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Feakle International Traditional Music Festival 1988-2004 1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005 2006 Annual Programme
Workshops: Fiddle (Beginners) - with Denise Glass; (Intermediate/Advanced) - with Vincent Griffin / Martin Hayes; Accordion - with Eoin O'Sullivan; Concertina - with Mary Mc Namara; Flute (Beginners) - with Jennifer Lenihan; (Intermediate/Advanced) -with Paul Smyth; Guitar - with Dennis Cahill; Singing - with Paula Carroll
Feakle Remembers " Francie Donnellan" (former member of the Tulla Ceili Band) presented by Kieran Hanrahan, followed by official opening by Mark Donnellan Session at Shortts Pub with Seamus Bugler, Pat Mullins Paddy O'Donoghue, Niki and Joe Griffin, Katie McNamara & Pat Costello. Workshops As Thursday, plus banjo workshop with Kieran Hanrahan. Fiddle Recital:. with Mark Donnellan, Jed Foley, Martin Hayes, Laurence Clarke, Theresa McInerney, Louise Walsh, Eana Fahy, Sophie Ann Lee, Melissa Murtagh, Vincent Griffin, Pat & Erica O'Connor, Michael O'Rourke, Denise Glass, Kevin Carey, Brian Patrick & Eamon Fitzgerald and Siobhán Nelson. Concert with - Mairtin O'Connor; Cathal Hayden and Garry O'Briain; Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill; Kate Purcell; Londubh featuring Sean Tyrell, Siobhan Peoples, Christy barry & Paul Dooley. Presented by Paula Carroll. Brendan Hearty Band with Andrew McNamara. Rob Stein, Paul Johnston, Bruno Staehlin and Brendan Hearty. Workshops as Thursday, plus banjo workshop with Kieran Hanrahan. Storytelling for children Poetry Reading with Tim O'Sullivan Singing session with Brian O'Rourke, Seamus Begley, Helen Hayes, Tim Dennehy and Con O'Drisceoil. Gala Concert with Seamus Begley, Kieran Hanrahan and Paddy Canny ; Mary McNamara; Vincent Griffin and Mary Corry; Kitty Hayes, Paul Levan, Mick Kinsella and Maurice Coyle, Eoin O'Sullivan and Gerry Harrington; and Helen Hayes. Presented by Kieran Hanrahan. Aifreann Gaeilge: Amhraníocht Le Micheal, Eoin, Noirin Ni Riain. Singing session with Paula Carroll, Robbie McMahon, Celine Moloney and Sean McMahon and Mary Noonan. Open Air Concert: Free open air concert with Hup featuring Andrew McNamara, mark Donnellan, Jim Corry and Michael Landers; Also from Holland 'Harmony Glen'. Grand Finale Céilí: With Martin Hayes & The Tulla Céilí Band. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday Night: Star of Munster - Venue Bohan's Saturday Night: Star of Munster (Bohan's) Sunday Night: Tulla Céilí Band (Marquee), Star of Munster (Bohan's) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outdoor events will be held indoors if weather is unsuitable ----------------------------------------------------------------- Informal Sessions all week-end with Paul Smith, Eoghan O'Sullivan, Doug Gibson, Seamus Bugler, Pat Mullins, Paddy O'Donoghue, Niki and Joe Griffin, Jackie Daly and Donal O'Connor, Andrew McNamara, Gerry Harrington, Peter Horan, Connie O'Connell, Eileen de Paor, Mark Donnellan, Martin Glynn, Charlie Harris, Joan Hanrahan, Pat O'Connor, Cyril O'Donoghue, Seamus Begley, Leon Agnew,Jennifer Lenihan, Brendan Hearty, Theresa Tierney, Mary McNamara, Catherine McEvoy, Claire Keville, Terence O'Reilly, Katie McNamara, Pat Costolloe, Sandi Robinson, Ali Roberts, Eoin Delaney, Marcus Hulme, Sean Donnelly, Charlie Piggott, Tom Nealon, Nuala Hehir, John Joe Forde, Ollie Reid, Mary Corry, Michael Landers, Sjoerd Van Ravenzwaais, Vincent Pompe Van Meerdervoort, Nienke Bijker, Dominique Bentvelsen, Mike Bruinsma and many, many more...
Workshops: Fiddle (Beginners) - with Denise Glass;(Intermediate/Advanced) - with Vincent Griffin / Martin Hayes; Accordion - with Eoin O'Sullivan; Concertina - with Mary Mc Namara; Flute - with Paul Smyth; Guitar - with Dennis Cahill; Singing - with Helen Hayes Feakle Remembers " John Naughton" (Concertina player from the local area) presented by Kieran Hanrahan, followed by official opening. Session at Shortts Pub with Seamus Bugler, Pat Mullins Paddy O'Donoghue, Niki and Joe Griffin . Workshops As Thursday, plus banjo workshop with Kieran Hanrahan. Fiddle and Flute recital with Mark Donnellan, Leon Agnew, Martin Hayes, Martin Glynn, Melissa Murtagh, Vincent Griffin, Jennifer Lenihan, Pat O'Connor, Michael O'Rourke, Paul Smyth, Denise Glass, Niki Griffin, Ivan O'Connor, Kevin Carey, Siobhán Nelson. Concert with - Liam Clancy ; Mick O'Brien and Caoimhín î Raghallaigh ; Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill; Edel Fox and Eoin O'Neill ; Helen Hayes. Presented by Paula Carroll. Brendan Hearty Band with Andrew McNamara. Rob Stein, Paul Johnston and Bruno Staehlin. 10.00 a.m. - 1.00p.m. ; 2.00 p.m. - 4.00p.m. Workshops as Thursday, plus banjo workshop with Kieran Hanrahan. Storytelling for children with Ann Wilson (Animated, fast moving and humourous!!) Set dancing workshop with Mairéad Casey and Mick Mulkerrins. Poetry reading with Moya Cannon and music from harpist Kathleen Loughnane. Singing session with Brian O'Rourke, Seamus Begley, Helen Hayes, Sean Mone, Seosaimhín agus Caitlín Ní Bheaglaoích and Aidan Conheady. Gala Concert with Sliabh Notes ; Peter Horan , Gerry Harrington and Ollie Ross ; Seamus Begley and Jim Murray ; Kieran Hanrahan and Paddy Canny ; Mary McNamara ; Vincent Griffin and Mary Corry ; Moya Cannon and Kathleen Loughnane ; Seosaimhín agus Caitlín Ní Bheaglaóich Presented by Kieran Hanrahan. Aifreann Gaeilge: Amhraníocht Le Kate Purcell agus Tommy Keane. Singing session with Paula Carroll, Robbie McMahon, Mick Scanlon, Celine Moloney and Sean McMahon. Irish Seed Savers (home of the native Irish apple). Open day with traditional music accompanied by Tommy Hayes. Open Air Concert: Free open air concert with Colm O'Donnell and the Border Collies. Grand Finale Céilí: With Martin Hayes & The Tulla Céilí Band. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday Night: Star of Munster - Venue Bohan's Friday Night: Star of Munster - Venue Bohan's Saturday Night: Four Courts Céilí Band (Marquee), Star of Munster (Bohan's) Sunday Night: Tulla Céilí Band (Marquee), Star of Munster (Bohan's) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outdoor events will be held indoors if weather is unsuitable ----------------------------------------------------------------- Informal Sessions all week-end with Paul Smith, Eoin O'Sullivan, Doug Gibson, MattCranitch, Donal Murphy, Tommy O'Sullivan, Seamus Bugler, Pat Mullins, Paddy O'Donoghue, Niki and Joe Griffin, Jackie Daly and Donal O'Connor, Hugh and Colm Healy, Andrew McNamara, Aoghán Lynch, Mick Broderick, Daire Bracken, Gerry Harrington and PeterHoran, Nancy Comiscue, Connie O'Connell, Eileen de Paor, Karol Lynch, Mark Donnellan, Martin Glynn, Charlie Harris, Joan Hanrahan, Pat O'Connor, Cyril O'Donoghue, Seamus Begley, Leon Agnew, Jennifer Lenihan, Ivan O'Connor, Siobhan Nelson, Tommy Keane and Jacqueline McCarthy, Tommy Hayes, Dessie Wilkinson, Brendan Hearty, Theresa Tierney, Mary McNamara, Catherine McEvoy, Eileen Lyons, Anthony Harkin, Maeve Kierse, Claire Keville, Terence O'Reilly and many, many more...
