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Irish Independent
11-07-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Pics show Cork teddy bears taking over a popular donkey sanctuary in a fun day for the little ones
In addition to their owners, the cuddly Bears brought along mums and dads, nanas and granddads, to visit the donkeys, enjoy a picnic in the open air and take part in many of the fun activities on offer. Mother Nature was benevolent and the sun drenched Knockardbane farm provided the perfect setting for a wonderful family day out. Since the Donkey Sanctuary opened in Liscarroll in 1987, staff have loved and cared for over 5,600 neglected and abandoned donkeys from across Ireland. Every donkey taken in to the Sanctuary is guaranteed a life of loving care and for many, it is the first time in their lives that they have felt loving hands and heard kind voices. Great care is taken to ensure that each donkey has individual attention. 'Today we have over 1,500 donkeys and mules in our care, around 400 of these donkeys reside in private guardian homes throughout the country as part of our re homing scheme and the remainder of the donkeys are based across our four farms in the Liscarroll area,' a staff member explained. The Donkey Sanctuary's mission is to transform the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide through greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships. The free-to-visit Sanctuary has something very special to offer, whether you're looking for a family day out or to spend some quality time with the donkeys. Visitors can explore the scenic walkways and meet the resident donkeys. The visitor information centre at the Sanctuary is the best place to find out about the amazing work staff do.. Staff who organised the Teddy Bears Picnic said: 'A massive thank you to over 1,000 people who joined us for our Teddy Bears' Picnic at our Open Farm last Thursday, The event was a sell-out and we were thrilled to see so much support for donkeys in Ireland.'
Irish Independent
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Kilmore Quay Festival set to mark 40 years of seafood celebration on the Wexford coast
The Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival marks a milestone of 40 years of community involvement, celebration and fun this year and the organisers are hoping that it's going to be bigger and better than ever. This year's festival runs from Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 13, and features all manner of fun and games for all the family. The clue being in the name, the delicious fresh produce that arrives at the quay wall in Kilmore off the boats takes centre stage, but there's plenty more on besides such as a Red Moon Creative Arts Theatre summer camp, sand castle competitions, beach games, paddle boarding, exhibitions, lectures, live music and much more. The fun will really get under way on Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. with the festival parade, followed by the official opening at the marina at 7.30 p.m. Friday's highlights include an artisan food and craft fair, a fish market with cookery demos and a festival lecture with local naturalist Jim Hurley. There will also be music with DJ Bodie and The Wires in the marina area from early evening. Saturday will see more seafood platters and puppet theatre from Red Moon at the Stella Maris Centre, with more open air music in the marina area from early evening and a Teddy Bears' Picnic for the little ones from 12 noon at the playground. There will also be cookery demonstrations with the likes of Derry Clarke, Bernie Doyle, Paul Hynes, Toddy Lambden, Brian O'Driscoll and Warren Gillen, as well as wine tasting with Bill Kelly of Kelly's Resort Hotel. Sunday will have sunrise yoga from 8 a.m., more paddleboarding and surfing, a run, the continuation of the artisan food and craft fair, a guided walk with Jim Hurley at Ballyteigue Burrow from 2 p.m. and music from 2 p.m. at the marina area with DJ Bodie, The Submersibles and Rince, Ceol agus Craic.
