31st May - 9th June 2013 Programme of Events
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CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS One of the highlights of the Carrick 400 celebrations will no doubt be the Carrick Carnival 400. For ten days and nights the town will come alive to a celebration of events and displays that will entertain and amuse those living in, around and visiting our county town. From the good old reliables like the Phil the Fluter’s Fancy Dress Ball, the Fireworks Display and Rock at the Clock to the bizarre events like the Raft Race, Stand-up Paddling and Water Long Jump! We even have a world record attempt in the line up! I think you will agree it is a most ambitious programme of events that is fitting for our 400 year charter. Yet none of it would have been possible without our dedicated committee who gave up their time and effort for ‘free’; meeting week in week out since July 2012 to bring the Carnival to this completed stage. Also our Chief Marshall and the countless number of volunteers that are needed to help the committee make all the events and our town a safe place for you and your family to enjoy. So a big ‘thanks a million’ to you all! A word of thanks to An Garda Síochána, Leitrim County Council and the Chamber of Commerce who did everything in their power to assist the committee and made every resource available so that it could be done! Thank you! And of course our Sponsors! You know who you are. You have made all of this possible. Your generous support be it financial or otherwise has made this mainly a FREE festival for everyone! Your commitment enables us to provide something for everyone and has brought some of the best street theatre, entertainment and performers in Ireland to Carrick on Shannon. So go on, come on out and have a look, enjoy and taste all that Carrick Carnival 400 has to offer....................................................................
A Sincere Thank You to all our sponsors 2
Bord Fiontar Contae Liatroma
Main Sponsors
Please support our Sponsors we couldn't do this without them
CARRICK-ON-SHANNON
Lucas Kodl
Sponsors
Assistant - Food & Beverage Manager
e: lkodl@thelandmarkhotel.com Kieran’s Pharmacy, Keaney’s Photographic & Gift Shop, Brady Insurance, Battlebridge Paintball, Cox’s Pharmacy, Carrick Motor Factors, Cox’s Dry Cleaners, Crescendo, t: 00353 (0)71 962 2222 Cryans Bar, Cryans Hotel, Burkes Bar, The Reading Room, Ashleigh Guest House, f: 00353 (0)71 962 2235 website Glancy’s Waterfront Bar, Ging’s The Ireland Oarsman, The Anchorage, Arigna Mining a: Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Bar, Leitrim, Experience, Supermacs Family Restaurant, Murtagh Man, Norma Duignan North West w: thelandmarkhotel.com Wedding Flowers, Lena’s Tea Room, littlestarparties.ie, Mulveys Toymaster Bowling & Giftware,Glancy’s Supervalu, Gartlans Power Video, Gartlans Cyber Café, Dps Print, Leitrim Organic Farmers, Oasis Healthfood Store, Gerard Anthony Menswear, The Courtyard Apartments, Cathal Flynn Solicitors, Gills Garage & Tyre Centre, The Bush Hotel, Watercare, Brendan Lowe & Sons Crash Repair Specialists, North West Tool Hire, Crumbs Sandwich Bar, Carrick Town Centre Suites, Jewel Accessories, Beauty By The Shannon, Carrick Self Catering, Vobe Interiors, Chungs Chinese Restaurant, Jacks Barber, Little Glancy’s, Poitin Still, The Computer Store, The Venue, Vitto’s Restaurant, Himalayan Indian Restaurant, Giovannis Family Restaurant, Flynns Bar, O’Rourkes Garage, Rivermania.ie, Absolute Safety & Environmental Services, OBN Financial Services, Victoria Walker School of Dance, Sean Nos ar an tSionann, Drino, McLoughlin Transport Services, CDC Telecom, Eagles Flying, Tullyboy Farm, Carrie Bradshawe Designer Shoes, Lunney’s Gala, Francesco’s, Gannon’s Eggs and Poultry, Michael Glancy Taxi Service, Café Lounge, AIB, Grafter’s Hair Design, King and Moffatt Electrical, Quidsworth, Mulligan’s Mace, Miriam Maye B&B, Aura Leitrim Leisure, Supermac’s, Leitrim Yoga, Rock and Roll Tea Parties, Beat the Bounce, Floradale, Donal Neary & Co., Grafters Hair Salon, Carrick Plaza Suites, Carrick Chamber of Commerce, Kilmore Signs, Carrick Holiday Homes, Fresh Today.
