Wainfest 2022 set to excite young audiences across Donegal this October

Publish date: 26 September 2022

As Donegal’s long-standing children’s arts and book festival, Wainfest takes place this year from 8 – 16 October. The theme All Together Now or Le Chéile Arís is an indication that we can reconnect with each other again, and enjoy the delights of culture through the 160 events planned in the various cultural venues across the county, including Taobh Tire Points, Culture Division venues, partner venues and of course libraries.  


Wainfest 2022 Brochure - click on the image to view

Speaking at the launch, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Liam Blaney, explained how the festival is “a testament to the resilience of the library service, which weathered the choppy seas of Covid, and adapted its approach in its quest to inspire, engage, enable and connect”
  
He added “we are delighted that children across Donegal are invited to participate in a mixture of theatre performances, author visits, creative writing, science workshops, storytelling, STEM-based activities, and not forgetting special screenings of classic children’s film animations". 
 
Launching the programme, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Liam Blaney also endorsed the partnerships which have been instrumental to the success of Wainfest over the years saying “I am delighted to see a strong collaborative approach sustained in 2022. It is this sort of commitment, ingenuity and collaboration that emphasises the important role local authorities play as providers of culture and creativity."
 
Families can view the full programme of events that Donegal County Library Service has planned by picking up a brochure in your local library or cultural venue or checking out the website www.wainfest.ie 

 

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