JULY 2006

Plans under way for this year's Carnstock

Carnstock is here again and the organisers' plans are bigger and better than last year. There will be entertainment for all the family with a circus tent full of unique performers, relaxation spaces and plenty of other fun events. This year's programme will include great music on the street, with a few surprise big name guests, as well as the cream of the Inishowen crop.

Last year the proceeds raised from the festival was over €25,000 and was used to build three schools in Sierra Leone. This year the proceeds will be split between a global and a national charity, which will use half the money to help build homes in India where the southern regions were affected by the Kashmir earthquake.

A spokesperson for the organisers said, "With our experience of running Carnstock previously and the continued support of the local community we're sure that this year will be an even greater success, and we hope that people will support us yet again". This years winning King or Queen will get to pick the local or national charity of their choice, and that charity will receive half of all the money raised.

If you are interested in raising money for charity and having some craic in the process then please contact Siobhain Shiels on 086 3580502 or shaftshiels@gmail.com.

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