Diary Dates/Dátaí Don Diallann
2008
JANUARY '08
SESSION EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT in the Greenfield Community Club, Santry between 9.45pm - 12 midnight.
ADULT SLOW SESSION
The Tuesday night session is preceded by a SLOW SESSION starting at 9.00pm
for any parents/adults who are also learning instruments or trying to improve their skills at a pace that suits them.
They are also welcome to stay on for the rest of the evening.
RANGANNA CEOL agus AMHRÁNAÍOCHT
Music and singing classes recommence on Thursday 10 January, 2008 in St Fiachra's Senior School, Beaumont.
Registration is on the same night from 6.30 p.m. Contact Ann Maguire/Carmel Martin for further details.
SEAN NÓS DANCE WORKSHOP for teenage members of Comhaltas. 13th Eanair, Sunday 15.00 - 17.50
in Na Fianna GAA Club, Glasnevin. The workshop will be followed by a seisiún ceoil until approx. 19.30. Registration from 14.30 - €3 including refreshments.
SEAN NÓS DANCE WORKSHOP for teenage members of Comhaltas. 27th Eanair, Sunday 15.00 - 17.50
in Na Fianna GAA Club, Glasnevin. Connemara style sean nós dancingby Mary Ann Hernon, 2007 Oireachtas winner.
The workshop will be followed by a seisiún until approx. 19.30. Registration from 14.30 - €3 including refreshments
THE FRIDAY CÉILÍ, NAOMH MEARNÓG, PORTMARNOCK
19 Eanair, 9.30 pm - 1.00 am. Music by Spailpín
Temple Bar Traditional Music Festival
23 - 27 Eanair.
Concerts, workshops, storytelling, family fun events, music trail and céilí mór. Further information at
www.templebartrad.com
Packie Duignan (Flute Player) Memorial Weekend
25 - 27 Eanair. The 2nd memorial weekend of sessions, workshops for flute, fiddle, whistle, bodhrán and sean nós dancing and
boxty brunch for this Leitrim flute player in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Further details from Deirdre at 086 8787537.
Check out the following websites
www.comhaltas.ie/events/ ,
www.setdancingnews.net or
www.pipers.ie
for further listings of events, workshops, festivals, schools and concerts.
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FEBRUARY '08
SESSION EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT in the Greenfield Community Club, Santry between 9.45pm - 12 midnight.
ADULT SLOW SESSION
The Tuesday night session is preceded by a SLOW SESSION starting at 9.00pm
for any parents/adults who are also learning instruments or trying to improve their skills at a pace that suits them.
They are also welcome to stay on for the rest of the evening.
SINGING WORKSHOP
Sathairn, 2 Feabhra from 11.00 am - 16.00 pm. Traditional singing in English workshop by Orla Brennan for Comhaltas
members of all ages in the Pastoral Centre (beside St. Fiachra's Senior School), Beaumont, Dublin 5.
Cost - €10 for adults and €5 for under 18s. Class numbers limited - advance booking essential.
Further details and bookings - Mary Murphy, guthán (01) 864 3115
YOUNG PERSON'S SESSION
Tuesday 12th February in Setanta GAA Club, Ballymun. Starting at 8.00 it is hoped to have a great night of music.
THE FRIDAY CÉILÍ, NAOMH MEARNÓG, PORTMARNOCK
15th Feabhra, 9.30 pm - 1.00 am. Music by Fodhla Céilí Band.
SEAN NÓS DANCE WORKSHOP for teenage members of Comhaltas.
24th Feabhra, Sunday 15.00 - 17.50 in Na Fianna GAA Club, Glasnevin.
The workshop will be followed by a seisiún ceoil until approx. 19.30.
Registration from 14.30 - €3 including refreshments.
FLUTE WORKSHOP
24 Feabhra - slow session workshop by the prolific composer of tunes Vincent Broderick
in the Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre, Naul, Fingal, Co. Dublin. The Seamus Ennis
Cultural Centre is a traditional arts centre which aims to develop and maintain
rural traditions in Fingal. The centre has a busy all year round programme of
concerts, workshops, sessions, slow sessions, theatre and cinema.
