If bringing the people of Longford on an unforgettable journey through diverse art forms and captivating performances was the goal of this year's Cruthú arts festival then the programme directors will be pleased with their achievements. “I am absolutely delighted with the way it went,” Gene Rhatigan, Festival Chairperson, said of the event, “It's our 10th year. We have had a lot of changes, this year we moved in different directions. We did a good deal of travelling to research how other festivals put their programme together, scouting new acts and finding new ways to engage with our audience. We were really thrilled with the way things went, everything was really well supported.” From the opening exhibition in Providers to the spectacular Ro with the Flow fire show outside at St Mel's Cathedral it was six days of supreme entertainment. Longford Leader / Longford Live Photographer Shelley Corcoran was in situ for the vast majority of it all to capture much of the excitement. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — If bringing the people of Longford on an unforgettable journey through diverse art forms and captivating performances was the goal of this year's Cruthú arts festival then the programme directors will be pleased with their achievements. “I am absolutely delighted with the way it went,” Gene Rhatigan, Festival Chairperson, said of the event, “It's our 10th year. We have had a lot of changes, this year we moved in different directions. We did a good deal of travelling to research how other festivals put their programme together, scouting new acts and finding new ways to engage with our audience. We were really thrilled with the way things went, everything was really well supported.” From the opening exhibition in Providers to the spectacular Ro with the Flow fire show outside at St Mel's Cathedral it was six days of supreme entertainment. Longford Leader / Longford Live Photographer Shelley Corcoran was in situ for the vast majority of it all to capture much of the excitement. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

PICTURES | Looking back at the stunning artistic delights of Longford's tenth Cruthú Arts Festival

Published 23rd Aug 2023, 21:00 GMT

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Caption: Poetry & Dance Event at PVs Red Room: Poets; Sally Martin, Mark Lawlor, Vincent Kenny, Ian Harley, Mary Bhawnani, Darragh Coady, Shelley Corcoran, Cara Donohoe, Martina Cooney, Eileen Moynihan, Pauline Flood, Emma Clohessy and Imelda Kilmurray

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Caption: Poetry & Dance Event in the Red Room at PVs: Poets Imelda Kilmurray, John Noonan and Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Shane Kennedy supported Aindrias De Staic & The Latchikos

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Caption: Aindrias De Staic & The Latchikos

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PICTURES | Looking back at the stunning artistic delights of Longford's tenth Cruthú Arts Festival

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