It is always a pleasure to welcome February; that important first day of spring, or Imbolc in the pagan calendar, or St Brigid’s Day for the faithful.
Either way, it charges in with its snowdrops, daffodils, the much desired stretch in the evenings and a sigh of relief that winter is over.
However, this year, in the seaside town of Bundoran, there was an an even bigger and brighter beginning to the month; a brand new festival by the name of Feile na mBan, a celebration of women in history, women in the Arts, women in Music, women of Donegal and the Northwest sharing stories, songs, music, crafts, skills and senses.
The Féile opened on Friday evening with a showcase of musicians from North West Regional College in Derry, a well-supported presentation that ensured that the Northwest will continue to populate the music world with young talent.
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You can review the schedule here at www.feilenamban.ie and be assured it will be happening again in 2024, so pencil yourself in for Bundoran now for the Brigid weekend.