Clonmel Junction Festival 2017 by Clonmel Junction Festival

CLONMEL JUNCTION FESTIVAL 2017

We would like to thank all our generous sponsors principal funders

main sponsor

event sponsors

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venue & accomodation partners Bakers Bar Carey's Channon Blacksmiths Clonmel Park Hotel Donoughmore Club The Apple Farm Eldons Gleeson's Hearn's Hotel

Hotel Minella Kickham Barracks Liam Daly's Main Guard Mc Carthy's B&B Mitchelstown Cave Moran's Mulcahy's O'Keeffe's

Phil Carrolls Raheen House Hotel Scot's Church South Tipperary Arts Centre The Hub The Narrow Space The Railway Bar The White Memorial Theatre Tipperary County Museum

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CLONMEL JUNCTION FESTIVAL 2017 This programme has been carefully created around the theme of the Black Sheep – and in doing so we are inviting you to come and try something new, dive into the unknown, use the festival to experiment with different shows and events. It’s time to come and be different; to see your town differently; to see Clonmel stand out from the crowd this July as it comes alive with a world class programme of music, theatre, dance, colour and much more. We are incredibly proud to present the only Irish performance in 2017 of the award-winning Swan Lake/Loch na hEala by Teac Damsa, which is a real honour for the festival this year as it is one of THE

most sought-after shows in Ireland. We are also thrilled to present many Irish exclusives at the time including This is the Kit, Jesca Hoop, Yuki Numata Resnick and more. The CJF17 artists-in-residence programme will invite Katie Hanlan, Lay of the Land and James Earley to create new work directly responding to the theme of the festival. Crash Ensemble will be our ensemble in residence presenting many events throughout the week. Come and be the black sheep with us in Clonmel this July – you won’t regret it! Mary, Rebecca, the team and Board of Directors.

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ALL WEEK A MEESAGE IN TIME

10 -4:30PM | FREE TIPPERARY COUNTY MUSEUM AM

launching mon 3rd july at 7pm, 2017 until 27th april 2018

‘Whether it’s 140 characters on Twitter, a scribbled note or a postcard to a loved one, written communication is a key element of our lives. ‘A Message in Time’ will explore the memories and stories of our past brought to life through digital animations, architectural discoveries, artistic interpretations and authentic postal collections’. Includes collaborations with Clonmel Junction Festival (with artists in residence Katie Hanlan, Lay of the Land & James Earley), An Post, L.I.T., W.I.T., Local schools and Community groups county wide.

ALL WEEK JAMES EARLEY

FREE CHANNON BLACKSMITHS VISIT:

jamesearleyart.com instagram.com/ivernaart

James Earley has been painting since 1997 with a distinctive style that both celebrates and pays homage to his family's long and rich past within stained glass art. His approach to his work draws on his background in urban art and graphic design. In 2014, James painted Blooms Hotel, the project took one year to complete and is the largest public artwork in Ireland to date. He has traveled extensively with his art and has worked on a variety of large-scale projects throughout Ireland and abroad. CJF17 together with Tipperary County Museum are thrilled to welcome James to Clonmel to create a permanent art piece on the side of the Blacksmiths on Anglesea Street. James will work on the wall over the festival and you are invited to come and watch him complete the work on Saturday the 8th July between 2-4pm.

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KATIE HANLAN

ALL WEEK FREE | TIPPERARY COUNTY MUSEUM TUE - SUN FREE | GARRISON CHURCH, KICKHAM BARRACKS visit: katehanlan.com

Katie Hanlan is a knitted textiles designer based in Dublin, whose work focuses on challenging the initial perceptions of traditional hand techniques by applying them in new and innovative ways. After 10 years as senior knitwear designer for John Rocha, creating knitwear ranges and bespoke show pieces for catwalk and press, she set up her own design practice specialising in fabric and yarn development, and contemporary fashion textiles design. Through developing and creating bespoke knitwear pieces for exhibition in Shanghai, Paris and New York, her work now includes installation and textiles art pieces, which use the tactile and sculptural forms found in hand knit and crochet techniques.

WORK SHOP

FRI & SAT 2-4PM FREE | KICKHAM BARRACKS reservations

info@junctionfestival.com

Katie will complete a bespoke piece incorporating the wool of the Black Sheep which will be displayed in the Church on Sunday 9th. Medium to Advanced crochet makers are invited to participate. Places are limited and reservation is essential.

FRI -SUN LAY OF THE LAND 8PM | FREE KICKHAM BARRACKS

visit: layoftheland.ie instagram.com/ layofthelandproject/

Lay of the Land is a visual arts organisation creating site responsive projects in Ireland. Using Clonmel’s townlands and surrounding hinterland as their backdrop, Lay of the Land will produce a powerful, imaginative and considered project that encourages artists and their practice to engage with the landscape while forging deeper connections with the local community and the history and heritage of that landscape. Lay of the Land will create work that directly responds to the land, the Black Sheep theme and ‘A Message in Time’ exhibition. Their creative output from the week will be added to the Tipperary County Museum exhibition after the festival. You are welcome to come and watch them work on Saturday and Sunday in Kickham Barracks.

