On behalf of the
Clarenbridge Oyster Festival Committee it is my great honour
to welcome you to the home of the Oyster and the 2009
Clarenbridge Oyster Festival.
Our Village nestles
on the banks of the Clarin River at the mouth of Dunbulcan
Bay, enriching tides flow through the estuary and under the
arches of the old stone bridge from which the village takes
its name. The oysters are harvested from the surrounding
shallow seas, protected from the worst winter storms and
worked on by the Oystermen with generations of expertise.
Our festival marks
the beginning of the new Oyster season and we invite you to
join in the fun, participate in the energy and above all
savour the famous Clarenbridge Oyster – a tradition in
existence since 1954 when the great Paddy Burke hosted the
first Clarenbridge Oyster Festival.
A lot has changed
since the first festival but the philosophy remains the
same. The Clarenbridge Oyster festival is a celebration of
the native Oyster, of the history of this beautiful village
and of the energy of a vibrant and modern day community
respecting tradition.
I
am very grateful to the people of Clarenbridge, the
voluntary festival committee and our many sponsors and
friends. The success and sustainability of this unique event
is a tribute to your commitment and support. It is my hope
that you will continue to enjoy this festival and celebrate
the great heritage of the Clarenbridge Oyster.
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