INTO THE WEEDS

Pilots Row, Rossville Street

Friday 18th August | 3pm

Into The Weeds follows groundskeeper Dewayne “Lee” Johnson and his fight for justice against Monsanto. Dewayne suffered from rashes in 2014 and wondered if they were caused by the herbicide he’d been using. As his health deteriorated, Johnson became the face of a David-and-Goliath legal battle to hold Monsanto accountable for a product with allegedly misleading labelling. Scientists raised concerns about the environmental impact and carcinogenic properties of Roundup, but Monsanto’s deep-pocketed corporate lawyers, lobbyists and marketers deflected numerous studies and disputed the findings.

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Freedom & The Sesh: A Squarebear Joint

The Nerve Centre Cinema, Magazine Street

Friday 18th August | 7.30pm

In 2023, Féile approached acclaimed artist Squarebear to take part in a documentary film with Féile’s Ruairi Campbell. The film follows Squarebear’s day to day habits and the creative contributions that come from that. Squarebear said ‘I found the practice challenging and a test of the intellectual validity of my work as opposed to it somewhat being a source of humour solely. In committing to this documentary I have found new questions I must answer myself because of it, as I transition from sesh culture into adulthood and also develop my voice as an artist beyond that. I hope the viewer can find a richer understanding of why I do what I do and getting an insight into the life I lead in my pursuit for art, while also giving an insight into my life as a Bogsider who to some degree has beaten those cultural labels.’

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Stephen Gargan: There & Back Again

The Nerve Centre Cinema, Magazine Street

Saturday 19th Augus | 7.30pm

On November 27th 2022, Stephen Gargan passed away. A grandfather, father, brother, son, partner, friend and activist, he is missed every day.

Born in Dublin, Stephen was involved in community activism in Derry for many years. A founding member and former festival director of Gasyard Wall Féile, he also was a co-founder and director of Gaslight Media Trust. A leading campaigner for the Bloody Sunday families for many years, he co-produced the drama-documentary film ‘SUNDAY’. He also co-developed the ‘Epilogues’ and ‘Just Us’ Education Programme with Jim Keys. Until his untimely passing, he was a key member of the Bloody Sunday March Committee.

Féile have co-produced a film celebrating Stephen with his family, friends and comrades.

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Little Kickers

Trojan’s Football Club, Oakland Park, Creggan

Saturday 12th August | 10am – 11am

Trojan’s YCG & Surestart Edenballymore present a morning of fun and introduction to football skills. The session is play based and specifically designed for toddlers from 18 months. A light snack & water will be provided.

Martin McGuinness Fly Fishing Competition

Fullerton Reservoir, Donegal

Sunday 13th August | 10am

The Martin McGuinness Memorial Fly fishing competition returns to the Fullerton Reservoir in Donegal. Martin’s love of angling was well known and whenever he managed to find a bit of spare time, he would take the opportunity to do a bit of fishing. Such times allowed him not just peace and quiet away from his hectic political duties but also provided him with a bit of space to reflect and recharge. The event will be hosted by Buncrana Anglers Association.

Damp Dash Aquathon

Creggan Country Park

Monday 14th August | 7pm

The Damp Dash Aquathon in association with North West Triathlon Club returns to the beautiful surroundings of Creggan Country Park, featuring a 700 metre swim followed by a 3.3km run. Entry fee: £5 includes Commemorative swimming cap. Wetsuits are compulsory.

Contact Elaine to register: vipfeilederry@gmail.com

Tel: 07821043748. Registration will take place from 6pm at the Creggan Country Park, with competitors in the water for 7pm.

Pádraig Barton Cup Bay

Road Soccer

Tuesday 15th August | 10am

The 7 Aside football competition in memory of young Republican Padraig Barton will feature teams from across the city from the 2012 year group competing for the trophy last won in 2022 by Oxford United

Inclusive Group Cycle

Destined, North West Disability Centre, Foyle Road

Wednesday 16th August | 11am-1pm

Calling members of the local community of all ages and all abilities to grab their bike and join the Destined members for a cycle out the line. We will have a range of adaptive bikes available to try on the day. Cycle group leaving outside OFFING Coffee- to the rear of the Destined Building at 11am, Cycle 45 mins approx. Lunch served in Destined after.

BJ McVeigh Memorial Cup Pool competition

House in the wells, St Columb’s Wells

Tuesday August 15th | Starts 2pm

Held in honour of our friend and colleague BJ McVeigh, staff, residents and guests will take part in a 1 frame knock out tournament for the trophy.

This is a free event, but you must register your interest by contacting Paddy: p.downey@apex.org.uk

Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Superheroes Race at Jog In The Bog

Free Derry Corner

Thursday 17th August | 6pm

This year our Kids Run will be smashed by all our Super Heroes! Come along on the night and register your child to run 1K from the Free Derry Corner to the Gasyard Centre dressed up as their favourite SuperHero! Parents can dress up too and run with them or meet them at the finish line with the Derry City Football Team!

Sean Keenan Quiz

Maileys Bar, Lecky Road

Thursday 17th August | 9pm

The Sean Keenan Quiz returns to Féile 2023. Quizmaster

Christopher ‘Pinta’ McKnight will be testing the team’s knowledge of Irish History, Sports and Culture. To register a team in advance, contact: colmbarton1@gmail.com

Wednesday 16th August - 4pm - 7pm