Workshops: Fiddle - Beginners : Denise Glass; Fiddle-Intermediate/Advanced: Martin Hayes/Vincent Griffin;-- Concert Flute: Catherine McEvoy; Singing: Helen Hayes; Concertina: Mary McNamara; Guitar: Dennis Cahill; Accordian: Eoin O'Sullivan. "Vincent Griffen - A Life of Music Celebrated" Followed by Official Opening by Siobhan Mulcahy (Arts Officer for Clare Co. Council East Coast Jazz Band (Stars of the Cork Jazz Festival): with special guest Kate Purcell East Clare Fiddle Recital: Mark Donnellan, Denise Glass, Michael O'Rourke, Vincent Griffin, Ivan Conway, Martin Hayes, Pat O'Connor, Kevin Carey. Musical Performance: Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill, Tommy Fleming, Laoise Kelly & Steve Cooney, Helen Hayes, Andrew & Mary McNamara Saturday 7th Workshop in Banjo with Kieran Hanrahan. Stories & Songs for children - Workshop for children with Len Graham & John Campbell Set Dancing Workshop With Mick Mulkerrin and MairŽad Casey. "Poetry" with "Timmy the Bard" O'Sullivan Singing Session With Con O'Drisceoil, Niamh Parsons, Tim Dennehy, Len Graham, Helen Hayes, Paula Carroll, John Campbell, Seamus Begley. Gala Concert: With Mick Kinsella, Josephine Marsh, & Maurice Coyle; Seamus Begley & Jim Murray; Catherine & John McEvoy with Brendan Dolan; Paddy Canny & Kieran Hanrahan; Gerry Harrington; Nancy Conescu, Eoin O'Sullican & Jessica Reid; Len graham & John Campbell; Gerry O'Connor(Fiddle) & Desi Wilkinson. Sunday 8th Aifreann Gaeilge: Amhránaíocht le Galway Choral Association. Singing Session: With Brian O'Rourke, John Lyons, Aidan Conheady, Anne Lynch, & Ollie Conway. Open Air Concert: With "Slide" featuring Aogan Lynch, Daire Bracken, Eamonn de Barra & Mick Broderick proceeded by performance with Mary McNamara & Le Cheile (East Clare Young Musicians) Grand Finale Céilí: With Martin Hayes & the Tulla Céilí Band. -----------------------------------------------------------------------Céilís Thursday Night: Star of Munster Friday Night: Star of Munster Saturday Night: Four Courts Céilí Band, Star of Munster Sunday Night: Tulla Céilí Band, Star of Munster Informal sessions will take place throughout the weekend with Seamus Begley, Patsy Broderick, Vincent Griffen, Paul Smith, Mick Cooney, Doug Gibson, Jackie Daly, Donal O'Connor, Gerry Harrington, Nancy Conescu, Eoin O'Sullivan, Jessica Reid, Andrew McNamara, Brendan Hearty Band, Pat O'Connor, Seamus Bugler, Pat Mullins, Pat Costelloe, Dianna Lynn, Charlie Harris, Mark Donnellan, Jennifer Lenihan, Sean Donnelly, Cyril O'Donoghue, Michael Landers, Gavin Whelan, Gerry O'Connor, Eamonn De Barra, Aogan Lynch, Connie Connell, Eileen de Paor, Joan Hanrahan, Sean McMahon, Jimmy Brody, Joe & Nikki Griffen, Brid Long, Dymphna O'Sullivan, Loughraney Group, Desi Wilkinson, Liam Meehan, Graham Humphries, Jed Foley, Mary O'Connor, Niamh O'Dea and many, many more!!!!
Workshops: Fiddle - Beginners : Denise Glass; Fiddle-Intermediate/Advanced: Martin Hayes/Vincent Griffin;-- Concert Flute: Catherine McEvoy; Singing: Tim Dennehy; Concertina: Mary McNamara; Guitar: Dennis Cahill; Accordian: Josephine Marsh. "Feakle remembers Joe Bane and Bill Malley" (Musical accompaniments from the locality) Lecture jointly presented by Áine Hensey and Fr.Harry Bohan followed by official opening. East Clare Fiddle Recital: Vincent Griffin, Ivan Conway, Martin Hayes, Mark Donnellan, Denise Glass, Michael O'Rourke, Pat O'Connor, Kevin Carey. Musical Performance: Matt Molloy, John Carty & Francis Gaffney, Niamh Parsons, Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill, Kitty Hayes & Eoin O'Neill, Colm O'Donnell. Saturday 