Gareth Kennedy
The Origins and Uses of Round Towers
A straw bale round tower was created by Gareth Kennedy in collaboration with Master Craftsman, Eoin Donnelly in the weeks leading up to the festival, a “folk folly” of sorts this temporary 12m tower joined the towers of the Portrane skyline and was activated by a series of performances and events. The inauguration of the tower and launch of the festival was conducted by Councillor David O’Connor, Mayor of Fingal.
Sean Taylor
Acouscenic Soundwalk
The walk commenced at Lynders Mobile Home Park along the cliff walk to Donabate beach followed by a workshop at the Waterside Hotel. Sean Taylor conducted an Acouscenic Soundwalk using the principles of mindfulness and meditation; participants were invited to experience the landscape of the peninsula in a unique and thoughtful way.
Fiona Hallinan and Kate Strain
How to Make Sloke
A cookery performance demonstration presented by Fiona Hallinan and Kate Strain. Through alchemy, comedy and food preparation, they staged an abridged account of their experience in Portrane. The demonstration featured The Seaweed War, ulva umbilicus (aka sea lettuce), the five Liams, and the eponymous Sloke.
Maeve Connolly
The A-Z of Resort Life
Maeve Connolly presented a publication of materials and ideas relating to the work of US artist Andrea Zittel. Inspired partly by childhood memories of holidaying in trailers, Zittel creates projects such as artificial islands, customised desert habitats and mobile escape vehicles.
