What's On Guide June- August 2012

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JUNE TO AUGUST

A Guide to The ARTS in Co. Leitrim

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Housed in the beautiful surroundings of the 19th century Dock building The Jury Room Cafe Bar is open from 10.30am (Monday - 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 Carrick-on-Shannon’s most welcoming atmospheres.

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what’s on in leitrim

FESTIVAlS

SUMMER SCHOOLS

The Glens centre the chapel sessions leitrim sculpture centre solas art gallery leitrim vec breffni family resource centre the very small gallery

drumshanbo vocational school the dartry centre

written word weekend the cuckoo’s nest music club ballinamore free fringe festival the organic centre

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in the theatre

Wednesday 6th June

9.30am, 11am, 1pm

€5

tuesday

Storytelling with Niall de Búrca

12th June

8.30pm

€15

Leitrim Equation Gala Concert 3

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with Donál Lunny - John Carty Seamus Begley - Brian Rooney

The ever-popular Niall de Búrca returns to enthrall us with his tales from the length and breadth of Ireland. Using his voice with the skill of a true craftsman, de Búrca makes the characters

Leitrim County Council presents the ‘Leitrim Equation3’ group in

in his stories come alive for all to see. Using both original and

concert. The Leitrim Equation group has come together as part

traditional material he brings to The Dock some of his favourite

of the county’s third and final Traditional musicians in Residence

tales for primary school children of all ages.

programme. The group comprises of three legends of traditional

Duration 60 mins

music Seamus Begley - accordion and vocals; John Carty - fiddle, banjo and flute; and Donál Lunny - bouzouki and guitar.

Seamus Begley from the Dingle peninsula is the quintessential Irish

Thursday 7th June

8.30pm

The Love Hungry Farmer

€16/€14

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Des Keogh, one of Ireland’s foremost actors and entertainers, returns with his hugely successful and award winning show. It tells the story of John Bosco McLane, a bachelor of ‘indeterminate’ age and according to his own assessment, ‘past his best’ and evidently still a virgin. McLane’s amorous adventures range from the hilarious to the pitiful.

‘Fiercely serious and bruisingly hilarious’ New York Times

players and singers. London born, fiddle and banjo player John Carty was awarded the coveted title of TG4 Traditional Musician of the Year in 2003 firmly establishing him among the elite in traditional music. Dónal Lunny has been at the cutting edge of the evolution of Irish Music for thirty five years. Joining as special guest for the residency is Leitrim native and 2012 TG4 Musician of the year, Brian Rooney. Since his landmark recording ‘The Godfather’, released in 1999, he has achieved global recognition within the traditional Irish music world.

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From Letters of a Love-Hungry Farmer

by John B Keane

musician considered by many to be one of the country’s finest

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in the theatre Wednesday 20th June

9.30am& 11.15am

PUCA PUPPETS present TIC TEAC, TIC TEAC

€5

– bilingual production

Tic Teac Tic Teac is a playful celebration of a child’s extraordinary journey of growth, exploration, learning and development from birth to their first days at school. With this interactive production Puca Puppets have deliver a beautiful piece of children’s theatre and a very special experience for a parent and their young child.

Duration - 45 minutes. Suitable for 3 - 5 year olds.

Friday 15th June

8.30pm

Can Percussion Trio

€12/€10 Friday 29th June

Presented by Music Network

Brace yourself for the polyrhythmic delights of the CAN Percussion Trio with celebrated Irish percussionist Noel Eccles joined by two young masters of the mallet, Chris Stynes and Alex Petcu, in a thrilling programme of contemporary music, played on a range of over thirty percussion instruments including marimbas, vibraphones, crotales, lion From Bach to the

legendary Steve Reich this musical adventure is full of dynamic contrast and subtlety and will open your ears and eyes to the amazing world of percussion!

WORKSHOP WITH THE MASTER PERCUSSIONIST NOEL ECCLES FROM 3PM – 5PM (see p. 20)

€15/€12

Martin Hayes & DenNis Cahill

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Undoubtedly the greatest Irish fiddler of his generation, Martin Hayes’ playing defies ordinary descriptions. Together with his musical partner, guitarist Dennis Cahill they have achieved the delicate balance of tradition versus creativity and innovation, carefully paying respect to the roots of the music whilst creating an engaging new sound.

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drums, taiko, tom toms, bass drums and more.

8.30pm

Noel was a member of the ground breaking Celtic rock band Moving Hearts & an original member and Musical Director of the Riverdance Orchestra. He was principal percussionist with Ireland’s National

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Symphony Orchestra for 18 years. His album credits include U2, The Corrs, Mike Oldfield, The Chieftains, Van Morrison and Elvis Costello.

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in the theatre Tuesday 3rd July

8PM

€8

Friday 6th July 10.30pm til late €10

(Free with O Emperor/Katie Kim ticket)

Dalai Lama Renaissance

The Space at The Dock presents

Donal Dineen

Featuring the Dalai Lama, and narrated by actor Harrison Ford, ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance, the winner of 12 film festival awards, tells the story of 40 Western innovative thinkers who travel to the

Broadcaster, DJ, Photographer and curator Donal Dineen returns

Himalayan mountains of India to meet with the Dalai Lama to

to make The Space his own once again with a late night slot as

discuss many of the world’s problems. What happened was powerful

part of the Carrick Water Music Festival. Expect everything from

and unexpected, and was captured by a five camera, 18-person crew.

the sweetest soul to up front electronica and be sure to bring your

Proceeds from the screening at The Dock will benefit the Irish

dancing shoes!

registered charity Asral.

Thursday 12th July

There will be a Q & A with Los Angeles based producer-director the audience as well as share his experience spending time with the Dalai Lama and what led to the transformational experience captured in the ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’

LLC

Part rock band, part international comedy sensation, part three

Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th July 8.30pm €15/€12

guys who spend an uncomfortable amount of time together!

Breffni Players present

They have performed their rocking stage show to packed houses

Women on the verge of HRT

by Marie Jones. Directed by Sinead Quinn

Vera and Anna go to Donegal to see their singing idol Daniel O’Donnell. Vera has been abandoned by her husband whilst Anna is content to dream of Daniel whilst sustaining her loveless marriage.

The women meet singing waiter, Fergal, who invites them to join him at dawn. The two women confront their spouses and each other in a series of dream-like meetings which take a telling look at the spirit of women.

