Ste Murray’s photos of Féile Fáilte

31 July, 2016

Ste Murray has been documenting The Casement Project from the outset. His photos of Féile Fáilte give a flavour of the atmosphere, activity and beauty of the day.

Siamese Tíre practising in suitable beach shoes

Because it was important that we could welcome people who didn't have their own transport — Because it was important that we could welcome people who didn’t have their own transport

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Designer Ciaran O'Melia wearing one his own high-vis #FéileFáilte jackets — Designer Ciaran O’Melia wearing one his own high-vis #FéileFáilte jackets

Fearghus talking

Fearghus still talking

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Dancers in Catherine Young's 'Welcome the Stranger', a commission by The Casement Project, that opened the day. A beautiful, moving celebration of diversity and inclusivity. — Dancers in Catherine Young’s ‘Welcome the Stranger’, a commission by The Casement Project, that opened the day. A beautiful, moving celebration of diversity and inclusivity.

Musicians from Catherine Young's 'Welcome the Stranger' — Musicians from Catherine Young’s ‘Welcome the Stranger’

Ste wasn't the only one taking photos — Ste wasn’t the only one taking photos

Catherine Young's 'Welcome the Stranger' — Catherine Young’s ‘Welcome the Stranger’

Catherine Young's 'Welcome the Stranger' — Catherine Young’s ‘Welcome the Stranger’

Catherine Young's 'Welcome the Stranger' — Catherine Young’s ‘Welcome the Stranger’

Catherine Young's 'Welcome the Stranger' — Catherine Young’s ‘Welcome the Stranger’

Catherine Young's 'Welcome the Stranger' — Catherine Young’s ‘Welcome the Stranger’

Catherine Young's 'Welcome the Stranger' — Catherine Young’s ‘Welcome the Stranger’

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Croí Glan's 'Rhythm of Fierce' — Croí Glan’s ‘Rhythm of Fierce’

Croí Glan's 'Rhythm of Fierce' — Croí Glan’s ‘Rhythm of Fierce’

Croí Glan's 'Rhythm of Fierce' — Croí Glan’s ‘Rhythm of Fierce’

Croí Glan's 'Rhythm of Fierce' — Croí Glan’s ‘Rhythm of Fierce’

Croí Glan's 'Rhythm of Fierce' — Croí Glan’s ‘Rhythm of Fierce’

Croí Glan's 'Rhythm of Fierce' — Croí Glan’s ‘Rhythm of Fierce’

Croí Glan's 'Rhythm of Fierce' — Croí Glan’s ‘Rhythm of Fierce’

Croí Glan's 'Rhythm of Fierce' — Croí Glan’s ‘Rhythm of Fierce’

Getting everyone dancing Croí Glan's 'Rhythm of Fierce' — Getting everyone dancing Croí Glan’s ‘Rhythm of Fierce’

Getting everyone dancing Croí Glan's 'Rhythm of Fierce' — Getting everyone dancing Croí Glan’s ‘Rhythm of Fierce’

Casement's description of landing on Banna — Casement’s description of landing on Banna

Siamsa Tíre's 'Oileán' — Siamsa Tíre’s ‘Oileán’

Siamsa Tíre's 'Oileán' — Siamsa Tíre’s ‘Oileán’

Siamsa Tíre's 'Oileán' — Siamsa Tíre’s ‘Oileán’

Siamsa Tíre's 'Oileán' — Siamsa Tíre’s ‘Oileán’

Siamsa Tíre's 'Oileán' — Siamsa Tíre’s ‘Oileán’

Our funders and bunting

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DJ Proud Mary

Adrienne Heaslip's movement games — Adrienne Heaslip’s movement games

Adrienne Heaslip's movement games — Adrienne Heaslip’s movement games

Donal Murphy and Sean Murphy, musicians for Paddy Hanafin's Céilí — Donal Murphy and Sean Murphy, musicians for Paddy Hanafin’s Céilí

All joining in Paddy Hanaifin's Céilí — All joining in Paddy Hanaifin’s Céilí

Paddy Hanafin's Céilí — Paddy Hanafin’s Céilí

Brush dance in Paddy Hanafin's céilí — Brush dance in Paddy Hanafin’s céilí

Brush dance in Paddy Hanafin's céilí — Brush dance in Paddy Hanafin’s céilí

All joining in Paddy Hanaifin's Céilí — All joining in Paddy Hanaifin’s Céilí

All joining in Paddy Hanaifin's Céilí — All joining in Paddy Hanaifin’s Céilí

Taking it all in

Our shifting beautiful backdrop

John Scott's Irish Modern Dance Theatre and their piece, 'Precious' — John Scott’s Irish Modern Dance Theatre and their piece, ‘Precious’

John Scott's Irish Modern Dance Theatre and their piece, 'Precious' — John Scott’s Irish Modern Dance Theatre and their piece, ‘Precious’

John Scott's Irish Modern Dance Theatre and their piece, 'Precious' — John Scott’s Irish Modern Dance Theatre and their piece, ‘Precious’

The rousing Rusangano Family

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The Rusangano Family's MuRli and young fan — The Rusangano Family’s MuRli and young fan

The Rusangano Family

The Rusangano Family whipping up the energy

God Knows and MuRli are amazing dancers

Rusangano Family Getting other people dancing

Even Fearghus

Evening twinkle

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The fabulous Mangina Jones who took over as host at sunset

Mangina Jones and fans

Bernadette, Mikel and Liv in'Butterflies and Bones' on Banna — Bernadette, Mikel and Liv in’Butterflies and Bones’ on Banna

Liv, Mikel, Fearghus and Philip, 'Butterflies and Bones' on Banna — Liv, Mikel, Fearghus and Philip, ‘Butterflies and Bones’ on Banna

Fearghus, Mikel, Matthew, Bernadette, Philip and Liv in 'Butterflies and Bones' on Banna — Fearghus, Mikel, Matthew, Bernadette, Philip and Liv in ‘Butterflies and Bones’ on Banna

Fearghus getting to dance inside 'Butterflies and Bones' — Fearghus getting to dance inside ‘Butterflies and Bones’

battered glamour

Liv and Fearghus 'Butterflies and Bones' on Banna — Liv and Fearghus ‘Butterflies and Bones’ on Banna

Fearghus 'Butterflies and Bones' on Banna — Fearghus ‘Butterflies and Bones’ on Banna

Philip in 'Butterflies and Bones' on Banna — Philip in ‘Butterflies and Bones’ on Banna

Liv in'Butterflies and Bones' on Banna — Liv in’Butterflies and Bones’ on Banna

Bernadette, Mikel, Liv and the speakers in 'Butterflies and Bones' on Banna — Bernadette, Mikel, Liv and the speakers in ‘Butterflies and Bones’ on Banna

Appreciating Powdermonkey's fire and light display on the beach — Appreciating Powdermonkey’s fire and light display on the beach

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