Samhain Céile in Aghyaran

Fiadh and Méabh pictured at the Samhain Céile with mum, Grace. | Karol McGonigle.

placeholder image — Fiadh and Méabh pictured at the Samhain Céile with mum, Grace. | Karol McGonigle.

Councillor Catherine McDaid joined children from Aghyaran and Castlederg for the Tales & Turnips programme, a seasonal celebration supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Rural Engagement Arts Programme (REAP) and delivered by Derry City and Strabane District Council.

THE Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council paid a special visit to the Samhain Céile at Garvagh Hall as Halloween weekend celebrations got underway.

Councillor Catherine McDaid joined children from Aghyaran and Castlederg for the Tales & Turnips programme on Friday, October 30.

Supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Rural Engagement Arts Programme (REAP) and delivered by Derry City and Strabane District Council, the event brought together families and the local community for an afternoon of seasonal celebration.

Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Catherine McDaid, pictured with a young attendee at the Samhain Céil in Aghyaran. | Karol McGonigle.

Tasty treats at the Samhain Céile. | Karol McGonigle.

Fun times at the Samhain Céile in Garvagh Hall, Aghyaran. | Karol McGonigle.

Children took part in a range of autumn-themed arts and crafts activities before learning Harvest Jigs with facilitator, Niamh Browne McGranaghan.

The festivities concluded with a special performance and community celebration.

For more information on the Tales and Turnips programme please contact Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Arts and Culture section at: [email protected]