South Wales Argus
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
LOOK: Teddy Bear Picnic in Beechwood Park, Newport
From 2pm to 5pm on Sunday June 1, Beechwood Park was filled with lots of little ones and their teddy bears for a special event organised by the Beechwood Park Community Group. There was plenty of entertainment, from face painters, live music, even a very special performance from 10-year-old piano player Harrison Cain Thomas, and a performance from the Empire Dance Crew, as well as DJ Jordan with Skye & Storm the Macaws. As well as all this, there were multiple cartoon character mascots wandering around the park and stopping for pictures with the children, with Bluey, Pikachu and Stitch all spotted. They even took part in a cartoon characters' disco with the children and their teddies later in the afternoon. One of the organisers, Sue Selkirk told the Argus: "It's been absolutely rammed this afternoon and we've actually had so many more people turn up than we expected. "It's been really lovely to see so many people coming out for this picnic and coming together. We feel really lucky as a group to have so many people in our community come out together like this." The Teddy Bears' Picnic was a free to attend event hosted by Beechwood Park Community Group from 2-5pm on Sunday, June 1 in Beechwood Park, Newport. Dozens of people turned out for the Teddy Bears' Picnic in Beechwood Park on Sunday (Image: NQ) Pikachu and Stitch were among the cartoon characters out and about (Image: NQ) Tahlia, nearly 6 (Image: NQ) Joshua, 4, with Paddington Bear (Image: NQ) Mika, 2, with his teddy (Image: NQ) Gracie and Aurora, 2 and 3 (Image: NQ) Millie-Rose, 6 (Image: NQ) Eliza, 6 (Image: NQ) Aria, Brooke and Jackson (Image: NQ)
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
IN PICTURES: Beechwood Community Group's Teddy Bear Picnic
Dozens of families turned out on a lovely warm Sunday for a very special teddy bears' picnic in a park in Newport. From 2pm to 5pm on Sunday June 1, Beechwood Park was filled with lots of little ones and their teddy bears for a special event organised by the Beechwood Park Community Group. There was plenty of entertainment, from face painters, live music, even a very special performance from 10-year-old piano player Harrison Cain Thomas, and a performance from the Empire Dance Crew, as well as DJ Jordan with Skye & Storm the Macaws. As well as all this, there were multiple cartoon character mascots wandering around the park and stopping for pictures with the children, with Bluey, Pikachu and Stitch all spotted. They even took part in a cartoon characters' disco with the children and their teddies later in the afternoon. One of the organisers, Sue Selkirk told the Argus: "It's been absolutely rammed this afternoon and we've actually had so many more people turn up than we expected. "It's been really lovely to see so many people coming out for this picnic and coming together. We feel really lucky as a group to have so many people in our community come out together like this." The Teddy Bears' Picnic was a free to attend event hosted by Beechwood Park Community Group from 2-5pm on Sunday, June 1 in Beechwood Park, Newport. Dozens of people turned out for the Teddy Bears' Picnic in Beechwood Park on Sunday (Image: NQ) Pikachu and Stitch were among the cartoon characters out and about (Image: NQ) Tahlia, nearly 6 (Image: NQ) Joshua, 4, with Paddington Bear (Image: NQ) Mika, 2, with his teddy (Image: NQ) Gracie and Aurora, 2 and 3 (Image: NQ) Millie-Rose, 6 (Image: NQ) Eliza, 6 (Image: NQ) Aria, Brooke and Jackson (Image: NQ)
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bears, bunting, and Bible stories: Ballinamallard's unique teddy bear festival
The quiet village of Ballinamallard was bustling today (Friday) with excited visitors attending the much-anticipated Teddy Bear Festival. Inside Magheracross Parish Church, colourful bunting adorned the walls, and beside each church pew stood an exhibit, a Bible story brought to life through teddy bears. Paws for thought: Bears bring bible to life in Ballinamallard From bears studying the Bible to reenacting the Christmas story, communities across Fermanagh have united to create this remarkable festival, featuring almost 400 bears. The festival includes 28 installations, one of which is displayed in Ballinamallard's Archdale Hall: The Teddy Bear's Picnic, created by the Ballinamallard Craft Class. At the Archdale Hall, tea served on delicate tea sets and cakes accompanied by pasties will be available for festival attendees. One of the displays features a large bear donated by the Bishop of Clogher, the Right Rev. Dr Ian Ellis, covered in an array of bear-themed ties provided by hotelier Joe Mahon. The Teddy Bear Festival was organised by Valerie McMorris and her husband, Howard McMorris, and Rev. Lorraine Capper. With the support of people and organisations across the Fermanagh community. The festival was officially opened by the Right Rev. Dr Ian Ellis, accompanied by a performance from the Ballinamallard Primary School choir and a live piano recital by Ruth Coulter. Leading the choir was Principal Christina McEldowney. The children sang Teddy Bears' Picnic, The Bare Necessities, and Seek Ye First with a spiritual twist, enhancing the atmosphere of the event. The festival will be open from Friday through Sunday, featuring many musical performances throughout the weekend, including the Silvertones Male Voice Choir, who will close the festival on Sunday at 5 pm. For more information on the teddy bear festival, visit the Magheracross Parish Church Facebook page:
