Festival Delegate for the Isle of Man, Grainney Sheard

Singer/flute player Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin discusses his involvement with the festival and the current state of the Irish language.

Never a dull moment here in Lorient! Have you ever heard a Carnyx played before? We hadn’t! It’s an ancient Celtic instrument which has been traced back to 200BC, what a treat!

Chief Minister Howard Quayle and Vice Chair of Culture Vannin and the Isle of Man Arts Council talk to Sarah Hendy and reflect on their visit to Lorient and the importance of Manx presence at this international festival which attracts almost one million visitors each year

Sarah Hendy chats to the Chief Minister Howard Quayle and Vice Chair of the Isle of Man Arts Council and Culture Vannin Marlene Maska MLC about how they are enjoying the Festival Interceltique de Lorient!

Gráinney Sheard reflects on her first festival week as Manx Delegate at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient

The Mera Royle Trio had the audience in tears this afternoon with their beautiful music in a unique venue; a drained underground reservoir

Sarah Hendy presents a Spotlight special from the 2019 Lorient Interceltic Festival

At the Jardins des Luthiers, dance teacher Shane Creed from Cork tells us about his dance style and the workshops he has been running at the festival this week.

Manx harpist Mera Royle gives an intimate performance in Lorient