A History of Draíocht

Féile an Phobail present Draíocht Children’s Arts Festival! A magical fortnight of activities for children and young people aged 3-18 years. The festival began its first few years in March of the year, but now takes place in October, around Halloween. With dramas, arts and crafts, puppet shows, multi-media workshops, sports events and competitions plus much more!

Draíocht’s programme of activities expands each year increasing the number of children who participate and enjoy Draíocht Children’s Arts Festival events; we encourage children and young people from across the city and beyond to join in our activities. Along with the fun and the frolics comes success, self-esteem and personal achievement, Draíocht Children’s Arts Festival really is a magical time!

The Draíocht Children’s Arts Festival Programme of events is available from this page now and further information is available from our events calendar.

Highlights 2006-2008

<October 2008 // Auntie Ruth’s Haunted Hotel, Radio Halloween Stories, ‘Tullymore Rocks’, Sesame Tree Puppet Performance and Workshop, Celtic Village (reenactment, games, lantern procession, Colin Enchanted Evening, Celtic Tribe of the West Challenge, An Audience With the Rapparees, Micshiveous Mask Making

<October 2007 // Ultimate Hallowe’en Horror at Conway Mill, Monster’s Ball, Lightening Lanterns, Scary Socks Workshop, Spooky Cinema (The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Ghost Busters), Reclaiming the Parks, Parade

<March 2006 // West Belfast Youth Talks Back, Radio Dramas, Moulded (play), Trampoline, Spring into Storytime, Celtic Wall Hanging, Photography Workshop & Treasure Hunt, Snake Puppets, Musical Magic with the Ulster Orchestra