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The Jury Room The Jury Room
Housed in the beautiful surroundings of the 19th century Dock building The Jury Room Cafe Bar is open from 10.30am (Tuesday - Saturday) providing a warm and convivial atmosphere in which you can relax, pore over the daily newspaper or read from the large selection of books and journals that adorn it’s shelves. In addition there is a range of CDs available that archive the many great musical performances heard at The Dock since it’s opening in 2005. The cafe serves a selection of speciality coffees and fairtrade teas as well delicious homemade scones and cakes. An ideal place for elevenses or to meet friends during the day. The Jury Room is also open on the evening of performances at The Dock from 7.45pm so you can enjoy a pre-show or interval drink. If you are passing The Dock over the coming months or attending one of our many events, why not pop in, and take a few moments to view our exhibitions and judge for yourself why The Jury Room offers one of Carrickon-Shannon’s most welcoming atmospheres.
Happy Christmas from all at The Dock Our Christmas opening hours Saturday 24th December 10am - 4pm Closed Sunday 25th to Wednesday 28th Open Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st December from 11am - 5pm Closed Sunday 1st to Monday 2nd January Re-opening Tuesday 4th January Don’t forget The Dock Gift Vouchers make a wonderful Christmas present. They are available through the box office on 071 96 50828 and can be exchanged for tickets to any performance at The Dock. Thank you all for your support during 2011 and we hope to see you again throughout 2012.
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The box office is open for advance bookings from 10am – 6pm Monday to Saturday (closing 5pm on Saturdays during Jan and Feb) & 7.45pm – 8.30pm on the evening of a performance. Tickets must be paid for at time of booking. Payment can be made by cash, credit card, laser or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to The Dock. All 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. Once purchased, tickets can only be refunded with sufficient notice and at the latest by 5.30pm on the day before the show.
Concessions & Group Bookings Concessions are available to students, senior citizens and the unemployed. Please state at time of booking. Group discounts are available.
Gift Vouchers 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.
Latecomers Latecomers cannot be admitted until a suitable break in the performance, which in some cases may be the interval.
Special Requirements Customers with special requirements, such as wheelchair users, are requested to inform the box office at time of booking so they can be accommodated. *Information correct at time of going to print, however you are advised to check with the Box Office. The Dock reserves the right to alter/cancel performances.
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Join our clubs. Membership entitles you to concession price tickets and more! For more information contact Paul on pcunningham@leitrimcoco.ie
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in the theatre Thursday 8th December 8.30pm CHRISTMAS PRESENT PRICE! €12/€10 (comedy club)
Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club hosts
Fred Cooke & Eric Lalor
“High octane, manic brand of surreal genius”
Fred Cooke is no stranger to Carrick audiences and is a familiar face from the series of recent Spar ads on RTE TV. He has contributed to a variety of successful Irish TV shows, both as a writer and performer, including RTE’s Republic of Telly, The Cafe (as The Crazy Chef), Watch Your Language (The Mad Professor), The Savage Eye, The Modest Adventures of David O’Doherty and The Liffey Laughs. Fred has frequently been invited to perform at the largest and most successful festivals both here and abroad, including the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, the Carlsberg Comedy Carnival and Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The reason he has performed at so many high profile festivals and now in Carrick is that he is funny, very funny indeed. “comedy genius; he has so much energy that he could power a small village in the west of Kerry” The Laughter Lounge Eric Lalor’s introduction to comedy was starring in Des Bishop’s Joy in the Hood. Since then he has gone from strength to strength and is one of the most in-demand headliners in the country. Now a regular at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, and many other major comedy events in the country, Eric has appeared this year on RTE’s Republic of Telly and his reputation continues to grow. Friday 9th December
Ailie Blunnie & Band
8.30pm €15/€12
‘Imagine Duke Special meets Imelda May for a day of feeding ducks in the park. Put that thought into music.’ Keiron Black RTE 2xm/2fm
Ailie Blunnie is a piano-based singer-songwriter from Carrick-on-Shannon. Her self-penned material fuses elements of jazz, pop and folk, with those more characteristic of the classical sphere within which she received
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her earliest musical training. From deliciously playful and mischievous to gently touching and honest, each song offers a miniature snapshot of the ups and downs and ins and outs of the life and times of Ailie Blunnie. Ailie has performed in The Odessa Club, Bewleys Cafe Theatre, The Mercantile Venue (Dublin), and has performed alongside Vyvienne Long, Paddy Casey, Mundy, Pete Courtney, Juliet Turner, The Four of Us and Mark Greaney (JJ72) among others. She will be joined by Roisin Blunnie (keyboard, guitar, backing vocals), Dan Bodwell (double bass), Aideen Rickard and Cliodhna Ni Fhatharta (backing vocals). Tuesday 13th December
Classic Cinema Club presents
€5
11am
It’s a Wonderful Life
A classic Christmas tale
Starring James Stewart It’s a Wonderful Life is the story of George Bailey, a man whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched and the contributions he has made to his community. Produced and directed in 1946 by Frank Capra the film has come to be regarded as a classic and a staple of Christmas television around the world. It’s a Wonderful Life was nominated for five Oscars without winning any, although the film has since been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made, and placed number one on its list of the most inspirational American films of all time. 5
Thursday 15th December
10am & 12pm
Monkeyshine Theatre presents
€7 (€5 school group)
The Paper Princess
You are invited to a birthday party! There’s glitter and sparkles, a tiny theatre and a magical story to be told. So roll up your sleeves, open your ears and sit down and watch as the paper princess is whisked away, up into the sky, out into the world. This is an enchanting theatre experience. Based on the book, ‘The Paper Princess’ by Elisa Kleven Duration: approx 50 minutes. Suitable for 3+/pre schools
Friday 16th December
10am & 12pm
€7 (€5 school group)
Conor Lambert’s Custard Pie Puppet Company
Custard Pie’s Christmas Crackers! show fully embodies the Christmas mood. The show is live, and completely interactive with sing-a-long favourites! Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer makes a special appearance, with Santa’s little helpers and other surprise guests too! The story takes us into the fantasy world of the woodland folk who are getting busy with preparations for the festive season that is, until turmoil strikes, threatening the dearly anticipated Christmas party… Custards Pie’s puppet shows generate lots of belly laughs from the audience, not to mention little giggles! A magical shared experience for everybody. Duration: 45 minutes. Suitable for 4 to 10 year olds
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Jack L
8.30pm
€20
Magnetic live performer
glitter, sparkles & a magical story!