A few sporadic songs, solos and duets, all with the magical hint of Daniel O’Donnell numbers, blending humour, seriousness and sadness.

at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Kilkenny Cat Laughs, & Sydney Comedy Festival.

“A first-class comedy band that have it in them to be Ireland’s (even scruffier) answer to Flight Of The Conchords.”

– The Guardian

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€16 (€14 Comedy Club)

Dead Cat Bounce Howl of the She-Leopard

of the film, Khashyar Darvich, who will answer questions from

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in the theatre

Wednesday 25th July

8.30pm

€12/€10

Harlem in 2006 with Thomas Bartlett; followed by “All Is Well” in

“In an era of overheated Nick Drake comparisons, Amidon is eerily close to the real thing.’

2008 and “I See The Sign” in 2010, both recorded in Iceland with

Rolling Stone

producer Valgeir Sigurðsson. He has collaborated with a myriad of

Magazine

The Space at The Dock presents

Sam Amidon

Sam sings, plays banjo and guitar and fiddle, draws comics and makes little video-stories, and can type at 120 words per minute.

He has released three albums of radically re-worked folksongs: “But This Chicken Proved Falsehearted,” recorded at his then-home of

artists including Nico Muhly, Thomas Bartlett, Beth Orton, Shahzad Ismaily, Glen Hansard, and Bill Frisell. Sam’s folksong albums have received wide acclaim and have pulled many a soul back from the brink... his itinerant wanderings have taken him to far-off lands... and his solo performances have taken on a life and tenor is finishing work on a new album.

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8.30pm

€17

Johnnies Britches

Beezneez return with a lovely old Irish comedy, Johnnies Britches.

Written by Athlone teacher, PG O’Dea, Johnnies Britches was a nationwide hit when first produced in the 1940’s. Anxious to be rid of their accident prone servant girl, Ned and Bridget are willing to allow her to be married to almost anybody, including Johnnie (britches notwithstanding). However an unexpected letter from America throws all plans into confusion and it is left to Johnnie himself to untangle the web of conundrums that ensue. Under the direction of John McDwyer, Beezneez bring their distinctive production values to this gentle comedy of another time.

Another guaranteed ‘Good Night Out’ from Beezneez. If you liked A Wake in the West, you’ll love Johnnies Britches.

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of their own. Sam, currently London-based,

Wednesday 8th – Saturday 11th August

Beezneez Theatre Company present

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in the theatre/ Exhibitions in the Galleries

in the Galleries / Exhibitions

The Galleries upstairs at The Dock present a changing programme bringing a selection of the best of Irish and International contemporary art. These exhibitions are accompanied by essays, artists’ talks and gallery tours. Your comments and suggestions are welcome to help make this a stimulating and enjoyable place to visit.

The Galleries are open through the summer 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 5pm Saturday, admission free.

15th June – 23rd June 2012

IT SLIGO / As of Now

The Art Department at the Institute of Technology, Sligo returns

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graduating art students.

This year’s graduates present selected elements of their final year shows in all three galleries of The Dock.

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to The Dock with an exhibition of selected works from this year’s

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in the Galleries / Exhibitions 29th June – 31st August 2012

The Border

Our summer exhibition, The Border is an invitation to re-think and reimagine the theory and practice of border-making. The show features three artists whose individual projects raise many questions about borders in their many manifestations -- geographic, architectural, physical, conceptual -- questions that might apply to our own locality as much as they might globally.

Garrett Carr: New Maps of Ulster Believing cartography can be claimed and conducted by independent practitioners Garrett Carr has taken the Irish border as his case study for re- exploration. His cartographical work questions the traditional borderline and seeks to replace it with symbols more accurate and progressive. Over several weeks Garrett travelled every mile of the Border, by foot, bicycle and canoe. His exhibition New Maps of Ulster is based on his maps of what he found along the way.

Saturday 30th June

Bus leaves THE DOCK 11am

Through installation, audio and photography Duncan brings together two rural Irish

Walking the Border with Garrett Carr

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languages; the homogenised architectural language of commercial developments and

A Border Hike. In making the maps for his exhibition in The Dock,

the spoken language of a rural local historian. The difference in the verifiability of

Garrett Carr walked the border from end to end. We will walk

these constructions is what is presented.

a section of the Cavan Way, through an area rich with wildlife

Bryonie Reid: (re)writing From a body of academic research into the Irish border Bryonie has produced a visual installation, creating drawings and prints from essays and interviews with border dwellers in which the visual patterns of text are as of much interest to the artist as its meaning. These are pieced together in an effort to explore and map the complex significance of the geographical border in Ireland, and negotiate the disciplinary border between academic and art practices.

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and Neolithic history. One standing stone has come to mark the International borderline, a great example of how these ancient landmarks became anchor points in a long history of boundaries.

This trail is rated moderate. It is along surfaced roads and forest

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Adrian Duncan: The Difference in How I Believe You

Associated events

paths. It ascends about 125 metres with two steep sections and some mucky patches. It is 8km in length and will take about 3 hours.

You should bring suitable footwear and some lunch.

Book at box office 071 96 508 28

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in the Galleries / Exhibitions Thursday 19th July

8.30PM

€10

Saturday 25th August

2pm free

Words and Music in the Gallery - Vincent Woods and Néillidh Mulligan

Artist’s Talk

Leitrim poet and playwright Vincent Woods is joined by uilleann

How I Believe You by Artist Adrian Duncan Ballymahon-based local

In association with National Heritage Week and The Difference is

piper Néillidh Mulligan for a special evening of poetic readings and

historian Paddy Egan has been invited to give a talk based on his

traditional music in the galleries at The Dock to co-incide with The

collection of historical farm implements.

Border exhibition.

Vincent will read excerpts from his play ‘The Black Pig’s Dyke’, in addition to a selection of other pieces from his back catalogue. He is the recipient of several awards for his writing, including The Stewart Parker Award for Drama, 1993; the PJ O’Connor Award for Radio Drama, and the M.J. McManus Award for Poetry. Born in Dublin, into a family steeped in the Irish music of Leitrim, Néillidh has been described as ‘one of Ireland’s finest living players’.