Please support our Sponsors we couldn't do this without them
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Friday 31st May Event
Ca rnival Opening Parade Sponsored by Watercare
Amusements Ball Race Sponsored by Burkes Bar
Mans Bar Race Sponsored by Brady Insurance
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Location Time
Through Town
7.30pm
Join us for a theatrical spectacle of the events
we have to look forward to over the next 10 days! Produced by the ‘Artastic’ Street Theatre Group, a carnival atmosphere will parade through the streets to officially launch the festival! FREE Event
Saturday 1st June Event
Location Time
Sean Walsh Cup
GAA grounds Dublin Rd 10am - 6pm
9 Aside Hurling Tournament
Story Time
Reading Room, Bridge St. 12pm
Kids story telling for 3-8yrs FREE Event
1 Day Tennis Blitz
Tennis Club
Central Park (behind landmark) 2 - 8pm
-Singles/Teams welcome -€€10 entry fee -BBQ and prizes - Closing date for entry 25th May - Enquires to Marion 086-821 1019, Nicholas (087 669 0936) facebook Carricktennisclub or email carricktennisclub@gmail.com
Town Clock
Amusements
Central Park (behind landmark) 2 - 8pm
Kid's Fun Day
Tennis Club Lawns
8pm
1000 multicoloured balls will be dropped down Bridge St. And the owner of the first ball over the line will WIN! Bet on your Ball to cross the line first! Entry cards on sale with retailers throughout the town. Cash Prizes.
Assembly Town Clock 8.30pm
The old favourite is back - the traditional Bar Mans Race featuring some of Carrick’s finest (and fittest) Bar Men - and Ladies. Registration is Free of Charge. Entrants can register on the day or pre-register by calling 087-2864906. Entrants must be over 18
Outside Murtaghs Main Street
9 - 11pm
2 - 5pm
2 - 5pm FREE Event
Sponsored by Glancy’s Supervalu
s Of Strut L ord Sponsored by
Murtaghs Courtyard Apartments
Market yard 2.30pm FREE Event Murtaghs Courtyard 4.30pm
Seamus and Sean, pioneers of bad taste, turn pop, dance & entertainment, into circus acrobatics, & comedy. A show not to be missed!
Zorbing Water
Rowing Club
Carrying
Assembly Georges Terrace 8pm
Wife Competition Sponsored by
hair & beauty
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Music
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5 - 7pm
The first time this unique event will be held in Carrick. Males (or females) must carry a “wife” and race through an obstacle course. First across the line is the winner! Prize for the winner! Registration is free of charge. Entrants can register on the day or pre-register by calling 087-2864906. Entrants must be over 18 and all “wives” must weigh at least 50kgs!!
Quay road
9 - 11pm
Jump around to hits from the 80’s, 90’s & 00’s with Carrick’s best party band!
Water Zorbing
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Sunday 2nd June Event
Location Time
Monday 3rd June Event
Location Time
Amusements
Central Park (behind landmark) 2 - 8pm
Amusements
Central Park (behind landmark) 2 - 8pm
Kid's Fun Day
Tennis Club
FREE Event 2 – 5pm
Rowing Club
Market yard At the Quay
FREE Event 2.30pm 4.30pm
Open Day at Rowing Club
Sponsored by Giovanni’s Family Restaurant
Dan ger Boy Sponsored by Crumbs Sandwich Bar
A family show of death defying stunts! Danger Boy takes no responsibility for kids wanting to do what he does, and parents wanting to be him!
Historical Walk
FREE Event 3 - 4pm
Town
Assembly at the Town Clock
Water Zorbing
Rowing Club
Rock the Boat Record World Attempt
Central Park (behind landmark)
Sponsored by Masonite in association with the Irish Cancer Society
Live With Stand” Music il the Ph y Flut er's Fanc ess Ball Dr Co-sponsors littlestarparties.ie & The Landmark Hotel
CARRICK-ON-SHANNON
FREE Assembly 5pm Event In the landmark Car Park
Rock at the Clock
9 - 11pm
Landmark Hotel
Doors 11pm
Music by “Late Nite Radio, tickets €10 on sale at The Landmark, Crescendo Bridge St. & Kierans Pharmacy Main St.
FREE Event
Beverage Manager
It’s all happening at the quay from 11pm! Victoria Walker School of Dance take to the water, followed by the town’s biggest ever fireworks display, coregraphed to music by Hijackers.
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Sponsored by CARRICK-ON-SHANNON
(Victoria Walker School of Dance) Lucas Kodl
Assistant - Food & Beverage Mana
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Murrays Bay/The Quay 11pm
Water Dance Show 6
5 – 7pm
In association with Simon Community
Assembly at the Quay
1 - 4pm 1pm
Suitable for families & all ages, 2 hours approx
Sponsored by Carrick Cineplex
The River Mania Raft Race && Water Events
FREE Events
In association with Waterways Ireland
We need 1429 participants, Pre-register at carrickrocktheboat@gmail.com, or contact Stephen on 086 8618320
Fireworks Display &
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Water Skiing
Rowing Club
2pm
Raft Race
Rowing Club
3pm
Water Long Jump
Rowing Club
4pm
iv e Music L & BBQ
Gings From 6pm Prize Giving for water events sponsored by Rivermania & Keaneys Gift Shop
Tuesday 4th June Event
Location Time
Air Hot Balloon Display
Park Lane FREE Event 7pm
Subject to weather conditions. See facebook for updates.Come along and watch our balloon teams set up and take to the sky.