Christmas Crackers!
Sat 17th December
After a year where he has performed at the Edinburgh Festival, in Paris, London, New York and The National Concert Hall to celebrate its 30th anniversary in November; Jack returns to The Dock this December for a long awaited return visit and promises a very special night to uplift the spirits! You will know what to expect from Mr Lukeman. Superb songs delivered with a fantastic voice. Jack L can caress a song and his full power and range is the musical equivalent of being caught in the eye of the storm. A magnetic and talented live performer, Jack L’s live shows are the stuff of legend and the intimate surroundings of The Dock will make this a night to remember. “As with all great shows, it feels over too soon” Edinburgh Evening News Wed 11th & Thursday 12th January
8.30pm
€15/€12
The Cornmill Theatre presents Victor’s Dung Award winning play by Seamus O’Rourke Victor’s Dung is set in a farm yard, complete with its very own dung heap, outdoor toilet and rather poor broadband reception. It is the comic tale of Victor Maguire - a crude, vulgar, abrupt un-PC Cavan farmer - who gets a surprise one Friday morning. We are then taken on a whirlwind journey through Victor’s somewhat sad and unconventional life, meeting up with many a strange bucko along the way… Hold on to your hats… and your sweets (because there may be Cavan people in the audience)… this could get messy..
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Friday 20th January
Frances Black
8.30pm
€20
An intimate evening with one of Ireland’s best-loved artists
When Nanci Griffith called Frances Black “the sweetest voice of Ireland,” she was paying tribute to someone who has been one of Ireland’s best-loved and most enduring artists since the late 80s, with a string of best-selling albums, awards and other accolades behind her. The extent of Frances’ popularity and talent has been reflected in the awards and accolades that she has received for her albums and live performances. She has twice been the recipient of one of the highest honours in Irish music, the prestigious Irish Recorded Music Association’s Best Irish Female award, and was also delighted to receive a National Entertainment Personality of the Year award, as it has always been vitally important to her to connect with her audiences during a performance. Wednesday 25th January
8.30pm
€15/€12
In association with Music Network The Teetotallers: Martin Hayes, Kevin Crawford and John Doyle A dream team made real!
‘If someone told me about a new trio comprising Martin Hayes, Kevin Crawford, and John Doyle, I would have replied: keep dreaming. Yet that’s exactly what we have: a dream team made real’. Earle Hitchner, Irish Echo, The Wall Street Journal 8
This tour, featuring three giants of the Irish trad scene, promises to be one of the musical highlights of 2012. Where to start? One of the most important Irish musicians of his generation, fiddler Martin Hayes teams up with virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Kevin Crawford (Lúnasa) and Dubliner John Doyle (ex-Solas) whose filigree finger-picking guitar style is the perfect foil for the understated mastery of Hayes and Crawford. And did we mention Doyle’s tenor vocals and crack bouzouki and mandolin playing? Simply unmissable. Friday 27th January
8.30pm til late
The Space @ The Dock presents
€12/€10
Donal Dineen
A night of audio visual excellence
The Space @ The Dock series promises a feast for the senses; up front quality music and more, in a laid back atmosphere and who better to present our first foray of 2012 than a man who epitomises this concept; Dj, filmmaker and curator Donal Dineen. A musical pioneer since his early days as the presenter of No Disco (RTE) in the nineties, through to his award-winning late night radio show The Small Hours on Today FM, Donal Dineen has used his discerning ear to seek out, listen to and encourage experimental music in all genres. Throughout this period Dineen has also displayed an equally discerning and experimental eye when it comes to his own photographic and visual work, and has charted a continuous journey that is influenced by music, people, landscape and a sense of place. As a curator Dineen has worked on several musical series, A Month of Sundays which was devised with The Model, Sligo and Fresh Air which profiled new Irish soundmakers on air, through a series of interviews and live in-studio sessions, and an accompanying live national tour with selected Irish artists. Donal will make The Space @ The Dock his own for the night so expect a night of audio visual excellence with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. Book early! 9
Thursday 2nd February
Spool presents Whole World Round
8.30pm
€15/€12
Friday 10th February
8.30pm
Tavaziva Dance presents
An Evening with Joseph O’Connor & Philip King
Chat, readings, reflections, rhymings, some songs and an insight or two along the way
Following a sell out run on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre and a recent appearance at the Lincoln Centre as part of Imagine Ireland, The Dock is delighted to present Whole World Round. In this unique evening Philip King talks to Joseph O’Connor and explores the influence of IrishAmerican ballads in his recent fiction. Look forward to lots of chat, readings, reflections, rhymings, some songs and an insight or two along the way. Joseph O’Connor is renowned for his bestselling novels Star of the Sea and Redemption Falls. In his weekly radio column, he provides fascinating and entertaining commentaries on the state of Ireland today. He is truly the people’s poet, shining an unsparing light on the travails of our time.
