Fifth Court Change of Venue.

We have seen significant growth in interest in attending the live recording of the Fifth Court Podcast since our recent announcement of the special guest appearance by Nelofar Pazira.

She will discuss her own writing in many troubled parts of the world and her memories of her late husband Robert Fisk, widely regarded as one of the greatest journalists of his time.

Many people have referenced their enjoyment of her interview with Miriam O'Callaghan last June.and are looking forward to this discussion following the showing of Garry Keane's excellent documentary, In the Shadow of Beirut the previous evening. In light of this increased interest, it has been decided to move the event to the Abbey Arts Centre Theatre 1, our highest capacity venue at 5.00 p.m.

Booking is not required for this free event, sponsored by Brian J McMullin, Solicitor.

And the Schools Nominees are..

SHORT LISTS FOR
SCHOOLS’ WRITING COMPETITIONS 2024

We're delighted to announce the Shortlists for our Schools Competitions, 2024. All winners already, of course but best wishes to every one of you for the final.
Results will be streamed on our YouTube Channel from 2.30 pm on Thursday, November 7th.

1ST AND 2ND Year Poetry

Clodagh McMenamin, Abbey Vocational, Donegal Town
Aoibhinn McCole, Moville Community College
Kate Nolan, Edmund Rice College, Carrigaline, Cork
James O Toole, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Ellie Campbell, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Alanna McElhill, Mount Lourdes College, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Caitlin Logue, Moville Community College, Co. Donegal
Liam McCormick, Moville Community College

1st and 2nd Year Flash Fiction

Olivia McEleney, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Nicole Garvey, Colaiste Cholmcille, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
Rachel Ryan, St. Aloysius College, Carrigtohill, Co. Cork
Megan Majewska, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Aoibhinn McCole, Moville Community College, Co. Donegal
Aoife Doyle, Moville Community College, Co. Donegal
Lucy McCormack, St. Columba’s College, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
Aidan Curley, Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town
Ronan Craig, Moville, Community College, Co. Donegal
Lorita Steinberger, Mercy College, Sligo

3rd YEAR and TY POETRY

Leisha Chandler, Finn Valley College, Stranorlor, Co. Donegal
Megan Muldowney, Oaklands Community College, Edenderry, Co. Offaly
Dorinda Roberts, St. Aloysius College, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
Manolis Spanu, Edmund Rice College, Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Ceara Randell, Sligo Grammar School, The Mall, Sligo
Sinead O Brien, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Lara Fitzpatrick, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Cassie McKinney, Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana , Co. Donegal

3rd YEAR and TY FLASH FICTION

Taylor Kelly, Loreto College, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Melissa Whelan, Colaiste Cholmcille, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
Elodie Dooley, Presentation College, Waterford
Ruth Reilly, Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town
Aoibheann McCann, Rosses Community School, Dungloe, Co. Donegal
Niamh McGonigle, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Rachael McGee, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Isabel Schoen, Sligo Grammar School, The Mall, Sligo

5th YEAR and LEAVING CERT POETRY

Fiona Bennis, Loreto College, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Katy Jervis, Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town
Saorla Gallagher, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Ria Skye Gilroy, Mount Lourdes College, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Thomas Ferry, Moville Community College, Co. Donegal
Tegan McLoughlin, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Eimear Dineen, St. Mary’s College, Macroom, Co. Cork
Ciara Devlin, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Oisin McLoughlin, Moville Community College, Co. Donegal

5th YEAR and LEAVING CERT FLASH FICTION

Shanice Adegboyega, Ballinode, Sligo
Aisling Harvey, Moville Community College, Co. Donegal
Jamie Alexander Plesker Sheerin, Sligo Grammar School, The Mall, Sligo
Callum Gallagher, Sligo Grammar School, The Mall, Sligo
Daithi McBrearty, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Emma Doherty, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Jamie Childs, Ardscoil, na Trionoide, Athy, Co. Kildare
Aoibhlin Shortt, Crana College, Buncrana, Co. Donegal

Special Opportunity for Young Writers

In another first for this year's Allingham Festival, Ray Lawlor, award-winning writer of Obituary, will deliver a TV writing workshop to students from Coláiste Cholmcille and Magh Ene. Ray is looking forward to meeting young people with a passion for writing and creativity and hearing their best comedy or drama ideas.

Man of Stone - Good News Update

We're under way but still tweaking the programme to try to keep the customers satisfied. There has been huge interest in the showing of the short film, "Man of Stone" at 7.30 on the 7th.

All seats for this event have now been allocated and we had a substantial waiting list with little hope of returns. We have now decided to have another showing just before that one, i.e. at 7.00. We hope that will allow the disappointed to get to see it.

Please note the film will start at 7 sharp and people will be asked to leave promptly at the end to facilitate getting the second audience in.

We know everyone will find this 20 minutes very well spent. Part of the Allingham Festival Film Programme

Film Double Bill

Where else but the Allingham Arts Festival can you have an afternoon at the pictures, absolutely free?

‘Where the Wind is Always Young’ is a short film by Declan Foley. This is an audio-visual record of seven poems written by Declan Doherty, five of which he recited for the film.

It was filmed in the last five months of Declan Doherty’s life and is in a way his final testament.

The Battle of Assaroe is a film by Allingham Committee member, Emer O Shea. It explores the history of Assaroe Lake, its performance as a habitat for wildlife and the impact of the hydroelectric power plant on the landscape of Ballyshannon and the River Erne. This beautiful film will bring  the viewer on a trip down memory lane and at the same time pose questions about the future of the lake.

This film has won 7 awards from film festivals worldwide including Best Short Documentary in Venezeula and Best Inspirational Film in Florence.

Director Emer O Shea. Asst Directors Manus Brennan and Michael Mac Monagle

The movie will be followed by a 15 minute Q and A session chaired by journalist and broadcaster Michael Daly.

Saturday, November 9th, 2.00pm  Theatre 2, Abbey Arts Centre.   Admission FREE

f you can’t wait or want to know more, check out the trailers for Battle of Assaroe and Where the Wind is Always Young