Saturday 18th August

4pm free

A History of Walking Lecture To create the new maps of the Irish border exhibited in the Dock Carr walked the borderline from end to end. In this talk he discusses some of the other people who have walked Ireland and wrote about it. Walkers like Wordsworth, Keats and the Frenchman Tocnaye,

Gallery Tours If you are interested in bringing a group for a tour of the exhibition we would be more than delighted to walk you through the work on show and share a few thoughts about the artists and their practice... ring ahead to let us know when you would like to come in and we will ensure that there is someone ready and waiting to look after you.

Family Fun The Dock hosts our Family Fun Afternoon on the last Saturday of June and July. Activities are designed around the visual art exhibition in the galleries of The Dock and require children and their grown ups to work together. Suitable for children aged 4 -10. €3 per child Dates for the Diary Saturday 30th June, Saturday 28th July,

wig. Garrett will discuss the impact of the Ordnance Survey and the travels of individual surveyors like JM Synge, who says he found “outof-the-way corners in Mayo and Galway that were more strange and marvelous that anything I ever dreamed of”. Garrett will also discuss the work of contemporary writer/walkers like Tim Robinson.

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Rainy Day Family Art Activities Beat the rain with some FREE indoor Family Art Fun. Ask for a free activity for you and your family at an Information desk. Our activities encourage enjoyment and understanding of art by children

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who visited Ireland in 1797 and hiked 28 miles a day in his powered

from 4 – 10.

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OUR COMMUNITY TUES 28th May – SAT 2ND June The Jury Room

Carrigallen Vocational School Transition year Animation work

THE WALLS of The Jury Room

The Jury Room will play host to an exhibition of Animation work

or a group project which you think would fit the space please email

made by Transition Year students from Carrigallen Vocational

your information to srennicks@leitrimcoco.ie.

School. The show has a short run so catch it while you can !

THURS 7th June to SAT 9th June Exhibition launch 11am Gallery 1 The Dock

Anti-litter exhibition

In association with Leitrim County Council, Leitrim Arts Office, The Dock and Pure Designs Ten second level students from Carrick on Shannon, Drumkeerran,

The walls of The Jury Room Café host a programme of exhibitions which reflect our community. If you have an idea for an exhibition

5th June – 14th July

Keith Nolan A selection of Keith Nolan’s musical photographs from Carrick Water Music Festival and The Dock.

19th July – 11th August

High Days and Holy Days An exhibition of favourite summertime photographs taken by Leitrim County Council staff.

Mohill, and Carrigallen were selected to take part in a 10 week graphic design project. With some guidance from designer Padraig Cunningham and following a brief given to them by Linda Lyons, Leitrim’s Environment Officer, the group created graphics for an showcase the results.

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anti-litter awareness raising campaign. The Dock is delighted to

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EDUCATION Friday 15th June

3pm – 5pm

€10

or €15 for workshop and concert

percussion workshop

with Noel Eccles

Monday 2nd July to Friday 6th July

Art School SUMMER CAMP

11AM-5PM DAILY

Aimed at anyone interested in going to ART School If you are thinking ART COLLEGE might be for you - then The

Percussionist extraordinaire Noel Eccles will deliver a workshop in

Dock has just the thing - a week long Sample Art School – giving

collaboration with Music Network, aimed at all those with an interest

participants an idea of what it is like to attend Art College. The

in or experience of playing percussion instruments. The workshop is

week shall be a mixture of taught practical classes mixed with theory

open to percussion students, teachers and active players. Open to all

based and introduction lectures. The week will have taught morning

levels.

classes in sculpture, painting and drawing and music technology with afternoon lectures in Design, Film Studies and Visual Art.

Thursday 21st & Saturday 23rd June, Saturday 21st July

Stained Glass

Facilitators include Film Maker Róisín Loughrey, Designer Leo Scarff, visual artists Laura Gallagher and Linda Shevlin, actor Mags Wade and photographer and DJ Donal Dineen.

Three separate workshops being run by stained glass artist, Colette Langan

The course will cost €70 for the week. Course fee includes a ticket

Colette has worked on the restoration and conservation of some of the

of 6th July.

to see Donal Dineen play in The Space at The Dock on the evening

most outstanding stained glass in the world before coming to Leitrim to set up her own stained glass studio. She would now love to pass on to you, the skills involved in the making of your very own original stained glass art piece. The classes can be enjoyed individually, or you experience necessary. Particularly recommended for those who do not consider themselves artistic but would still like to make something.

Cost for the day is €65, with materials and light lunch included.

For more information or to book contact Colette Langan on

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can reserve your place for all 3 sessions. Open to everyone, no art

086 1003580. www.irishstainedglass.ie

Advance Booking is essential for all workshops

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EDUCATION Monday 16th – Friday 20th July 11am -1pm €55, for 5 days

Everybody needs SketchUp

Stop-Motion Animation

This simple and free tool by Google allows us to communicate

Learn how to make your own stop motion animation in a fun filled

Architects often design and manage entire projects with this

for 6-10 yr olds

simple visual concepts as well as complex 3-dimensional models.

week-long animation course under the guidance of artist Naomi

software, yet it’s a language, that can be learned in just a few hours

Draper. Participants will learn how to create new stories, design

– for those of you who want to re-shuffle the office floor, plan a

and make the characters & sets and finally learn techniques to turn

kitchen an extension or a garden layout. An inroad for those who

your creation into true stop motion animations. You will then be

feel they can’t draw, or a chance for adventure to those who already

able to see your animations come to life on the cinema screen at

love drawing.

The Dock and there will be an opportunity to invite guests along to

Beginners’ Courses will be held over the summer months, at The

see your finished film! (date and time to be confirmed)

Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon. The course will be delivered by Leitrim-

Materials will be provided however old clothes are a must.

based Designer Gordon Ryan. To register your interest, contact gordon@appliedsense.ie or visit facebook.com/AppliedSense and

Wednesday 25th July

10pm – 4pm free

IMRO Songwriting workshops

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with Luan Parle and Gavin Rollston

The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) present a songwriting workshop in The Dock hosted by singer/songwriter Luán Parle and songwriter/producer Gavin Rollston. touring and the latest developments in the music industry. By the end of the workshop, the budding songwriters will have written, JUNE TO AUGUST

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The workshop will focus on songwriting, production, performance,

performed and recorded an original song collectively. This is a unique opportunity for young people to get hands on experience of the day to day work in the music industry, whether they aspire to be performers, songwriters, producers or work in music administration.