€15/€12
Sensual Africa
A choreographic work of art, crafted with sublime precision
Sensual Africa is a choreographic work of art, crafted with sublime precision following Bawren Tavaziva’s inspirational trip to one of Africa’s most beautiful and compact countries Malawi. Malawi…untouched, pure, raw, natural, unearthed, mysterious, rich in culture and life. In a nutshell… SENSUAL. Voyage with “[Bawren Tavaziva]... a major contributor to the UK dance scene” and his company of “outstanding dancers” as they salute and pay homage to the fascinating Tumbuka and Chewa Tribes. Be seduced as Tavaziva Dance inject their own interpretation on the complexities of these intriguing tribes’ movements and music and the distinctiveness of the rituals that boys and girls go through to become men and women. Immerse yourself in this celebration of culture performed by the UK’s most fantastically exuberant dancers. “Nothing short of explosive” The Stage Age recommendation +12 yrs Dance Workshop – Tavaziva Dance will hold a dance workshop based on the company’s repertoire, during the week of the show. Contact cmccormac@leitrimcoco.ie for more information.
Musician, filmmaker and broadcaster Philip King has been at the heart of some of the most exciting music and film projects in recent years. His much-loved programme The South Wind Blows broadcasts weekly on RTÉ Radio 1.
Philip and Joseph will be accompanied on the evening by renowned guitarist Robbie Overson (Scullion).
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Friday 17th February
8.30pm €18/€16
Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club hosts
Colin Murphy
Star of BBC’s The Blame Game & RTE’s The Panel
Colin has played sell out shows throughout Ireland and at the biggest and best comedy festivals around the world including Edinburgh, Melbourne, Montreal, and of course Kilkenny Cat Laughs. He has been an almost permanent fixture on Irish television for the last decade. From a long list of credits his highlights have included the five years he was the writer and presenter of the highly regarded and critically acclaimed Blizzard of Odd followed by a six year stint on the hugely successful The Panel for RTE. Colin has also acted in a wide range of productions from award winning BBC drama Holy Cross to the Bafta nominated comedy series People Like Us. His first live DVD, Happy in Menace, is available now.
Wednesday 22nd February
8.30pm €15/€12
Mephisto Theatre Company presents
Grenades by Tara McKevitt Enthralling… heart-wrenching
Northern Ireland, 1979: Nuala Kelly takes no prisoners. A tough nine-yearold living with her mother, brother and grandfather, she thinks the class bully is just a big baby, and that all the nuns are cranky old wrinkledup cronies. She loves Thin Lizzy and The Undertones - just like her big brother, Oran. He’s fifteen and thinks he’s Casanova. Nuala thinks he’s more like Jesus; she’d do anything for him. But what she does one day for her brother, no-one could ever have imagined… Set in a prison ten years later, Grenades is a compelling drama that has at its heart the bruised innocence of Nuala, who must re-live the events of her childhood and finally make sense of them all. Grenades is Tara McKevitt’s first full-length play. In 2010 she won the RTE PJ O’Connor Award for the radio version of Grenades and in June 2011 won a Gold Award at the New York Festivals Radio Awards. Tara is a participant on The Abbey Theatre’s New Playwrights Programme 2011/12. “…enthralling…heart-wrenching…” Irish Theatre Magazine “…fantastic performance… …a vital production” Culture Northern Ireland “…little fire-cracker of a play…” Herald Scotland **** “…powerful… …O’Grady’s fierce, heart-wrenching performance is impossible to fault” Scotsman
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Saturday 25th February
8.30pm til late
The Space @ The Dock presents
€12/€10
Can Percussion Trio
In association with Music Network Followed by late night grooves with DJ Pedro
From Bach to Steve Reich. Expect a few surprises!
Another late night happening in the laid back surroundings of The Space @ The Dock with superb percussion followed by groovy tunes until the small hours. The exotic timbres, pulsing rhythms and interlocking melody lines of a percussion ensemble at full tilt are a sound unlike any other. Add to this the positively viral energy of the CAN percussion trio and you are in for a real treat. The ensemble is the brainchild of Noel Eccles, internationally known for his innovative approach to percussion. Musical director of the first Riverdance tour, member of folk-rock titans Moving Hearts, former principal percussionist with the RTE National Symphony Orchestra and goto guy for a host of luminaries from U2, Elvis Costello and The Chieftains to Brian Eno and Elmer Bernstein. Trading blows with Noel for this Music Network Tour are Chris Stynes and Alex Petcu, two of Ireland’s rising percussionists. Both have performed regularly with many of Ireland’s leading professional groups, playing everything from contemporary and classical music to musical theatre, rock and pop. With a repertoire spanning everything from Bach to Steve Reich, and the strangest line-up of instruments you’ll see this year, expect a few surprises!
Wednesday 29th February
The Last Wednesday hosts
8.30pm €15/€12
Máirtín O’Connor Band
Máirtín O’Connor, Cathal Hayden, Séamie O’Dowd and Jim Higgins have been building a formidable musical relationship under the guise of the Máirtín O’Connor Band since 2001. Individually recognised figureheads of the tradition, they have built solid reputations as master musicians with astounding skill, diversity and virtuosity. Together they produce a vibrant and musically charged experience that redefines one’s concept of brilliance, verging on perfection.