Tennis Tournament Tennis Club
4 – 4pm
5 a side Soccer Tournament
4 – 7pm
Trophies & Prizes Sponsored by Keaneys
Aura
Sponsored by Power Video & Aura Leisure
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Wednesday 5th June Event
Location Time
Friday 7th June Event
Location Time
Central Park (behind landmark) 2 - 8pm
Tennis Tournament Tennis Club
4 – 7pm
Amusements
5 a side Soccer Tournament
4 – 7pm
Stand-Up Paddling
Trophies & Prizes Sponsored by Keaneys
P ig Ra cin
Aura
Sponsored by Power Video & Aura Leisure
Main Street
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7 – 8pm FREE Event
Rowing Club
Tennis Tournament (Final)
Tennis Club
4 – 7pm
5 a side Soccer Tournament (Final)
Aura
Gaelic Football/& Hurling Skills
Park Lane
12noon - 8pm
The Quay
5 - 9pm
A day at the races but with cute little pigs instead of horses, first race 7pm, great fun for all the family.
FREE dancing event in 400 years in Carrick!!! FREE Event Indoor venue also available.
& Pig Roasting on Main Street
Sponsored by Cox’s Pharmacy
Traditional Homecooked Bar Food served daily 12 - 9 at the Poitin Still
ste A Ta of Carrick
Thursday 6th June
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3 – 6pm
Stand-Up Paddling for all! Try out the latest craze in watersports at the Rowing Club all weekend! 20 paddleboards and 2 instructors will be on hand carrying out a range of activities for all to try.
Sponsored by The Bush Hotel & Kierans Pharmacy
& Cou ntry Poitin Still/Main St. 8 – 11pm Line tern Music Dancing Hoedown & Social Dancing. Wes Everyone welcome for the greatest outdoor
Event
Location Time
Tennis Tournament
Tennis Club
5 a side Soccer Tournament
Aura
Sponsored by
4 – 7pm
Trophies & Prizes Sponsored by Keaneys
4 – 7pm
Sponsored by Power Video & Aura Leisure
Sponsored by Bord Fiontar Contae Liatroma
Sponsored by
OASIS H ealth
Trophies & Prizes Sponsored by Keaneys
4 – 7pm
Sponsored by Power Video & Aura Leisure
All ages welcome from 5 - 95 years!! 10 skills of Gaelic, challenge yourself or challenge a friend, prizes at all age levels. Adults €4 children €2. (NS schools can take part 12noon - 2pm) Contact: Bernadette 086 8115271 for further info. Beside Moonriver Come and sample cuisine from Carrick-onShannon’s top restaurants and Cafes. Enjoy live entertainment and a glass of wine while sampling mouth watering food from some of the county’s best chefs and producers. (€5 entry per person includes taster tokens). Live cookery demo’s at 6pm and 7pm, Indie sensation The Would Be’s live on stage at 8pm.
Music till late with
Foods
Ireland’s newest music sensation!
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Saturday 8th June Event
Location Time
Hurling on The Quay Beside Moonriver (Juvenile)
Sponsored by Cox’s Dry Cleaners
11am-1pm FREE Event
Reading Room, Bridge St. 12pm FREE Event
Story Time
Kids story telling for 3-8yrs
Stand -Up Paddling Rowing Club
12 – 6pm
Puc Fada (Adults)
Beside Moonriver
1 - 2pm
For further details contact Bernie on 086 8115271
Kid's Fun Day
Tennis Club
Cirque de Sally
Market Yard 2.30pm FREE Events The Quay 4.30pm
Sponsored by Supermacs
by Carrick Self Catering Sponsored
FREE Event 2 – 5pm
Faded circus star Sally puts down her knitting needles to leave you in stitches as she steps into the ring to give the performance of a lifetime!
& Artisan Markets
The Quay
the Outrun
Starts St. Mary’s Hall
Craft
Hangman
FREE Event 2 - 8pm
Enjoy a selection of LOCAL Craft & Artisan Products from around the county.
Race
7pm
Registration from 5pm - 6.30pm
Historical race through the town of Carrick-on-Shannon; run1.4km from the Gallows past the old Courthouse and Gaol, swim the Shannon 140metres - 1km to the finish line. Contact: Donal 086 1092626.
