A total of 31 creative groups have been shortlisted for the 2021 Creative Lives Awards, including Drumgoon Hill Old Graveyard – ‘Hooley in the House’. One of two chosen from the Rep of Ireland. A winner will be chosen from England, Ireland/N.Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and all groups are looking for the public to vote for them to win the People’s Choice Award.

Drumgoon Hill Old Graveyard committee was set up in 2016 by the local community to clean and maintain the old cemetery.   The committee have been working on creative projects since inception these include recording and archiving work from their community.   In 2020 as part of Culture Night the groups decided to edit a programme from some of their recordings and ‘Hooley in the House’ was created.   This recording of music, singing and storytelling celebrates the spirit of volunteering and community that is alive in Drumgoon, Co Cavan.  The programme was a welcome distraction and a way on connecting during a time of Lockdown.

Speaking about the Creative Lives Awards Nomination Roseabbey Mc Gorry from the Committee said “being nominated for the award recognises our excellent volunteers and encourages us to continue working to support our community and enhance life in our area in east Cavan.   We have had great support from the Cavan Societies abroad on foot of our nomination.”

Read about the award and vote here is you would like to support Drumgoon Hill Old Graveyard Committee Here https://www.creative-lives.org/awards

In 2020 Tullyvin Musical Society won the People's Choice Award with a massive vote of 5,000.