Festival of the Sea
Festival of the Sea is an annual event designed to promote cultural, historic and community ties between Southeast Ireland and the Southern Avalon region of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The festival had activities such as concerts and evening socials of music, rhyme, song and dance; conferences on history, fisheries, heritage and community development; and cultural tours.
The PATH troupe was chosen to participate in 2007. Past and present members of PATH along with the current Artistic Director, Peter MacDonald, his wife Ronalda and the troupe's Co-ordinator Helen Griffin went to Ireland as ambassadors for the Placentia area. Their experience was both educational and pleasant. From reviews given of the Festival the troupe made an very good impression in Ireland with their singing as well as their theatrical performance.
Michael Smith, Peter Smith, Ronalda MacDonald, Peter MacDonald, Amy Wilson and Erin Murphy
The tropue preforming "The kelligrew's Soiree" line dancing with Felix Collins, his wife Janet and Tom O'Keefe
Council chambers in Waterford
Council chambers in Waterford
The troupe preforming at Marine Bar, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
Ronalda and Peter MacDonald looking happy at the airport
Erin Murphy and Amy Wilson
PATH troupe giving well wishes to American Soldiers at Shannon airport on their way to Iraq.