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2nd - 5th May 2008
2 - 5 Bealtaine 2008

 Programme of Events
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 A celebration of traditional Irish music and song
Deireadh Seachtaine Amhránaíochta, Ceoil, agus Damhsa

The little town of Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, will be alive with traditional music, song, dance and craic for the 14th annual Féile Chois Cuain over the May Bank Holiday weekend. We are delighted to welcome many of the best traditional Arts exponents, from home and abroad, to our annual celebration. The co-operation of our guests, no less than their wonderful talent, has earned Féile Chois Cuain an enviable reputation among traditional Arts festivals. We look forward to a great weekend as our guests make this another memorable Féile.

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Le dhá bhliain déag anuas mheall an fhéile scoth na gceoltóirí agus na n-amhránaithe ó gach cearn den tír chun na háite. A bhuíochas ar na haíonna agus ar na cuairteoirí sin, tá cáil i bhfad is i gcéin ar Fhéile Chois Cuain i measc lucht leanúna na n-ealaíon traidisiúnta. Tá lúchair orainn go mbeidh an fhéile ar bun arís i mbliana agus go mbeidh baile beag Chluain Cearbáin lán de cheol, de chraic agus de chuideachta ar feadh na deireadh seachtaine.

Tá clú agus cáil ar Fhéile Chois Cuain de bharr na seisiún bríomhar neamhfhoirmeálta a bhíonn le cloisteáil ar na sráideanna agus sna tithe leanna - bí linn má tá amhrán le rá agat, port le casadh nó damhsa sna cosa agat! Sin, nó bí inár gcuideachta le blaiseadh den saibhreas cultúir sin.

Féile Chois Cuain is renowned for its informal and impromptu Sessions so if you have a song to sing, a tune to play, a step to dance or simply appreciate our culture, why not join us?

Féile Chois Cuain is for everyone. Beidh míle fáilte romhat.

 

 Programme of Events 2008

Friday 2nd May / Aoine 2 Bealtaine

  • 7.30pm - Venue: Parochial Hall. Mol an óige. Ceolchoirm le ceoltoirí óga na háite. Youth concert featuring local and visiting artists. Táille/Admission euro3.00
  • 9.30pm: Reception / Fáiltiú: Cheese and Wine reception followed by Official Opening - Derrylahan Lounge. All Welcome.
  • Music and Singing Sessions in Local Pubs.

Saturday 3rd May / Dé Sathairn 3 Bealtaine

  • 10.30am - 4.00pm: Set Dance Workshop / Ceardlann Seiteanna. Venue: Parochial Hall. Táille/Admission euro10.00
  • Masterclasses - Máistir-ranganna Venue: Sancta Maria College
    Táille/Admission euro10.00 to all Masterclasses & Workshops
    Tutors/Teagascóirí -
    • Ballads: Len Graham / Sean-nós: Máirtín Tom Sheáinín
    • Accordion: Colm Regan / Peter Staunton
    • Banjo: Owen Hackett
    • Concertina: Michael Rooney
    • Fiddle: Brendan McGlinchey / Mossie Martin
    • Flute: June McCormack / Colm O'Donnell
    • Tin Whistle: Sean Ryan /Emma Sweeney
    • Uilleann Pipes: David Kinsella
    • Set Dance: Ann Keane
    • Check out the Artists/Tutors page for further information

    Note: Lunch break 1pm to 2pm

  • 4.15pm - 6.00pm: Seisiún Amhránaíochta Sean-Nóis le scoth na n-amhránaithe ar an sean-nós - Aíonna: Éamon Ó Bróithe, Áine Uí Cheallaigh, Meaití Jó Shéamuis Ó Fátharta, Johnny Mháirtín Learaí Mac Donnchadha, Sarah Grealish, Máirtín Chóil Neaine Pháidín Mac Donnchadha, Micheál Ó Confhaola, Áine Ní Dhroighneáin, Tomás Ó Máille, Gearóidín Breathnach & Nollaig NicAindriú. Fear a' Tí: Máirtín Tom Sheáinín
    Adm euro3.00. Venue Old Convent, Westport Road.
  • 8.45pm: Grand Concert / Ceolchoirm Na Féile - Parochial Hall - Music, Song and Dance, featuring outstanding artists from home and abroad. Táille/Admission euro10.00.

Sunday 4th May/ Dé Domhnaigh 4 Bealtaine

  • 4.00pm: An Traidisiúin Beo / The Living Note: While our Traditional Arts go back into the mists of time, proof that it is still alive and kicking can be seen in the excellent tunes and songs still being composed. We are honoured to welcome Brendan McGlinchey, Marcus Hernon, Michael Rooney, Finbarr Dwyer, Vincent Broderick and Tim Lyons - some of the best of our contemporary composers. Fear a' Tí: Antóin Mac Gabhann (Click here for further information on these Special Guests.) Adm euro10.00 Venue Parochial Hall
  • 10.30pm - 1.30am: Set Dance Social / Oíche Sheiteanna - Venue Parochial Hall
    Music by 'Swallows Tail Céilí Band'

Monday 5th May / Dé Luain 5 Bealtaine

  • 12.30pm: 'Slán Abhaile' Sessions

Beidh seisiúin cheoil agus amhránaíochta sna tithe tábhairne i rith na deireadh seachtaine - Music and singing sessions in all pubs over the weekend.

Weekend Tickets: euro30 - Covers Táille/Admission to all events
Táille/Admission to individual events as shown

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Enquiries to

Michael O'Grady
Tel: + 353 (0) 98 66276
Mobile + 353 (0) 87 2412511
Email: feilechoiscuain@yahoo.com

Mairéad Staunton
Tel: + 353 (0) 98 66141
Mobile + 353 (0) 87 2328460
Email: maireadstaunton@eircom.net

 

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