By Dan Walsh at Gorey Library
The 16th annual Gap Arts Festival at Ballythomas, Gorey, runs from Thursday to Saturday, August 6th to 8th inclusive and this year’s extensive programme of events was officially launched by Cllr Mary Farrell, Cathaoirleach Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Council at a ceremony in Gorey Library.
The official opening is on Thursday with a photographic exhibition by Gap Camera Club in The Barn at The Gap Pub at 6.30pm which, incidentally, is running for the month.
On Friday at 6pm there is a showcase presentation of Lover, a new play by Joy Redmond read by Tara Quirke and directed by Garrett Keogh. Some sexual references in there so it is unsuitable for under 16’s!
Film and Theatre in Ballythomas School at 8pm and the late-night family movie is Under The Stars from the Jungle Book (1967 Disney) in the Community Field, Ballythomas.
Saturday from 11.30am to 1pm features talks at The Gap; Plant Medicine with Nikki Darrell and Titania’s Palace with Garrett Keogh and that’s in Ballythomas School.
1-4pm is the Drop-In Family Fun Day with face painting, music, a dog show, craft market and more. Theatre and film in Ballythomas School at 8pm.
The Gap Festival will conclude on Saturday night from 6pm with live rock music featuring GAPHEAD, Frankie Fingers, Ashley’s Country Stomp, Robin James Hurt and more playing in The Gap Pub Yard.
Some events are free and some have a charge, but all the details and full programme of events is available on www.GapArtsFestival.com
Booking is available on Eventbrite.ie and the festival is funded through Wexford County Council’s Arts Office Small Arts Festival Grant Scheme 2026 and Kilanerin Ballyfad Community Development Association.
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