9th Workshop in Banjo with Kieran Hanrahan. Set Dancing Workshop With Mick Mulkerrin and MairŽad Casey. "Poems of East Clare" presented by Joe Noonan. Singing Session With Niamh Parsons, Tim Dennehy, Seamus Begley, Colm O'Donnell, Paula Carroll, Con O'Drisceoil. Gala Concert: With Jessie Smyth & Emmett Gill, Paddy Canny & Kieran Hanrahan, Seamus Begley & Jim Murray, Lasairfhíona Ní Chonaola, Matt Crannitch & Sliabh Notes, Tim Dennehy. Sunday 10th Aifreann Gaeilge: Amhránaíocht le Lasairfhíona Ní Chonaola. Singing Session: With John Lyons, Anne Lynd, Ollie Conway, Brian O'Rourke, Robbie McMahon. Open Air Concert: With Ronan Brown, Tommy Hayes & Cindy Cummins. (Modern Dance) ADM:free. Grand Finale Céilí: With Martin Hayes & the Tulla Céilí Band. -----------------------------------------------------------------------Céilís Thursday Night: Michael Sexton Band Friday Night: Michael Sexton Band Saturday Night: Four Courts Céilí Band, Michael Sexton Band Sunday Night: Tulla Céilí Band, Michael Sexton Band Workshops: Fiddle: Martin Hayes & Vincent Griffin & Denise Glass; Concert Flute: Martin Glynn; Accordion: Josephine Marsh; Concertina: Mary Mcnamara; Bodhran & Percussion: Tommy Hayes; Guitar: Denis Cahill; Singing: Helen Hayes; Set Dancing: Mick Mulkerrins & MairŽad Casey. Official Opening & Lecture: The life and Times of Johnny Patterson. Lecture: The Music of Tommy Potts - The East Clare Connection with Michael O'Suilleabháin. Concert (Thur): The CafŽ Orchestra. East Clare Fiddle Recital: Denise Glass, Vincent Griffin, Mark Donnellan, Martin Hayes, Pat O'Connor, Kevin Carey, Michael O'Rourke. Musical Performance (St.Mary's Church): Liam O'Flynn & arty McGlynn, Seán Garvey, Martin Hayes & Denis Cahill, Michael O'Suilleabháin & Mel Mercier, Helen Hayes, Mary Mcnamara & Fr. Seamus Quinn, Kate Purcell. Concert (Sat): Liz & Yvonne Keane with John Blake, Seamus Begley & John Saunders, Rosie Stewart, Joe Fitzgerald, Tommy Sands, The Josephine Marsh Band, Sean Nos Dancers. Open Air Concert: The Rattlesnake Creek String Band(USA), Sliabh Notes. Singing Sessions: The Gleeson Revellers(from Coore), Tommy Sands, Rosie Stewart, Seán Garvey, Con O'Drisceoil, Seamus Begley, Helen Hayes, Tim Dennehey, Paula Carroll, Seamus O'Donnell, Nuala Madden, Robbie McMahon. Céilís: Michael Sexton Band, Matt Cunningham, Four Courts Céilí Band, Tulla Céilí Band(with Martin Hayes).
Workshops: Fiddle: Martin Hayes & Vincent Griffin; Concert Flute: Tara Diamond; Accordion: Josephine Marsh; Concertina: Mary McNamara; Banjo: Kieran Hanrahan; Bodhran & Percussion: Tommy Hayes; Guitar: Denis Cahill; Singing: Helen Hayes; Set Dancing: Mick Mulkerrins. Official Opening & Lecture: "P.J. Hayes Remembered" by Martin Hayes. Festival Sessions: Seamus Bugler & Pat O'Connor, Joan Hanrahan, Dympna O' Sullivan, Bríd Long, Claire Keville, Vincent Griffin, John Canny & Kevin Carey, Gerry Harrington, Aogan Lynch & Eamon de Barra, Tola Custy, Mirella Murray & Pat Marsh, Jackie Daly & Dónal O'Connor, Mary O'Connor & Niamh O'Dea, Tara, Dermy & Danny Diamond, Seán Donnelly, Mark Donnellan & Jennifer Lenihan, The Lahawns, Tommy Keane & The McCarthys, Conal O'Grada & Eoin O'Riabhaigh, Murty Ryan, Siobhán Peoples, Cyril O'Donoghue, Bobby Gardiner, Mike Daly & friends. Singing Sessions: Seamus O'Donnell, Nick & Fiona Vickers, Mary Walsh, Brendan McNamara, Robbie McMahon, Seán Tyrell, Helen Hayes, Seamus Begley, Con O'Drisceoil, Jimmy Crowley, Tim Dennehy, Ollie Conway, Eoin Mhaidhcí O'Suilleabháin, Paula Carroll, Lasairfhiona Ni Chonaola. Fiddle Recital: Denise Glass, Vincent Griffin, Mark Donnellan, Martin