WORK SHOP

SUNDAY 10AM-4PM €40 | KICKHAM BARRACKS reservations

places are limited early booking advised info@junctionfestival.com

Hazel & Kari from Lay of the Land will teach the basic techniques of weaving on a frame loom. Each student will be given a loom and guided through the creative process by first exploring ideas of colour, texture, and composition followed by a step-by-step breakdown of warping the frame, basic weave techniques and finishing. The workshop will involve experimenting with a mixture of natural and found materials through the weaving process. Materials provided. #betheblacksheep | junctionfestival.com

CRASH ENSEMBLE

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

CJF17 is excited to welcome Crash Ensemble as artists in residence. Ireland’s leading contemporary music ensemble; a group of world-class musicians who play the most adventurous, ground-breaking new music of today. Performing worldwide, from the Edinburgh International Festival to Carnegie Hall, with artists as diverse as Íarla Ó Lionáird (The Gloaming), Bryce Dessner (The National), Richard Reed Parry (Arcade Fire), Sam Amidon and Gavin Friday, Crash has made an indelible mark on the Irish music scene and beyond.

TUE - SUN CRASH ENSEMBLE SOUND WORKS FREE GARRISON CHURCH, KICKHAM BARRACKS

During The Black Sheep Café Opening Hours

Crash Ensemble have curated a soundscape programme, which will see Matthew Whiteside’s Unda Malacia & Roger Doyle’s Shiramine installed in the confession box. Accessible during The Black Sheep Café opening hours.

FRI KATE ELLIS & YUKI NUMATA RESNICK

7 | €20 DONOGHMORE CLUB PM

reservations info@junctionfestival.com

Cellist and Artistic Director of Crash Ensemble, Kate Ellis has an admired reputation as an instinctive and technically brilliant musician. She will present an evening of solos and duets with American contemporary violinist Yuki Numata Resnick who has been described by the New York Times as a 'player of virtuosic flair and dexterous bravery'. This unique intimate performance has very limited capacity, so early booking is advised.

SAT CRASH & SAM AMIDON

8 | €30 OLD ST MARYS CHURCH PM

For this event Crash Ensemble will be joined by American folk artist Sam Amidon, who reworks traditional folk melodies into striking new forms very much his own. Amidon is known as having introduced folk music to the indie-scene. This event is a sublime mix of Crash Ensemble’s sensibilities, together with Nico Muhly’s arrangements and Amidon’s inimitable voice. Not to be missed! He cast out demons in a strange incantation dance on stage… and was generally awesome. His voice has a brittle, smooth, American twang it’s hard not to like. Brilliant, brilliant gig. - Nialler9

SUN CRASHLANDS

SUNRISE | FREE ST. PATRICKS WELL

Crash Ensemble step out of the concert hall and into unusual rural locations. To mark their 20th anniversary at the cutting edge of contemporary classical music, Crash Ensemble present CrashLands - a ground breaking new music project. This ambitious collaboration will commission and showcase new work from 20 Irish and International composers. A live performance of two of these pieces will be premiered at St. Patrick’s Well.

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ALL WEEK BALLOON HERD FREE VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Joanne Condon, of Kyle Lane, will fulfill a lifelong dream to create giant balloon installations throughout the town of Clonmel. She will create an explosion of balloons that will animate the town for the duration of the festival. They will literally pop up overnight – be sure to keep an eye out for the black sheep of the herd! We are excited to be working with Joanne this year and are thrilled to showcase her up-cycled furniture work in The Black Sheep Café over the course of the festival also. If you would like to help Joanne with her balloon quest please drop us a line at: info@junctionfestival.com, helpers are very welcome.

TUE - SUN YVONNE MCGUINNESS: THE WELL 2-10PM | FREE SCOT'S CHURCH

launching Tues 4th at 7pm artist and director: yvonne mc guinness choreographer and dancer: liv o’donoghue director of photography: mike kelly camera operator: greg purcell editor: mike kelly & yvonne mc guinness original score: ellen king & yvonne mc guinness production assistant: gabriel mc guinness

‘The Well’ is a new multiscreen video and sound installation by artist Yvonne Mc Guinness. Commissioned by Clonmel Junction festival in 2016 Mc Guinness devised a performance intervention at St Patricks Well inspired by the story of Bridget Cleary. She is drawn back to the well this year with a new work that explores themes of femininity, ritual, and our relationship to place. Working with dancer Liv O' Donoghue and the guardian of the well David Flannery, the artist combines real and fictive performances and stagings to create an immersive installation at Scot’s Church. Mc Guinness has an interest in embodied experience of place and re-imagining the everyday by devising projects that create surreal and dynamic moments of interaction and connection to place, time and communites.

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TUE - SAT STAC: STICKS AND STONE FREE SOUTH TIPPERARY ARTS CENTRE

tues - fri 10 – 5pm sat 10 – 2pm

Denis Lynch is a Cork sculptor who uses wood to create raw sculptural shapes and the medium of paint to portray almost primitive motifs. James Horan works with stone, to form rhythmic compositions and expressive sculptures using Kilkenny marble. Between June 6th - July 8th a purely three-dimensional exhibition of their work comes to the South Tipperary Arts Centre. They invite the audience to view their take on modern warfare with both the artists' sculptures; wall mounted and placed on the floor.

