Irish Fest in Jindabyne

Puls Polonii
28th & 29th January 2012

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The beauty of Jindabyne. Memorial Hall - a group of enthusiasts playing Irish music to those who wish to learn and/or rehearse traditional dances. Ceili and Irish Dancers in Jindabyne's Memorial Hall.
Ernestyna of Kosciuszko Heritage with Margaret, head of Sliding back and forward: a photoreporter at work. A group of musicians.
From Memorial Hall off we go to Banjo Paterson Inn, passing by this memorial plaque. Irish ballads at the pub. Sunday morning, a Mass at St Columbkille with Festival organiser Harry Cummins and his wife Judy.
And at the church we meet Neen Pendergast, the descendant of the very first Irish settlers in the area. Solemn procession to the altar. Rev. Fr Peter Miller with musicians of Canberra Celtic Pipe Band.
From church we move to the Parish Hall to watch younger generation of the pipers and drummers. Canberra Celtic Pipe Band --- the majority of it is made from young people. Famous Fran (on right) - the big boss.
What a dance: Margaret Winett Set Dancers - fiery dance, quite similar to Polish oberek. Another Irish dance...
And from church we move to Banjo Paterson Park . A concert will take place here. An Irish Memorial. The harp, as they say, resembles the shape of Ireland. Photo Ursula Lang. A Memorial Plaque beneath the Harp.
This Sunday it was so hot... but no worries, plenty of trees in the park. The Canberra Soundman on duty.
Patrick Cullen, the leader of Sydney's Patrick with Suzanne Toomey (vocals, Tin Whistle, Piano Accordion and Bodhran). Polish guest reading
Evelyn Finnerty playing on fiddle. Very pleasant afternoon, indeed. Evelyn's smile.
Suzanne's smile. And Suzanne's little son. Mum: