The dock whats on guide by The Dock

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Would you like to spend a night in luxury accommodation and enjoy great theatre, comedy or music? The Dock is delighted to announce that we have teamed up with the luxurious Lough Rynn Castle Hotel to provide a range of great accommodation and entertainment offers during the coming season. To keep up to date and claim these fabulous offers all you have to do is follow The Dock and Lough Rynn Castle on Facebook. BOOKING INFORMATION Box office 071 965 0828 or online at www.thedock.ie • • • •

The box office is open for advance bookings from 10am – 6pm Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm Saturday and 7.45pm – 8.30pm on the evening of a performance. Tickets must be paid for at time of booking. Payments can be made by cash, credit/ debit card or cheque (made payable to The Dock). All evening shows start at 8.30pm unless otherwise stated. Customers are requested to pick up their tickets at the box office at least 30 minutes before the show start time. Online booking is available for all performances and an online booking fee applies of €1 per ticket.

CONCESSIONS & GROUP BOOKINGS Concession prices are available for many of our shows and these apply to students in full time education & under 18’s, senior citizens (65+) and unwaged (ID may be required). Please state at time of booking. Group discounts are available.

An ideal gift for any occasion, gift vouchers are available through the box office and may be exchanged for tickets to any performance in the theatre at The Dock.

REFUNDS/LATE COMERS Once purchased, tickets can only be refunded with sufficient notice and at the latest by 5.30pm on the day before the show. Latecomers can only be admitted if there is a suitable break in the performance and at the discretion of management.

Since opening in 2005, The Dock has brought a vibrant and exciting programme of music, theatre, comedy, readings, exhibitions, dance, workshops and other events to Carrick on Shannon and the surrounding area. We have had the pleasure of welcoming some of the best Irish and international artists to exhibit and perform in the venue and are delighted to have consistently large numbers of audiences and visitors attending performances, participating in workshops and classes, browsing around the galleries, or socialising over a cup of coffee in The Jury Room Café. The success of the last ten years has been in no small part due to the support of Leitrim County Council that has demonstrated its commitment to the arts and the local community through their ongoing support. Their input, along with support from The Arts Council of Ireland, has resulted in a vibrant and accessible centre for the arts, recognised as one of Ireland’s leading arts centre’s that everyone in the region can be proud of and will continue to enjoy. Of course none of the successes of the last ten years would have been possible without the support of all members of the local community. Local businesses, community groups, theatre companies and individuals, too numerous to mention here, have been central to the success of The Dock. We hope therefore that you can all join us in celebrating our 10th birthday in 2015. We have plans for some very special events throughout the year. In this first quarter there are a number of events that form part of our yearlong celebration. We have special ticket offers available to you, our valued customers, on all highlighted shows of the January to April season. Have a look through the guide. We hope that you will find something of interest and look forward to welcoming you.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Dock10 celebration events allow you to buy tickets for 4 shows for only €45! Have a

Customers with special requirements, such as wheelchair users and those with guide dogs, are requested to inform the box office at time of booking so they can be accommodated. * Information is correct at time of going to print, however you are advised to check with the box office and our website for possible changes to the advertised programme. The Dock reserves the right to alter or cancel performances or workshops.

look for the Dock10 celebration logo to see which shows are available.

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GIFT VOUCHERS

The Dock is 10 years in 2015 & we hope you can join us in the celebration!

JANUARY MUSIC

Wednesday 14th January

8.30pm

Sea Road Sessions

€17/€15

The Sea Road Sessions will bring together 6 critically acclaimed traditional musicians from Scotland, Ireland and Sweden, each known for their distinctive character, innovative approach and striking musicality: Kris Drever (guitar & vocals), Alan Kelly (piano accordion), Ian Carr (guitar & trumpet) Eamonn Coyne (banjo & tenor guitar), Steph Geremia (flute, vocals & sop. sax) and Staffan Lindfors (double bass). As friends and peers for many years, these 6 individuals have performed and recorded with each other in various ensembles. However, this is the first time they will take to the stage together for what promises to be a stunning collaboration, presenting a fresh and exciting body of work including traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and Sweden as well as new compositions both vocal and instrumental.

Friday 9th January

Mary Coughlan

8.30pm

€20/€18 MUSIC

A lot has been written and a lot has been said, whispered, recounted, alleged,

they remain a testament to Mary Coughlan’s seemingly timeless and endless talent. Her smoky, bluesy, boozy drawl has always been a seduction, no matter what the subject. Regardless of the elements she chooses to manipulate with flawless ease, Mary’s voice has always been an unforeseen, sudden seduction. This is why she is so lovedThe stage is where Mary survives. From a small square footage of venue real estate in front of a handful or a thousand or ten thousand people, she emotes, purges, atones, reminisces, eulogises and laments. Onstage is where you will see the very

“Imagine Garrison Keillor relocating to Ulster’s northwest in the company of Tom Waits and D’Unbelievables and you get an idea of Nee’s singularly enjoyable production” Mick Heaney Irish Times 13/9/12 Star Rating ****

Thursday 22nd January

Sparkplug

8.30pm

€16/€14

by Little John Nee Sparkplug was commissioned by the Earagail Arts Festival in 2012 and from there it went on to a critically acclaimed run at the Lir Academy as part of the Absolut Fringe which subsequently won Little John

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supposed and presumed. It’s all quite forgotten now and the songs remain the same,

THEATRE

an Irish Times Theatre Award for “Best Sound Designer”. The radio version of the

best of Mary Coughlan and you can’t hear the very best until you’ve heard her story

play was broadcast on RTE Radio Drama on One and went on to

recited in every note.

win Prix Italia “Special Mention”

JANUARY / February Friday 30th January

8.30pm

€12/€10

The Pipes, The Pipes A music & live

MUSIC

Pipes. Featuring the playing of three exceptional pipers, Padraig McGovern, Leonard Barry and Maitiu O Casaide, the live show, which will debut at The Dock, also features contributions by French visual artist Lionel Palun and Spanish painter Guillermo Carrion. Footage from the show will form part of a documentary directed

8.30pm

€15/€12

Music Network presents

Phronesis

art performance Devised by Donal Dineen

The Pipes, The Pipes is a homage to the singular magic of the Uilleann

Friday 6th February

“Look out for Phronesis – they might change your life!” BBC Radio 3

Scandinavian/British jazz trio Phronesis have the ability to excite, inspire and move people in a way that few bands are able to do. Their charismatic live performances have captured the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide. They conjure create a propulsive groove-driven sound that is utterly accessible despite its underlying complexity.

by Myles O’Reilly of Arbutus Yarns. The story will trace the history of this unique instrument and explore the intricacies of the machine as well illustrating the sheer power it unleashes at full throttle. The piping trio play with considerable energy, passion and grace and for their performance at The Dock, the visual artists will be on hand to respond live to the mesmerising soundwaves, and conjure images that enhance the musical flow. Paint, pipes and pictures will be a forceful combination and a very special live experience for the audience. Surrendering to the river of sound will be the one and only option. Early booking advised. This has been made possible through the generous support of an Arts Council Deis Award,

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and is part of The Dock’s 10 year anniversary initiatives.

