Programme of Events
MONDAY, 13th JULY
A lecture on place-names of Tipperary in the historic Castle Drawbridge with Pádraig Ó Cearbhaill
(MAY TAKE PLACE IN GRANTS HOTEL)
TUESDAY, 14th JULY
8.00pm – Oíche Ghaelach. Ceol, damhsa agus amhránaíocht a chur i láthair trí Ghaeilgei Halla na Mainistreach (Abbey Hall)
WEDNESDAY, 15th JULY
8.00pm – A night of poetry, songs and stories with John Browne: Official launch of his book “Remembering Yesterday, Living Today” a limited print of only 500 copies in which the folklore and remembrances of the past are explored through the recountances of those who lived through them. A publication to equal those of Alice Taylor and John Healy. There will be – in keeping with the pulication’s spirit – interludes of music, song and dance. Already, all the hard-back copies have been presold. Don’t be disappointed; order your copy in advance from: John or Cáit at “Orchard View”, Ballycleary, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, Phone: 087 9185705 / 0505 47215
THURSDAY, 16th JULY
8.00pm – A night with the uileann pipes. A local pipe-maker describes the technique of making uileann pipes while well-known pipers exhibit the art of playing them.
FRIDAY, 17th JULY
10.00am - Scoil Fonn agus Amhran in Colaiste Phobal
10.00am - Polka & Slide Playing Work Shop
7.30pm - Offical Opening including a tour to the historic sites of Roscrea with local historian George Cunningham.
8.00 - 11.30 Live music on the street platform.
8.00pm – Senior Set Dancing Competition in Racket Hall Hotel
9.30pm Singers club with Tadhg Maher - in Phelans "The Market House"
09.30pm – Mixed Céilí with Glenside Céilí Band in Damer Court Hotel, Castle Street, Roscrea
SATURDAY, 18th JULY
10.00am – U-12 and 12-15 Music & Singing Competitions (Colaiste Phobal)
11.00am – Junior Set Dancing Competitions (Grants Hotel)
12-2pm: Street Entertainment competition
7.30pm - Aifreann na nÓg
9.30pm – Singer’s Club Fear an Tí: Tadhg Maher in Phelans "The Market House"
10.00pm – Mixed Céilí with Tim Joe and Ann Céilí Band in Racket Hall Hotel, Dublin Road, Roscrea
Ionad Na Gaeilge
SUNDAY, 19th JULY
10.30 a.m. Aifreann Dhátheangach
Senior competitions (Colaiste Phobal)
Junior set dancing competitions (Grants Hotel)
Street Entertainment
Closing Ceremony
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Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2009 ROSCREA, CO. TIPPERARY
Contact Us
E-Mail:
Munster Council Sec:
Assunta Ui Chathasaigh
Cill Cré
Fearann
Co. Chorcai
+353 86 8386713
Fleadh Secretary:
Cáit de Brúin
"Orchard View"
Ballycleary
Roscrea
Co. Tipperary
