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HIGH Jinks fit for a high king is the fare on offer as plans are finalised for this year’s Brian Boru festival in Kil- laloe.
Among the highlights of this year’s festival will be the magical parade, on a theme of myth and legend, the fireworks show and a circus ex- travaganza with the Galway circus Ke) (elm
The festival will be launched on July 4, with a fun table quiz and Thursday night sees the return of the popular talent show at the Kincora Hall hotel.
The show has launched many tal- ented performers into the world of composing and performing their
own material.
After a ‘Reeling back the years’ show, serious rivalries will take cen- tre field at the hurling tournament between Ballina and Killaloe. The small entry fee will go to charity.
On Saturday, youngsters will en- joy the Beat on the Street and in the evening the excellent Bradd Pitt Or- Teer ENA
On Saturday, it’s the children’s turn with an art competition and CELT will be giving workshops on basket weaving and other crafts.
Also on Saturday, the Galway Cir- cus Project will be performing in the big top and in an unusual twist, they will be teaching youngsters circus skills such as juggling.
The US choir, Spirit Song will be
singing at Mass on Saturday evening and afterwards they will be taking to the stage for a performance.
And the zany comedy duo, the Fan- Zini Brothers are also giving a per- formance.
The day will wrap up with a fabu- lous fireworks display.
All day Saturday and Sunday there will be canoe polo on the river and an open Feis at the GAA Field. The very popular farmers market will be on the go both days and the raft races will take place on Sunday this year.
There will also be a pub music trail and an art trail, involving works from thirty artists in the shops, restaurants and pubs.
John Grimes, chairman of the festi- val committee, said that the plans for
this year’s event promise to make it one of the best festivals yet.
‘“We’ve got a great line up this year and all we’re hoping for now is good weather. But there will be lots to do, inside and out so we’re keeping our fingers crossed.”
As well as being great fun, the fes- tival is big business for the town and thousands of visitors come to the lakeside setting every year for the events.
Last year, upwards of 5,000 people visited during the festival.