February Friday 6th February 6pm

Free

Exhibition Opening

Jason Thompson & Jane O’Sullivan curated by Alice Lyons Jason Thompson: The non-random survival of randomly varying replicators This is Jason Thompson’s first solo exhibition in Ireland. His paintings have recently

Images: Right: Jason Thompson Autopsy oil on wood Below: Jane O’Sullivan A Passionate Silence (2014) white stoneware sculpture,paper rose,antique glass dome, damask fabric square, transferware plate.

been nominated for two major awards in the UK, the Liverpool Art Prize (2014) and the John Moores Prize (2010), and it is no wonder. Thompson’s paintings are quite unlike anything else around: they are playful yet rigidly systematic, wildly colourful yet somehow restrained, hinting at both primitive and digital worlds. The title of the exhibition comes from evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, which is apt in light of what the artist says about about his process of copying and recopying as he paints. Thompson says, ‘I like to imagine all this is analogous in someway to the natural evolutionary processes by which living things are formed and consciousness is developed’. Jason Thompson lives in Liverpool.

Jane O’Sullivan: A Passionate Silence From a carefully curated combination of handmade and re-appropriated found objects, here, and part of the fascination is the innovation shown in the methods for stitching and layering together various materials, images and ‘beloved objects’. A delicate Victorian sensibility is countered by a roguish punk ethic in a tough commitment to making, which also includes limited edition artist books, zines and garments. Jane

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Jane O’Sullivan creates works of poignant reflection. A thready impulse is at work

O’Sullivan was born in England and moved to Ireland in 1990. She has studied as an artist/maker in Theatre and Fashion and graduated with a BA in Fine Art from GMIT. O’Sullivan lives and works in County Mayo. The exhibition continues until Saturday 28th March.

Gallery opening hours: Tues to Fri 10am - 5.30pm / Saturday 10am - 5pm

february Wednesday 11th February

Catalpa

8.30pm

€16/€14

THEATRE

DANCE

Donal O Kelly

Friday 20th February 8.30pm Gallery 2 €12/10

Hyperactive

Irish Modern Dance Theatre A classic of modern Irish theatre, Catalpa is the story of the 1875 whaleship rescue of six Irish prisoners from Fremantle penal colony in Australia - all in the vibrant imagination of a screenwriter, the best movie never

made! Catalpa is about heroes and visionaries, political intrigue and personal loyalty, with hot romance, mixed-up rebels and battles at sea. An epic adventure story that challenges the nature of heroism, a celebration of the power of live theatre. Scotsman Fringe First Edinburgh; Best Event Award Melbourne.

“Lyrical and passionate, satirical and very funny” Irish Times

“An improbably beautiful show” Variety

“A soaring riproaring one-man adventure” Washington Post

“Hyperactive... is highly charged, wonderfully high-octane exhibitionistic fun, an entertaining sugar rush for all involved.” Seona Mac Reamoinn/ The Irish Times

Internationally acclaimed company, Irish Modern Dance Theatre, brings its explosive new piece Hyperactive to the Dock. Hot on the heels of standing ovations at Galway Arts Festival and Dublin Dance Festival - Hugely athletic, funny and exciting, this high-energy piece features a cast of four outstanding male dancers, whose backgrounds range from Broadway to theatre to street dance. Stretching horseplay and dance to the limit, gather round as they perform this human dance installation… with plenty of humour and lots of personality! Irish Modern Dance Theatre will give a workshop in contemporary dance for advanced practitioners from 2.004.30pm. Full details in the Education section, p.25.

Written and performed by Donal O’Kelly. Live music by Trevor Knight.

Castlecarra Group Exhibition

Castlecarra Group, Irish Wheelchair Association, The Jury Room The Castlecarra Group attend classes organised by the Irish Wheelchair Association, and this exhibition shows a selection of

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13th February till Saturday 14th March Opening 3pm Friday 13th February

works from the group. These classes have been running for a number of years and are open to everyone. The classes are held every Wednesday afternoon from 2pm till 4pm in the Irish Wheelchair Association building.

FEBRUARY Wednesday 25th February

Portrait of The Artist

8.30pm

€16/€14 THEATRE

directed by Jimmy Fay

The New Theatre, Dublin in association with Richard Ryan Promotions present the stage adaptation of James Joyce’s A portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Following its National and Parisian tour, this classic tale of Stephen Dedalus follows the young man during his formative years as he breaks away from the Irish Catholic conventions of his past to become an artist who will “encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race.” Directed by Jimmy Fay. Produced by Anthony Fox. Adapted by Tony Chesterman.

Saturday 28th February

Declan O Rourke

8.30pm

€20/€18 MUSIC

Declan O’Rourke has achieved critical acclaim for his songwriting, singing and performance. Jon Pareles of The New York Times said there was virtuosity in his guitar playing, with ‘intricately contrapuntal picking and meticulous dynamics,’ and that his calling was as a balladeer. Paul Weller said of O’Rourke’s song Galileo that it’s possibly the greatest song written in the last thirty years. He has also performed Latitude, Cois Fharraige, and SXSW. Declan’s own shows have included The Paradiso Club, Amsterdam; The 100 Club, London; The Waterfront Hall, Belfast - his soldout performance at Sydney’s Basement venue was broadcast on Australian TV’s ABC network. In 2012, Declan performed alongside Bono, Damian Rice, Lupe Fiasco and

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at such festivals as Glastonbury, Oxygen, Electric Picnic, The Cannes Film Festival,

Bob Geldof at Electric Burma, a concert in celebration of Burmese Humanitarian Aung San Suu Kyi. At the 2013 Oscars, Declan played the Oscar Wilde awards in LA for such luminaries as Steven Spielberg and J. J. Abrams. April 2013, Declan sold out an eight-night residence with a string quartet at New York City’s Donaghy Arts Theatre.

MARCH Wednesday 4th March

The Bonny Men

8.30pm

€15/€12

THEATRE MUSIC

Wednesday 11th to Sat 14th March 8.30pm

€15/€12

The Breffni Players present

Barefoot in the Park

The Bonny Men’s debut album was heralded as ‘an instant classic’ by Irish Music Magazine, and it

‘Barefoot in the Park’ is Neil Simon’s

went on to reach No. 1 in the Irish Music Magazine

long running Broadway comedy set in

charts. At present, the band are finishing recording

New York. It is a humorous tale with

their second album, which is due to be released

sparkling dialogue about a married

early 2015. Since forming in 2011, The Bonny Men

couple’s trials and tribulations. Not to

have played gigs in France, Denmark Germany,

be missed!

Belgium, Scotland, England, India, Indonesia, Italy, and Switzerland. In 2014, The Bonny Men were the feature of a 30 minute documentary by TG4 called Ar Thoir an Cheoil, and just recently they appeared on Bosca Ceol alongside the likes of Dervish, Sharon Shannon and Damien Dempsey.

Friday 6th March

THEATRE

This is a story about the Baker and his Daughter, and the Queen and her Son. It’s Prince Fredrik’s 9th

8.30pm

birthday, but who will bake the royal birthday cake? As things heat up in the busy basement kitchen of the Queen’s palace, the young apprentice baker Madeleine attempts to prove herself to her Father. A delightful new theatre experience for young audiences performed by Paul Curley and designed by Ger Clancy, Bake! invites you into the action of the busy basement of the royal palace. Get stuck in, but be warned,

Brian Leyden Reading & guests In the summer of 1990 the Arigna coalmines

closed.

the

25th

Anniversary of this historic event Brian Leyden returns to the Dock with special guests to share an intimate and heart warming evening of memories and music. The evening also celebrates the reissue of his original RTE Francis McManus Award winning short story The Last Mining Village with the launch

things could get messy.

of New and Selected Stories.