For full details see www.seamusenniscentre.com
Check out the following websites
www.comhaltas.ie/events/ ,
www.setdancingnews.net or
www.pipers.ie
for further listings of events, workshops, festivals, schools and concerts.
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MARCH '08
SESSION EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
in the Greenfield Community Club, Santry between 9.45pm - 12 midnight.
TUESDAY NIGHT visits Setanta GAA Club, Ballymun!
Ar on 11ú Márta, i rith Seachtain na Gaeilge, the Tuesday night seisiún visits
the new Setanta GAA Club, Ballymun to try out the new facilities.
ADULT SLOW SESSION
The Tuesday night session is preceded by a SLOW SESSION starting at 9.00pm
for any parents/adults who are also learning instruments or trying to improve their skills at a pace that suits them.
They are also welcome to stay on for the rest of the evening.
MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
On Saturday 1st March at 8.00 pm, Mass for deceased members and friends of Craobh Seán Treacy
will be held Pastoral Centre (beside St. Fiachra's Senior School), Beaumont, Dublin 5.
Some light refreshments and perhaps a few tunes will follow.
Seisiúin Mall an Domhnaigh / SUNDAY AFTERNOON SEISIÚIN
2 Márta - Session for juniors/learners/improvers - Greenfields Community Club, Shanliss Ave. 4.30 - 7.00pm.
Tosnaíonn an seisiún 4.30 i.n. Bíonn Briseadh ag 5.30 i.n. agus leantar ar aghaidh leis an
gnáth seisiúin timpeall 6.00 i.n. The slower session starts at 4.30 sharp and finishes at the break
at 5.30pm. Remember to bring your music notes and friends!
JOHN FINNEGAN MEMORIAL SET DANCING COMPETITION on 9 March (tbc) at 7.30pm in St. Michael's GAA Centre,
Carlanstown, Kells, Co. Meath. A set dancing competition with music played by the Táin Céilí Band. Contact Anne Finegan
FEIS ÁTHA CLIATH
8/9 Márta, St. Joseph's CBS, Marino
SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE
3 - 17 Márta Tuileadh eolais ó www.snag.ie
CEARDLANN EARRAIGH
Sathairn 15 Márta, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Ceardlann Earraigh is a day of
workshops for button Accordion, concertina, fiddle, flute, tin whistle, uilleann pipes,
banjo, bodhrán and traditional singing.
It is followed by Traditional Concert in Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth featuring tutors
and guests. Advance booking essential - contact Nuala 01 627 3274 or
Nóirín 01 627 1559 or
www.ceardlannearraigh.com
GRANARD TRADITIONAL HARP FESTIVAL
27 - 30 Márta. Workshops for harp, fiddle, tin whistle and singing; Harp competition; Céilí and sessions.
Contact: Bridget O'Reilly 043 86086
Detailed information at www.granard.harp.net
Check out the following websites
www.comhaltas.ie/events/ ,
www.setdancingnews.net or
www.pipers.ie
for further listings of events, workshops, festivals, schools and concerts.
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APRIL '08
SESSION EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT in the Greenfield Community Club, Santry between 9.45pm - 12 midnight.
ADULT SLOW SESSION
The Tuesday night session is preceded by a SLOW SESSION starting at 9.00pm
for any parents/adults who are also learning instruments or trying to improve their skills at a pace that suits them.
They are also welcome to stay on for the rest of the evening.
3 SEAN NÓS DANCE WORKSHOPS for Teenage members of Comhaltas.
6, 13 and 20 Aibreán, Sunday, 15.00 - 17.50 in Na Fianna GAA Club, Glasnevin.
Connemara style nós sean dancing by Mary Ann Hernon, 2007 Oireachtas winner.
Darrach MacMathúna is guest tutor on 20 April.
The workshop will be followed by a seisiún ceoil until approx. 19.30.