Winter Market at The Dock Sat 10th December, 12noon-5pm Sun 11th December, 12noon-5pm
Get all your Christmas goodies in a toasty festive atmosphere! Artisan crafts, local cuisine, delicious mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and live music at the Dock this December. A magical time out for all the family!
Poetry at The Dock
The Poetry Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.30 to look at both contemporary and older poetry. The group aims to discuss and deepen an understanding of what poetry can be about and to write poems in response to those looked at. For more information: julieanngale@eircom.net 14
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inthegalleries Open Season 2011
Friday 9th December 5.30pm
Galleries 2 & 3 The Open Season exhibition is a highlight in The Dock’s visual arts calendar - an opportunity for the artistic community of the Northwest to come together and showcase their endeavours. The exhibition presents artists of all mediums and at all stages in one professionally and sensitively curated show. The beautiful gallery space of The Dock hosts the diversity and vibrancy of the work with relish. Runs until Saturday 4th February Please Note: All of the work will be for sale. Work purchased for a Christmas present will be available to pick up on Thursday the 22nd or Friday 23rd December from 10am – 1pm. The Jury Room This year sees the addition of children’s art to Open Season. Newtowngore National School have been working with artist Kate Wilson through the Artist’s in School scheme delivered by the Leitrim County Council Arts Office. Self portraits and an animation made by the children will be on show in The Jury Room Café/Bar throughout the run of the Open Season exhibition.
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Deirdre Hall Buddhism in India
Gallery 1 Deirdre Hall has been a student of Buddhism for many years. Buddhism in India is a collection of photographs documenting various pilgrimages she and her camera have made during 2009 and 2010. Deirdre studied Graphic Design in NCAD and at the College of Marketing and Design in Dublin, now DIT. All proceeds from the exhibition go to the Asral NGO in Mongolia: www.asralmongolia.org This charity was started to support families and children in Mongolia. The main aim is to keep families together and prevent children from ending up on the streets.
Open Season - The Closing
Thursday 12th January 10am - 4pm FREE
To show our appreciation to artists who submit work to the Open Season exhibition The Dock offers The Closing. This year artist and curator Linda Shevlin and artist and lecturer at GMIT Fergus Delargy will be on hand to offer professional development in the form of an open crit. Spaces are limited to 10 and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Those of you who are interested please apply by emailing cmcaree@leitrimcoco.ie. The event takes place in the galleries of The Dock in a friendly and informal manner.
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Working . Drawing
Associated Events
Friday 10th Feb – Saturday 7th April
Curated by Alice Lyons and Claire Mc Aree An exhibition exploring the diverse way in which drawing is used as a navigational tool in making, doing, thinking, dressing, testing, failing, designing, playing, running and living. Invited artists range from visual artists, animators, fashion designers and architects. All will highlight the different guises to drawing. Some will use sketches, some doodles, others process work – all will show how drawing got them to the finishing line. Fergus Byrne will be artist in residence for the first three weeks of the exhibition and will perform May I Draw your Eyes on the evening of the exhibition opening. Closes on Saturday 7th April. Artists include Tinka Bechert, Una Burke, Gordon Ryan, Fergus Byrne, Magnhild Opdøl, Sharon Kelly, Eamon O’Kane, Brown Bag Films, Glenn Leyburn, Fergus Delargy and Olivia Irvine.
Artist in Residence
Artist Fergus Byrne will be artist in residence for 3 weeks in Carrick on Shannon. Over the course of the residency Fergus will offer three workshops in the area of dance, performance and drawing. The residency will culminate in a performance in the galleries of The Dock. Fergus Byrne is an interdisciplinary artist working in performance, drawing and writing. He is a member of the Visual Arts Centre. Fergus studied fine art in the early 90s at NCAD before developing an interest in, and studying, performance and dance. His visual art practice is informed by these disciplines. Recent performance work has presented repetitive physical actions – e.g skipping, laughing, with or without spoken text in the attempt to concentrate excessive energy into finite periods of time. A recent development in his practice has been the curation and organisation, with Deirdre Murphy, of the performance events Transversal and Transversal2@DDF.
Drawing & Movement Workshop
Closing the Gap between Being and Observing
€60 to attend the entire series of workshops The workshops will take place on Saturday 11th/18th/25th Feb 2012 While artist in residence, Fergus Byrne will facilitate three workshops in the area of drawing concentrating on our physical engagement with the discipline. Each workshop will look at drawing as a physical as much as an observational practice. This series of workshops is aimed at people with an interest in and experience of life drawing but willing to take a different approach. Max numbers: 10
Curator’s Tour
Thursday 23rd of Feb 2pm FREE Curators Alice Lyons and Claire Mc Aree will lead a walk-through of the exhibition. This is an opportunity to gain insight into the exhibition in an informal and friendly setting. Everyone is more than welcome. Admission is free to all exhibitions in the galleries. Gallery opening hours are 10am - 6pm Tuesday to Saturday. (closing 5pm on Saturdays during Jan and Feb)
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workshops& classes January 28th & 25th February
2pm-4pm
Family Fun Day at The Dock
€3
The Dock’s ongoing art club welcomes children and adults to join us on the last Saturdays of January and February for a Family Fun afternoon! Explore our current exhibitions and, together with our experienced tutors, carry out fun, family friendly activities. Projects are designed for children aged 4-10. Each art club session lasts two hours but you can stay as long as you like. There’s no need to book, but places are limited, so it’s best to arrive early to avoid disappointment. Admission is €3 per child, family rates are available and adult entry is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For further information on The Dock’s Education Programme contact Claire: cmcaree@leitrimcoco.ie or call 071 9650828. Tuesday 6th December
11am-12noon €3 euro per child
NEW NEW NEW. Calling all Toddlers and their parents: Christmas Painting Party for Parents & Toddlers
This is a fun, hands-on workshop with a Christmas theme for 2-4 year olds and their parents. A truly experiential journey for all, where stories are explored with texture, sound and colour. Help create large scale painted backdrops using sponges, brushes and hand prints, enjoy mixing, sticking and making, then become part of the story with music and movement fun through a magical story world. Places are limited so please book on 071 96 508 28. There will be mince pies and a chance to chat in the Jury Room afterwards.
