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The REKINDLE day festival that took place last year in Ennistymon was a huge success with the community.<strong> <\/strong>The activities and atmosphere of the day brought together 18 stall holders, who showcased Lost Skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Common Knowledge have now created a toolkit that will allow them to trial a Westport version of Rekindle as part of the Westival festival. The festival will incorporate performance arts including live traditional music and spoken word, visual arts and film as well as skill-sharing demonstrations by the older members of the\u00a0 community. This cooperation is\u00a0 a very suitable fit and aligns with the festival\u2019s strategy to be a place-making festival that highlights the skills and talents of local artists. 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