This years festival….
SATURDAY MAY 4TH
Opening Ceremony at Bannow Church followed in Carrig village by…
Re-enactments with 28 fully trained warriors for 2 combat displays each day. Warrior training for children after each battle.
Living History Tented Village
Living History Craft Displays
Free Archery and free replica Norman Coin for Children
Horsemen of Eire…. A theatrical show on the Norman invasion with minimum 2 riders and 4 ground characters – Twice a day
A display of Norman cavalry warfare against and in combination with infantry, with armoured Norman knights and Norman lady – Twice a day
Re-enactments with 28 fully trained warriors for 2 combat displays each day. Warrior training for children after each battle.
Living History Tented Village
Living History Craft Displays
Free Archery and free replica Norman Coin for Children
Horsemen of Eire…. A theatrical show on the Norman invasion with minimum 2 riders and 4 ground characters – Twice a day
A display of Norman cavalry warfare against and in combination with infantry, with armoured Norman knights and Norman lady – Twice a day
Plus a tent with an interactive display where people can try on armour and sit in the saddles, etc.
Historical lecture at 7pm in Colfers marquee by Emmet Stafford
Music Concerts
SATURDAY 8 PM
Inaugural performance of “Bannow 850” composed and performed by Greg French
With local Guest Artists and Danescastle Senior School Band
Followed by Strand Hugg in concert.
SUNDAY 9PM
Green Road and Strand Hugg in concert