Derry Girls star Siobhán MacSweeney to host Derry IWD ‘Femme Sesh’

Actor Siobhán MacSweeney and a host of other talented artists and musicians will be taking part in a special International Women’s Day event in Derry next week.
By Brendan McDaid
Published 25th Feb 2022, 08:59 BST

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In the run up to International Women’s Day on March 8, Femme Sesh will take place at Sandinos main room next Friday, March 4 with Inishowen artists The Henry Girls headlining the event.

Organiser Sha Gillespie said: “It’s been a difficult time for all of us since the start of the pandemic. A lot has happened and changed people’s lives forever.

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“Two years ago we had our last Femme Sesh before lockdown. Unfortunalely last year we couldn’t hold the event but delighted to be back this year with a wonderful night of music, comedy, spoken word. This event was the brainchild of Tina McLaughlin back in 2009. It has been running every year since. All money raised will go towards alleviating poverty and helping women facing domestic violence.

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“We are super excited to have Siobhán McSweeney coming over to host the event. Most people will know her for playing Sister Michael in Derry Girls and more recently she has been the presenter on The Great Pottery Throwdown’. We also have performances on the night from Tara Gi + Kloe, Sister Ghost, Eileen Webster, Mel Bradley, Cat Brogan,Thran Leeann, Caelainn Hogan and a dj set by Ann Harley.

“The Henry Girls will headline the evening. These amazing women are giving up their time for free so we can raise money for those in need. It will be a fantastic night and I hope you can come and join us.”

Doors open next Friday at 8pm and entry is £6.

A limited amount of tickets will be available at the door as they are selling fast online via: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Derry/Other events taking place in and around International Women’s Day include ‘For The Love Of Mary’ at Studio 2 in Skeoge on March 8 at 8pm.

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The one-woman show is viewed through the lens of a displaced woman from a Protestant/Unionist background who has spent more of her life living in Nationalist areas. Tickets priced at £5 are available from houseofmel.com/A Chicken Box Comedy International Women’s Day Special will be hosted by Sara Jade Davidson at Bennigans Bar 9pm on March 10, with streaming online at facebook.com/chickenboxcomedyREAD MORE: www.derryjournal.com/education/retired-bishop-pat-big-hill-and-derry-girls-writer-lisa-mcgee-get-uu-honours-3584259REEAD MORE: www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/walled-city-market-returns-next-weekend-in-derry-3578418
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