ALL WEEK THE PASSOVER BY AMADEUS HELNWEIN, AOIFE MCGRATH & CO. FREE FESTIVAL VENUES

On the eve of the festival, the heads of diverse mystical beasts shall appear above the doorway of each venue, to be enshrined as Guardians over the people and work within. Channelling pagan myths like Krampus and the other ‘wild men’ of European folklore, as well as the Passover story, this installation will remain for the duration of the festival.

“And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you...”

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DÓNAL Ó CÉILLEACHAIR: Ó DHÚTHAIGH MHÚSCRAÍ

TUE - SUN FROM THE LAND OF MÚSCRAÍ FREE THE NARROW SPACE

launching tues 4th at 6pm tues - sat 10:30 - 5:30 sun 12:30 - 5:30pm pm

CJF is delighted to present the film ‘From the Land of Múscraí’ as a continuous loop with The Narrow Space. We will also present an accompanying exhibition by the featured artists. This film explores the works of contemporary artists living in the Múscraí Gaeltacht of West County Cork, tracing the links between their work and the landscape that inspires them in a colourful, multi-facteted exploration of the artistic process. Featured artists include: Tadhg McSweeney (Painter); Helen Ní Chuill (Ceramic Artist); Gearóid Ó Duinnín (Musician & Painter); Helene Willems-Bogels (Interdisciplinary Artist); Meredith Flandreau (Potter); and Peadar Ó Riada (Composer & sometimes Painter). The importance of the Múscraí Gaeltacht; its landscape, its rich cultural heritage and unique local dialect provides an inspiring and nourishing home-base for each of the artists. The artists’ life journeys – and their work in an engaging diversity of mediums – provide resonating parallel narratives in this colourful multi-facteted exploration of the artistic process and its deep connection with the land of its inspiration.

ALL WEEK SUGAR PLUM FAIRYTRAIL 11AM-5PM | FREE PLUM ORCHARD THE APPLE FARM

launching mon 3rd at 2pm

We are delighted to say that our fairy friends are returning to the Plum Orchard as part of the festival this year. They had so much fun last year that they are packing up their houses, swings and clothes lines to come back and spend another week in Tipperary. Come and explore the wonder and expand your imagination. Be sure to leave them a letter in the post box. If we are lucky the berries will also be in bloom at the time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; check out the shop on your way out.

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TUE - SUN EXIT STRATEGY BY THE PROJECT TWINS & PETER NASH FREE MAIN GUARD

launching tues 4th at 5pm tues - sun 9am-5pm (last entry 4:15)

‘Exit Strategy’ is a new exhibition by The Project Twins & Peter Nash. The work looks at notions of identity, herd mentality and despair. Through the use of humour and subtle alterations of familiar visual references, the artists create a playful sense of unease and uncertainty in the exhibition. The Project Twins are James & Michael Fitzgerald, an art duo originally from Cashel, Co. Tipperary who are now based in Cork city. They work across a range of disciplines including illustration, printmaking, painting and three-dimensional work. Bold and playful graphics explore ideas of absurdity, oddities and the mundane. Peter Nash is an artist originally from Carlisle, Northern England, currently based in Cork city. Nash's work includes drawing, installation and sculptural assemblage. Using re-appropriated materials and imagery, his work examines human fallibility in a digital age of instant information, mistruth and increased automation.

TUE - SUN THE BLACK SHEEP CAFÉ

GARRISON CHURCH, KICKHAM BARRACKS

cafe opening hours tues 4-10pm wed - sat 11-10pm sun 12-6pm black sheep earth oven feast sat 9pm black sheep barbecue sun 4-8pm

The Black Sheep Cafe is a pop up cafe, restaurant, conversation space, tavern and home to the Festival Club (Thurs - Sat 10pm-Late ) , brought to you by the Glut team. Using locally sourced produce and serving lunch, Tipperary tapas (Thurs Sat 10PM-Late ) and dinner as well as weekend brunch, the Black Sheep Cafe will nourish and sustain the community and the audience alike. Great coffee, delicious cakes, craft beer, fine wines, tasty cocktails, magical culinary experiences and good times are guaranteed. A series of special FREE events will also take place at the Black Sheep throughout the week. See below for times and information. Book your space on a walk, talk or for dinner via glutglutcork@gmail.com We all agree that we’d like to live in a small town with all our friends and this is where we came every Friday night - The Unthanks 2016 Meet the Makers: Talk with Tipperary Food Producers Speakers to be announced Wed- Fri 4PM FREE Clonmel Food Trail Sat 11AM (Meet at the West Gate) FREE, please book in advance Clonmel Foraging Walk Sat 4PM Free, please book in advance For more information and to book a space on a walk, talk or for dinner please contact Ciarán Meade at glutglutcork@gmail.com or call 0863588112

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TUE - SUN LIT: BLACK SHEEP PERSPECTIVE 6PM | FREE GARRISON CHURCH,KICKHAM BARRACKS & OTHER LOCATIONS

Since the beginning of the academic year CJF17 has been working with students from LIT towards the presentation of work at the festival. They have been carefully considering the theme and have come up with some very interesting projects in response. The shortlisted work will be proudly presented in the Garrison Church together with our artists in residence. You will see sculpture, animation, drawing and some unique games created for the festival will also feature on Saturday afternoon. CJF is very grateful to all the students and their teachers for all their hard work and energy. Illustration by Mark Harnedy & Dominika Gasiorowska.