40mins. Suitable for audiences of 4-6yrs. Limited Capacity: 50

€12/€10

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Thursday 19th March

The Last Mining Village

10.30am (schools show) & 4pm (family show) €5

Sift the flour, Beat the eggs, Add the butter, Sprinkle sugar... now, Bake!

READING

MARCH Thursday 26th March

8.30pm

€14/€12

Pat Moylan presents

BEOWULF: THE BLOCKBUSTER Written and performed by Bryan Burroughs. Developed and directed by David Horan With more 5 star reviews than you could ever wish for, sold-out shows, and an ‘Acting Excellence’ award, Beowulf: The Blockbuster is a gripping, witty, poignant and vastly entertaining, this triumph of a play reminds us that life is not about how we die, but about how we live. An utterly compelling and charismatic performance from multi awardwinning actor, “the supremely talented Bryan Burroughs” (***** The Scotsman), this ripping script combines humour, empathy and raw emotion to give genuine goosebumps.

THEATRE

MUSIC

Saturday 28th March

Inni-K

8.30pm

€10

Indie-folk artist, Inni-K mesmerises with the transcendent quality of her voice and arresting stage presence. The Co. Kildare singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, has featured on RTÉ’s Other Voices; shared stages with such diverse artists as world renowned kora master Toumani Diabaté at his request, Efterklang, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Wallis Bird, This is how we Fly & many more. She has toured the world with Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre’s production ‘Rian’, and will be playing this special concert at The Dock as part of her album launch tour. Joining Inni-K on the night will be her band, including drummer and percussionist Brian Walsh.

‘Inni-K is a force to watch.’

Liam Ó Maonlaí

“Tragic. Funny. EPIC. Don’t miss it.”

Originally developed as part of ‘Show in a Bag’, an artist development initiative of Dublin Fringe Festival, Fishamble: The New Play Company and Irish Theatre Institute to resource theatre makers and actors. “No props, gimmicks or special effects – just BRILLIANT THEATRE” ***** THE IRISH TIMES

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***** The Sunday Times

“phantasmagoric… dazzling” *****THE NEW YORK TIMES

april Saturday 4 & Sunday 5th

Phase One Electronic Music and Arts Festival The third annual multi-disciplinary arts festival will continue to presents

MUSIC

Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April

Sharon Shannon with Alan Connor

8.30pm

€20

Sharon Shannon has won the hearts, minds and souls of people

cutting edge electronic music, visual art, animation, film, master classes

all over the world. When she began her career she played solo

and workshops in the superb surroundings of The Dock. The event

accordion, fiddle & whistle with one accompanist. She is back in The

is a celebration of electronic music and art in all its forms offering an

Dock for a special 2 night run that will hopefully satisfy the always

intimate connection a diverse range of Electronic arts.

huge demand for tickets to see her play. She will be joined on the

Alongside promoting the Electronic genre in music and art, the festival

night by the superb Alan Connor. If her previous appearances in The

offers opportunities for talented Irish artists to showcase their creative

Dock are anything to go by you can expect this to sell out early so

talents on an international platform with some of the world’s most

be sure to get your tickets in time!

respected artists. To this end Phase One 2015 will include an expanded visual arts programme and well as more excellent opportunities for emerging artists to perform their work and attend a number of day time forums aimed at those setting out in the music and electronic arts industries and a host of master class events with some of electronic music’s leading producers leading the way. The 2015 line up will be announced soon.

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Check www.phaseonefestival.com for details.

april Friday 10th April

6pm

Free

Exhibition Opening

Finlay Macintosh & James King curated by Alice Lyons Finlay Mackintosh: Selected Everything Glasgow-born and bred painter Finlay Mackintosh’s life is given over painting. Using a variety of cameras (a Hasselblad, a Nikon, a digital one), Mackintosh explores Glasgow and sites farther afield (London, Venice), snapping photos to add to the vast collection of photos in his home studio. Then the work begins. Painting. For years, Mackintosh kept this up while working at a job; in recent years his art work has become full-time and all consuming. Frequent subjects are the park near his home in snow and summer (mostly snow). A beloved aunt’s sitting room and dinner table. His record collection and turntables. A toy train set. The trainyards behind Glasgow’s main station. Flower beds. A parrot in a cage. Everything. But selected by Finlay Mackintosh.

James King: Site, Sounds & Syllables: Recent Performances James King has engaged in performance activities for 35 years. These have included street theatre, street art and clowning, much of it in Derry. Since retiring from thirty

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years of university teaching Drama at the University of Ulster, King has developed an interest in voice performance which has taken him into areas around open mic entertainment and sound poetry. He performs regularly at Bbeyond monthly group events in Belfast and steadily in his adopted home town of Derry City, sometimes in collaboration with colleagues. His exhibition at The Dock will feature photos, drawings and emails that document his recent activities. James King will also be in residence for a weekend of performance during Bealtaine, the month that celebrates creativity throughout our lifetime. James King’s period of residency will be from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th April. Gallery opening hours: Tues to Fri 10am - 5.30pm / Saturday 10am - 5pm

Image Credits Top: Finlay Mackintosh The artist and a painting (2014) Above: James King Performance, Essen Germany, (2014)

april Thurs 16th April

Foil Arms & Hog

8.30pm

€15/€12

COMEDY

Fantastically bizarre and deliriously funny, it’s sketch comedy at its best! Dubbed by the critics as a ‘powerhouse of sketch comedy’, Foil Arms and Hog have recently completed a World tour, have over 4 million hits on Youtube, are starring on Jason Byrne’s upcoming TV3 show ‘Snaptastic’ and have sold out six years running at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In addition the lads recently won a comedy award at the Adelaide Fringe festival and are working on a sitcom for BBC3. Rowan Atkinson came to FA&H’s show this year in Edinburgh, even emailing afterwards to express his gratitude. On another night, Tommy Tiernan bought a ticket and was given a terrible seat up the front where the lads couldn’t take their eyes off him!

Thursday 23rd April 8.30pm

‘Never before have I been to a gig where the atmosphere has been so electric THE IRISH NEWS 21/3/14

Friday 24th April

The 4 Of Us

8.30pm

€15

THE 4 OF US bring their critically

acclaimed

acoustic

show to The Dock, showcasing songs from their brand new album, as well as songs from their extensive back catalogue. From their first anthem MARY still a radio favourite, through to the UK-charting SHE HITS ME, to SUNLIGHT - the band has notched up over two decades of radio hits and six top 20 charting albums. Don’t miss this rare chance to catch them live.