Registration from 14.30. Fee - €3 including refreshments.
THE FRIDAY CÉILÍ, NAOMH MEARNÓG, PORTMARNOCK
18th Aibrean, 9.30 pm - 1.00 am. Music by Glenside.
BRANCH OUTING
25/27 Aibreán to Carrickdale Hotel, Co. Louth. 2 nights B and B and one dinner (Sathairn).
€129 per person sharing. Reduced rate for children. Bus booked for weekend, included in price.
Bus departs 6.30 pm Friday 25th from Greenfields Community Club, Shanliss Ave.
Further details/confirm bookings to John Mulligan, guthán (087) 256 3605
SIANSA
27 Aibreán. 8 groups perform in the finals of SIANSA GAEL LINN CRAOBH SIANSA 2008.
CEOLÁRAS NÁISIÚNTA 7.30 p.m.
see www.gael-linn.ie under Imeachtaí don Óige.
Check out the following websites
www.comhaltas.ie/events/ ,
www.setdancingnews.net or
www.pipers.ie
for further listings of events, workshops, festivals, schools and concerts.
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MAY '08
SESSION EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT in the Greenfield Community Club, Santry between 9.45pm - 12 midnight.
ADULT SLOW SESSION
The Tuesday night session is preceded by a SLOW SESSION starting at 9.00pm
for any parents/adults who are also learning instruments or trying to improve their skills at a pace that suits them.
They are also welcome to stay on for the rest of the evening.
FLEADH ÁTHA CLIATH, 2008
10 - 11 Bealtaine, is being organised by the Kinsealy Branch of Comhaltas.
Sathairn agus an Domhnaigh - Group/céilí band/ music/singing competitions in Portmarnock Community School.
Contact
Ruarí Broin Phone 086 833 5085
THE FRIDAY CÉILÍ, NAOMH MEARNÓG, PORTMARNOCK
16 Bealtaine, 9.30 pm - 1.00 am. Music by Copperplate Céilí Band.
SKERRIES TRADITIONAL MUSIC and DANCE WEEKEND
Recitals, concerts, workshops, sessions 16 -18 Bealtaine.
www.skerriestraditionalmusic.com
MUSIC AND SINGING CLASSES
Last classes of the term are on Thursday, 22 Bealtaine
END OF TERM CONCERT/SESSION
22 Bealtaine between 7.00 and 9.30 in the St. Fiachra's Senior School, Beaumont, Dublin 5
- group playing and performances of music, song and dance by students, teachers and other musicians of the Branch.
SEAN NÓS DANCE WORKSHOP for Teenage members of Comhaltas.
25th Bealtaine, Sunday, 15.00 - 17.50 in Na Fianna GAA Club, Glasnevin.
This workshop will include some setdancing.
The workshop will be followed by a seisiún ceoil until approx. 19.30. Registration from 14.30 - €3 including refreshments.
Regular participants will be expected to give a public performance of what they have learned.
Check out the following websites
www.comhaltas.ie/events/ ,
www.setdancingnews.net or
www.pipers.ie
for further listings of events, workshops, festivals, schools and concerts.
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JUNE '08
SESSION EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT in the Greenfield Community Club, Santry between 9.45pm - 12 midnight.
ADULT SLOW SESSION
The Tuesday night session is preceded by a SLOW SESSION starting at 9.00pm
for any parents/adults who are also learning instruments or trying to improve their skills at a pace that suits them.
They are also welcome to stay on for the rest of the evening.
JOHN McKENNA Traditional Weekend, 5 - 8 Meitheamh
Tutors concert; flute, fiddle, tin whistle and singing (traditional and sean nós
workshops and flute and tin whistle competitions in Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim.
info: 086 856 9900, web: www.johnmckenna.ie
SCOIL SAMHRAIDH CHRIS LANGAN
Rush, Co. Dublin. 26 - 29 Meitheamh. An action packed, music filled weekend,
including a gala concert, music workshops, dance workshops, traditional mass,
dancing at the crossroads, BBQ, ceol agus craic at music sessions in numerous
venues around the village. www.rinceoilfingal.com
THE FRIDAY CÉILÍ, NAOMH MEARNÓG, PORTMARNOCK
20 Meitheamh, 9.30 pm - 1.00 am. Music by Glenside Céilí Band.
Check out the following websites
www.comhaltas.ie/events/ ,
www.setdancingnews.net or
www.pipers.ie
for further listings of events, workshops, festivals, schools and concerts.