TUE - THURS ALSA PRODUCTIONS: SWIM STROKE 9PM | €10 BREWERY BAR, MULCAHY'S

"I’m free in the sea…” Breda is Al's aunt. She swims in the sea every day (in her togs). She drives a jeep and has over a dozen cats. She had a severe stroke in 2013 which left her paralysed down her dominant side. ALSA Productions presents Swim/Stroke, an intimate exploration of one woman's experience of surviving a stroke and defying the odds to regain her strength and independence. Performed by her nephew and drawing on her love of swimming, jazz and cats, Swim/Stroke uses original music, text, projections and voice recordings to tell this story of hope and defiance.

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TEAĊ DAMSA PRESENTS

SWAN LAKE / LOCH NA hEALA WED -SAT 7:30 €30 | THE GYM, KICKHAM BARRACKS PM

From the imagination of one of Ireland’s foremost dance and theatre makers comes a magical adaptation of one of the most famous of all story ballets; Swan Lake. Michael Keegan-Dolan has forged a searing new vision for this beloved tale, creating a world of magical realism, powerful imagery and potent storytelling. A critical smash In Dublin and at Sadler’s Wells, winner for best production at the Irish Times

Theatre Awards 2017, this Swan Lake is rooted in a place where ancient Irish mythology and modern Ireland meet. The Dublin based band Slow Moving Clouds has created a new score that combines Nordic and Irish traditional music with minimalist and experimental influences. The result is a Swan Lake for our time and a stunning debut for Keegan-Dolan’s new company, Teaċ Damsa.

ÂŠ colm hogan 2017

This July, Clonmel will host the only Irish dates in 2017 for this stunning award winning theatre & dance masterpiece. Capacity is limited so early booking is advised. info@junctionfestival.com

Writer, Director & Choreographer: Michael Keegan-Dolan

Set Designer: Sabine Dargent

Costume Designer: Hyemi Shin

Lighting Designer: Adam Silverman

Music: Slow Moving Clouds

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FISHAMBLE THE NEW PLAY COMPANY PRESENTS

THE HUMOURS OF BANDON WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY MARGARET MCAULIFFE

WED -FRI 7:30PM €18 | HICKEYS BAKERY directed by stefanie preissner set design: david fagan lighting design: eoin winning script development : gavin kostick dramaturgical assistant : jo halpin produced by: eva scanlan

From the confines of every parochial hall in Ireland, Irish Dancing champions are churned out at a massive rate. On the eve of the Irish Open championship, we meet Annie, as she shares her mind numbing commitment and burning desire to win the Irish Open title. Medals and cups build up in drawing rooms and Riverdance swells a national pride, but the public aren’t privy to the blood, sweat and tears that pave the way to the first place podium.The Humours of Bandon is a coming of age story, full of heart, humour and wisdom, for anyone who had a childhood passion that threatened to overwhelm their life.

THIS IS a KIT WED 9PM €24 | BAKERS BAR

This is the Kit is the alias of British musician Kate Stables The singer has opened for artists such as The National, Jose Gonzales and her 2015 album ‘Bashed Out’, produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner and released on his Brassland label, was a word of mouth favourite, picked as Guy Garvey’s Album of the Year 2015 on BBC 6 Music. Recently signed to the legendary record label Rough Trade, an eagerly awaited fourth album is underway. #betheblacksheep | junctionfestival.com

THURS 2PM €10 | MAIN GUARD | FAMILY SHOW THURS 10PM €10 | RAHEEN HOUSE | ADULT SHOW Eddie Lenihan is one of Ireland’s greatest living seanchaí, one of the few traditional storytellers still working today. He will present a day time event for families, so come and be enchanted by his stories of faeries, myths and legends and many other supernatural tales which have been passed down in the oral tradition through the ages. Eddie will also host an evening event for the not so faint of heart when the sun sets. As the author of 17 books, he has travelled around the world and speaks regularly on TV and radio. "Eddie's stories are not for the faint-hearted, but then good stories never are." - RTE Guide

THURS MARTIN HAYES & DAVID POWER 9PM | â&#x201A;Ź24 BAKERS BAR

Martin Hayes is regarded as one of the most extraordinary talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music. Having been the recipient of national and international awards, including six All-Ireland fiddle championships, Hayes is one of the most important musicians to come out of Ireland in the last 50 years. He is also a founding member of 'The Gloaming'. David Power is a critically acclaimed uilleann piper and has performed worldwide. He has performed with poets such as Seamus Heaney and more recently is a part of Martin Hayes' 'Masters of Tradition'.