Hayes, Manus Maguire, Pat O'Connor, Kevin Carey, Michael O'Rourke. Concert: Clare v Cork (The Music Match. Clare: Seán Tyrell, Mary McNamara, Padraig MacMathœna, Kieran Hanrahan, Conor Keane, Set Dancers. Cork: Connie Connell, Noel O'Grady, Four Star Trio,, Jimmy Crowley, Eileen de Paor, Set Dancers. RŽiteóirí: Kieran Hanrahan & Pat Aherne. Concert(Sat): MC Áine Hensey Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill, Seamus Begley, Andrew McNamara & The Lahawns, Helen Hayes, Mick Mulkerrins, Members of the Tulla Céilí Band, Sliabh Notes. Open Air Concert: Kevin Bourke & Jed Foley(Patrick Street), The Josephine Marsh Band. Céilís: (1) Four Courts Céilí Band. (2) Tulla Céilí Band (Special Guest: Martin Hayes) Crossroads Dancing: Bobby Gardiner. Workshops: Fiddle: Martin Hayes & Vincent Griffin; Concert Flute: Tara Diamond; Accordion: Josephine Marsh; Concertina: Mary McNamara; Banjo: Kieran Hanrahan; Bodhran & Percussion: Tommy Hayes; Guitar: Denis Cahill; Singing: Helen Hayes ; Set Dancing: Aidan Vaughan & Pat Liddy. Lectures: "A Historical, Heritage & Musical Trail of East Clare" Kieran Sheedy & Kieran Hanrahan. "The Music of Sliabh Luachra" by Peter Browne. Festival Sessions: Seamus Bugler & Pat O'Connor, Joan Hanrahan, Dympna O' Sullivan, Bríd Long, Kevin Carey & Doug Gibson, Connie Connell & Eileen de Paor, Gerry Harrington, Aogan Lynch, John Canny, Josephine Marsh, Sliabh Luachra Musicians, The Lahawns, Seán Donnelly, P.J. Hayes, Francie & Mark Donnellan, Randal Bays, Tara, Dermy and Danny Diamond, Tommy Keane & The McCarthy's, Jackie Daly & Dónal O' Connor, Eoin O' Riabhaig & Friends, Vincent Griffin & Tom Ryan, Bobby Gardiner. Singing Sessions: Seamus O' Donnell, Brendan McNamara, Nick & Fiona Vickers, Robbie McMahon, Len Graham, John Campbell, Helen Hayes, Seamus Begley, Niamh Parsons, Ollie Conway, Eoin Mhaidhcí O' Suilleabháin, Mary Walsh, John Lyons. Fiddle Recital: Denise Glass, Paddy Canny, Vincent Griffin, P.J. Hayes, Francie Donnellan, Mark Donnellan, Martin Hayes, Manus Maguire, Pat O' Connor, Kevin Carey, Peadar O'Loughlin, Michael O' Rourke. Concert (Friday): Altan, Mary McNamara & Geraldine Cotter. Concert (Saturday): Martin Hayes & Denis Cahill, Steve Cooney, Helen Hayes, Seamus Begley & Jim Murray, P.J. Hayes and members of the Tulla Céilí Band, Aidan Vaughan, Local Set Dancers, Sliabh Notes (Matt Crannitch, Dónal Murphy & Tommy O'Sullivan), Len Graham, John Campbell. Open Air Concert: My Left Shoe(Holland), Paddy & Bridget(Japan), Moher (Noel O'Donoghue, Pat Marsh, Siobhán Peoples, Liam Murphy, John Maloney and Paul O'Driscoll. Céilís: (1) Four Courts Céilí Band. (2) Tulla Céilí Band (Special Guest: Martin Hayes) Crossroads Dancing: Bobby Gardiner. Official Opening & Lecture: Nicholas Carolan, Director Irish Traditional Music Archive "In the County of Clare". Workshops: Fiddle: Martin Hayes & Vincent Griffin; Concert Flute: Catherine McEvoy; Accordion: Josephine Marsh; Concertina: Dympna O' Sullivan; Banjo: Kieran Hanrahan; Bodhran & Percussion: Tommy Hayes; Guitar: Denis Cahill; Singing: Niamh Parsons; Set Dancing: Pat Liddy. Festival Sessions: Seamus Bugler & Paddy O' Donoghue, Joan Hanrahan, Dympna O' Sullivan, Bríd Long, Doug Gibson, Tommy & Siobhán Peoples, Seamus Creagh & Aidan Coffey, Connie Connell & Eileen de Paor, Jackie Daly & Donal O'Connor, The Lahawns(Andrew McNamara, Pat O'Connor, Paul O'Driscoll, Brendan Hearty), Seán Donnelly, P.J.Hayes, Francie & Mark Donnellan, Tara Dermy & Danny Diamond, Tommy Keane & The McCarthy's, Conal O'Grada & Eoin O'Riabhaig, Bobby Gardiner. Singing Sessions: Niamh Parsons, Phil