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Féile Iorrais 2014

EVENTS AT ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE, BELMULLET

TEL: 097 81079 www.arasinisgluaire.ie

16.07.2014 - 20.07.2014

KATE BUCKLEY ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Féile launch of Exhibition of artwork by the 5 schools in the Kilcommon Area

Wednesday 16th July 7pm & continues till the end of August

 

MAJA ELLIOTT, TOM PORTMAN & KARL CLEWS TRIO

Beautiful combination of soulful, rhythmic and exquisite sounds

Wednesday 16th July 9pm

Classic Drive-In Movie “GREASE” In Carne Golf Club.

Film Starts 10.20. BBQ before Movie. Admission 10E per car

 

CINECLUB NA NÓG showing HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

Bilingual film club for children Friday 18th July 4pm

 

CAMERATA KILKENNY - MALCOLM PROUD

Classical Album of the Year Winner 2013 with Maya Homburger & Barry Guy

Friday 18th July 8pm. 7/5E

 

TUMBLE CIRCUS

‘Contemporary circus at its finest’

In the park at Áras Inis Gluaire

Saturday 19th July @ 2pm sharp with BBQ on the day. FREE ADMISSION

 

SEARCHING FOR SUGARMAN

OSCAR AND BAFTA WINNINGMUSIC DOCUMENTARY

Saturday 19th July 7.30pm 5E

 

FLEADH CHEOIL CHONNACHT 2014 CAISLEÁN AN BHARRAIGH

30 Meitheamh – 6 Iúil | Castlebar 30 June – 6 July

Dé Luain 30 Meitheamh /

Monday 30th June

8.30 pm   An Leabharlann/Castlebar Library  

Uncovering the Past: Researching Our Older Rural Music Expression in Mayo" by Alan Morrisroe

Cathaoirleach:    Diarmuid Gielty, Scoil Acla

10.00  pm  Tolsters (Spencer St) 

“Let The Fleadh Begin”

 

Dé Máirt 1 Iúil/Tuesday 1st July

7.00 pm Linenhall Arts Centre

 Seó Puipéid  

An Cochaillín Dearg / Little Red Riding Hood

Bilingual Puppet Show

Don aois grúpa 4-8 bliana d’aois/ suitable for 4-8 years old

Cead Isteach: €5

 

Dé Céadaoin 2 Iúil /Wednesday  2nd July

8.30pm Club Leadóige /Tennis Club

Oíche Ghaelach agus Amhránaíochta

 

Déardaoin 3 Iúil /Thursday 3rd July

10.00 am   Club  Leadóige /Tennis Club

 Sean Nós Workshop with Emma O Sullivan

 4 Day Walks commence

8.00 pm    An Spórtlann

Seisiún na nÓg /     Youth Session

8.00 pm   Welcome Inn Hotel  

Intercultural Evening

 

Dé hAoine 4 Iúil /Friday 4th July

10.00 am Club Leadóige/Tennis Club

 Sean Nós Workshop with Emma O Sullivan

4 Day Walks continue

Gig Rig in Hoban’s Car park

4.00pm Wreath laying Ceremony in Breaffy Cemetery

6.00 pm   Street Pageant with Mayo Arts Squad

8.00 pm  Gig Rig   Official Opening   

9.00 pm Florina Doyle Tribute Concert

Featuring Joe Burke, Ann Conroy Burke, Eileen O Brien, Nuala Hehir, Maria Walsh and a host of other artists

Session Trail in Town hostelries

 

Dé Sathairn 5 Iúil /Saturday  5th July

10.00am  Cuirfear tús leis na comórtaisí Fleidhe

Fleadh Competitions commence in Davitt College, Scoil Raifteirí & GMIT

4 Day Walks continue

Croí Chaisleán an Bharraigh / Street Festival 

12.00 – 5.00 pm  Busking Competition on Main Street/Ellison St

Prize Fund €1000

Gig Rig Hoban’s Car park

7.00 pm       Aifreann na Fleidhe   Church of the Holy Rosary

9.30 pm Welcome Inn  

Céilí with Swallow’s Tail

Session Trail in Town hostelries

Dé Domhnaigh 6 Iúil /Sunday 6th July

10.00 am Leanfar ar aghaidh leis na comórtaisí Fleidhe

 Fleadh Competitions continue in Davitt College, Scoil Raifteirí & GMIT

Gig Rig

Final Day of Walks

7.00 pm.  Hoban’s Car Park

Céilí Sráide | Outdoor Céilí  and Street Entertainment

Other Events:

Taispeántas Fuinneog/Window Display……….all week throughout town

Comórtas Ealaíne do Scoileanna

Taispeántas Ealaíne / Art Exhibition at Fleadh Venues

Taispeántas  Leabhar /Book Display in Library….. Books pertaining to Irish Traditional music, song and dance

Free car parking for weekend

Loistín:

Full information on lóistín/accommodation: Oifig Turasóireachta/ Tourism Office 094 9024845

Also: Máire Uí Shúilleabháin  087 974 7247

Check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BiHXvacOY8      

 

Scoil Acla Summer School

Scoil Acla Summer School starts on July 26th until 2nd Aug. Classes in Music, Song, Dance and Visual Arts. Exciting line-up with many talented artists and musicians. Official Opening night, Mon, 28th July with Pierce O’Reilly, CEO Irish TV. We are delighted to announce our Musician in Residence for 2014 is Kieran Hanrahan. Full listing of classes and events on www.scoilacla.com or email info@scoilacla.com


Arts Plan:

Mayo County Council Arts Plan 2018 - 2022

Mayo County Council Arts Office is currently developing a new five-year strategic arts plan for the county, which will be produced early next year.

We are actively seeking the views of those involved and interested in the arts, at all levels, within the county. This includes arts venues, festivals, artists, communities and people who use, or who benefit from our service.

We would welcome your contribution. Please complete our Arts Plan questionnaire, link below. (Alternatively you can write, email or phone the arts office. Or you can request a word document of the questionnaire)

Our current arts plan can be viewed here Mayo County Council Strategic Arts Plan 2011-2016

A profile of the services we deliver is available on the website here

Please send your contribution by Friday 24th of November 2017

Arts Plan Questionnaire

Thank you for your time and interest.

We also have a  questionnaire specifically for young people: Young People Questionnaire

 

Contact Details: Arts Office, Mayo County Council, Áras an Contae, Castlebar, Co Mayo.

Email: mayoarts@mayococo.ie

Phone: 094 90 47558 / 47471

 

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