DANCE WORKSHOP WITH TAVAZIVA DANCE
Tavaziva Dancewill hold a dance workshop based on their repertoire during the second week of February. Contact cmccormac@leitrimcoco.ie for more info.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC CLASSES
Flute and tin whistle classes for ages 7-17 will conclude for Christmas on Wednesday 21st December and recommence on Wednesday 11th January 2012 continuing every Wednesday from 4.30pm-6.30pm during school term. Adult classes also available with prior arrangement. For more information contact Pádraig Sweeney on 086 811 2871.
OIL PAINTING CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS
Beginners class Mondays - subject to demand. Improvers Class 7- 9pm, Tuesday 24th January 2012 until 20th March 2012. €110 for 9 weeks. Suggested materials list available on request. 20
LIFE DRAWING FOR ADULTS
The last weekly self-guided drawing group of 2011, which works with a life model in exploring life drawing, will be held on Saturday 17th December from 11am–4 pm. Classes will continue every Saturday after the Christmas break starting on Saturday January 14th from 11am–1pm. Participants are encouraged to explore their own ideas while working within a collaborative context. Easels and drawing boards provided. Participants need to bring paper and materials. People of all levels of ability are welcome. There will be an end of year group lunch (own expense) on 17th December. For more information contact Louise on 086 882 7360.
LEITRIM YOUTH THEATRE
Leitrim Youth Theatre Company, Carrick, continues its workshops this winter with drama games, improvisations, theatre visits and productions in The Dock, led by Catherine Simon (14-18 yr olds) and Mary Blake (9- 13 yr olds).
LIFE DRAWING CLASS FOR BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS
Monday 9th January 7-9pm Cost: €90 for 6 weeks Local artist Louise Meehan starts a 6-week session of life drawing classes, suitable for anyone interested in learning new drawing skills or developing existing skills. No experience is necessary but a love of drawing is desirable! Please bring along pencils, charcoal, inks or whichever drawing medium you prefer. We will provide easels, drawing boards and paper. For further details and bookings please call Louise at 086 882 7360. Places are limited to 10 people so please book early.
“WRITE FOR YOUR LIFE”
Saturday 14th Jan, 11th Feb, 10th Mar 1.30pm – 5.15pm €125 / €100 if cheque received by 8th December 2011 This popular series of monthly half-day writing workshops continues at The Dock this spring. Whether you are an experienced writer or a complete beginner, you will find inspiration and encouragement in these lively workshops led by AWA-Affiliated Writing Group Leader Monica Corish. Monica’s own poetry, short stories and creative non-fiction have been broadcast and published on radio and in a range of literary journals; she is shortlisted for the 2012 Hennessy Literary Awards; and her first collection of poetry will be published by Doghouse in 2012. To learn more about Monica and her work as a writer and artist, go to http://www.monicacorish.ie. Places limited to 12 To book your place on the course, contact Monica directly on 087 641 4185 or monicacorish@iol.ie http://www.iol.ie 21
the dock calendar of events / dec 2011- feb 2012 DECEMBER Sat 3rd, 10th 17th
Life Drawing
Classes
11am
Available on request
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Tuesday 6th
Christmas Painting Party
Family
11am-12noon
Free
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Thursday 8th
Fred Cooke & Eric Lalor
Comedy
8.30pm
€12/€10
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Friday 9th
Allie Blunnie & Band
Music
8.30pm
€15/€12
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Friday 9th
Open Season opening
Visual Art
5.30pm
Free
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Sat 10th & Sun 11th
Winter Market
Crafts
12noon - 5pm
Free
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Wed 7th, 14th , 21st
Traditional Music Tuition
Classes
4.30-6.30pm
Available on request
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Tuesday 13th
It’s a Wonderful Life
Classic Cinema Club
11am
€5
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Thursday 15th
The Paper Princess
Children’s Theatre
10am & 12noon
€7/€5
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Friday 16th
Christmas Crackers
Children’s Theatre
10am & 12noon
€7/€5
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Sat 17th
Jack L
Music
8.30pm
€20
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Wed 11th & Thursday 12th
Victor’s Dung
Theatre
8.30pm
€15/€12
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Wed 11th , 18th 25th
Traditional Music Tuition
Classes
4.30-6.30pm
Available on request
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Thursday 12th
The Closing
Visual Art
10am-4pm
Free
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Sat 14th , 21st, 28th
Life Drawing
Classes
11am
Available on request
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Saturday 14th Jan
Write for Your Life
Workshop
1.30pm-5.15pm
€125/€100
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Friday 20th
Frances Black
Music
8.30pm
€20
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Tuesday 24th
Oil Painting
Classes
7pm - 9pm
€110 (9 weeks)
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April M 2
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W 4
T 5
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Wednesday 25th
The Teetotallers
Music
8.30pm
€15/€12
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Friday 27th
Donal Dineen
Music
8.30pm
€12/€10