Bookings on 071 965 0828, Participants should bring musical instruments along to the workshop.

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Advance Booking is essential for all workshops

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leitrim arts office

071 96 21694; arts@leitrimcoco.ie www.leitrimarts.ie.

Leitrim Arts Database

The Arts Office is currently revising and updating its database of individuals and arts organisations throughout the county. To register on the new database, please go to the arts office website and complete the on-line registration form, or contact the arts office for a hardcopy version of the form. This new database will be used to provide information about relevant upcoming opportunities from Leitrim and throughout the country to Leitrim practitioners from all arts disciplines.

Leitrim Youth Theatre Company

The new season of workshops for junior and senior branches of Leitrim Youth Theatre Company in The Dock, Carrick on Shannon; The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton; and the Cornmill, Carrigallen will be commencing again in September. Young people aged 10 – 18 interested in joining should check out www.leitrimarts.ie for further details.

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The third and final Traditional Musicians in Residence programme The ‘Leitrim Equation 3’ comprises of Seamus Begley, John Carty and Donál Lunny with special guest Brian Rooney has just commenced.

The residency promotes and develops traditional music in Leitrim and celebrates the rich tradition of music and song in Leitrim. In each of six visits over the next 18 months the group will meet local musicians and spend time in different community settings. An important element of the ‘Leitrim Equation 3’ programme is to support musicians who wish to develop their practice and gain more knowledge in areas such as composition, arrangement, recording, performance and promoting their own work. If you would like more information on the residency or would be interested in the professional development programme, please contact Maureen Carty on 086 866 4832.

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The Love Hungry Farmer

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Leitrim Equation 3 Gala Concert

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CAN Percussion Trio

Music

15th June

IT Sligo Exhibition Opening

Visual Arts

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Puca Puppets

Family

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Stained Glass

Workshop

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Stained Glass

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Martin Hayes & Den nis Cahill

Music

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The Border Exhibition opening

Visual Arts

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Walking the Border with Garrett Carr

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Women on the verge of HRT

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Custard Pie Puppet Theatre

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Stop-Motion Animation for 6-10 yr olds

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Words and Music in the Gallery

Literature/Music

Sat 21st July

Stained Glass

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IMRO Songwriting workshops

Music

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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).

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Visit the Leitrim Design House home of contemporary craft and design and be inspired by unique gifts designed and made in Ireland. Considered one of the landmark tourist attractions in the region, the Leitrim Design House Gallery is a unique shopping experience offering a wonderful opportunity to support local creative industry. If you

exhibitions-activities-events–shopping Open: 10am-6pm Monday to Friday 10am-5pm Saturday

are looking for that special gift, a limited edition piece, an original piece of work, a hand crafted item or if you wish to commission something special and unique, you can source it all at the Leitrim Design House.

Here you will find treasures that are a pleasure to hold, admire and own. You can choose from an array of hand-crafted jewellery, unique items for the home, elegant scarves and wraps, wonderful gifts, cards, books, and more. Ceramics, glass, wood, metal, photography, hand-made books, fine art, textiles, greeting cards and accessories are all part of the Leitrim Design House collection. We have something for everyone, and items to fit every budget.

Late Night Shopping: enjoy late night shopping throughout the year. Check the What’s on Guide gig list; we open late for every event. Browse unique handcrafted gifts in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy a totally different shopping experience. Our gallery features high quality contemporary craft made exclusively in Ireland Support local creative business and give a loved one a Leitrim Design House gift voucher this year.

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FESTIVALS & SUMMER SCHOOLS

8th Annual Carrick-on-Shannon Water Music Festival

+ special guest Katie Kim

One of the great annual events in the county and region returns

A five piece alternative rock band from Waterford. O Emperor has

again bringing a vibrant mix of classical, jazz, folk and world music to

developed a cult following for their original classic material delivered

Friday 6th July 8.30pm

O Emperor

Festival Marquee €17(includes late night festival club)

discerning music lovers - plus lots of family entertainment to keep

with staggering musicianship. Although their compositions are

those energetic youngsters occupied for one week in July.

authentic and playing is extraordinary, there is something of a nod

Watch out also for more announcements about fringe events, street

towards old school rock in the style of Pink Floyd and The Band.

markets and street entertainment, as well as music education and

Supporting O Emperor is the emotive voiced Katie Kim. Innovative

dance workshops, as we add new acts week by week.

songstress Katie produces beautiful melodies, her soft almost fragile voice has an appealingly wistful quality drawing you in to her surreal

Cool sounds and sights, and its all yours to enjoy!

world. Katie’s 6 piece band complements her work with flourishing electronic vibes, drum-beats and sympathetic guitar.

Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th July

8.30pm €15/€12 Breffni Players present

Women on the verge of HRT

by Marie Jones. Directed by Sinead Quinn Vera and Anna go to Donegal to see their singing idol Daniel O’Donnell.

dream of Daniel whilst sustaining her loveless marriage. The women meet singing waiter, Fergal, who invites them to join him at dawn.

The two women confront their spouses and each other in a series of dream-like meetings which take a telling look at the spirit of women.

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Vera has been abandoned by her husband whilst Anna is content to

A few sporadic songs, solos and duets, all with the magical hint of Daniel O’Donnell numbers, blending humour, seriousness and sadness

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carrick water music festival Friday 6th July 11pm til late

€10

Late Night Festival Club at The Dock Presented by The Space at The

promises a delicious theme of operatic rogues and villains full of

Donal (also a

misdeeds, manipulation and malice, which will really showcase the

photographer and film-maker) will

27 piece orchestra and Opera Theatre Company singers, Ann Brady

be familiar to Today FM listeners

(Soprano), Grace Bermingham (Soprano), Fearghal Curtis (Tenor),

for his Small Hours radio show.

Padraic Rowan (Bass Baritone). A dress-up elegant affair that will

Expect to hear an eclectic mix of

leave you humming!

world music and electronica to bring a wonderful opening night

Saturday 6th July

to a conclusion.

Wind down or wind up with some post-Proms cool jazz and blues

- 1pM, 2 - 3pm

€6

Wassa Wassa Drum Workshop This terrific workshop for adults and children alike is a perennial favourite and books out early. Drums supplied. Each workshop is

Saturday 7th July Moon River mooring opp. Landmark Hotel 12noon sharp €20

Original Guiness Jazz Band

The mercurial and effervescent Des Hopkins returns with his lively troupe of Dixieland and trad jazz musicians for another session of jumpin’ classics from the early jazz era. Tickets a must for this sell-

at our late night jazz ‘hang’!

