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They were filmed at Craggauno- wen with their performance about
the voyage of St Brendan. The group, consisting of teenagers Aine Free- man, Collette Donnellan, James Connor, Niamh Devenney, Gerard O’Dea and Maire Ryan, took part in the television filming.
The culture corner includes consid- erable variety and features folklore, through music, song, dance and sto- rytelling.
According to the group’s co-ordina- tor Kevin O’Loughlin, they focused on St Brendan’s discovery of Ameri-
ca, through imaginative means.
“It is a lovely little interpretation. The six youngsters tell the story of St Brendan’s voyage in a 10-minute show,” he said.
“The television experience is great for the children. It is something they might only get one opportunity to do and gives them great confidence,” he added.
The culture corner group from Sixmulebridge/Kilmurry has been successful at community games
levels both in Clare and nationally, over several years. Such is the level of interest that the club entered three groups in this year’s competition. Along with the St Brendan’s voyage eroup, there was also a presentation featuring the wren boys, while Peig Sayers featured in another group.