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AT A GLANCE

BALLOON HERD PG10 THE PASSOVER PG13 JAMES EARLEY PG5 STICKS AND STONES PG12 SUGAR PLUM FAIRY TRAIL PG15

A MESSAGE IN TIME PG4 EXIT STRATEGY PG16 FROM THE LAND OF MUSCRAI PG14

THE WELL PG11 CRASH ENSEMBLE SOUNDSCAPES PG8

WED 05

MON 03

EXHIBITIONS

SUGAR PLUM FAIRY TRAIL PG15

OUR PLACE IN TIME PG4

THE BAND ANNA PG30 SWAN LAKE/ LOCH NA hEALA PG20

THE HUMOURS OF BANDON

TUE 04 THE BLACK SHEEP CAFÃ&#x2030; PG17 EXIT STRATEGY PG16 FROM THE LAND OF MUSCRAI PG14 THE WELL PG11 LIT: BLACK SHEEP PERSPECTIVE PG18 SWIM STROKE PG19

PG22

THIS IS THE KIT PG23 SWIM STROKE PG19

THURS 06 BANNA CLUAIN MEALA & COLOUR GUARD PG30 EDDIE LENIHAN PG24 SWAN LAKE/ LOCH NA hEALA PG20

THE HUMOURS OF BANDON PG22

THE 2 JOHNNIES PG28 MARTIN HAYES & DAVID POWER PG25 SWIM STROKE PG19 FESTIVAL CLUB PG46

SAT 08

FRI 07 GRAMOPHONE PG31 KINDUR PG29 HARMANIA PG30 CROCHET WORKSHOP PG6 AINE CAHILL PG 32 KATE ELLIS & YUKI NUMATA RESNICK PG8 TEST COPY PG33 SWAN LAKE /LOCH NA hEALA PG20

THE HUMOURS OF BANDON PG22

THE CAVE PG34 CCCAHOOTS PG28 LANKUM PG36 FESTIVAL CLUB PG46 CHANGELING PG37

GRAMOPHONE PG 31 LEGO WORKSHOP PG38 KINDUR PG29 MOCHÃ&#x201C;IRI PG39 CIRCUS JUKEBOX PG39 CROCHET WORKSHOP PG6 ROZ PURCELL PG40 AE MAK PG41 TEST COPY PG33 SWAN LAKE /LOCH NA hEALA PG20

SUN 09 GRAMOPHONE PG31 CRASHLANDS P17 LEGO WORKSHOP PG38 KINDUR PG29 RITHIM PG39 CIRCUS JUKEBOX PG39 I HEAR YOU AND REJOICE PG43 THE CAVE PG34 TALOS PG44 SING ALONG SOCIAL PG46

THE CAVE PG34 CRASH ENSEMBLE & SAM AMIDON PG9 FESTIVAL CLUB PG46 CHANGELING PG37

BULMERS FREE MUSIC TRAIL PG 46-47

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THURS THE 2 JOHNNIES

8PM | €12 O'KEEFFE'S COMEDY CLUB Cahir hurley-maker Johnny B O'Brien and Roscrea man Johnny "Smacks" McMahon operate under the guise of The 2 Johnnies - a comedy rap duo. The pair have become a viral success on social media where their videos have been viewed over a million times. Their revamped version of Billy Joel's 'We didn't start the Fire' includes nods to famous Tipperary men and women and a celebration of all things Tipp. CJF17 are proud to present their first full length live show to date.

FRI CCCAHOOTS

8 | €12 O'KEEFE'S COMEDY CLUB PM

CCCahoots is Tadhg Hickey, Dominic MacHale, and Laura O’ Mahony, a Cork based sketch comedy troupe. The trio has created, written, and performed all of CCCahoots’ critically appraised output with RTE thus far which amounts to two web series; a successful TV pilot; and contributions to RTE's biggest comedy show - Republic of Telly. They recently have been a special guest of The Rubberbandits during their sell out national tour. “CCCahoots are one of the brightest and most original comedy prospects RTE have had in recent years.” - Eddie Doyle, Head of Comedy, RTE:

KINDUR

FRI - SUN THE ADVENTUROUS LIFE OF ICELANDIC SHEEP

MIDDAY & 3PM | €8 LIT

In Icelandic ‘Kindur’ means ‘sheep’ and this is a show dedicated to Iceland seen through the eyes of its adventurous sheep. After being released from their indoor confines the sheep travel around Iceland and experience its magical and diverse lands. The story of the sheep is told by three dancers who involve the audience and encourage them to become part of the flock. At the outset, each child is given a woollen heart which lights up when it is the child’s turn to take part in the show. This is a truly immersive show and fun for all of the family. Kindur is also appearing at Earagail Arts Festival this summer. artistic direction: francesco gandi, davide venturini

choreography: anna balducci, erika faccini, paola lattanzi visual design: elsa mersi

sound design: spartaco cortesi computer engineering: rossano monti martin von günten

costumes: fiamma ciotti farulli props: livia cortesi

collaboration on the concept: stefania zampiga

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WED - FRI 1PM THE NARROW STREET CJF17 and Camida are joining forces to bring some fun to your lunchtimes. During the week of the festival, The Narrow Street in Clonmel, will be transformed into one big free street party. Experience free music and tasty surprises from 1pm. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll provide the good times, now all we need is you. See you on The Narrow Street.