Sunday 8th July Moon River mooring opp. Landmark Hotel 12noon sharp €20

Ursula Connolly

One of Irelands foremost jazz singers and a member of the well known Connolly music family, we’re delighted that Ursula is back with us again for the 3rd year running performing the music of great Jazz Divas like Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday and Peggy Lee, coupled with a nice mix of contemporary artists like Diana Krall and Imelda May as well as a growing selection of original songs written and co-written in the Jazz genre. Ursula has also recorded a new album ‘Picture of Myself’ which is really worth having. Tickets a must for this sell-out event aboard Carrick-on-Shannon’s only pleasure cruiser where refreshments are available.

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11pm til late

Late Night Festival Club at The Dock

Saturday 7th July

out event!

Lakelands Gala Proms

€30.00/€27.00

led and conducted by the inimitable Fergus Sheil who this year

early hours’, is acclaimed DJ

10.30 -11.30am, 12.00

On Saturday night, our magnificent, must see, Proms is once again

Dock and joining us into ‘the Donal Dineen.

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carrick water music festival Sunday 8th July The Dock

FESTIVALS & SUMMER SCHOOLS 1pm

Custard Pie Puppet Theatre

€6

Drumkeeran

7th -10th June

John McKenna Festival

Puppet Theatre for all ages! Conor Lambert’s Custard Pie Puppet Theatre based

The 17th annual John McKenna festival takes place over the weekend

in Carrick on Shannon is always a big hit with its many characters and panto style

of June 7th -10th. This year’s programme will include workshops,

engagement with the audience.

competitions and sessions. Friday night in the community centre will feature a concert by Paul Brook, Enda Scahill & Denis. Saturday

Sunday 8th July Church Lane (opp. Bush Hotel) 6pm

Vespers St. George’s C.o.I.

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a tribute to Mary Kate Fylnn. There will be a series of children’s entertainment on Sunday afternoon including storytelling and

A Festival tradition this quiet interlude offers a calming, peaceful opportunity to sit

drumming workshops as well as a thatching demonstration.

and reflect while enjoying beautiful music and singing. It is always well attended and

more information Phone: 086 856 9900 or visit www.johnmckenna.ie

tickets are advised.

Sunday 8th July

KILTYCLOGHER Festival Marquee

Festival Folk

8.30pm

€25/€22

For

Friday 10th August- Monday 12th August

Michael Shanley Traditional Weekend

Sunday night’s Festival Folk sees the return of the fabulous Henry Girls, this year with

Fri 10th Aug Kiltyclogher Community Centre

their folk/roots band. We were enthralled and excited with their short 30 minute

Traditional Concert featuring Annmarie O’Riordan and her Band

introduction last year. We are delighted also to welcome Charlie McGettigan who will

including Éamon O’Riordan Flutes, whistles and Banjo Gearóid

be joined by Eamonn Daly, expect to hear some great Jargon favourites as well as new

O’Duinnín Guitar, Brian Mc Grath Keyboards, Tony O’Connell

material from Charlie. Also on the bill and opening the evening is We Banjo 3, with their

Concertina.

fine mix of Appalachian, Bluegrass and Traditional music. A quartet of classy Galway

Sat 11th Aug

musicians getting us off

9am: Feis

to a lively start.

4:30pm : Singing and storytelling workshops in Market house .

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is devoted mainly to workshops and competitions as well as

10:00 pm : The Swallows Tail Ceilí Band play for Set Ceilí.

Sunday 12th Aug Entertainment all day with Seisiúns in the pubs. Set dancing and Sean Nós dancing with loads of entertainment for the children and adults alike.

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THE GLENS CENTRE MANORHAMILTON

The Glens Centre

Joe Mooney Summer School

Sat 9th June

Accordion, Banjo, Harp, Mandolin, Bodhrán, Accompaniment (piano/ guitar)Piano Accordion, Traditional Singing, Sean Nós Singing, Set

Official Opening - Sun 22nd July at 7.30pm in Ramada Brian Rooney -TG4 Musician2012 Youth Recital -Tuesday 24th July -7.30p.m Set dancing ceilis nightly.

Grand Traditional Concert -Thursday 26th July - 8pm Summer School B/B/Q - Friday 27th July7.00p.m. at Lough Allen Hotel with Traditional Group- Liadan Evening Open Air Set Dancing - Saturday 28th July - 5p.m On High St. Céili Time Ceili Band

€15/12

JUNE Double Bill!

JOYCED! & SONGS OF JOYCE

Daily classes in Whistle, Flute, Uilleann pipes, Concertina, Button

Dancing & Sean Nós Dancing & Bouzouki.

8.30pm

“A Joycean feast of music hall memories... delightful” The Belfast Telegraph

JOYCED! By Donal O’Kelly, Performed by Katie O’Kelly. Directed

by Glens Theatre Artist in Residence Sorcha Fox, JOYCED! is a tour de force of Joycean Dublin. It is a chaotic, exciting, whirlwind odyssey through the people, events and a year, 1904, which James Joyce would later make famous in Ulysses. Catch it in the Glens Centre before it goes on tour to the Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals this summer. ‘SONGS OF JOYCE’ performed by Sinead Murphy and Darina Gallagher is a 50-minute musical extravaganza of songs drawn from the life and works of James Joyce, from bawdy street ballads and sea shanties to music hall hits and folksongs.

Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th August

Children’s Literature Festival

In association with The Reading Room, Leitrim Arts Office and The Dock we are delighted to present Carrick on Shannon’s very first Children’s Literature Festival

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Slan Abhaile Ceili - Saturday 28th July - 9.30 p.m Glenside Céili Band

A weekend of Readings, Creative Writing Workshops, interviews with authors and most importantly fun. Watch this space to find out more or pop into The Reading Room Bookshop on Bridge St to get the low down.

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THE GLENS CENTRE MANORHAMILTON Fri 15th June 4pm €5 (children and musicians free)

Thurs 28th June 8.30pm €15/12 Family rate €40 (2 adults & up to 3 children under 12)

MIKE MC GOLDRICK & JOHN DOYLE

LAU (Scotland)

Two of the hottest names in Irish traditional music hits the Glens.