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January 28th
Family Fun Day
Family
2pm - 4pm
€3 per child
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Tuesday 31st
Oil Painting
Classes
7pm - 9pm
€110 (9 weeks)
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the dock calendar of events / dec 2011- feb 2012 FEBRUARY Wed 1st, 8th, 15th 22nd, 28th Thursday 2nd
Traditional Music Tuition Whole World Round
Classes Music/Literature
4.30-6.30pm 8.30pm
Jan uary
Available on request €15/€12
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S 1
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Feb 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Oil Painting
Classes
7pm - 9pm
Friday 10th
Sensual Africa
Dance
8.30pm
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Friday 10th
Working . Drawing
Visual Art
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Write for Your Life
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Drawing and Movement Workshop
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Tba
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Colin Murphy
Comedy
8.30pm
Wednesday 22nd
Grenades
Theatre
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Curator’s Tour
Visual Art
2pm
Free
Saturday 25th
Family Fun Day
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exhibitions - activities - events - shopping
What’s on December? be inspired & be entertained with our festive events
Open 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday NEW WINTER OPENING HOURS January and February Saturday 10am-5pm
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Gift boxes to suit every budget starting from €20.00!! Unique designer Christmas gifts all under one roof, imagined, designed and made in Ireland. Support local creative business and give a loved one a Leitrim Design House gift voucher this Christmas.
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December 1st Ladies Get the festive look- Free fashion, hair and make-up tips for the Christmas season with Jennifer Wrynn (Millinery), Caroline Murray (Hair), Ciara Gormley (Make Up) and a pop up shop with Crescendo…start your Christmas shopping early with our 20% off discount scheme! 7-8.30pm December 4th Christmas Storytelling for 3-9 years olds in collaboration with the Reading Room. December 8th Calling all Gents! We will be hosting a unique shopping evening especially for you! As we know shopping may not be your forte so we have done all the hard work for you! Choose from a great selection of gifts. We have lots of surprises in store. Four lucky Gents will receive a complimentary hot towel shave courtesy of Orlaith’s Barber Shop Carrigallen...kiss goodbye to that November beard! And win some tickets for comedy at the Dock with Fred Cooke from 8.30pm. December 9th. Launching an exhibition of Ceramic sculpture reflecting fractals in plants by Sarah Mooney Wiegersma. “The pieces are flowers, influenced by common plants they have developed into a new species through making. Like flowers they want you to look at them, their purpose is to attract.” December 11th “Winter Fair” at the Dock. Come along to our festive winter wonderland for inspirational 100% Irish handmade products. Meet the artist Vera Gaffney at Leitrim Design House 2-4pm.
We are open late on Thursday the 1st 8th 15th and 22nd of December and Sundays 2pm to 5pm throughout December and all through Christmas week. Enjoy late night shopping right throughout the year. Check the What’s on Guide gig list; we open late for every event. Shopping at your leisure! tel: 071 96 50550 / 071 96 50533 web: www.leitrimdesignhouse.ie email: info@leitrimdesignhouse.ie 26
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SOLAS ART GALLERY, Ballinamore
THE GLENS CENTRE, Manorhamilton
Members Xmas Show
I Draw Slow
Fri 2 Dec 2011-14 Jan 2012:
Sat 28 Jan 25 Feb:
Junior Art Exhibitions
Contact: Gail or Ben 071 9644210 info@solasart.ie www.solasart.ie
THE VERY SMALL GALLERY Carrick-on-Shannon
11th Nov 2011 – 21st Jan `12
Winter Show
The Winter Show will combine work in all media from artists not just from the North West, but also further afield. A selection of small seasonal items will also be available. 27th Jan – 3rd March 2012
Mixed Exhibitions
2012 will continue to show a selection of works with the occasional “1 Wall Exhibition” featuring one artist for 2 weeks included, submissions for which are now being accepted. The Very Small Gallery is next to the Bush Hotel and shows work from 50+ atists. Opening Weds-Sat, 11-6 or by appointment. Contact Sandra Vernon 071 96 25276 or 087 294 3853. sandra@theverysmallgallery.com www.theverysmallgallery.com
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Sat 3rd Dec
Described as a rustic blend of altcountry, folk, old-time Americana and even Appalachian mountain song, this band manages to fuse its Irish roots with a distinctly American sound but make it all their own (The Event Guide). Dublin roots band I Draw Slow have been drumming up enthusiastic reviews in Ireland since the release of their top 10 selling second album, Redhills. However, their impact abroad is redrawing the map for these Irish/Americana songwriters. They have been described in the UK press as American top league equivalents destined to blow the opposition away, drawing favourable comparisons with Gillian Welsh and Alison Krauss. The band has been invited to tour the UK, Germany, Denmark and Belgium in 2012 so catch them while you can! Captivating (Irish Times), achingly beautiful (Hot Press), polished and gutsy (Sunday Times); 8.30pm Adm: 15/12 Family ticket 40 (2 adults & up to 3 children) Sun 4th Dec
First Sunday Session with Liam Kelly & Friends
