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| Author: | Martin Donohoe [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Gerry Whelan Memorial Weekend has Frankie Gavin on fiddle |
5th Gerry Whelan Memorial Weekend Cootehill, Co. Cavan 5th Gerry Whelan Memorial Weekend Cootehill, Co. Cavan 18th – 20th September 2009 COMHALTAS CEOLTOIRI EIREANN Event to remember the late Gerry Whelan A weekend of music sessions, singing and dancing. Memorial concert with Guest Artist Frankie Gavin supported by local & visiting musicians. Music workshops on Banjo, Fiddle, Accordion and Tin Whistle. Singing & Storytelling, Pub Sessions, Open Air Sessions, Fíor Céilí, All Ireland Marching Bands Parade Full details on events and artists can be found on website: www.gerrywhelanweekend.com Contact details for booking Concert Tickets and Workshops: Geraldine Whelan-O'Meara 085 7766217 or email: gwhelan101@yahoo.ie Roisin Lyons 0863339242 or email: roisinlyons@hotmail.com __________________________________________________________________ Full Programme: Friday 18th September [b]9.00pm - Drumlin Theatre Memorial Concert & Official Opening Guest artist Frankie Gavin[/b]supported by: Pat McCabe & Fergal Mullen, Aoife Murray Singer, Seamus Fay Lilter, Ring of Gullion CCE and Local Musicians Admission 12euro 11.30pm – Festival Club in White Horse Hotel Martin Donohoe & Guests Informal sessions in Hotel Lounge & Lobby Saturday 19th September 10am – 1pm Music Workshops in St. Michaels Hall Accordion workshop with Martin Quinn Banjo workshop with Angelina Carberry Fiddle workshop with Gerry O'Connor Tin Whistle with Aíne McGeeney Admission 10euro 1.30pm – 3pm Gig Rig on Main street Music, singing & dancing with young musicians from Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Armagh and Down. 3pm - Singing / Storytelling Session in Don Smith’s Mick Quinn – the renowned storyteller & singer from Mullaghbawn Frances Rodgers – traditional singer from County Down. Singing traditional songs for over thirty years, she has gathered her vast repertoire from singers from the four corners of Ireland. Aoife Murray - traditional singer in Irish & English from County Cavan The afternoon will finish with the launch of ‘The Craic in the Wall’ CD by Miceal Mullen & Joseph McNulty followed by a music session with all musicians welcome to join in. Saturday Night 19th September: 9.30pm – Traditional Sessions in: White Horse Hotel, Mullen’s, Don Smith’s, Hannigan’s, Bannon’s, Fergus Donohue’s and Connolly’s with musicians from Cootehill, Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Meath, Armagh and Down. See Session Page for details 9.30pm - Fíor-Céilí in St. Michael’s Hall Music provided by the Michael Duffy Céilí Band Dancing exhibition by James Greenan World Irish Dance Champion Admission 7euro Sunday 20th September 11.30am – St. Michael’s Church Mass for Deceased members of Cootehill CCE 12.30pm - Laying of Wreath at Gerry Whelan’s Grave for deceased members of Cootehill CCE with piper Patrick Martin Sunday Afternoon: 2.30pm - Marching Band Parade Winning All Ireland Marching Bands will parade with their ‘Gerald Whelan Memorial’ trophies. 4pm - Afternoon Session in Fergus Donohue’s Session with Richard Lyons and friends. All musicians welcome 7pm - Closing Session in Mullen’s Phillip Clarke and friends will perform the closing session. All musicians welcome. 9pm Final Blast: in Fergus Donohue’s For those musicians still around who fancy a few tunes! Session Details: Friday 18th September 11.30pm - White Horse Hotel Festival Club: Martin Donohoe & Guests Informal sessions in Hotel Lounge & Lobby Saturday 19th September 1.30pm Open Air Session: Gig Rig Main Street Music, singing & dancing with young musicians from Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Armagh and Down. 3pm - Don Smith’s Singing / Storytelling Session An afternoon of great stories & songs - not to be missed!!!! The afternoon will finish with the launch of ‘The Craic in the Wall’ CD by Miceal Mullen & Joseph McNulty followed by a music session with all musicians welcome to join in. Saturday Night Sessions 9.30pm – Music Sessions in: Don Smith's - Sean McElwain (Teada) bouzouki/guitar Rona Dinkin Concertina & Barry McLoughlin Fiddle Bannon’s - Jim Mc Killop Fiddle Mullen’s - Ring of Gullion & friends Connolloy's - McCagues & Laura Beagan Hannigan’s - Siobhan Fay (banjo), Fionnuala Fay (fiddle), Ray Lawlor (accordion), Billy Murray (flute), Garry Cosgrove (bouzouki), Milo Fitzgerald (bodhran) Joe McIntyre (songs) and other local musicians. Fergus Donohue’s - Mickey McDonnell (banjo, bouzouki, songs), Hugh P Donohoe (banjo, songs), Sean McEntee (accordion) and friends White Horse Hotel - Donohoe Family & Cavan Town Comhaltas youth All Musicians Welcome Sunday 20th September 4pm - Afternoon Session in Fergus Donohue’s Session with Richard Lyons and friends 7pm - Mullen’s - Closing Session Phillip Clarke and friends will perform the closing session . 9pm Final Blast: in Fergus Donohue’s For those musicians still around who fancy a few tunes! All musicians welcome |
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| Author: | Martin Donohoe [ Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 'Gerry 'Fiddle' O'Connor is now replacing Frankie Gavin |
'Gerry 'Fiddle' O'Connor is now replacing Frankie Gavin as the Headline act at the Memorial concert on Friday 18th September, supported by local & visiting musicians' |
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