After two years of cultural drought on the Donabate/Portrane peninsula, the Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival makes a welcome return in September.From Thursday 8th to Sunday 18th September, there will be a full timetable of cultural events, suited to all cultural tastes and all ages. From Céilí dancing to Basket Weaving, Art Exhibitions to Gala Concerts and Casino Nights to Nature Walks, the schedule promises something to entertain everybody.This year sees the return of some festival favourites, including Craft Workshops for Adults and Children, Mol an Óige showcasing some fun-sized talent, Gala Concert, Short Film Festival, Sing-a-Song or Sing-a-Long, Short Plays from the Donabate Dramatic Society, Tour of Newbridge House and Farm, Tours of the Martello Tower, and lots more.The programme this year also features some new attractions, including for one night only Casino Night, Family Local Knowledge Trivia Trek, A Pizza’Trad, Tai Chai on the Green, and much more. Keep an eye on the festival website, bleedingpig.ie for details about times and dates and venues. All events in the Bleeding Pig Festival are free of charge, and the organisers are very grateful to all our generous sponsors who make the festival possible.