THEATRE

€5 including copy of CD MUSIC

Students from the Sound Production Course at Drumshanbo Vocational School & Lake Recording Studios will present an end of year concert to launch their new CD with a diverse range of musical styles on show from full bands, acoustic solo through to electronica and rap.

s Spraoi Coming soon... Soulatagu The Dock. A night of Dance, Chill

vibes A unique feel-good nightclub with party floor funky Music to rock out to on the dance out, Teas & treats, Games, Art & great body for treat me! A welco elf, Be Free, All all night...Friendly atmosphere, Be yours Spraoi will be an alcohol free event. & soul. For ages 18 & upwards Soul agus space for further details. A Saturday night soon.... Watch this

Tuesday 28th April

8.30pm

€16/€14

Rise Productions present

The Games People Play Winner of Best New Play Award at the 2014 Irish Times Theatre Awards. After the international success of their multi-award winning hit Fight Night, Rise Productions return with a radical re-working of the Tír na nÓg myth. Niamh and Oisín weresold the dream – the house, the life, the kids. But what do you do when everything you ever dreamed of still isn’t enough? One night, a series of games starts to escalate, and threatens

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CD Launch

MUSIC

to unravel their suburban paradise. This is epic Celtic mythology distilled into a Drumcondra Semi-D. It topped Emer O’Kelly’s list of independent theatre highlights for 2013, and subsequently won the Best New Play award at the 2014 Irish Times Theatre Awards!

EDUCATION

Saturday 24th January 2015

7th & 14th Feb and 7th & 14th March 10.30am - 16.30pm

14 to 20 years

The Animation and Optical Illusion day The animation and optical illusion day is facilitated by Visual Artist Aideen Barry, who will be exhibiting in The Dock later in the year. In this one day intensive workshop the participants will cover the basics of stop motion and cell animation. Participants will learn about the physics of illusion making and moving image works as well as gaining skills in drawing animation, stop-motion and object manipulation. The workshop is a short introduction to moving image techniques and will include the use of softwares such as istopmotion, premier and Flash. The outcome of the workshop will support the creation of a short one minute animated work with a sound track. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge of how to story board an idea and create a moving image optical illusion that could be the basis for a short film, music video or animated work. This is a very practical workshop but it will challenge the participant to create a future self directed project to be disseminated in the Dock at a later date in the year.

2-4pm

€3 per child

Family Fun workshops @ the Dock

The Docks Family Fun days continue this season with a new opportunity for families to work with an artist on two consecutive Saturdays. These workshops will finish with a exhibition in April of your artwork created during the four workshops. There is no need to book in advance just come in and take part. Places are limited so we advise that you arrive early to avoid miss out.

Creative movement Workshops with Artist Kate Wilson In these workshops parents and children will have fun interacting together in movement warm up games, as well as making huge floor drawings and movement maps and devising and improvising in duet and group movement sequences. Come and experience the joy of playful movement and discover new connections to body, shape and space with your children. No previous experience is needed for these playful and creative workshops.

Clay & Painting workshops with Artist Ciara McCormac Two Saturdays of fun with collage, painting and clay: Family groups will be experimenting with clay, creating unique hand built sculptures which will be painted creative ways of using a variety of mediums to make collages. We will be using scraps of fabric, photos from magazines, and your own drawings, so please feel free to bring along anything you might like to use.

Friday 20th February 2-4.30pm €15 (€10 if attending performance)

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Aideen Barry Vacuuming in a Vaccum. 2008

on the second day of the workshop. Alongside this will be the opportunity to explore

Comtemporary Dance Workshop with IDMT This workshop led by dancers from Irish Modern Dance Theatre is tailored to experienced dancers who are seeking to develop their practice further.

EDUcation / workshops Saturday 18th April (part 1) & 25th April (part 2) 2015 €65 for 2 days or €40 per day

10am – 4pm

The Dock supports the development of creativity and learning, offering creative courses

Creative Documentary Making – Part 1 & Part 2

and workshops for children and adults through our programme of events, opportunities

Róisín Loughrey is a multi-award-winning documentary

and projects. As part of this year’s celebrations of 10 years of creativity excellence at The Dock, we are inviting pupils and youth groups to take part in the celebrations by

filmmaker and artist whose work has been screened

creating artwork that will be exhibited in The Dock during the year. We have three

nationally and internationally. These two days are

catalogers for showcase new and developing work by talented young artists.

designed for adult beginners with an interest in making

‘Colour our public spaces’ artworks created by young people. (ages 5 to 10years)

their own documentary films. It will cover the theory

‘10 steps exhibitions’ submit a group artwork for selection as part of this exhibition.

and the practical principles of making a short creative documentary. Participants will take a look at examples of creative documentary and learn the basic skills to conceive, plan and produce their own short documentary film. The workshop will be spread over two consecutive Saturdays: •

Part 1 will cover the theory and basic practicalities of shooting documentary.

•

Part 2 will be looking at production, sound and editing.

Participants are asked to bring their own notebooks and a digital video camera or digital stills camera with video, if they have one. Limited to 12 participants.

Tuesday Jan 13th, Feb 10th, March 10th and April 14th 6-7.30pm Every second Tuesday of the Month

Word Corner Café FREE informal event for writers, readers and beat poets. Taking place in the Jury Room Cafe in the Dock. You are invited to share your own poetry, prose, or the works of your favourite writers, at these informal sessions with MC Hayley Fox– Roberts.

Free 6 - 7.30pm

(ages 11-13 years) ‘Creative design space film project’ for young people. (ages 14 to 24 years) For submission deadlines and guidelines please contact our Visual Arts and Education Officer Laura lmahon@leitrimcoco.ie or phone 071 96 50828.

Resume on Wednesday 7th January

4.30-6.30 pm

Traditional Music classes with Padraig Sweeney (flute and whistle) Pádraig has been running these classes at The Dock for several years and they continue to prove extremely popular. Early booking is advisable. Adult classes are also available with prior arrangement. For more info bookings contact Pádraig on 086 8112871.

Tuesday 13th January for 9 weeks

7pm-9pm

improvers Oil Painting class with Laura Gallagher It will run for 9 weeks and costs €110. This class is open to anyone who has painted

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Celebrating 10 Years at the Dock

before and is interested in working on the painting project of their preference. The artist Laura Gallagher will guide each person individually with their painting during the nine weeks. A suggested materials list is available from the artist on request. For further details please call the box office.

EDUcation / workshops

Leitrim County Youth Theatre senior group (14-18 yr olds) with Catherine Sheridan The new 12 week term for the Senior Group Monday 12th January to Monday 27th April 2015

5.30pm to 7.30pm

Junior group (9-13yr olds) with Mary Blake The new 10 week term for the Junior Group Tuesday 13th January to Tuesday 24th March

5pm to 6.30pm

The Carrick-on-Shannon branch of Leitrim Youth Theatre Company continues its workshops in the new year with drama games, improvisations, theatre visits and productions in The Dock. For bookings and further information please contact the Dock box office: 071 9650828.

Life drawing recommences on Saturday 17th January & will continue each Saturday from 11-1pm. €10 per session for members & students. €12 for drop-ins

Life drawing There will be NO life drawing on Saturday 4th April. Some experience necessary as this is a self-guided group. Drop-in attendance is more than welcome but please bring own materials. We provide easels, boards and some paper.

Thursday February 26th

21st March 2015

11-4pm

Drawing Workshop with Heidi Wickham This is a charcoal drawing workshop focusing on the study of animals. What to bring: photos of animals you wish to draw, compressed charcoal, willow charcoal, putty rubber, hard rubber, strong paper, fixative spray any other art materials you might like to use. The aim will be to guide you through the process of making an animal study using charcoal. Resource material should be of a suitable scale from which to draw.

