SCOIL CHEOIL AN EARRAIGH 21 – 25 Feabhra 2007

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SCOIL CHEOIL AN EARRAIGH 21 – 25 Feabhra 2007



A weekend of traditional music and song with classes, concerts, workshops, and a special emphasis on the tunes and style associated with West Kerry. You are welcome to join us for the February Mid term break, in Corca Dhuibhne.



Classes:

Registration - Thursday 22 February,

0930 – Scoil an Fheirtéaraigh, Ballyferriter



Classes,Thursday - Saturday 10:00 – 13:00

In various locations in Ballyferriter – details will be given in the school on registration

There will be a particular emphasis in the classes on the tunes, styles and songs associated with West Kerry. Classes will be taught through Irish but every effort will be made to make sure no one feels excluded.



Accordion (Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich & Michelle Uí Shé),

Fiddle (Úna Ni Chíosáin),

Flute (Aoife Grainbhéal),

Whistle (Bríd Uí Bhriain),

Uileann Pipes (Cillian Ó Briain),

Banjo (Fidelma Uí Bhriain),

Concertina (Cormac Ó Beaglaoich),

Bodhrán (Colm Murphy),

Guitar (Bréanainn Ó Beaglaoich).

Sean-nós singing (in Irish) workshops with Áine Uí Laoithe and special guests Ciarán Ó Gealbháin(Thursday), Pat Chanair Ó Conchubhair, Tom Mhaurice Ó Súilleabháin (Friday) and Seán Garvey(Saturday).



We recommend registering in advance as places are limited. You can register by ringing 086 2285385 / 087 9967501 or emailing > 2007@scoilcheoil.com> .



Classes (Instruments and Sean nós singing): €45 each

Concerts: €12.50 each

Sean nós dance workshop (Saturday 11.00 – 15.30): €15

5 Day ticket: (Covers classes and 2 concerts): €60 (=€10 saving)

Free entry into Official Opening, Singers Night, Lecture and Walk



Information: > www.scoilcheoil.com > > 2007@scoilcheoil.com





PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Wednesday – 21 February – 8pm, Museum Bhaile an Fheirtéaraigh, Ballyferriter. Co. Kerry



Official Opening:
Official Opening by Matt Cranitch with music from Matt, the young musicians of Club Ceoil Chorca Dhuibhne, Colm Murphy & Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich.

(You can register for the classes at the official opening and tickets for the concerts will also be available.)



Followed by:



Wednesday – 21 February – 10pm

Singers Night at Club an Mháistir,

Special guest CIARÁN Ó GEALBHÁIN

Siar Ó Thuaidh, Tigh Uí Chathain/Keanes Pub, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh



Thursday 22 February – 8pm Lecture with Nicholas Carolan:
Ceann Sibéal Hotel, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh
A Lecture on Canon James Goodman and the music he collected in Corca Dhuibhne and other areas, with Nicholas Carolan and music from the piper Mick O’Brien.



Friday 22 February - 2pm Recital with Paddy Cronin

Tigh an tSaorsaigh, Ballyferriter

Music and conversation with Paddy Cronin, Sliabh Luachra fiddle player, facilitated by Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich



Concerts 2007:
Feothanach Hall, Feothanach 8pm Friday & Saturday,

(Tickets €12.50 from local shops and 086 2285385/087 9967501)



Friday 23rd February 8pm Friday’s Concert

Vincent, Jimmy & Peter Campbell (Donegal Fiddlers),
Gay, Conor & Seán McKeon (Pipers from Dublin),
Na Caipiní (Local singers and musicians)
Bobby Gardiner (Accordion), Colm Murphy (Bodhrán)

Seán Garvey (Singer)



Saturday 24th February – 11.00 – 15.30

Sean nós dance Workshop : Feothanach Hall
Sean nós dance workshop with award winning sean-nós dancer from Conamara Róisín Ní Mhainín



Saturday 24 February 1.00 – 2.00pm Pupils informal concert,

Scoil an Fheirtéaragh

Informal pupils concert with special guests.



Saturday 24th February 3pm Historical Walk

Meet at Scoil an Fheirtéaraigh car park –

with local folklorist/historian , Domhnall Mac Sithigh.

Please bring suitable footwear and clothing

Return time – 5pm approx.



Saturday 24th February 8pm Saturday’s Concert

Feothanach Hall

Joe Derrane, (Legendary box player from Boston),

Accompanied on piano by Carl Hession
Kitty Hayes (Concertina), Geraldine Cotter (Piano), Peadar O’Loughlin (Veidhlín), Paddy Cronin (Fiddle)

Neil Ní Chróinín (Young sean nós singer from Cúl Aodha),
Mick & Fidelma O’Brien,(Uileann Pipes & Banjo)
Cór Chúil Aodha



Sunday – Sáipéal Bhaile an Fheirtéaraigh
Aifreann Uí Riada with Cór Chúil Aodha



Accommodation:

Hotel:

Óstán Cheann Sibéal/Ceann Sibéal Hotel, Ballyferriter

(In Ballyferriter where classes/lecture/singers night/official opening are held)

066 9156433 > www.ceannsibealhotel.com



B&B

(Near Feothanach Hall where the dance workshop and concerts are held)

An Riasc 066 9155446 > www.anriasc.com > Denise Uí Bheaglaoich



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