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AN eclectic arts festival that made its debut this year is to return for a second instalment at the end of January. Hedge School, an initiative of Doolin Arts, will take place over three days from January 27 to January 29, in and around the north Clare village. The festival programme boasts more than 30 events across a wide variety of artistic disciplines including music, literature, film, visual arts and will include classes, workshops, artistic collaborations and intimate encounters all against the magical backdrop of the Wild Atlantic Way. Highlights within the Hedge School programme include a performance from Manchán Magan, a seminar on Magick by acclaimed Glasgow writer David Keenan and a workshop on the tradition of keening and lament from artist Ceara Conway. There will be musical performances from Katie Kim, Stephan James Smith, Ana Mullarkey. Boutique guitar pedal-makers from around the world will host a pedal party, whilst attendees can also discover new sounds at a pop-up …
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