LEITRIM ARTS OFFICE

Dodeca Cycle “Dodeca Cycle” is an electronic and mechanical music installation designed and built by Ed Devane in Spring 2014. Ideally suited to music workshops, and accessible to any age group, the system features twelves electronic controls which sequence the playback of mechanically struck marimbas and chimes. Dodeca Cycle allows people to make intricate rhythmic and melodic music together without any musical experience. Workshop participants will be led through a number of exercises in order to familiarise

€40

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For any further information please contact Ciara McCormac , 071 96 50 828.

them with how the controls work, fundamentals of rhythm, melodic scales, musical arrangement and dynamics. The group of up to 12 players will be divided into 2 teams which will look out for hand signals from the conductor / facilitator. The music will be recorded and archived on Ed Devane’s website. Max participants per workshop – 12 participants. 4 workshops will run 26th of February at the Dock. Workshops are accessible to any age group- groups interested should please contact Orla or AnnaMarie at Harnessing Creativity tel: 00 353 071 96 20450.

For information on other art projects in 2015 see:

www.leitrimarts.ie

JANUARY Wednesday 7th

Traditional Music classes with Padraig Sweeney

Tin whistle classes

4.30pm - 6.30pm

Friday 9th

Mary Coughlan

Music

8.30pm

Monday 12th

Senior Group Theatre led by Catherine Sheridan

LCYT

5.30pm - 7.30pm (14-18 yr olds)

p.28

Tuesday 13th

Junior group led by Mary Blake

LCYT

5pm - 6.30pm (9-13yr olds)

p.28

Tuesday 13th

Word Corner Café

Education

6pm - 7.30pm

Free

p.26

Tuesday 13th

Oil Painting with Laura Gallagher

Education

7pm - 9pm

€110 for 9 weeks

p.27

Wednesday 14th

Sea Road Sessions

Traditional musicians

8.30pm

€17/€15

p.5

Friday 16th

Life drawing

Workshop

11-1pm

€10/€12

p.28

January 17th

Life drawing

Workshop

11-1pm weekly

€10/€12

p.28

Thursday 22nd

Sparkplug

Theatre

8.30pm

€16/€14

p.5

Saturday 24th

Annimation & optical illusions

Workshop

10.30am - 4.30pm

Friday 30th

The Pipes, The Pipes

Music

8.30pm

p.27 €20/€18

p.24 €12/€10

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Phronesis – Scandinavian / British jazz trio

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8.30pm

€15/€12 11 12 13

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Exhibition

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p.43

Saturday 7th

Creative Movement

Family Fun Workshop

2-4pm

€3 per child

p.27

Tuesday 10th

Word Corner Café

Literature

6-7.30pm

Free

p.26

Wednesday 11th

Catalpa – Donal O’Kelly

Theatre

8.30pm

€16/14

Friday 13th

Castlecearra Group, Irish Wheelchair Association

Exhibition

TBC

Free 3 4

Saturday 14th

Creative Movement

Family Fun Workshop

2-4pm

€317per 19 20 18 child

p.27

Friday 20th

IMDT

Workshop

2-4.30pm

€15/€10

p.25

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Hyperactive Irish Modern Dance Theatre

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8.30pm

€10/12

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Essence of Design Seminar

Seminar

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Portrait of The Artist

Theatre

8.30pm

€16/€14 2/FEBRUARY

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The Bonny Men

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Saturday 7th

Clay and Painting

Family Fun Workshop

Bake!

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Friday 6th March

p.38

Children’s Theatre

Wed 11th - Sat 14th

Barefoot in the Park

Theatre

Saturday 14th

Clay and Painting

Family Fun Workshop

Thursday 19th

Brian Leyden & guests

Music Literature

Saturday 21st

Drawing with Heidi Wickham

Workshop

Thursday 26th

Beowulf: the blockbuster

Theatre

Saturday 28th

Inni-K

Music

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Creative Documentary Making

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10am - 4pm

€45 / €65 2 days

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The 4 of Us

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tel: 071 96 50550 / 071 96 50533 web: www.leitrimdesignhouse.ie email: shop@leitrimdesignhouse.ie

celebrating 15 years in business exhibitions-activities-events-shopping Open: 10am-6pm Mon to Fri / 10am-5pm Sat

The Essence of Design Seminar / Feb 21st 2015 This is an exciting and relevant seminar with a panel of speakers representing new dynamic inspiring design businesses; an exciting exploration of design. Topics will include: What is the essence of good design? What makes a design business successful?

Leitrim Design House Open Submission 2015 Leitrim Design House is announcing an open call to makers across all craft disciplines to submit work for inclusion within the Leitrim Design House gallery. Are you developing new product? Are you producing work that is 100% Irish, work that is unique and handmade? We are looking for gift ideas for weddings, birthdays and special occasions. If you are interested in submitting work for consideration please send the following to Leitrim Design House by post or email shop@leitrimdesignhouse.ie by the 31st January 2015. Please include: Current CV / Artist statement / Selection of images of work / Pricing information / Brochure or point of sale information

Dates for your diary check www.leitrimdesignhouse.ie or follow us on Facebook we have a lot of exciting plans for 2015.

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WHATS ON IN LEITRIM

The Essence of Design

A Product Innovation Seminar presented by The Leitrim Design House in association with the Harnessing Creativity Project The DOCK, Carrick-on-Shannon, Saturday Feb 21st 2015 This is an exciting and relevant seminar with a panel of speakers representing new dynamic and inspiring design businesses. Chaired by Eddie Shanahan, well-known expert in brand and new product development for the fashion, craft and homewares industries, the seminar will explore; What is the essence of good design? What makes a design business successful?

Eddie Shanahan Branding, Fashion, Craft and Retail consultant Heidi Higgins Award winning Irish fashion designer Blaithin Ennis Irish Fashion Awards 2014 Jewellery Designer of the Year Rebecca Marsden The Irish Fashion Awards ’Designer of the Year’ 2014 Fiona Mulholland Renowned sculptor and jeweller Naomi Draper Artist specialising in sculpture and glass The ‘Essence of Design’ Seminar is the first stage in the development of a dedicated design programme ID 2015@The Leitrim Design House. The seminar will launch an exciting schedule of events and activities organised by the Leitrim Design House

Located in the heart of Carrick-on-Shannon, The Dock is the perfect location for conferences, receptions and other small scale events.