Winner of ‘Best Group’ in BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2008,

a founding member of Irish American supergroup Solas.

‘Quite frankly, the best band in the world right now’

8.30pm Adm: €15/12 Family rate €40 (2 adults & up to 3

Channel 4

far beyond the roots scene. Prepare to be wowed by the wildly

Mike McGoldrick is widely acknowledged as one of the great flute players of all time. A master also of whistles and uilleann pipes Mike is a founding member of Flook and Lúnasa and is a current member of Capercaillie. Michael will team up with top guitarist John Doyle,

children under 12).

2009 & 2010 Lau combine stunning musicianship with a groundbreaking yet playful approach to traditional music that transcends the music they hold dear, creating a cutting edge sound which garners praise from inventive Martin Green on accordion, keys and effects, Aidan O’Rourke’s impossibly beautiful fiddle playing, Kris Drever’s virtuoso

Sun 17th June

guitar and honeyed baritone voice, not to mention some excellent

SUNDAY SESSION

on stage banter and chemistry between the band.

WITH MICHAEL O’BRIEN & FRIENDS The irrepressible box player hosts the monthly Sunday Session. All musicians welcome to join in.

In front of an audience the trio are renowned for pushing their compositions and each other to new heights. With seemingly telepathic musical communication, ten minute epics will be infused with a spectrum of emotion: the perfect foil for Kris’s poignant vocal numbers and some eminently quotable stage banter.

€60 Family discounts available

ROCK SCHOOL, SONGWRITING & MUSIC WEEK

Sun 1st July

5pm

€12/ Concessions €8

Suitable for all young musicians (12- 17 yr olds) from drummers to

The Tahany Academy’s Annual Showcase

electric guitarists to banjo players! Learn songs in a band or group,

An afternoon of spectacular dancing, including all pupils from North

write your own songs, play a gig with the rock school in the Glens

Leitrim and Fermanagh, beginners to Championship level, aged 3

Centre and return home with a recording of your concert. At least

to 20. Also performing will be the academy’s professional troupe

one years playing experience essential.

the Blue Eyed Rascals, with a selection of their Riverdance

Every Day from 10 is ‘til 4 pm. Concert will be held on Sat

Style performances.

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30th June at 8.30pm.

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THE GLENS CENTRE MANORHAMILTON Wed 4th & Thurs 5th July

Fri 6th July

Exit Productions & Crooked Wheel present

a duet of comedies

by Mark O Halloran and David Wilmot. Directed by Caoimhe Gleeson.

LUNCHTIME THEATRE 1pm Adm: €12/10 includes soup and roll.

Wed 4th July

One of Ireland’s most popular singer/songwriters returns to the Glens. Mundy is one of a number of artists to successfully make the transition from street busking in Dublin to international stardom during the ‘90s. His mainly acoustic, folk-based pop/rock style is more upbeat and celebratory than either, and his jangle pop

Tells of the relationship between Christy (Patrick Curley) a struggling Poet who is using recent personal trauma to release him from his writers block and the over ambitious and under achieving Dominic (Patrick McEneaney) both unemployed in an Irish economy at the peak of it powers.

influence and tendency to experiment with unconventional sonic textures and beats further distinguishes him.

Sat 14th July 8.30pm €15/12 Family €40 ( 2 adults & up to 3 children under 12)

TUMBLING BONES (USA) €12/10

‘TOO MUCH OF NOTHING’ & ‘ONE TOO MANY MORNINGS’ Thurs 5th July

This American trio have been callousing their hands and pushing their vocal chords for years as they’ve toured,

recorded,

and

breathed

traditional folk music. Their lucid take on old time music has taken them from street-performing in Copenhagen and Berlin to venues along the east coast of

ONE TOO MANY MORNINGS

America to an acclaimed performance

One year on Christy has forsaken poetry and is now a journalist and

on National Public Radio’s A Prairie

critic. He has found love and moved into an apartment with his

Home

girlfriend. Dominic is still unemployed, unlucky in love and alone.

Keillor. Their debut album Risk Not

Companion

with

Garrison

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€18/16

has been compared to Damien Rice and Josh Ritter; however, his

TOO MUCH OF NOTHING

Wed 4th July EVENING DOUBLE BILL 8.30pm

MUNDY

8.30pm

Your Soul (2011) reached the top ten on the Roots Music Report’s folk radio chart, and they recently finished tracking a second record set to release

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THE GLENS CENTRE MANORHAMILTON Fri 20th July 8.30pm €15/12 Family rate €40 (2 adults & up to 3 children under 12)

THE CHAPEL SESSIONS

The Chapel Sessions

St.George’s Church, St.Mary’s Close, just off Main Street, Carrick-on-Shannon

ZA UCHA (France)

Luka Bloom Date to be confirmed

Eastern European Melodies and Rhythms

Za Ucha explore the twists and bends of Balkan, Gypsy, and Celtic music, fusing traditional tunes with modern

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sounds to bring out pulsing rhythms, mesmerising improv

John Spillane

and eclectic melodies.

Za Ucha is a spicy project instigated by Txütxükan and Stella Rodrigues - who whirled from the continent to share their passion for music. Their multiple international musical collaborations (Bulgaria, Romania, Morocco, Ireland, UK, Germany, Holland, Turkey, Egypt, Canada, China, Indonesia) as a band or individually, has driven their passion and had a major influence their repertoire.

€20

“It’s a rare DECLAN O’ROURKE gift that his ‘Big Bad Beautiful World’ and the much loved song ‘Galileo’ are just music can bear two of the earworms that have contributed to Declan O’Rourke’s comparison success.