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JULY '08
SESSION EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT in the Greenfield Community Club, Santry between 9.45pm - 12 midnight.
ADULT SLOW SESSION
The Tuesday night session is preceded by a SLOW SESSION starting at 9.00pm
for any parents/adults who are also learning instruments or trying to improve their skills at a pace that suits them.
They are also welcome to stay on for the rest of the evening.
FLEADH LAIGHEAN
12/13 Iúil. Fleadh Laighean, Dublin.
WILLIE CLANCY WEEK
Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare. Commencing the 1st Saturday, i.e.
5 Iúil one week of classes, workshops and concerts. Muiris Ó Rócháin 065 708 4148
SOUTH SLIGO SUMMER SCHOOL
Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. Commencing 13 Iúil for one week of classes, workshops, concerts
www.sssschool.org
THE FRIDAY CÉILÍ, NAOMH MEARNÓG, PORTMARNOCK
18 Iúil, 9.30 pm - 1.00 am. Music by Glenside Céilí Band.
JOE MOONEY SUMMER SCHOOL
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Commencing 3rd Saturday, i.e. 19 Iúil for one week of family
friendly classes, workshops, concerts, set dancing.
Contact - Nancy Woods 071 96 41213
www.joemooneysummerschool.com
SCOIL ACLA
Achill Island, Co. Mayo. Wide range of classes, including Sean nós singing and Writers workshop.
28 Iúil - 3 Lúnasa
Further information at: www.scoilacla.com
18EME RENCONTRE MUSICALE IRLANDAISE, TOCANE SAINT APRE.
20- 23 Iúil Nearest airports Bergerac and Bordeau The annual international festival of Irish Music,
Set Dancing and Hurling! More details, including of the 2006 festival from the
website http://domren.free.fr/tocane.htm
O'CAROLAN HARP FESTIVAL & SUMMER SCHOOL 2008
27 Iúil - 4 Lúnasa Keadue, County Roscommon. The Festival held in honour of
the famous Harper and composer Turlough O'Carolan includes Concerts, Set Dancing Céilís,
Harp Recitals, Lectures and Music sessions (with Liam Purcell and friends)
Contact - Margaret Grimes 071 96 47247 or check out the website www.harp.net
Check out the following websites
www.comhaltas.ie/events/ ,
www.setdancingnews.net or
www.pipers.ie
for further listings of events, workshops, festivals, schools and concerts.
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AUGUST '08
38 FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE DE LORIENT,
du 1er au 10 Aout. Année des Galles (Wales)
www.festival-interceltique.com
JAMES MORRISON TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Riverstown, Co. Sligo. Concerts, workshops, 1 - 3 Lúnasa.
Contact - Seán Lyons 071 916 5880
www.morrison.ie
O'CAROLAN HARP FESTIVAL & SUMMER SCHOOL 2008
27 Iúil - 4 Lúnasa Keadue, County Roscommon. The Festival held in honour of
the famous Harper and composer Turlough O'Carolan includes Concerts, Set Dancing Céilís,
Harp Recitals, Lectures and Music sessions (with Liam Purcell and friends)
Contact - Margaret Grimes 071 96 47247 or check out the website www.harp.net
ÉIGSE MRS CROTTY
Concertina Workshops in Kilrush Co Clare, 13-17 Lúnasa.
Further information at: www.eigsemrscrotty.com
SCOIL ÉIGSE/FLEADH CHEOIL na hÉireann
Tullamore, Co. Offaly from 17 go 24 Lúnasa.