The well known flute player is a founding member of trad super group Dervish. Born into a musical family, he began playing traditional Irish music at a very young age. In 2009 Liam released a solo album called Sweetwood to celebrate 20 years in Dervish. The first Sunday session is an informal family friendly session celebrating the best of Leitrim traditional music hosted each month by a well known guest musican. Café-style seating. All musicians welcome to join in. 4- 6 pm. Adm: €5 ( children & musicians free) 31
Wednesday 7th December
Pocketful Of Miracles
Dir. Frank Capra USA 1961 136 mins Cert U (UK) Starring: Bette Davis, Glenn Ford, Frank Capra,s final film, a remake of his 1933 Lady for a Day, is a pocketful of sentimental whimsy, about an apple seller (Davis), who is helped by a gangster (Glenn Ford) and his small-time hoodlums to pose as a high society lady when her long-lost daughter returns from abroad. Legendary director Frank Capra, whose films include It Happened One Night (1934) and It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), championed the dreams of the “little person”. Pocketful of Miracles (1961) was the last feature film he ever made, but it is no exception to the pervading sense of optimism and sentiment that were his signature. Fri 9th Dec
8.30pm
Damien Dempsey Acoustic Show
Adm: €20
The top Irish singer songwriter returns to the Glens. An outstanding live performer, Damien has come to be regarded as the pre-eminent Irish singer songwriter. The Irish Examiner wrote that he now stands as one of the most important and evocative Irish singers of all time. Morrissey, who was deeply moved by Dempsey, declared that to hear him sing is to realise the magnitude of his astounding voice and heart. The songs are true, and his is the best and often the saddest voice of this generation. This is Damiens first gig in the Glens in almost 3 years so booking is highly recommended. Fri 16th Dec 8.30pm. Donations very welcome.
Glens Rock School & Songwriting Concert
Following on from the hugely successful summer rock school and Halloween half term rehearsal and recording week, our young musicians take to the stage for a fundraising concert for the rock school. Please come and support our talented new generation of emerging local musicians.
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Tues 31st Jan
8.30pm
Adm: €15/12
The Cornmill Theatre presents VICTOR’S DUNG A comedy written & directed by Seamus O’Rourke
Victor’s Dung is set in a farm yard, complete with its very own dung heap, outdoor toilet and rather poor broadband reception. It is the comic tale of Victor Maguire, a crude, vulgar, abrupt, un-PC Cavan farmer who gets a surprise one Friday morning. We are then taken on whirlwind journey through Victor’s somewhat sad and unconventional life, meeting up with many a strange bucko along the way… Hold on to your hats… and your sweets (because there maybe Cavan people in the audience)… this could get messy..Award winning play by Writer, Director and Actor Seamus O’Rourke. The show which also stars Tommy Sharkey and Charlie McGuinness has been brought back by popular demand for a limited run in 2012. Fri 3rd Feb
8.30pm
Jape – New Resheduled Date!
Adm: €12
Choice Music Prize Winner! Originally started as the solo project of Richard Egan (The Redneck Manifesto, VisionAir), Jape has evolved over the years into one of the most exciting live acts in the country, not to mention releasing 3 critically acclaimed albums to date - Cosmosphere, The Monkeys In The Zoo Have More Fun Than Me, and the Choice Music Prize winning Ritual. Using an innovative mix of live instruments and hardware samplers and sequencers, the sound that Jape creates spans a range of genres and encompasses many different styles. From gothic to pop, Jape continue to surprise the listener with their eclectic blend of meticulously crafted lyrics and upbeat electronic rhythms. Club night - Café style seating, full bar. 33
Fri 10th Feb
8.30pm
The David Munnelly Band
Adm: €15/12
Steching over a decade on the road, this exciting band has captivated audiences world wide. Led by accordion player David Munnelly it was founded in 1999. What sets the band apart and put them on a level of their own is their capability and ease with which they weave in and out of different musical styles while firmly rooted in the earthy tones of Irish Traditional Music. The band are fortunate to have some of the finest talent that Irish music has to offer with every member bringing their own unique stamp to the overall sound. A band that stays on top of the ever-changing industry. “The E street band of Irish Traditional Music” Siobhan Long, Irish Times Sat 25th Feb
The Henry Girls
8.30pm
Adm: €15/12
Donegal sisters, The Henry Girls, have been playing and writing music together for more than a decade and they have four albums to their credit. Their most recently released album in August 2011, ‘December Moon’ was produced by Calum Malcolm (Blue Nile, Heidi Talbot) and features many of the North West’s finest musicians including Ted Ponsonby, Nicky Scott, and Liam Bradley. They write songs that are soulful and evocative with a universal appeal. The Henry Girls will capture the hearts and minds of fans of every style and genre of music. Their repertoire includes rediscovered treasures and original songs which are instant classics.
LEITRIM SCULPTURE CENTRE EXHIBITIONS Friday 9th December
Open Art Christmas Show
Join us for mince pies and mulled wine at 1pm on Friday 9th December and browse the large selection of art work for sale, made by artists based in the North West, from €50 and up. The show runs until the 23rd, Mon to Sat 12 to 4pm.