We can provide: A 117 seat auditorium with full sound and HD projection facilities and free WIFI. Rooms for breakout sessions and roundtable meetings. Workshop rooms for creative projects. What’s more we can offer unique extras including creative workshops, craft tasters, artists’ talks and gallery tours as well as day time or evening performances tailored to your requirements. If you would like to find out what The Dock can do for you please contact

design led new product development. For more information contact The Leitrim

Paul Cunningham by phone on 071 9650828 or by email at pcunningham@

Design House 071 965 0550 / 50533

leitrimcoco.ie

For more info on The Leitrim Design House see page 34 For more info on Harnessing Creativity project see page 44 www.leitrimdesignhouse.ie

www.harnessingcreativity.eu

For Christmas opening hours please see www.thedock.ie

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aimed at increasing the demand for Irish design through business development and

Creative:: Inspirational:: Productive::

WHATS ON IN LEITRIM

THE GLENS CENTRE DUKE SPECIAL

LEITRIM SCULPTURE CENTRE Workshops

Fri 16th January

Fri 30th January - Sun 1st February 2015

G7 Images On Glass - Print And Glass Tutor: Alison Lowry. Duration: 2 Days. Cost: €220

Sat 31st January – Sun 1st February 2015 DM1 Digital Photography Tutor: Dave Spence. Duration: 2 Days. Cost: €140 Those who know Duke Special for the platinum album ‘Songs From The Deep Forest’

Sat 31st January – Sun 1st February 2015

and the hit song ‘Freewheel’ may be surprised by the breadth of his work. His journey

MF2 Blacksmithing Tutor: Michael Budd. Duration: 2 Days. Cost: €170

so far has seen him taking on projects as diverse as diverse as writing the theme tune for the Irish Sesame Street to writing the music for and appearing in Deborah

Sat 21st- Sun 22nd February 2015

Warner’s critically acclaimed 2009 production of Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage

C4 Clay Modeling: Modeling the Head in Clay - From Life

and Her Children at London’s National Theatre. From presenting a documentary

Tutor: Jackie McKenna. Duration: 2 Days. Cost: €190

on the life and times of 50s megastar Ruby Murray to being commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to write a series of original songs based on

MF1 Welding

From performing with orchestras such as the Ulster and RTE Concert orchestras, to

Tutor: Michael O’Hara. Duration: 2 Days. Cost: Course is Full (See June)

making the first recording of an unfinished musical by Kurt Weill based on the novel

Sat 28th February - Sun 1st March 2015

Huckleberry Finn. Diverse indeed. Duke Special is currently finishing off his next studio

DM2 Digital Photography Graphics

album, due for release in 2015, and he has once again decided to work with Pledge Music

Tutor: David Spence. Duration: 2 Days. Participants: 4. Cost: €180

to help fund and promote this release. He then returns to Ireland for a run of solo live shows in January & February 2015, where he will unveil for the first time some of the material from the new album.

Fri 20th- Sun 22nd March 2015 S2 Stone Carving: Introduction to Stone Conservation

Details on all performances in 2015 are online: www.theglenscentre.com

Tutor: Jackie McKenna. Duration: 3 Days. 10am-5pm. Cost: €230

The Glens Centre, New Line, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim Ireland

Sat 21st - Sun 22nd March 2015

Box Office / General Enquiries: Mary McGovern

TP3 Traditional Printmaking Relief/Block Printing

Phone: 071 9855 833 ext 1

Tutor: Deirdre Nolan. Duration: 2 Days. Cost: €150

Email: info@theglenscentre.com

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photographs for their exhibition of the photographers Stieglitz, Steichen, and Strand.

Sat 28th February - Sun 1st March 2015

W2 Wood Construction

Exhibitions

Tutor: David Spence. Duration: 2 Days. Cost: €190

‘GROWING ARTISTS V’ SCHOOLS PROJECT, St. Clare’s, Manorhamilton

Sat 28th - Sun 29th March 2015

Sat 11th - Sun 12th April 2015 S3 Stone Lettercutting Tutor: Seamus Dunbar. Duration: 2 Days. Participants: 8. Cost: €150

Sat 25th- Sun 26th April 2015 W7 Vernacular Carpentry Tutor: Niall Walsh. Duration: 2 Days. Cost: €170

Sat 25th – Sun 26th April 2015 M3 Mouldmaking & Plaster Casting Of Head (Stage 2 after participants have done course C4) Tutor: Jackie McKenna. Duration: 2 Days. Participant: 8 Cost: €190

Sat 25th – Sun 26th April 2015 GB1 Glassblowing For Beginners Workshop Tutor: Louise Rice Duration: 2 Days. Participants: 6. Cost: €260

Mon 27th – Tue 28th April 2015 GB1 Glassblowing For Beginners Workshop

This years show is made in collaboration with tutors and students from St Clare’s Comprehensive, Manorhamilton and the exhibition includes over 100 works and collaborative pieces. A number of different themes and approaches devised by the art teacher and pupils allowed pupils to work individually and to also collaborate on how the works might be presented.

SEAMUS DUNBAR: ‘THE LOST AND FOUND OFFICE’ 6th March – 21st March 2015 Séamus Dunbar is based in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, where he co-founded the Leitrim Sculpture Centre. Concerning The Lost and Found Office the artist writes: “From October 2012 to February 2013, I walked the dismantled Sligo, Leitrim & Northern Counties Railway from Enniskillen to Ballysadare, covering approximately 50 miles (80 km) in 13 stages. The project arose from my interest in landscape and the phenomenology of creating and experiencing artworks, exploring walking practice as a primary tool in research and art making. The current work invites viewers to undertake their own journeys by drawing on personal memories and experiences while physically interacting with evidences from my walk.” (Seamus Dunbar 2014)

BRIGITTA VARADI (Residency Artist 2015): ‘MAPPING UP’ Fri 10 APRIL – 23 APRIL

Duration: 3 hours. Participants: 6. Cost: €65

Brigitta Varadi’s work explores how memories can inform our present day perspectives and artistic expression. The aim of MAPPING UP at LSC is to ‘map up’ the marks used by the farmers to identify their sheep in the North West region. Creating a dialogue with farmers and place the project will develop an installation at the gallery including works made with local wool. Varadi is an artist born in Hungary and living in Leitrim, Ireland since 2001.

Wed 29th April – Fri 1st May 2015

Leitrim Sculpture Centre, New Line , Manorhamilton , Co Leitrim, ireland

G3 Experiments In Mould Blown Glass

www.leitrimsculpturecentre.ie Tel: 071 985 5098

Tutor: Louise Rice And Jonathan Ball. Duration: 3 Days. Participants: 6. Cost: €420

LSC acknowledge the financial support of the Arts Council.

Sat 25th – Tue 28th April 2015 GB2 Improvers Evening Glassblowing Workshop Tutor: Graham Reid – Sat & Sun 6-9pm. Louise Rice – Mon & Tue 6-9pm

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Tutor: Graham Reid. Duration: 2 Days. Participants: 6. Cost: €260

Fri 6th Feb – 21st Feb 2015

WHATS ON IN LEITRIM

HARNESSING CREATIVITY PROJECT 2015 January-May 2015

Digital Makers “Digital Makers” building on the 2014 master class program, a series of technology based classes delivered by Harnessing Creativity at locations in Leitrim, Fermanagh & Tyrone. Workshops will involve skills development in IT, Design and Fabrication.