Tuilleadh eolas at: www.fleadh2008.com
Check out the following websites
www.comhaltas.ie/events/ ,
www.setdancingnews.net or
www.pipers.ie
for further listings of events, workshops, festivals, schools and concerts.
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OCTOBER '08
SESSION EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT in the Greenfield Community Club, Santry between 9.45pm - 12 midnight.
ADULT SLOW SESSION
The Tuesday night session is preceded by a SLOW SESSION starting at 9.00pm
for any parents/adults who are also learning instruments or trying to improve their skills at a pace that suits them.
They are also welcome to stay on for the rest of the evening.
BRANCH OUTING TO OMAGH
18/19 Deireadh Fómhair, Branch outing to Omagh, Co. Armagh. Set Dance Céilí Sessions.
12.00 Saturday Bus from Greenfield's Community Club, Shanliss Ave., Santry
FÉILE FRANK McGANN
Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, 9-12 Deireadh Fómhair. Workshops, flute, fiddle, concertina,
bodhrán, accordion, harp. Contact - 087 2239095
www.FeileFrankMcGann.com
THE FRIDAY CÉILÍ NAOMH MEARNÓG PORTMARNOCK
17 Deireadh Fómhair, 9.30 pm - 1.00 am. Music by Glenside C B.
BRANCH AGM
Monday, 20 Deireadh Fómhair - in the Pastoral Centre (beside St Fiachra's Senior School), Beaumont, Dublin 5 at 8.30pm.
SCOIL FÓMHAIR CRAOBH NAITHÍ - MUSIC WORKSHOP
17/18 Deireadh Fómhair - Ballinteer, Dublin 16. Further details from
http://www.craobhnaithi.com/workshop/
FIDDLER OF DOONEY COMPETITION
25/26 Deireadh Fómhair.
http://homepage.eircom.net/~fiddlerofdooney/
SCOIL SHÉAMUIS ENNIS
Saturday 25 October - Bank Holiday Weekend, Music Workshops will be held in Ballyboughal
National School from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Registration from 1.00pm.
Featuring: Uilleann Pipes: Tiernan Ó'Duinnchinn & Seán McKeon
Fiddle: Ciaran O'Maonaigh, , Aidan O'Donnell & Liam O'Connor
Concertina: Michelle Mulcahy
Banjo: TBC
Button Accordion: Paul Brock
Flute: Louise Mulcahy
Sean-nós Dance: RoisínNí Mhainin.
Please call 01-8020898 to book. Workshops are unsuitable for beginners.
http://www.seamusenniscentre.com/
Ballintogher 11th Annual Traditional Festival, Co. Sligo
30 Deireadh Fómhair - 2 Samhain commemorating John Egan, flute player who was born in Ardleybeg,
Ballintogher. (1903-1989). The weekend includes: Traditional Concerts Workshops, Céilí and Pub sessions. Further details from
http://homepage.eircom.net/~fredfinn/festival08.htm
Check out the following websites
www.comhaltas.ie/events/ ,
www.setdancingnews.net or
www.pipers.ie
for further listings of events, workshops, festivals, schools and concerts.
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NOVEMBER '08
SESSION EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT in the Greenfield Community Club, Santry between 9.45pm - 12 midnight.
ADULT SLOW SESSION
The Tuesday night session is preceded by a SLOW SESSION starting at 9.00pm
for any parents/adults who are also learning instruments or trying to improve their skills at a pace that suits them.
They are also welcome to stay on for the rest of the evening.
ENNIS TRAD FESTIVAL
6 - 10 Samhain - Additional information from:
www.ennistradfestival.com
Branch outing for families to Camross CCE, incl. fun picnic/walk Slieve Blooms
THE FRIDAY CÉILÍ NAOMH MEARNÓG PORTMARNOCK
21 Samhain 9.30 pm - 1.00 am. Music by Forecourts C B.
30 Samhain, Sunday Afternoon charity Céilí Naomh Mearnóg GAA Club, Portmarnock
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