Callery, Helen Hayes, Paddy Berry, Tim Dennehy, Ollie Conway, Robbie McMahon, Mary Walsh, Eoin Mhaidhci O'Suilleabháin, Ann Lynch, John Lyons. Lectures: "Folklore Collecting in Ireland" by Roinach Uí Hógáin, Department of Irish Folklore, U.C.D. "Influential Musicians from the 78 RPM era" by Marie O Keeffe. Concert (Friday): Catherine McEvoy, Vincent Griffin, Kieran Hanrahan, Tommy Hayes, Josephine Marsh, Dympna O' Sullivan, Seamus Begley & Jim Murray, Niamh Parsons, Gerry Harrington & Eoin O' Sullivan, Foss Buar (Iceland), Paddy Canny & Peadar O'Loughlin, Michael O' Rourke Concert (Saturday): Martin Hayes & Denis Cahill, Sliabh Notes (Matt Crannitch, Dónal Murphy & Tommy O' Sullivan), Mary McNamara, Andrew McNamara & Geraldine Cotter, P.J. Hayes and members of the Tulla Céilí Band, Helen Hayes, Calico (Tola Custy, Deirdre, Donnacha & Diarmuid Moynihan, Pat Marsh). Open Air Concert: North Cregg (Cork). Special Guests:"Paddy & Bridget" (Japan) Céilís: (1) The Black Mountain Band (Kevin Carey, Joan Hanrahan, Pat O'Connor, Charlie Piggott, Louise Hanrahan, Bríd Long, Dermot Vaughan, Jim Corry & Michael Sheridan) . (2) Four Courts Céilí Band. (3) Tulla Céilí Band (Special Guest: Martin Hayes) Crossroads Céilí: Bobby Gardiner. Official Opening: Liam Mac Con Iomaire Workshops: Fiddle: Martin Hayes & Vincent Griffin; Concert Flute: Catherine McEvoy; Accordion: Josephine Marsh; Concertina: Michael O' Raghallaigh; Banjo: Kieran Hanrahan; Bodhran & Percussion: Tommy Hayes; Guitar: Denis Cahill; Irish Language: Special Workshop; Set Dancing: Pat Liddy. Lecture: "The Tulla Céilí Band and the music of East Clare" by Barry Taylor. Lecture: "Styles of Irish Fiddle playing" by Matt Crannitch. Festival Sessions: Seamus Bugler & Paddy O' Donoghue, Kevin Carey, Pat O' Connor & Doug Gibson, Andrew McNamara & Terry Bingham, Tommy & Siobhán Peoples, Jackie Daly & Donal O' Connor, Seán Donnelly, P.J. Hayes & Francie Donnellan, Martin Connolly and friends, Tommy Keane & the McCarthys, Conal O'Grada & Eoin O' Riabhaig, Bobby Gardiner. Concert (Friday): Vincent Griffin, Catherine McEvoy, Kieran Hanrahan, Josephine Marsh, Michael O'Raghallaigh, Niamh Parsons, Mary McNamara, Paddy Canny & Peadar O' Loughlin, Gerry Harrington, Eoin O'Sullivan & Catherine Drapier. Concert (Saturday): MC: Áine Hensey Martin Hayes & Denis Cahill, Seamus Begley & Steve Cooney, Iarla O' Lianard, Helen Hayes, P.J. Hayes, Francie Donnellan & Seán Donnelly, Matt Crannitch, Dónal Murphy & Tommy O' Sullivan, Johnny Og Connolly & Brian McGrath. Céilís: Four Courts Céilí Band, Tulla Céilí Band (Special Guest:Martin Hayes) Crossroads Dancing: Bobby Gardiner Street Theatre: Open Air Theatre: The Birkin Tree (Italy), Isao & Masako (Japan)(AKA "Paddy & Bridget") & Danu. Official Opening: Tony McMahon. Concert (Friday): Gerry Harrington & Eoin O' Sullivan, Paddy Canny, Peadar O' Loughlin, Gearóid O'Halloran, Mick Mulkerrins, Andrew McNamara & The Lahawns, Tommy Hayes, Ronan Browne & Kenneth Edge. Concert (Saturday): Martin Hayes & Denis Cahill, Sean Tyrell, Seamus Begley & Steve Cooney, Mary McNamara, Tulla Ceilí Band, Helen Hayes, The Birkin Tree (Italy). Festival Sessions: Seamus Bugler & Paddy O'Donoghue, Vincent Griffin & Nuala Hehir, Jackie Daly & Donal O'Connor, Kevin Carey & Friends, P J Hayes, Sean Donnelly & Francie Donnellan, Tommy Keane & The McCarthys, Conal O'Grada & Eoin O'Riabhaig, Bobby & Anne Gardiner Singing Session: Sean Tyrell, Helen Hayes, John Lyons, Deirdre Scanlon, Ann Lynch & Ollie Conway and Tim Dennehy (Fear an tí) Fiddle Workshop: Martin Hayes. Workshops: Fiddle: Martin Hayes & Vincent Griffin; Concertina: Mary McNamara; Concert Flute: Kevin Crawford Set Dancing: Pat Liddy. Open Air Concert: Matt Crannitch, Donal Murphy & Tommy O' Sullivan Céilí: Tulla Céilí Band. Official Opening: Ciaran MacMathœna. Concert (Friday): Tulla Céilí Band, Kilfenora Céilí Band, Seamus Bugler & Paddy O' Donoghue, Mary McNamara, Vincent Griffin, Mark Gregory, Doug Gibson, Leo McNamara, Pat O' Connor, Tony Rose, Susan Cox. Concert (Saturday): Martin Hayes, Seamus Begley & Steve Cooney, The Voice Squad, The Murphys (Wexford), Gerry Harrington, Eoin O' Sullivan & Paul De Grae, Seán O' Driscoll & Larry Nugent, P.J. & Helen Hayes, Seán Donnelly, Francie & Mark Donnellan, Jennifer Lenihan. Open Air Concert: The Mary Custy Band. Set Dancing: Pat Liddy. Fiddle Workshop: Vincent Griffin. Singing Sessions: The Voice Squad, Helen Hayes, Tim Dennehy, Ollie Conway, Mick & Jane Flynn, Ann Lynch & John Lyons. Official Festival Sessions: Jackie Daly & Dónal O' Connor, Eoin O' Neill & Kevin Griffin, Jackie & Tom McCarthy, Cónal O' Grada, Eoin & Eoin O' Riabhaig. Céilí: Tulla Céilí Band. Official Opening: Eugene Crimmins (Arts Officer, Clare Co. Co.). Parade: Tulla Pipe Band Concert (Friday): M C : Áine Hensey. Seamus Begley & Steve Cooney, Danish Folk Group, Seán Tyrell, P.J. Hayes, Seán Donnelly, Mark Gregory, Doug Gibson, Tony Rose, Susan Cox, Francie Donnellan, Pat O' Connor & Nessan O' Donoghue, Seamus Bugler & Paddy O' Donoghue. Concert (Saturday): M C : Paula Carroll. Martin Hayes & Randal Bays, Brendan Begley & Frankie Lane, Any Old Time (Matt Crannitch, Mick Daly & Dave Hennessy), The Murphys (Wexford), P.J. Hayes & Members of the Tulla Céilí Band, Helen Hayes, Peadar O' Riada & Amhranaithe Chuil Aodha, The Canterberries, Vincent Griffin, Gerry Harrington & Eoin O' Sullivan, Mary McNamara, Andrew McNamara, Breda Smyth, Jim Higgins & Kevin Haugh. Festival Sessions: Dermot Lenihan, Seamus McMahon & Cyril O' Donoghue, Jackie Daly & Dónal O' Connor, Eamon McGivney & West Clare Friends, Tommy Keane & The McCarthys, Danish Folk Group, Conal O' Grada, Eoin O' Riabhaigh & Friends. Set Dancing: Pat Liddy. Singing Session: Seán Tyrell, Paula Carroll, Helen Hayes, Nancy Curtin, Lilis O' Laoire, Brian O' Rourke, Tim Dennehy, Peadar O' Riada & Amhranaithe Chuil Aodha, John Lyons, Ann Lynch, Áine Uí Cheallaigh. Fiddle Workshop: Martin Hayes. Workshop: The Slightly Bewildered String Band. Street Theatre: Theatre Omnibus. Open Air Concert: The Slightly Bewildered String Band. Céilí: Tulla Céilí Band with Martin Hayes & Andrew McNamara. Official Opening: Fr. Harry Bohan. Concert (Friday): East Meets West. Concert (Saturday): M C : Áine Hensey. Martin Hayes, Noel Hill, The Voice Squad(Phil Callery, Fran McPhail, Gerry Cullen), Seán Tyrell, Manus Maguire, Paul Brock, Carl Hession, Peadar O' Riada & Amhranaithe Chuil Aodha, Gerry Harrington & Eoin O' Sullivan, Tommy Keane & The McCarthys, Andrew McNamara, Vincent Griffin, P.J. Hayes, Helen Hayes, Francie Donnellan, Brendan Griffin, Seán Donnelly, Mary McNamara, Jack Broomhead, Mark Gregory & Doug Gibson, Seamus Bugler & Paddy O' Donoghue. Set Dancing: Pat Liddy. Fiddle Workshop: Martin Hayes. Singing Session: The Voice Squad, Seán Tyrell, Helen Hayes, Ann Meenahan, Seán Donnellan, Áine Uí Cheallaigh, Peadar O' Riada & Amhranaithe Chuil Aodha, Paula Carroll. Festival Sessions: Gerry Harrington & Eoin O' Sullivan. Street Theatre: Theatre Omnibus. Céilí: Tulla Céilí Band. Official Opening: Muiris O Rochain. Concert(Friday): East meets West. Concert(Saturday): M C : Áine Hensey. Martin Hayes, Dordan(Mary Bergin, Dearbhaill