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Neasa O’Shea launches ‘Féile Lughnasadh’, this years Irish traditional festival in Milltown, Co Kerry. It takes place from Thursday 28th - Sunday 31st July. The theme for this years festival is the ancient Lughnasadh Celtic celebration, which heralds the beginning of harvest and gathering of the first crop of fruit and grain. Headlining the event is World-renowned Sharon Shannon showcasing her mercurial talents with her band, drumming with Urs Wenk and Celtic lore from the Dingle Druid. Photograph: Valerie O’Sullivan