Through the town
9pm-12am
Kicking off with a Ceilí Mór in The Market Yard, the carnival continues with Paddy Mc Kenna’s Storyfold, along with Dj’s, dancers, fire jugglers and street entertainers throughout the streets! Wish Carrick “happy birthday” by lighting the 400 candles at your local pub!
FREE Event
Live Ce l
Moylurg Ceílí Band
Sponsored by
Market Yard FREE Event 6 - 8pm
Live Music
Market Yard FREE Event 9-11pm
Storyfold With
Live DJ Sets & Street Music 10
Bridge St & Main St 9pm till late FREE Event
Sunday 9th June
Event
Location Time
Stand -Up Paddling Rowing Club Parade Boat
12 – 6pm
@ The Quay 1 – 2pm FREE Event
In association with Waterways Ireland
Kid's Fun Day
Sponsored by Mulveys Toymaster
The Journey Man Juggler
Sponsored by Café Lounge
Tennis Club 2 – 5pm FREE Event Market Yard 2.30pm FREE Events The Quay 4.30pm
Johnny D’Juggler brings the best of comedy entertainment and audience participation, culminating in a dramatic display of fire juggling!
Craft & Artisan Markets
Discover Carrick Day
Sponsored by
The Quay
2 - 8pm
Enjoy a selection of LOCAL Craft & Artisan Products from around the county.
The Quay FREE Event 3 – 6pm
tag e Cars Starting from 3pm Vin The Quay & Through the town Display & by Brendan Lowe & Sons, Super Cars from the Sponsored Accident Repair Specialists and Carrick
Cannon Ball Run
Motor Factors in association with Lunney's Garage.
Contact Numbers Taxi & Mini Bus Carrick Taxis Anthony Beirne Ken McManus Padraic Coggins Taxi Service Michael Glancy Dominic Duignan John Charles Taxi Eddies Taxi CK Taxis Leitrim Taxis Shortt Taxis
Service 086 8232424 086 8127535 087 2526377 086 8385380 086 8597093 086 8255489 087 9108279 087 2816116 086 0772020 087 2345635 086 1510607
Kool Cabs PC Cabs Martin Barnes B&B Aisleigh House Shannon View
087 9646999 087 9641001 086 1652514 071 9620313 071 9620594
Now-Doc
1850 400911
Garda Síochána
071 9650510
Kierans Pharmacy
071 9620130
Cox’s Pharmacy
071 9620158
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DJ
Gings
DJ Gary
DJ Rory
Live music
DJ Joe
DJ Richie
3pm
DJ Joe live in the garden
American ‘Blue Grass’ Session @ 10pm
Live music with Sway Cathy McGovern
The Benn Sisters
The Poitin Still
Live music with Cool Hand Dukes
DJ Richie
DJ Rory
DJ Joe
3pm
DJ Gary
DJ Richie
Paddy Shannon
Live music with Dave Byrne
Live music Paul Whathorn
DJ Richie
DJ Rory
DJ Joe
3pm
Live music John Shannon 7pm-9pm
Summer Sundays with DJ Haydo
DJ Haydo plays the garden party
DJ
Traditional Irish Music Session @ 10pm
Live & late DJ
Sun 9th
Traditional Irish Music Session @ 10pm
Live & late DJ
Sat 8th
3pm
3pm
Traditional Irish Music Session @ 10pm
Live & late DJ
Fri 7th
2pm and 315pm 3pm
Thurs 6th live music
Live music with Eamon Kennedy 3pm
live music
Tue 4th 5th
Live music with Top Level
Live music with Electric Birds
Print & Design: DPS Print 0719671472
Live music
live music
Live & late DJ
Mon 3rd
live music from free BBQ 5-7 followed and DJ by DJ till late
The Venue
The Oarsman
Boston
Live music with Pete Higgins
Live trad session with Rakish
DJ Richie
3pm
2pm
The Swan with Martin
The Basement Club
Elevation Late Bar
Main Bar
Moonriver day cruises Murtaghs Bar,
Little Glancys
Live DJ
Live music
Flynns
Live music with Gerry Keenan
Summer Sundays with DJ Haydo
DJ Haydo plays the garden party
DJ Joe live in the garden
Dunnes
Traditional Irish Music Session @ 10pm
Traditional Irish Music Session @ 10pm
American ‘Blue Grass’ Session @ 10pm
Cryans
Live & late DJ
Sun 2nd
Live & late DJ
Sat 1st
Live & late DJ
Fri 31st
Club 360
Anchorage
Venue
Pub Entertainment
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