Skibbereen once again pays homage to the vibrant fabric of our community that is the arts and once again we have managed to produce an excellent programme of events with many world-class national and international acts coming to town. Highlights include the 4th Cork X Southwest Music Festival, a gala concert commemorating Canon James Goodman, an excellent Sound & Vision programme of films and drama and the very special Skibbereen Children’s Festival. Value for money is particularly important in these times and as well as the many free events taking place during the week we have tried to keep everything as reasonable as possible. There really is something for everyone this year and we encourage you to come along and support the festival as often as you can – you’re sure to enjoy it! Bainigí sult as na féile, Brendan McCarthy – Chairman
THANKS – This festival could not take place without the generous assistance of our main funders The Arts Council of Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Cork County Council. Thanks to our other sponsors Skibbereen Credit Union, The Southern Star, The West Cork Hotel, Field’s SuperValu, Skibbereen Urban District Council, Big Bear Sound and Cork Audio Visual Services. We are also very grateful to the following people who have allowed us use their premises during the festival; Damian Long and West Cork Cabs, Gerard Desmond, Mark McCarthy and Skibbereen Scouts.
A special word of thanks to Reverend Bruce Hayes and the select vestry of Abbeystrewry Church for allowing us to use their beautiful church as a venue for several events.

BOX OFFICE

Skibbereen Arts Festival, The Bridge, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. Phone 028 51322 Email info@ skibbereenartsfestival.com Web www.skibbereenartsfestival.com
Further Information on Children’s Festival: Colette O’Brien – 086 1531692

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

If you think you may have some spare time over the festival we would love to hear from you! We need volunteers to help with certain events so please call us on 028 51322 or call into the office at The Bridge, Skibbereen.

VISITING WEST CORK:

If you’re visiting Skibbereen for a few days and would like to take some time out away from the festival, call into Skibbereen Tourist Office where they would be happy to advise you on the best places to go for sailing, surfing, kayaking, swimming, eating and drinking in West Cork. 028 21766 www.discoverireland.ie/southwest

This festival would not be happening without the amazing work done by a small group of volunteers who have given a lot of time and effort throughout the year. There’s way too many to thank individually but to everyone who helped in any way at all “Go raibh mile maith agaibh go léir”.

Cover artwork: A very special thank you to Tomi Ungerer for his kind permission to reproduce the cover image of his book.
Additional artwork: Thanks to Tess Leak, Danny Collins and Joe Collins.