Feis na nGleann 2024 will be hosted by Oisin Glenariff CLG this weekend of
Dé Sathairn 13ú July & Dé Domhnaigh 14ú Iúil
Saturday 13th July & Sunday 14th July
With a rich history in culture and sport, we are grateful to be back in Glenariffe for the 120th anniversary Feis Weekend. This historical event is also part of the celebration of 120 years of Oisíní Gleann Aireamh CLG
| Sceideal Cluichí Game Schedule | Imeachtaí Eile Other Events | |
| Dé Sathairn 13 Iúil 13/07/2024 Saturday 13th July | 5.00pm Corn Sóisearach Iománaíochta Junior Hurling Final Fhánaithe an Ghleanna v Eiméid | Taispeántas na Feise. Ealaíona, Ceardaíocht & Stair Feis Exhibition of Arts, Crafts & History |
| Dé Domhnaigh 14 Iúil 14/07/2024 Sunday 14th July | 1.00pm Iománaíocht Corn Mhic Mhaoláin McMullan Cup Final Seamróga Loch gCaol v Cúchulainn Dhún Lathaí Réiteoir Ryan O Reilly Maor Líne Pete Hyndman Maor Líne Shane McDonnell 3.00pm Camógaiocht Senior Camogie Final Cúchulainn Dhún Lathaí v Ruairí Óg Réiteoir Mark O’Neill 5.00pm Iománaíocht Senior Hurling Final Seamróga Loch gCaol v Cúchulainn Dhún Lathaí Réiteoir Kevin Parke Maor Líne Fergus McAllister Maor Líne Paul McSparran | Rince Gaelach Irish Dancing Taispeántas na Feise. Ealaíona, Ceardaíocht & Stair Feis Exhibition of Arts, Crafts & History Ceol le CCÉ Ghlinntí Aontroma Music with Glens CCÉ |
Ealaíona, Ceardaíocht & Stair – Arts & Crafts will be displayed throughout the community centre with the Garron Suite Hall as the main display area.
Rogha Gach Bia agus Togha Gach Dí
- Food and drink will be available throughout the weekend upstairs in the Garron Suite.
- There will be a ground floor tuck shop for snacks and refreshments.
- Barbeque on Sunday
Réiteoir, Referee
The Give Respect, Get Respect campaign has been a success and continues. GAA Games would not be possible without the huge work of our Referees and Match Officials. The thanks of the Association is due to all of our Referees and Match Officials who enable our Games to thrive
Feis na nGleann is a shared cultural community festival, open to all and crossing political and religious boundaries. The venue changes each year so that all areas of North Antrim have an opportunity to host it.
Ferdia Mac Domhnaill, Naomh Éanna, has been awarded a Scholarship from Aontroim Thuaidh CLG to assist with the cost of attending a Gaeltacht course at Coláiste Bhríde – Rann na Feirste
The North Antrim and Feis na nGleann committees are working together to reintroduce and expand the Arts & Crafts in the programme of Feis after the pause that was created by Covid19.
The old Irish word feis (meaning ‘a recurring feast or festival’) was used in the 1890s for the annual festivals organised by branches of Conradh na Gaeilge (The Gaelic League). Competitions were typically held for arts and crafts, dancing, singing and playing music, Gaelic games and Athletics, storytelling and writing and they quickly became established throughout the country.
Feis na nGleann (The Glens Feis) was established in 1904 in the Glens of Antrim to harness and display the talents of the Glens folk and promote the Irish language, traditions, songs, music, games and pastimes for future generations. Industrial and arts exhibitions were a part of the original Feis. It displayed the craftwork of the Glens people, helped generate much needed employment and, in those days, consisted of 46 sections.
Local Industries; spinning, quilting, furniture making and shoemaking.
Arts and Crafts; Wood, metal and other Craft;
Kitchencraft and Needlecraft; baking, knitwear, sewing, woodwork, lace making, embroidery, and crocheting
Field Events included Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie, Poc Fada, Ground Skills and Childrens Sports.
Many tales were related round glen firesides during the long winter nights as people recounted the events of that wonderful day in 1904 when Feis na nGleann became a reality. They were proud that it represented what they stood for all down the years. They were also determined that the Feis would not end with one demonstration of their national outlook but would continue as an annual event and so it has. Feis na nGleann 2024 will be held in the glen that is generally recognised to be the home of the Feis agus tá bród ar Oisín CLG as Feis na nGleann a cheiliúradh – Oisín CLG Glenariffe are proud to host Feis na nGleann and celebrate with them 120 years
That this traditional sporting and cultural occasion has survived for so long is a great tribute to the unselfish commitment and endeavour of the Feis Committees through the years and this year the people of Glenariffe are delighted to once again be associated with the Feis Committee in organising the event.