– Norma Foley TD, Ireland’s Ringmaster of Equality, has decided to slip on her party shoes and show us a good time, kicking off the 13th Animation Dingle Festival on March 21, 2025.
– The venue? Dingle Skellig Hotel in Co. Kerry, a six-star jig factory that makes Disneyland look like a car boot sale.
– Foley is thrilled to pop the cork on the event, praising how it continues to shine a blinding spotlight on the hidden gems of creativity and talent in the 3D animation world.
– Last but not least, this momentous event tickled the pages of Skwigly Animation Magazine.
Animation Dingle 2025: Raising the Bar of Creativity
Foley takes the lead, sparks fly at the 13th Animation Festival
Feeling like you’re stuck in a loop of the same old same old? Well, find a pinch of inspiration at the 13th Animation Dingle Festival. With the head cheerleader for kids, equality, disability, integration, and youth in Ireland, Norma Foley TD, kick-starting the event, there’s no room for monotony.
Unleashing the creativity monster in Dingle
What do you get when you inject a generous dose of creativity into a hamlet named Dingle? A fantastic brain carnival, of course! In a turn of events as thrilling as a 3D animation of Godzilla doing the river dance, Foley is set to cut the metaphorical ribbon, and the 3D animation world couldn’t be more thrilled!
When Disneyland is looking like a week-old turkey sandwich, it’s places like the Dingle Skellig Hotel that serve up a feast for the eyes with festivals like Animation Dingle. Forget Mickey Mouse, the incredible talent unleashing here, leaves Plasma-boy and his pals in the dust.
The afterglow of this event already brightens the virtual pages of Skwigly Animation Magazine. This is not just an event, it’s a 3D revolution, and everyone’s invited, just don’t forget your 3D glasses.
Irish Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Norma Foley TD, Kickstarts 13th Animation Dingle Festival on March 21st, 2025 at Dingle Skellig Hotel, Co. Kerry. Animation Dingle – a festivity for the 13th consecutive year, showcases tremendous creativity and expertise within the animation industry. As the person in charge of Children, Disability, and Equality, it is inspiring to see the prospects this festival extends for youngsters to gain knowledge from world animation specialists. It also accentuates the increasing part of women in animation. Dingle’s status as a creative epicenter is an exceptional demonstration of how we can motivate and empower our youth to aspire and chase their passions.. Norma Foley The festival spans two days packed with screenings of animated movies, workshops, and networking sessions that provide a platform for students to mingle with professionals and animation aficionados. The celebration not only promotes the art of animation but also encourages both fledgling and veteran artists to exhibit their work. Proud of Ireland’s rich animation history, Animation Dingle extends its tradition to young spectators this year. The festival presents a free screening of the highly anticipated animation Kensuke’s Kingdom on March 22nd, at 15:30 in WAVE Dingle, an opportunity not to be missed by families to witness an awe-inspiring adventure with a star-studded casting including Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy. In partnership with RTÉjr and Siamsa Tíre, Animation Dingle is hosting a special screening of Irish animated films, introducing children to some of the most innovative and heart-stirring works ever created in the country. The carefully selected program showcases a mixture of humorous and ingenious works from Irish animation studios over the years. The highlight of the screening will be Oscar-nominated films like Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty along with brand-new works and material from both established Irish animators and rising talents from Ireland’s top animation universities. The screening promises to deliver a diversity of Irish animation, from the fun-filled and comedic elements to the compelling and deeply emotional ones. This screening aims of not only showcasing animation but also helping audiences understand it. With the aid of Lena Byrne, the festival hopes children will write their animated stories, ensuring young spectators leave feeling motivated, and confident that they too can be part of this world. Join the Animation Dingle festivity from March 21st to 22nd, 2025.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/minister-norma-foley-officially-opens-animation-dingle-2025/