As young people all over the country come down from the high of the summer’s festivals, there is no need to hang up the wellies just yet.
The upcoming Clonmacnois Summer Youth Festival is a festival with a difference, as young Irish Catholics take to their tents and celebrate their faith, incorporating the camping and fun atmosphere of a music festival with the very best of what it means to be Catholic.
The festival runs from August 13 to 16, and is for 16-35 year olds. Last year was the first time that Youth 2000 hosted their annual summer festival in Clonmacnois, and the response was unprecedented. Even the torrential rain couldn’t keep more than 700 festival-goers away, and the organisers are expecting up to 1,000 young people to attend this year. According to the organisers, the weekend will give young people the opportunity to experience their Catholic faith in a new and uplifting way. The festival programme includes Mass, a Christian concert, talks, workshops, and plenty of time to chill out.
A group of young people from all over Ireland and beyond have come together to spread the word about the Clonmacnois festival. They have sacrificed their summer holidays to be part of a Summer Mission Team, travelling around the country, speaking at Masses, doing radio interviews, and meeting young people locally to invite them to the event.
There are free buses travelling to the festival from different parts of the country, and the whole weekend is free - food and accommodation included - with young people being asked to make whatever donation they can afford towards the cost of the weekend.
All details of the event can be found at www.youth2000.ie or by phoning the Youth 2000 National Office on 01 6753690.