The simplicity of great songs, a unique voice, understated charm, with so many and quick-wittedness make him highly endearing to see live, and classic-era he is equally at home playing to one person as he is to thousands. troubadours while still sounding utterly original”

Christy Moore “Other Voices” Feb ‘09

A rare chance to catch a true performer and an Irish legend in an intimate venue. Twice winner of the meteor award in the best folk/ trad category, John Spillane has toured the country and the world spreading joy with a mix of melodic tunes, entertaining stories and poetic lyrics. Described as ‘one of the truest Irish voices of his generation’ by Irish music magazine, Spillane truly embodies the Celtic spirit. The only thing that’s for sure is that whether from the emotive tunes with which he whisks you on a journey or his dynamic playful Cork wit, at the end of a John Spillane show there won’t be a dry eye in the house…

Tickets for sale at The Reading Room, Bridge Street, Carrick-on-Shannon Tel: 071 96 71 580 For more information see: www.facebook.com/thechapelsessions http://facebook.com/thechapelsessions JUNE TO AUGUST

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“One of the great songwriters to emerge in the last 10 years is John Spillane”

€20

Uncut Magazine

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LEITRIM SCULPTURE CENTRE MANORHAMILTON

Leitrim Sculpture Centre / Exhibitions Mackey Project Exhibition

Workshops Trainer: Keith Seybert

Synthetic Aesthetics

Dates: Fri 1st & Sat 2nd June, Sun 3rd & Mon 4th June

Patination and Finishing of Metal Workshop Dates: Thur 31st May to Fri 1st June

Opening Reception Fri 13th July. Show runs until Thur 2nd Aug

Glassblowing for Beginners Workshop – 2 days

The works presented in this group-show

Trainer: Louise Rice & Graham Reid

offer a wide range of interpretations on

Refractory Mouldmaking for Kiln Cast Glass & Bronze Casting Workshop

how our cultural identity has become constructed and restrained. For some

Dates: Sat 2nd to Mon 4th June

of the group members this aesthetic is

Trainer: Keith Seybert

transformative, for others the implications of the title became an invitation to

Stone Carving Workshop

question presumed certainties about what

Dates: Sat 2nd to Mon 4th June

natural might mean. The consideration of

Trainer: Jackie McKenna

the artistic process, choice of medium and

Sand Casting with Hot Glass Workshop

meaning manifest in material substance

Dates: Tues 5th June

form a particular aspect here. Contributions take the shape of painting, sculpture, installation, drawing and video. Synthetic aesthetics makes reference to artifice and to science as a dominant method and

infiltrates every aspect of our lives and our environments. The Other of culture is presumed to be the natural, or the raw, not-fabricated. Within this the dichotomy of nature/culture, our environment, memories and

Trainer: Keith Seybert

Contemporary Printmaking Masterclass Dates: Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th June Trainer: Pete Williams JUNE TO AUGUST

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ideology of the 20th and 21st C, asking the viewer to re-imagine and to reconsider their understanding of culture. Culture informs and

Image details: Majella Clancy, Re-viewing II, Oil on inkjet print, 19cm x 25 cm, 2011

certainties become subjected to interrogation.

Majella Clancy, Lydia Holmes, Fiona Larkin, Sinead McKeever, Grace McMurray, Doris Rohr

Opening reception Fri 24th Aug. Show runs until Thurs 6th Sept

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SOLAS ART GALLERY / LEITRIM VEC

BREFFNI CENTRE / THE VERY SMALL GALLERY

Solas Art Gallery / Ballinamore

Breffni Family Resource Centre / CARRICK-ON-SHANNON

Contact Gail or Ben 071 964 4210 info@solasart.ie www.solasart.ie Opening first Friday 7.30, then gallery hours

Breffni Crescent, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

Exhibitions Until June 16th

Contact Suzanne McGuinness 071-962 2566 info@breffnifrc.com “On The Wall”

www.breffnifrc.com Breffni Family Festival Saturday, 30th June 2012 11am to 4pm Free

June 22nd – July 14th “Clair/Obscur” Celia Richard July 20th – Aug 18th

Come and join us at for a wonderful day of activities, fun, bouncy

Open Summer Show

castle, face painting, BBQ, games, competitions, prizes, music, entertainers, sports events, Boot Sale, Auction, Craft Stalls and

Aug 24th – Sept 15th “Captured on Canvas” Mary Wilson

much more! Admission is FREE

Aug 24th – Sept 15th “A Flask of Tea & Sandwiches” Joan Walsh

If you would like to volunteer, book your car in to the Boot Sale or book a Stall, please give us a call: 071-9622566

The Very Small Gallery / Carrick-on-Shannon Opening 11am-6pm, Weds-Sat or by appointment Contact Sandra Vernon 00 353 71 9625276 / 087 2943853 Mary Wilson

sandra@theverysmallgallery.com

Leitrim VEC Adult Education Guidance & Information Service

Situated in the Bush Hotel Craft Yard, the Very Small Gallery exhibits works by 45+ artists encompassing all media and style, from ‘traditional’ to contemporary. Over the next few months various

LEAP Centre, Presentation Hse., Main St., Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.

artists will be featured for 2 weeks at a time in “One Wall” mini

Beepark Resource Centre, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim (Thursdays)

exhibitions including Brenda Clark; John Gunning; Brigid Birney;

Ballinamore by appointment. Mon-Fri 9am – 4.30pm

Sandra Vernon; Liz Doyle. interested artists can apply to gallery. For

Contact Niamh Brennan & Jane Nolan 0719621371 0867743329

information on new works and Wall Exhibitions why not become a

info@leitrimadultguidance.com

friend on Facebook.

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OTHER LEITRIM EVENTS

Drumshanbo Vocational School

Traditional Irish Music

Post Leaving Certificate Course September 2012– May 2013

The aim of this course is to give students a broad understanding of Traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance. The main focus of the

The Dartry Centre / Kinlough DISCOVERING MAEVE, GODDESS & QUEEN OF POWER, A Creative Workshop for Women

Saturday, June 16, 2012, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm;; €75/ €60 if payment received by June 6, 2012

course is on playing traditional Irish music on suitable instruments.

Maeve is contradictory, a fascinating and challenging figure from

Students who do not already play an instrument are encouraged to

Irish mythology. She is both a fierce Warrior Queen, a Goddess

begin learning one and all abilities and instruments are catered for.

of sovereignty, sexuality, battle and death; and also the ancient

Applications are accepted from school leavers and mature students.

Earth Goddess of Knocknarea, a Goddess of summer, fertility

Contact Niamh Brennan & Jane Nolan 0719621371 0867743329

and motherhood. This workshop is an opportunity to get messy

www.dvs.ie principal@dvs.ie

and playful with collage, paint, clay, wood, beads and feathers; and

Sound Engineering

to explore together the gifts and challenges Maeve offers to us as

Post Leaving Certificate Course September 2012 – May 2013

This course is offered as a practical introduction to Sound Engineering, meeting the needs of a range of learners following multi-media orientated courses and establishing a foundation for further studies. The course combines practical training and

women. The workshop is facilitated by Monica Corish, a Kinlough based artist and Art to Heart trained creative workshop facilitator.