Standun, Cathleen Loughnane), Seán Tyrell, La Lugh(Gerry O' Connor, Eithne Ní Úallacháin, Clare O' Donoghue, Seánie McPhail), Gerry Harrington & Eoin O' Sullivan, Con Greaney, Tommy Keane & The McCarthys, Peadar O' Riada & Amhranaithe Chuil Aodha, Eamon McGivney, St.Laurence O' Toole Pipe Band(Dublin), Andrew McNamara, P.J. Hayes, Francie Donnellan, Brendan Griffin, Seán Donnelly, Mary McNamara, Vincent Griffin, Mark & Doug, Seamus Bugler & Paddy O' Donoghue. Set Dancing: Pat Liddy. Singing Session: Seán Tyrell, Mick & Jane Flynn, Con Greaney, Seán MacDonnchadha, Helen Hayes, Ollie Conway, Seán Donnellan, Áine Uí Cheallaigh, John Lyons, Peadar O Riada & Amhranaithe Chuil Aodha, Eithne Ní Úallacháin, Seán Garvey. Official Festival Sessions: Gerry Harrington & Eoin O' Sullivan. Céilí: Tulla Céilí Band. Official Opening: Concert: M C : Áine Hensey. Seamus Begley & Steve Cooney, Martin Hayes, Jarrog(Sligo), Featuring Tommy Fleming, Seamus O' Donnell, Rob Thornburgh, Jarleth McTiernan, Amanda Walsh & Frankie McFadden. Peadar O'Riada & Amhranaithe Chuil Aodha, Tommy Keane & The McCarthys, Micho Russell & Eamon McGivney, Carmel Gunning, Any Old Time (Matt Crannitch, Mick Daly & Dave Hennessy), Andrew McNamara & Padraig MacDonnchadha, Mary McNamara, P.J. & Helen Hayes, Francie Donnellan, Matty Ryan, Vincent Griffin, Mark & Doug. Singing Session: Con Greaney, Áine Ní Cheallaigh, Helen Hayes, Mick & Jane Flynn, Seán MacDonnachadha, Carmel Gunning, Eithne Ní Úallacháin, Ollie Conway, Rosie Stewart, Amhranaithe Chuil Aodha, Tim Dennehy. Set Dancing: Pat Liddy. Céilí: Tulla Céilí Band. Official Opening: Kieran Sheedy. Concert: M C : Áine Hensey. Liam O' Flynn, Noel Hill, Charlie Lennon, Amhranaithe Chuil Aodh, Vincent Griffin, Micho Russell, Eamon McGivney, Swedish Folk Group, Mattie Ryan, Gan Ainm (P.J. King, Siobhán Peoples, Kevin Crawford and Pat Marsh), Ivan O' Connor, P.J. Hayes, Helen Hayes, Francie Donnellan, Andrew McNamara, Padraig McDonnacha. Singing Session: John Lyons, Amhranaithe Chuil Aodh, Helen Hayes, Seán Garvey, Tim Dennehy, Rosie Stewart, Mick Flynn. Set Dancing: Pat Liddy. Céilí: Tulla Céilí Band. Official Opening: Official Opening: Mícheál Ó Suilleabháin.. Set Dance Workshop: Pat Moroney. Concert: Buttons & Bows, Tony Linnane, Peadar O' Riada & Cor Chuil Aodha, Set Dancers, Skylark, Matt Crannitch & Any Old Time, Mattie Ryan, Eamon Cotter, Peadar O' Loughlin, Nóirín Ní Riain, Ivan O' Connor, Mark Gregory, Mary McNamara, P.J. Hayes Group, Eithne Ní Úallacháin. Céilís: Tony Cullinane & Heritage, Tulla Céilí Band (Past & Present Members). Official Opening: Peadar O' Riada. Set Dance Workshop: Pat Moroney. Concert: M C : Len Graham. Noel Hill & Arty McGlynn, Peter O' Loughlin, Altan, John Lyons, Manus Maguire, Jackie Daly, Gary O' Briain, Ivan O' Connor, Martin Connolly, Zyn O' Halloran, Eddie Lenihan, Matt Crannitch & Friends, P.J. Hayes, Joe Sheehan, Helen Hayes, Francie Donnellan, Tony Linnane, Vincent Griffin, Mattie Ryan, Paddy Canny, Andrew McNamara, Seán Potts, Kevin Glackin, Declan Masterson, Mick Hand, Skylark, Leon Agnew. Céilís: Gold Ring Céilí Band Tulla Céilí Band.
Official Opening: Ciarán MacMathœna. Concert: M C : Josephine Begley. Martin Rochford, Seán Tyrell, Paddy Canny, Peter O'Loughlin, P.J. Hayes, Ivan O'Connor, Delores Keane, John Faulkner, Noel Hill, Cor Cuil Aodha, Muintir Sliabh Luachra, Mattie Ryan, Seán Ryan, Macalla, Martin Connolly, Pat Tuohy, Dónal O'Connor, Raymond & Margaret McBride, Johnny Ringo McDonagh, Sharon & Anne Shannon, Mary Bergin, Tony Linnane, Vincent Griffin, John Lyons, Altan. Céilí: Tulla Céilí Band. |