Jimmy Gralton’s Dancehall
This multi-disciplinary artistic process explores the vision and legacy of Leitrim man Jimmy Gralton, the only Irishman ever deported as an undesirable alien. It happened in 1933, after he built a community hall in Effernagh Co. Leitrim, and refused to hand it over to the control of the Catholic Church. A group of north-west artists from the worlds of theatre, visual art and music will work together on Jimmy Gralton’s Dancehall, including sculptor Jackie McKenna, visual artist Édain O’Donnell, musicians Dee Armstrong, Rossa Ó Snodaigh, Seanan Brennan and Seamie O’Dowd, and theatre artists Sorcha Fox and Donal O’Kelly. A performance of work-in-progress on Jimmy Gralton’s Dancehall will take place in the LSC on January 20th, details to be confirmed closer to the time. Jimmy Gralton’s Dancehall is supported by an Arts Council Theatre Development Grant. Friday 3rd February
Des Cullen LSC/LCC Residency Exhibition
Recent work in stone and mixed media by Leitrim based artist Des Cullen. Opening reception Friday 3rd February. Show runs until Thursday 23rd February.
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CARRICK FILM SOCIETY
Carrick Film Society has two films in December and begins again in the new year on the last Thursday in January.
Animal Kingdom
Directed by David Michod (Australia) 15A 113 mins A youngster is given an inside look at a criminal empire that also happens to be his family in this independent drama. The first feature film from director David Michod, Animal Kingdom was an official selection at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival where it received the World Cinema Jury Prize for the best dramatic feature. The film stars Guy Pearce.
THE CORN MILL THEATRE, Carrigallen The Corn Mill Theatre presents The Seafarer by Conor McPhearson
Dates: February & March 2012 Booking on (049) 433 9612 or email bookings@cornmilltheatre.com www.cornmilltheatre.com
Meek’s Cutoff
Directed by Kelly Reichardt (USA) PG 104 mins Set in 1845, the earliest days of the Oregon Trail, and a wagon train of three families has hired mountain man, Stephen Meek to guide them over the Cascade Mountains. Over the coming days the emigrants face the scourges of hunger, thirst, and their own lack of faith in one another’s instincts for survival.
CARRICK-ON-SHANNON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Celtic Legends
Music, Poetry & Song to Drive the Cold Winter Away (Concert & CD Launch) St. George’s Church Church Lane/St. Mary’s Close Carrick-on-Shannon Friday 13th January. 7.30 pm €5 at the door, no reserved seating Words, music and songs inspired by the Bardic Tradition with Gian Castello, Devon MacGillivray, Kitia Benedetti, all based in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Gian Castello, from Italy, is a fervent follower of Celtic culture which has its roots in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany, and has studied Irish flute with various Irish teachers (Micho Russell, Co. Clare; John Lee, Co. Donegal). Gian plays concert flute, tin whistle, guitar, dulcimer, and bodhran; Devon plays violin/fiddle and sings, and Kitia recites.
LEITRIM VEC ADULT EDUCATION GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICE
Are you… Thinking about returning to or continuing with your education? Exploring further education and training opportunities? Hoping to make a fresh start? Looking for someone to talk to about your options? 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, confidential and friendly. Contact Niamh or Jane on 071 962 1371 / 086 774 3329 or leitrimadultguidance@eircom.net for more further information.
Contact 071 962 1757 email: stgeorgevisitorcentre@eircom.net or see http://www.facebook.com/CelticLegendsbyGianCastello for further info. Light refreshments to follow in Heritage Centre. 36
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leitrim calendar of events / dec 2011- feb 2012 DECEMBER Thursday 1st
Ladies Shopping night
Leitrim Design House
Craft
Friday 2nd
Members xmas show
Solas Art Gallery
Exhibition
Saturday 3rd
I Draw Slow
Glens Centre
Music
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First Sunday Session with Liam Kelly & Friends
Glens Centre
Sunday 4th
Christmas Storytelling
Wednesday 7th
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4pm - 6pm
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Leitrim Design House
Childrens
2pm-4pm
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Pocketful of Miracles
Glens Centre
Film
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Gents Night
Leitrim Design House
Craft
7pm - 8.30pm
Free
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Open Art Christmas Show opening
Leitrim Sculpture Centre
Exhibition
1pm
Free
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Damien Dempsey Acoustic show
Glens Centre
Music
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Sarah Mooney Wiegersma Launch
Leitrim Design House
Exhibition
6pm
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Winter Fair
Leitrim Design House
Craft
2pm-4pm
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Glens Rock School & Songwriting Concert
Glens Centre
Music
8.30pm
Donations
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Celtic Legends
St. George’s Church
Music
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Jimmy Gralton’s Dancehall
Leitrim Sculpture Centre
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Mixed Exhibitions opening
The Very Small Gallery
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Junior Art
Solas Art Gallery
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Victor’s Dung
Glens Centre
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Respect to... Leitrim County Council Artists in Schools scheme… check out what these guys have been up to in Open Season 2011. Liking... Homemade Christmas cards… what says thinking of you better than that? Worth mentioning... the 58th Texaco Children’s Art Competition, closing date the 24th of Feb 2012 see www.texacochildrensart.com for more details… Delighted to see The Winter Market, 12-5pm 10th/11th December The Dock. Will be sampling... Serious Sam Barrett and Uncle John’s Cabin at The Swan (Club Ef) Effernagh - Friday 2nd December 10pm and Serious Sam once again with The Creaking Willow String Band and Teknopeasant at McGirl’s, Ballinamore - Friday 9th December 10pm BOTH GIGS ARE FREE! www.myspace.com/sambarrett Reading and loving... DWELL magazine (www.dwell.com). Taking inspiration... from President Michael D Higgins’ inaugural speech mentioning the importance of creative communities, Hooray for Open Season.
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