Throughout the Here and Now
festival, we have worked with some amazing older people who have told us some fascinating stories about their lives, none more so than Dan Gillespie who worked with artist in residence, Bronagh Corr McNicholl to produce this animation about his life.
Dan was born in 1909 in Strabane and became a keen runner in 1918, just after the Great War had ended, when he ran in the “Race for Children” celebrations. He subsequently joined the City of Derry Harriers where he won the junior medal before being selected to run for Northern Ireland in the European Championships.
Bronagh worked with Dan to produce a fantastic animation where Dan tells his life story and his passion for running. Sadly two weeks after the completion of his animation, Dan passed away, but what a wonderful legacy to leave and a testament to a life fully lived.
Check it out here (and now) Here and Now (BTW, my voice does not Really sound like this!!! )
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