 16:00. £180 per person (Discounts available for family bookings). Contact them directly for Booking: +44 (0) 77068 75394
Mon 24th to Fri 29th - 10:00 to 13:30pm Kilbroney Park (opposite lower car park) Ages 5-13 £50 for 5 days, £10 daily rate and family rate available. Book on WhatsApp 07359 168551
Fiddler’s Green Children's Festival 2023 Pettit park facilities are a NUT FREE Zone. All children must be accompanied by an adult to all events. Newry Wheelers Children’s Cycle Event Join the Newry Wheelers for a guided family cycling event in the beautiful Kilbroney Park! Venue: Kilbroney Park Time: TBC Cost: Free
Monday 24th July 11:00 Explore the world of notable, veteran and ancient trees. Join Bronagh Gallagher, Community Development Officer at Mourne Park for Woodland Trust Northern Ireland to learn how to identify notable, veteran and ancient trees and what makes them so special. Hear her stories of the incredibly rich and diverse world around us […]
Tuesday 25th July 11:00 A Space to Grow Feast your senses amidst the colours, fragrances, tastes and sounds of a magical place and hear the story of how Kilbroney Integrated School’s Community Garden has grown through the work and dedication of Irene McManus and all the volunteers who have created this very special space to […]
Creativity and imaginations soar at the Fiddler’s Green Arts & Crafts Summer Camp! Our program provides opportunities for children to discover their artistic side and express their originality. Join us at Pettit Park hall at 10:00 'till 12:00 on Wed & Fri and 14:00 ‘till 16:00 on Thu.(PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENT TIME ON THURSDAY) Booking is […]
Fiddler’s Green Children's Festival 2023 Pettit park facilities are a NUT FREE Zone. All children must be accompanied by an adult to all events. Pet Show 4 Categories: Golden Oldies (8yrs+) Young Pets Mixed Breed Cutest Pet Rosettes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each section with winners competing for Puddles Memorial Cup for […]
Fiddlers Green Festival Proudly Presents: Svend Erik, a seasoned folk singer and concert/festival organiser with a remarkable career spanning nearly 40 years. Hailing from Denmark, Svend Erik is widely recognised as a talented member of the renowned folk band Shamrock, drawing heavy influence from the rich tapestry of Irish music. In 2007, Svend Erik released […]
13:45 - Literary Lyrics & Laughter - Starting 2pm sharp - GAA Front Lounge 14:45 - Literary Lyrics & Laughter - Rostrevor Inn 15:30 - Literary Lyrics & Laughter - The Kilbroney 16:15 - Literary Lyrics & Laughter - Henry’s (Fearons Bar) 17:00 - Literary Lyrics & Laughter - Cloughmor Inn 17:45 - Literary Lyrics […]
Fiddler’s Green Children's Festival 2023 Pettit park facilities are a NUT FREE Zone. All children must be accompanied by an adult to all events. Teddy Bears Picnic. Treat bag for children, fun games and Special Guests. Sponsored by Ghan Filling Station, Warrenpoint Rd, Rostrevor. Venue: Pettit Park Time: 10:00 Cost: £3 per child Bonny […]
Harry Bradley was born in South Belfast. The vibrant recording heritage from the 1920s and 30s has had a huge influence on his flute-playing style as has the playing of musicians such as Seamus Tansey, Dessie Wilkinson and piper Seamus Ennis, to name but a few. Noted for his unique tone and driving rhythm, Harry […]
Fiddler's Green Festival Proudly Presents: Archie was born in Glasgow into a large singing family, which yielded three professional singers; Archie and his sisters Ray and Cilla Fisher. His father’s appreciation of many musical styles (opera, vaudeville, traditional ballads) proved to be a heavy influence on Archie’s music while his mother, a native Gaelic speaker […]
Fiddler’s Green Children's Festival 2023 Pettit park facilities are a NUT FREE Zone. All children must be accompanied by an adult to all events. Jumping Clay A different animal every day! Today it’s make your own zebra, the only limit is your imagination! Venue: Pettit Park Hall Time: 10:30 - 12:00 Cost: £5 per child […]
Seán Keegan is a mandolin, tenor banjo and fiddle player originally from London, now based in Co. Louth. A noted performer, engineer and producer, Seán has worked with many of the most prestigious exponents within Irish Traditional Music, and has engineered and/or produced numerous critically acclaimed and award winning albums. In 2022 Seán released his […]
Fiddler's Green Festival Proudly Presents: HAILING from the village of Wanlockhead in Dumfries and Galloway Dave describes himself as a left-handed, balding, middle-aged songwriting folky from Scotland’s highest village. A superb guitarist with a style that is as distinctive as it is effective, a voice that can carry traditional and contemporary songs and a songwriting […]
Fiddler’s Green Children's Festival 2023 Pettit park facilities are a NUT FREE Zone.All children must be accompanied by an adult to all events. Art competition and Story Writing Competition as previous years, entries to be handed in by Sun 23rd July. GAA Underage Football tournament Venue: Pettit Park field Time: 10:00 Cost: Free GAA […]
Bríd Harper is regarded as one of the leading Irish traditional fiddle players of the last forty years.She won all the underage competitions at the annual All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil both in the Slow Air and Dance Music categories. In 1988 she won three prestigious titles - Senior All Ireland, Fiddler of Dooney and Oireachtas […]
Fiddlers Green Festival 2023 Proudly Presents: Having earned a reputation as one of Ireland’s finest singers and songwriters McCabe has performed extensively with his Folk-Soul group The Niall McCabe Band over the past decade. Born on Clare Island, Co.Mayo, McCabe grew up in the family run pub awash with strong musical influences from traditional Irish […]
Fiddlers Green Festival Proudly Presents: The London Lasses The London Lasses are excited to announce the release of their 25th anniversary album, LL25. Featuring all new material and including both past and present band members (16 in total!), the recording celebrates the band’s musical journey over the past quarter-century and showcases the powerfully traditional signature […]
Dervish marry technical brilliance with a rare sensibility, born of an understanding of the music and many years of playing together. The Irish Times said their “integrity makes the group a formidable heir to the throne abandoned by The Bothy Band, if not a serious contender for The Chieftains’ international space.” The News Journal (Delaware) […]
Sunday 30th July: Bus @ 9:30 Rainbow Walk: This was originally a very popular walk but the paths became very muddy due to overuse and it had to be abandoned. However all of the paths have now received an excellent upgrade. We get a bus up to the Yellow Water and then climb up to […]
Wind up/Wind down Walk: For a number of years, on the day after the Festival finished the Fiddler's Green committee and a few of the visiting regulars got together and walked to the top of Slieve Martin, the highest peak overlooking Rostrevor. Along the way a few songs were sung, poems recited and beverages consumed […]