FEB 21ST

Product Innovation Seminar

EXPANDED TERRITORIES 2 SHOWCASE, SEMINAR & TOURING EXHIBITION The Creative Labs were seen as the energy generator for the Harnessing Creativity programme, spilling out provocative and compelling propositions for others to respond to. Expanded Territories 2 will be a space to present innovative, experimental and thought-provoking ideas created by 30 creative practitioners to the wider public. ET will showcase ideas for new and innovative products & services, the creative process of the labs & the longer-term visions and themes which have been emerging. Expanded Territories 2 curated by Orlagh Woods in collaboration with design consultant Michelle Douglas. Orlagh Woods is an experienced curator and creative producer based in London. She is currently curating a series of talks at Whitechapel Gallery, London in association with Artquest; Other past curatorial exhibitions and events have included ‘Acts of Legacy’,

Feb 26th

Tate Britain, an evening of performance, installation, music, talks and film-screenings

Dodeca Cycle

interdisciplinary senior design academic with proven experience at high-end education

“Dodeca Cycle” is an electronic and mechanical music installation designed and built by Ed Devane in Spring 2014. Ideally suited to music workshops, and accessible to any age group, the system features twelves electronic controls which sequence the playback of mechanically struck marimbas and chimes. Dodeca Cycle allows people to make intricate rhythmic and melodic music together without any musical experience. Workshop participants will be led through a number of exercises in order to familiarise them with how the controls work, fundamentals of rhythm, melodic scales, musical arrangement and dynamics. The group of up to 12 players will be divided into 2 teams which will look out for hand signals from the conductor / facilitator. The music will be recorded and archived on Ed Devane’s website. Max participants per workshop – 12 participants. 4 workshops will run 26th of February at the Dock. Workshops are accessible to any age group- groups interested should please contact Orla or Anna-Marie at Harnessing Creativity tel:00353071 96 20450.

with over 50 artists; Michelle Douglas is an experienced multi-disciplined designer and institutions and consultancies ranging from Royal College of Art, Brunel University and Ravensbourne in London UK to UTS Sydney and San Francisco State University. All HCP workshops/ events are FREE of charge. Register in advance http://www.harnessingcreativity.eu/ to secure your place or contact Anna-Marie or Orla on 071 96 20450.

The Harnessing Creativity project delivered by the Local Enterprise Office- Leitrim is runs a programme

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“Product Innovation Seminar” in collaboration with Leitrim Design House at the Dock.

March 2015

of tailored business supports, master classes, creative Labs , events and exhibitions directly supporting 200 creative practitioners & 120 businesses from the broader economy in Leitrim, Tyrone, Fermanagh & the wider region. Harnessing Creativity runs until May 2015 & has received funding through the European Union’s INTERREG IVA programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)

WHATS ON IN LEITRIM

Solas Art Gallery Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

Kinlough Women’s Writing Group

Sat 17th Jan - Weds 28th Jan:

January 7 - May 5 Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 7-9:30 PM Kinlough, County Leitrim.

Junior Art Exhibition

Leitrim Schools Show

With Monica Corish, AWA Trained Writing Group Leader and SPARK writer-

Fri 6th Feb - 28th Feb: Enchantment

Doug Ross

Lorna Watkins

Fri 13th Mar– 4th April: Interwoven Memories

newcomers. All you need bringing is your notebook, your pen, and your willingness to be surprised by your own creativity.

Fri 6th Feb - 28th Feb: Body of proof

in-residence at the Leitrim Observer. A warm and friendly group, welcoming to

Frances Crowe

Also, in Ballyshannon, a Free Creative Writing Taster Session for men and women on Thursday, January 29, location TBD – contact Monica for details. €125 for 10 sessions / €100 if payment received by Dec 31, 2014. www.monicacorish.ie / Tel: 087-641 4185 / Email monicacorish@iol.ie

Fri 13th Mar – 4th April: Sacred Places & the Eternal Word Maria Noonan McDermott

Fri 10th April - 2nd May: Resonance

Freda Young

Orlagh Murphy

Summer Programme of courses, activities and supports. Please visit our website at www.breffnifrc.com to view

All shows open at 7.30pm except the Leitrim Schools Show which will open at 3pm.

our latest courses or give us a call on 071-9622566

Starting the year with the Annual Junior art exhibition, all schools from Leitrim invited

to find out more about our family supports including

to enter (see website for more info). The season continues with 3 double exhibitions;

Alternative Therapies, Youth Café, Women’s Group,

Doug Ross`s images of lifes experiences and upcoming artist Lorna Watkin`s

Memory Café, Parent & Toddler Group, Men’s Group and so much more.

powerful paintings; fibre artist Frances Crowe and Maria Noonan McDermott`s soft

Our popular Family Festival will be held on Saturday, 16th May from 12pm to 4pm and

textured paintings, both exhibitions linked by words then Orlagh Murphy`s paintings

the Breffni Youth Café Easter Camp will be in full swing during April, so don’t forget

concerned with traces of past lives shown in our rural architecture and Freda Young`s

to add these to your diary!

glimpses of a peaceful yet colour filled life.

www.breffnifrc.com info@breffnifrc.com

www.solasart.ie info@solasart.ie

071-9622566 087-2168770

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Spring and Summer 2015 Breffni FRC are pleased to announce their Spring and

Fri 10th April - 2nd May: Still Lives

Breffni Family Resource Centre

Contact Gail or Ben Quinn: 071 964 4210

WHATS ON IN LEITRIM

MILLENNIUM CHOIR SPRING CONCERTS 2015

LIVE ARTS AT CARRICK CINEPLEX

Thurs 19 March 2015 St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill Fri 20 March 2015 St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon 8.00pm €12/€10 concession

OPERA & BALLET LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN IN HIGH DEFINITION

Established in 1998, the popular 65-voice strong SATB choir offers another wonderful programme of musicals, opera, contemporary and sacred selections, including a musical tour of the West of Ireland. Conductor Alla Crosbie, Orchestral Director Fintan Farrelly, Artistic Director Joe Moore. Tickets available from 1st of March from choir members and at various outlets in Carrick-on-Shannon and Mohill. Always a sell out, so get your tickets early! Email: millchoir@gmail.com / Tel: 086 067 5283

Ballinamore Drama Festival The 2015 Drama Festival in Ballinamore is our 34th year hosting the drama festival. The festival committee have put together a wide variety of plays, opening with ‘The Lost Weekend’ by Padraic McIntyre with Sillian Players from Shercock opening the festival on 8th March and closing on 15th with ‘There goes the Bride’ by Ray Cooney & John Chapman with the Ballycogly Players from Wexford. Performing also are The Phoenix Players from Tubbercurry, Newstownstewart Theatre Co. Estuary Players, Dublin, with the Corn Mill Theatre group from Carrigallen performing ‘The Dead School’ by Pat McCabe. On Thursday 12th, Friday 13th we have the Butt Drama Circle from Donegal performing ‘The Glass Menagerie’. Saturday 14th sees the Moat Club from Naas are doing ‘Hedda Gabler’ The drama festival is a wonderful social and cultural event and all attending the plays nightly are offered complimentary refreshments after the short adjudication, which adds to the jovial atmosphere enjoyed by visitors and patrons. Admission nightly €10 with big reductions in season tickets. Concessions for OAP’s and Students. Come along any night from 8th-15th March 2015. Commencing each evening at 8.30pm. Except Sunday 15th March at 8pm.

www.carrickcineplex.ie / 071 96 72000

METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE, NEW YORK January 17th 2015

6 pm

The Merry Widow (Lehár)

January 31st 2015

6 pm

Les Contes D’Hoffmann (Offenbach)

February 14th 2015

5.30 pm

Iolanta (Tchaikovsky) & Duke Bluebeard’s Castle (Bartók)

March 14th 2015

5 pm

La Donna Del Lago (Rossini)

April 25th 2015

5.30 pm

Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni) & Pagliacci (Leoncavallo) Ticket prices: Adults €24, Child/Student €12, Family of four €60

BALLET NATIONAL DE PARIS

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March 8th-15th

An exciting programme of the world’s greatest Opera & Ballet will be screened live in HD at Carrick Cineplex. Pre booking for all performances is recommended -

Monday May 18th 2015 6.30 pm L’Histoire De Manon (Massenet/MacMilan) Ticket prices: Adults €20, Child/Student €9.50, Family of four €40

WHATS ON IN LEITRIM

Leitrim Adult Educational Guidance & Information Service LEAP Centre, Presentation Hse., Main St., Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Beepark Resource Centre, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. (Thursdays by appointment) Other venues by appointment. Are you….