WEDNESDAY

THE BAND ANNA

THURSDAY

BANNA CLUAIN MEALA & THE COLOUR GUARD

FRIDAY

HARMANIA

FRI - SUN DONNACHA CAHILL: GRAMOPHONE ALL DAY | FREE VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Following its debut at the Galway International Arts Festival 2016, Donnacha Cahill’s Gramophone - an audio-visual sculpture, will appear at many locations throughout Clonmel town and the surrounding areas including St. Patrick’s Well, Marlfield Lake, Kickham Baracks and other stunning sites. Audiences will be able to interact with the 12-foot-high steel gramophone, weighing over a tonne at the various locations, and can receive updates on its location by following our social media channels.

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AINE CAHILL FRI 6 €15 | BAKERS BAR PM

This 21 year old singer-songwriter from Cavan has captured the public's imagination with her unique sound and writing style blending classic 1950s Jazz with a modern twist. Her song 'Black Dahlia' was nominated for 'Best Track' by Hot Press Magazine. Expect to hear soaring vocals capable of filling the largest stages.

"‘This is a massive vocal talent clearly ready for a much bigger stage. Cahill is clearly getting somewhere, fast. Sometimes you dont need a massive production to make a big impact!’ – Una Mullally, The Irish Times

FRI & SAT TEST COPY 7PM | €14 THE HUB

written & performed by roseanna purcell directed by pat kiernan produced by nenagh arts centre with support from tipperary arts office

Test Copy is a new play by Tipperary native Roseanna Purcell. The play follows Louise Fennessy, a Transition year student in St. Catherine’s Convent Secondary School which hosts over 700 female students in total. Through Louise, we experience the school's explosive environment, where a culture of organised fights provides the on-site entertainment and the roughest of reputations instills respect. Roseanna is from Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and is a graduate of The Gaiety School of Acting’s full time actor training programme, where she received the Gaiety Theatre Bursary award. Roseanna graduated from UCC with a degree in Drama and Theatre Studies + English, during which time she won Best Supporting Actress at The Irish Student Drama Awards for her role in Marina Carr’s On Raftery’s Hill. This is her first full length play. #betheblacksheep | junctionfestival.com

FRI 8PM â&#x201A;Ź30 | MITCHELSTOWN CAVE

LOAH

PETER BRODERICK

Sallay Matu Garnett aka Loah is a Sierra Leonean/ Irish singer. A talented musician from a young age Loah is a multi instrumentalist classically trained in piano, violin and voice. While at Trinity College she collaborated with future members of the likes of Little Green Cars, Slows Skies and I Have A Tribe. She also co wrote the song "Someone New" on Hozier's platinum selling debut album. She now has embarked on a solo career where she combines a unique blend of folk and soul which she calls 'ArtSoul'.

Peter is a prolific, genre-defying American musician, composer and producer. He is known internationally for a diverse range of solo projects collaborations and compositions for cinema and dance. A gifted multi-instrumentalist who is equally versed in a wide range of styles. Broderick's extensive discography is appended by a massive list of credits that reads like a who's-who of 21st century independent and experimental music.

Please note: The Cave is a half mile walk underground after a steep incline to the performance space. The temperature in the Cave is 12 degrees. Please wear flat shoes and bring a coat. People are kindly asked to arrive at the entrance to Mitchelstown Caves at 7pm. This is a seated event.

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FRI 9PM €20 | MULCAHY'S Lankum are a four-piece traditional folk group from Dublin, formerly known as Lynched. They combine distinctive four-part vocal harmonies with arrangements of uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordion, fiddle and guitar. Their repertoire spans humorous Dublin music-hall ditties and street-songs, classic ballads from the Traveller tradition, traditional Irish and American dance tunes, and their own original material. They appeared on Later with Jools Holland following the release of their first album “Cold Old Fire”. They were also nominated for three awards at the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

CHANGELING FRI & SAT MIDNIGHT â&#x201A;Ź20 | THE WHITE MEMORIAL choreographed & performed by stephanie dufresne direction & visuals: laura sheeran original score: linnda buckley

Back by popular demand! Originally commissioned for CJF16, Changeling is a dark, immersive piece which explores themes of the supernatural, the feminine and the occult using music, visuals, dance and spoken word. Prompted by the tragic story of Bridget Cleary, Changeling examines the influence of Irish mysticism and folklore on the role of women in Irish society. We are delighted and proud to present this important piece again. Not to be missed.

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SAT & SUN LEGO WORKSHOPS €5 SOUTH TIPPERARY ARTS CENTRE (STAC) 10-10:45AM |€5 11:15-12:30PM |€5 1:00-2:15PM |€5 2:45-4:00PM |€5 4:30-5:45PM |€5

EARLY ENGINEERS (4-6 YRS) JUNIOR ROBOTICS WE DO (7-9 YRS) JUNIOR ROBOTICS WE DO (7-9 YRS) SENIOR ENGINEERING MACHINES & MECHANICS (8+ YRS) SENIOR ENGINEERING MACHINES & MECHANICS (8+ YRS)

JOIN US IN KICKHAM BARRACKS ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 1-5PM WITH FREE ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY SAT & SUN 2 & 4PM FANZINI BROTHERS: CIRCUS JUKEBOX SAT 1PM MOCHLÓIRÍ | SUN 1PM RITHIM CJF17 special guests the black sheep from the farm Knockgraffon will also be present and you can follow the process from the sheep to the garment. We are delighted to welcome

Diarmaid Commins from S Twist Wools who will be spinning and dying wool on site. He will also have his Irish hand and mill spun wools available for purchase.

