Super8 Aran – 1-3 July

The second weekend of the festival will take place on the Aran Island, in the cinematic setting of Inis Oírr.
For Accomodation & Travel information (bus &Ferry), please download this PDF PRACTICAL DOCUMENT or call Áras Éanna arts centre on 099 75150

Events Summary for Saturday 2nd July
- Exhibition by Gareth Kennedy – Launch at 1pm (free)

- Aran Wonder Years programme (free)

- Super8xtravaganza with Katie Kim, Steve Stapleton and footage by Donal Dineen (€10/5)
Tickets available from the Aras Eanna Box Office
You can also call the Áras Éanna on 099 75 150 or Julien on 091 539 607.

The second weekend, we invite you to come with us on a trip to the Aran Island of Inis Oírr in association with Áras Éanna Arts Centre. Daytime events will commence on Saturday the 2^nd with an Island lunch and opening of visual artist Gareth Kennedy’s new installation comprising of a custom built flat pack structure housing a Super 8 film.  Following this the Aran Wonder Years will showcase unique maritime-themed footage from the 60’s and 70’s from the Val Kennedy collection. The Aran Wonder Years will conclude with Lost and Found; a juxtaposition of films from the West of Ireland between the early 1960’s to the early 80’s. From the evening into the night the programme will give way to a live music and visual extravaganza. Featured artists include Dublin based musicians Katie Kim, Chequeboard, British musician Steve Stapleton and DJ Ruairi D with a cornucopia of projected Super8 visuals by Donal Dineen, Mike Smalle, Alan Crowley and French filmmaker Mr Weasel generating an evocative and captivating backdrop. A musical and visual attack on the senses…