A look back at Tallafest2018
By Mark Keane
Tallafest was a resounding success over the weekend as people came out in their droves to celebrate their community and the sunny weather.
Dublin Fire Brigade’s pipe band opened Tallafest in style, followed by a number of local faces and businesses, including Tallaght Person of the Year 2017, Sinead Tighe, Tadg Riordan – who showcased a number of vintage cars – stilt walkers, and of course, Paddy Drac.
The sun is shining in #Tallaght Village for #Tallafest2018! pic.twitter.com/EbFmggcUYt
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
The event had something for everyone, as over 100 groups, businesses and activities participated in this year’s festival, including face painting.
There’s been some great face painting at #Tallafest2018. Will somebody from The Echo newspaper get their face painted today ?? pic.twitter.com/wJTw7w0hpv
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
Tallaght Choral Society wowed onlookers as it performed on the steps of the Priory, while Ms Tallaght, June Rodgers and Tallaght environmentalist Gar Tyrell also made an appearance.
Ms Tallaght Samantha Nicholl with the #Tallaght @litter_mugs at #Tallafest2018. pic.twitter.com/ijgGbEiXNN
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
.@TallaghtChoral Society celebrating #Tallafest2018 through song on the steps of the Priory. pic.twitter.com/useWwVHgYk
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
June Rodgers making a special appearance at the Men’s Shed stand at #Tallafest2018. pic.twitter.com/Mda4I9F2AI
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
Tallaght environmentalist Gar Tyrell is enjoying #Tallafest2018 today! @climate_ambass pic.twitter.com/JHvRASWcqN
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
The Echo also got to meet its next generation of readers as a number of children visited the stand and posed for photographs.
Always great to meet another Harry Potter fan, thanks for popping by for a photo Liz and Cian O’Connor. #Tallafest2018 pic.twitter.com/dzcVFKmGbs
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
Six-year-old Hayley is enjoying #Tallafest2018 (and candy floss!). pic.twitter.com/vmoMy0TKN0
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
Two-year-old Kelsey Cummins is enjoying #Tallafest2018, as are Sean Kelly, aged 8, and seven-year-old Callum and one-year-old Amelia Noble. Make sure to pop over and get a photo with The Echo! pic.twitter.com/2P7wcObqKM
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
Make sure to give us a follow for full coverage of #Tallafest2018 today! If you’re out at the event, come over and get your photo taken with us. Enjoy the rest of Tallafest Trish Brenan, here with her granddaughter Holly Brennan. pic.twitter.com/KBwnwPVPCQ
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
It was great to meet Lacey Black, aged 4, Leanne McGann, aged 8, and Holly Loughran, aged 6, at #Tallafest2018. pic.twitter.com/ZQGNt3MOTu
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
Nine-year-old Brody Hutchings and Kaci Farrell, age 7, have had a great time at #Tallafest2018 so far! pic.twitter.com/x2QW0QFoo6
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
Laila Haugh, Lilly King and Joseph Haugh are having a great time at #Tallafest2018! pic.twitter.com/LREVIAVMgS
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
Other highlights included stilt-wearing jugglers; St Mark’s Taekwondo School breaking wooden boards with their feet; and Martina The Goat
There’s some very impressive juggling going on at #Tallafest2018! pic.twitter.com/Np3tTs8MCt
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
St Mark’s Taekwondo School showcasing their skills at #Tallafest2018! pic.twitter.com/xnkaoGnu1y
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
Martina the baby goat popped up to say hi to The Echo at today’s #Tallafest2018! pic.twitter.com/PgnAW0O6os
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
One Echo reporter also got a little too close to a gaggle of geese, requiring Jess the sheep dog to give a helping paw to get them back on course.
Sheep dog Jess is doing a great job guiding geese down Main Street in Tallaght! #Tallafest2018 pic.twitter.com/iP7ybYT85X
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
With the soaring heat on the day, hats were a welcome addition!
Liz Kennedy from Tallaght Community Council, with Teagan, Callum and Aoife at #Tallafest2018 in the Volunteer’s Headquarters at Molloy’s Pub. pic.twitter.com/GUmBAm6R4W
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
With Tallafest coming to a close, there was only one way to mark its end for another year…
Our recommended way to cool down in this #heatwave! #Tallafest2018 pic.twitter.com/E3JITD1Hn9
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) June 30, 2018