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SAT ROZ PURCELL RAW FOOD DEMO

2 | €20 THE APPLE FARM PM

Model, blogger and food writer Roz Purcell who is a Clonmel native, will bring her natural, no fuss, whole food approach to The Apple Farm where she will host a raw food demonstration using locally sourced produce. Roz has successfully launched a stellar media career which includes a winning role on Come Dine with Me Ireland, a guest chef appearance on TV3’s The Restaurant, and a stint as a Celebrity Bainisteor on RTE. But it’s her passion for healthy food and lifestyle that has earned her thousands of followers on social media in recent years. Her Natural Born Feeder food blog shows how to create healthy but accessible dishes, and has a legion of dedicated fans, which led to the launch of Roz’ best-selling cookbook last year.

Æ MAK SAT 6PM €10 | BAKERS BAR

Æ MAK's soundscape, visuals and bewitching live performances transport audiences to another realm. With their percussive vocal harmonies, synchronised choreography and punk-esque performance style, Æ MAK are a fiery duo to behold live. Having recently supported the Californian band Warpaint in Vicar Street, they embarked on their Irish tour this Spring which included a headline show in the Sugar Club. They are one of the most exciting young Irish acts in recent times.

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SAT 8PM €30 | MITCHELSTOWN CAVE

JESCA HOOP

ROSIE CARNEY

Jesca Hoop is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist whose style has been characterised as largely experimental with folk, rock, and electronic influences. Her early mentor, Tom Waits, described it as, "like a four-sided coin. She is an old soul, like a black pearl, a good witch or a red moon. Her music is like going swimming in a lake at night". Her latest album ‘Memories Are Now’ wastes no time in making clear its confidence, confrontation and craftsmanship.

20 year old Donegal based singer/songwriter Rosie Carney was born in the UK before moving to Ireland when she was 10. Rosie began to play music after being Inspired by the vast, rugged landscapes of her coastal hometown Downings. With over 2 million plays on Spotify, and making it into NPR’s Top 100 song list she is a musician set to delight the audience in the intimate surroundings of the cave.

SUN MIKEL MURFI: I HEAR YOU & REJOICE

7 | â&#x201A;Ź18 THE WHITE MEMORIAL PM

Following the sellout success of 'The Man in the Woman's Shoes', Mikel Murfi returns with a new one man show. Late in his life, Pat Farnon, a cobbler and allround contented man, marries the redoubtable Kitsy Rainey. It's a match made in heaven, in more ways than one. Written and performed by Mikel Murfi, 'I Hear You and Rejoice' is a tender and joy filled account of a most unlikely marriage.

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SUN TALOS SUPPORTED BY PALE RIVERS

8 | €15 MULCAHY'S PM

Talos is Eoin French, a musician from Cork who is also an architect. Since debuting in 2014 with the single ‘Tethered Bones’, Talos has picked up nods from the likes of Pitchfork, Wonderland, BBC Radio 1 and more. Over the past three years he has honed his sound culminating in the release of his debut album ‘Wild Alee’ where his emotive vocals soar. Live, Talos expands to a six-piece band that makes for an exhilarating performance.

SUN 8PM €30 | MITCHELSTOWN CAVE

BRIGID MAE POWER

MARC O'REILLY

Brigid Mae Power is an Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who paints her songs in dreamily expansive strokes. Her self titled debut album was recorded and produced by Peter Broderick in Oregon and is a sparse, spectral collection of otherworldly songs. Power deals with themes including transformation, change motherhood acceptance and strength in her work.

Waterford songwriter Marc O’Reilly has released three critically acclaimed albums to date, thus establishing himself as one of the most exciting artists with the folk/blues genre gaining comparisons with artists such as John Martyn and Bon Iver. He has toured extensively with appearances at major festivals such as Glastonbury and Electric Picnic. Marc also has other projects such as the electric-pop duo ‘R’ with his brother Pierre.

FREE MUSIC TRAIL OPEN JAM SESSION MON 9:30PM GLEESON'S BAR

THE RYAN'S MON 9:30PM BAKER'S BAR

VINCENT & NICK THU 6PM CAREYS BAR

THE GRUFFALOS THURS 10PM MORANS

ST. CAOILIAN THURS 6PM BAKERS BAR

DJ NIGEL BYRNE THURS 9PM GLEESON'S BAR

FESTIVAL CLUB 10PM - LATE | €5 w TICKET STUB €10 w/o

THU DJ CAOILIAN SHERLOCK FRI DJ EDDIE KAY SAT DJ ELLLL

GARRISON CHURCH, KICKHAM BARRACKS

SUN SING ALONG SOCIAL: BLACK SHEEP SPECIAL FESTIVAL CLOSING PARTY | BAKERS BAR

Join the Sing Along Social at their first Clonmel appearance for a special tribute to the game-changers, rebels and black sheep of pop music and let's wrap up CJF17 together in style. It's a zero-commitment choir - you don’t even need to be able to sing! We provide the words and the music all you have to do it show up! 46

SHADY GROVE FRI 10PM MORAN'S

R.S.A.G.