Niamh Brennan or Jane Nolan / Leitrim Adult Educational Guidance & Information Service Mon-Thurs 9am – 5pm and Friday 9am – 4.30pm Drop in & Appointment / Free and Confidential info@leitrimadultguidance.com

Exploring further education and training opportunities?

071 9621371

086 7743329

Hoping to make a fresh start?

Leitrim Library Services

Thinking about returning to or continuing with your education?

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Looking for someone to talk to about your options?

Drumshanbo Vocational School Commencing September 2015 (September - May) The aim of this course is to give students a broad understanding of Traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance. The main focus of the course is on playing traditional Irish music on suitable instruments. Students who do not already play an instrument are encouraged to begin learning one and all abilities and instruments are catered for. Applications are accepted from school leavers and mature students.

Sound Production QQI Level 5 course Drumshanbo Vocational School & Lake Recording Studio, Cootehall Commencing September 2015 (September - May)

Friday 17th April 2015 7.00pm

Free 071 9856180

Manorhamilton Library

Lecture on The Lord Leitrims’ Manorhamilton Links By Margaret Connolly

Wednesday 25th February 2015 8.00pm

Ballinamore Library

Free 071 9645567

Lecture on ‘Cumann Na mBan in Leitrim’ by Cormac Ó Súilleabháin

Date and time to be confirmed in March 2015 Free

Drumshanbo Library

071 9641258

Lecture on Drumshanbo legend Joe Mooney by Sean Ó Súilleabháin

3rd - 6th April

the needs of a range of learners following multi-media orientated courses and

Ballinamore Easter Spraoi

establishing a foundation for further studies. The course combines practical training

During the Easter holidays, Ballinamore hosts a festival for everyone in the family to

This course is offered as a practical introduction to Sound Production, meeting

and experience with theoretical appreciation. It meets a wide range of vocational

enjoy with many of the events free of charge. The fun weekend will include the Soap

needs through emphasis on responsibility, good work practices, creativity, effective

Box Rally, Waterways Ireland Kayakarun, Canoeing and Kayaking Skills with Rivermania,

communication and co-operation. Applications are accepted from school leavers and

Family Fun Walk, Easter Egg Street Hunt, Family Car Treasure Hunt and much more. For

mature students.

more details contact 0861604286 or find Ballinamore Easter Spraoi on facebook.

January to april 2015

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confidential and friendly.

www.leitrimadultguidance.com

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Traditional Irish Music course QQI Level 5

Returning to education is a big step and we can help you with it. We offer information, advice and guidance on training, education and careers. Our service is free of charge,

JANUARY Wednesday 7th Saturday 17th

AWA Trained writing Group

Kinlough Women’s writing Group

Workshop

7-9:30pm

€129/€100

p.47

The Merry Widow (Lehar) Metropolitan Opera House, New York

Carrick Cineplex

Film

6pm

Adults €20

p.49

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Junior Art Exhibition

Solas Art Gallery Ballinamore

Exhibition

Opening 3pm

Saturday 24th

The Animation and Opticle illusion day

The Glens Centre

Education

10:30am -16:30pm

Friday30th Sunday 1st

G7 Images on GlassPrint & Glass

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

workshop

2 Days

€220

p.41

Saturday 31st Sunday 1st Feb

DM1 Digital Photography

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

Workshop

2 days

€140

p.41

Free

p.46 p.40

MF2 Blacksmithing

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

Workshop

2 days

€170

p.41

Saturday 28th Sunday 1st March

DM2 Digital Photography Graphics

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

Workshop

2 days

€180

p.41

Friday 6th Saturday 21st

Seamus Dunbar ‘The Lost & Found Office’

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

Exhibition

To be confirmed

Free

p.43

Sunday 8th Sunday 15th

Ballinamore Drama Festival

Ballinamore

Drama

8.30pm

€10

p.48

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Opera & Ballet Live on the Big Screen in HD

5.30pm

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p.49

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C4 Clay Modelling

Wednesday 25th

Lecture: Cumann Na mBan in Leitrim by Cormac o Sulleabhain

Ballinamore Library

Education

8pm

Saturday 28th

Doug Ross: Enchantment

Solas Art Gallery

Exhibition

7.30pm

Workshop

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Leitrim Sculpture Centre

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5/MAY

p.41

p.51

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Carrick Cineplex

FEBRUARY

Saturday 14th

5/MAY

Iolanta (Tchaikovsky) & Duke Bluebeard’s Castle (Bartok). Metropolitan Opera House, New York.

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p.46

6/JUNE

Saturday 28th Saturday 28th Sunday 1st March

Lorna Watkins: Body of Proof

Solas Art Gallery

Exhibition

MF1 Welding

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

S2 Stone Carving

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

workshop

7.30pm

Free

p.46

2 days

€190

p.41

MARCH Friday 20th Saturday 21st Sunday 22nd

TP3 Traditional Printing relief/Block printing

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

Saturday 28th Sunday 29th

W2 Wood Construction

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

Frances Crowe: Interwoven Memories

Solas Art Gallery

Frances Crowe: Sacred Places & the internal Memories

Solas Art Gallery

Workshop UARY 1/JAN 2

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S3 Stone Lettercutting

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

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10am-5pm

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

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M3 Mouldmaking & Plaster Casting of Head

Saturday 25th Tuesday 28th

GB1 Glassblowing for beginners

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Saturday 25th Tuesday 28th

Improvers Evening Glassblowing

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

Wednesday 29th Fri day1st May

G3 Experiments In Mould Blown Glass

Leitrim Sculpture Centre

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p.42

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2 days

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p.46

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Exhibition

5 6 4 €150

6/JUNE

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Leitrim Sculpture Centre

Saturday 25th Sunday 26th

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10am-5pm €190 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Brigitta Varadi: Mapping Up

W7 Venacular Carpentry

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5/MAY

10am-5pm1

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This guide is brought to you by the Arts Office of Leitrim County Council to keep you up to date with all that’s happening in the arts around Leitrim. It aims to cover as wide a range of arts related events as possible around County Leitrim, but of course we depend on you to tell us what’s happening in your part of Leitrim. If you would like to have an event listed in the next issue, please email whatsonguide@gmail.com. The next guide will cover the months May to August 2015. The Deadline for next guide is 5pm on Friday 27th March 2015. If you would like to join the Leitrim Arts on-line mailing list you can contact the number below or log on to www.leitrimarts.ie Arts Office, Leitrim County Council, Aras an Chontae, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Tel: 071 962 1694

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