Payment can be made by cheque, or online through PayPal. To learn more, go to www.monicacorish.ie, or phone Monica on 087 6414185.

practices, creativity, effective communication and co-operation.

Written Word weekend / Drumshanbo

Applications are accepted from school leavers and mature students.

Written Word Weekend presents Vincent Woods and other

Contact Niamh Brennan & Jane Nolan 0719621371 0867743329

guest readersand musicians at ‘Travelling by Candlelight’, a

experience with theoretical appreciation. It meets a wide range of vocational needs through emphasis on responsibility, good work

www.dvs.ie principal@dvs.ie

fundraiser for thisyear’s festival to be held from 8.30pm on Saturday 14th July at St Johns Church, Church St., Drumshanbo.

The 4th annual Written Word Weekend festival itself will be held as usual over the August bank holiday (3rd – 5th August) in

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Drumshanbo at various venues throughout the town including Leitrim Glass Studio and Cinema North West. Guests will include Dermot Healy and Mike Absalom with more to be confirmed.

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Please see writtenwordweekend.wordpress.com for more details.

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FANTASTIC GATHERING

FANTASTIC GATHERING

The Cuckoo’s Nest Music Club

MENIC(Switzerland)

Presents:

Playing a mix of music inpsired by americana & deep country blues,

A Fantastic Gathering of American, Irish and Swiss Folk Musicians

Menic Ruttimann will be bringing along his guitar and violin to enchant us with his desert grooves. http://www.myspace.com/MenicOnVocalsandGuitar

22nd June - McGirls Pub Ballinamore

MORGAN O’KANE (USA)

9pm

€6

TECKNOPEASENT

AKA CONOR O’KANE (Donegal)

Every so often, just when you think the well is dry and the tradition

Conor O’Kane has been referred to as the last true folk singer in Ireland.

is dead, you are gratefully reminded that there is still water down

Coming from a long line of traditional musicians, Conor’s revolutionary

there and that the tradition was only sleeping. Morgan O’Kane from

banjo songs echo the roots of those musicial traditions while mixing in

Charlottesville, Virginia is one of those reminders. A virtuoso banjo

the pumped up energy of early punk. Rarely does one come across a

player, he continues from the protest tradition of Woody Guthrie,

performer whose passion rings out so true and pure.

mixing in the influence of his Appalchian routes. Morgan O Kane’s

TARA GI (Donegal)

band will include Fred Moyes on fiddle and Zeke Healy on dobro. http://www.morganokanemusic.com

Tara Gallagher - a girl and her guitar brings us sweet melocnic

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http://www.myspace.com/taragi

7th July - McGirls Pub Ballinamore

THE PINE HILL HAINTS

9pm

€6

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(ALABAMA, USA - K Records Artist)

Taking inspiration from roots music and Southern tales of the

folk, and bluegrass. As a child, vocalist Jamie Barrier often joined

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supernatural, the Pine Hill Haints play a self-described style of “Alabama ghost country” that touches upon honky tonk, rockabilly, his grandfather in attending local hootenannies, where he was exposed to the musical traditions of his native Alabama. The Pine Hill Haints mix guitar, mandolin, washtub bass and snare to create a performance which gets your feet tapping and your booty shakin’.

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Photo credit: Lincoln Barbour

http://www.myspace.com/pinehillhaints

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BALLINAMORE FREE FRINGE FESTIVAL Thursday 23rd - Sunday 26th August 12pm – 1am Thursday, Sunday / 10am – 3am Friday/Saturday

Ballinamore Free Fringe Festival Ballinamore Free Fringe Festival is an Irish local voluntary non profit

organisation solely dedicated to promoting Community & cultural diversity of expression through the arts.

Our aims are to promote & encourage local and national, amateur/ professional & multicultural talent in all its diverse forms, but particularly to facilitate free performance space and therefore inspire communities to embrace & celebrate the wealth of talent

THE ORGANIC CENTRE

The Organic Centre

Rossinver, Co. Leitrim Contact Hans Wieland 071-9854338 info@theorganiccentre.ie www.theorganiccentre.ie

Workshops Saturday 9th June

10am -4pm

Sunday 10th June

10am -4pm

Saturday 16th June

The festival is completely free and provides a limited amount of free

Raw food workshop with Gaby Wieland

see this year has something for everyone.

Contact Tracy Murray 086 4082630 freefringefest@gmail.com www.ballinamorefreefringe.com

€75

Rainwater Harvesting Systems

that exists all around them. camp sites on a first come first served basis. With over 180 acts to

€75

Herbs for Life – using herbs medicinally

23rd and 24th June

10am -4pm

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€75

€150

Walter Segal Method Building workshop 30th June and 1st July 10am -4pm

€150

Dry Stone Wall construction - the real deal 1st July

10am -4pm

€75

Home Preserving old & new methods Hans Wieland 7th July

10am-4pm

€75

15th July

11am-5pm

€8

The Organic Centre Garden Party with special guests 21st and 22nd July

10am -4pm

€75

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Natural Cosmetic Making Summer workshop

Soap Making Workshops 11th and 12th August 10am -4pm

€150

Dry Stone Wall Construction - the real deal

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Tumbling Bones (USA)

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Synthetic Aesthetics Opening Reception Captured on Canvas Mary Wilson

Leitrim Sculpture Centre Solas Gallery

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Coming up this autumn at The Dock…

Two solo shows curated by visual artist Aoife Tunney, featuring Siobhan MacDonald’s Eye of The Storm and Orla McHardy. Opening Friday 7th September.

Alan Kelly Gang with special guest Eddi Reader - Wednesday 19th September.

The Tune Makers , featuring Liz Carroll, Mairtin O Connor, Dave Flynn and Charlie Lennon - Wednesday 26th September.

Django a la Creole, in association with Music Network - Tuesday 16th October.

Des Bishop - Friday 9th November.

Irish Modern Dance Theatre with Body Duet - Friday 16th November.

And lots more to come… join our mailing list to be sure you don’t miss any of these

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Don’t forget Dock Gift Vouchers make wonderful gifts.

They are available through the Box Office and can be exchanged for tickets to any performance at The Dock

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