AILBHE REDDY

FRI 10PM GLEESON'S BAR

SAT 4PM MORAN'S

KAREN UNDERWOOD SAT 10PM MORANS

WRY MYRRH SAT 6PM PHIL CARROLS

IRELANDS OWN

DAITHI SAT 10PM GLEESON'S BAR

MOJOd BLUES SAT 10PM LIAM DALYS

SAT 10PM RAILWAY BAR

YE VAGABONDS SUN 5PM PHIL CARROLLS

JUST JOHNNY SUN 9PM GLEESON'S BAR #betheblacksheep | junctionfestival.com

We would like to give special thanks to

Celine Reilly, Eimear Reilly, Karen Sheehy, The Arts Council of Ireland, Lorna Danaher, Melanie Scott, Sinead Carr, Ger Walsh and all at Tipperary County Council, Marie Walsh, Bernie Goldbach, Catriona Ni Chasaide, James Greenslade and the students in LIT, Paul Browne and all at Earagail Arts Festival, Marie McMahon and Tipperary County Museum, Regina O’Shea, Anne Kearns, Liam Carroll, Paddy Farrell, David Flannery, PJ Long, David Anchell, Alice O’Regan, Anna Brett and Catherine Flynn, Jim Gilligan, John Lynch, Con Traas, Fergal and Jamie O’Keeffe, All the Horses, Michael Carey, Colin Everett, Frankie Moran, Paul Higgins, Richard Gleeson, Michael O’Donnell, Robert Donlon, Ciaran Meade and all at GLUT, Joanne Condon, Nuala Hickey, John, Kay and the extended English Family and team at Mitchelstown Cave, Canon Barbara Fryday, Mick O’Brien, Eileen Condon and Kaye Mullaney, and all in ETB, Wes and Trevor Hughes, Paul Davey, Maurice and Monty Reagan, Andrew and Madeline Lloyd Webber, Johnny O’ Reilly, Paul Murray, Liam Holland, Aran Uhlemann, Brendan Daly, Donal Lyons, Luke Wojtaskiewicz, Samuel and Molly Hickson, Michael Keegan-Dolan, Rosino, Tom Hurley and Aidan O’Donovan, Liam Reilly, Caroline Ryan, Tonie Walsh, Jim Dalton, Maureen Purcell, Stuart Mackey, Maria Forde, Kate Ellis, Neva Elliott McGinley, Jon Pearson, Jack Reardon, Peter and Rosemary O’Donnell and all at the farm Knockraffan, especially Blackie the inspiration behind this years theme. We would like to extend huge thanks to all the amazing artists, volunteers and incredible festival team. Keep on being black sheep! Baaa…..

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PROUDly SPONSORing THE

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We would like to thank our generous Friends of the Festival

FESTIVAL FRIENDS BLACK SHEEP Anna Lenahan

Dennis Slizys

Temetra

Artisan Frames

Hickeys

The Apple Farm

Cartridge World

Niamh's Restaurant & Deli

Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Pat Doheny Productions

WHITE SHEEP Clonmel Garden Centre

Medite Europe

Scott Ryan Solicitors

H.R. Direct Ltd.

Niall Colwell

The Narrow Space

John Shee & Co. Solicitors

Optique Vision

Marie Corcoran

Phil Carrolls

LITTLE LAMB Aidan Maher and Eileen Heneghan

Curtains & Blinds

Lyons Takeaway

Bergins Foodfair

Dowlings Copy & Print Shop

Inform Psychology

Binchy Solicitors

Duggan Jewellers

Mieke Muyllaert

Bob Fitzgerald

Fenton Engineering

Moroney's Footwear

Brendan Daly

Fidelma Morris

O Shee Murphy & Co

Brian & Finola O Sullivan

Fiona Grassick

Osborne Chiropractic

Catalpa

Horans Healthstores

Patricia Prendiville

Catrina Sheridan

James Reilly & Son Solicitors

Quirkes Pharmacy

Cecily Purcell

Jim Keating

Sam Kingston

Clonmel Travel

Leah and Paud O'Regan

The Buttermarket CafĂŠ

Corcra

Lion Print

TICKET INFO YOU CAN BOOK TICKETS FOR CJF17 IN THE FOLLOWING WAYSING WAYS:

online junctionfestival.com junctionfestival.ticketsolve.com

â&#x201A;Ź1 per ticket will be applied to all credit card bookings. Please make special needs or seating requirements known to us at time of booking.

by phone 052 6129339 in person from MONDAY june 26 th clonmel junction office 18 parnell st. clonmel, tipperary

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Artistic Director

Social Media Officer

Aisling Kilroy (Chairperson)

Deirdre Grogan

Mary Hickson

Eimear Reilly

Bess Hughes (Secretary)

Cecily Purcell

Festival Manager

Artist Liason

Fiona Grassick

Frankie Moran

Rebecca Roche

Stephanie Barry

Production Manager

Auditors

Anthony Quinn

Gilligan & Co

Assistant Production

Accountant

Manager

Caroline Ryan

Wesley Hughes

LIT Intern

Design

Sinead Cahill

joustgraphic.com

David Kirwan

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