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More in September &
October here!
1 May –31 August Shamrock West Cork
Garden Trail West Cork A unique opportunity to visit many
of the more interesting gardens of West Cork. Most gardens are
open from May – August. Contact: Phemie Rose, Tel: 027 61111,
Fax: 027 61111, Email: kilravock1@eircom.net
1 May -30 September Temple Bar Meeting
House Square, Temple Bar and Temple Bar Square, Dublin 2 September
Diversions A free outdoor cultural programme in Temple Bar from
May to September. A combination of day and night time performances
including dance, film, music, visual arts and family events.
Contact: Annette Nugent, Tel: 01 6772255, Fax: 01 6772525, Email:
info@temple-bar.ie Web: www.temple-bar.ie
6 May -30 September St. Colman’s Cathedral,
Cobh, Co Cork Cobh Carillon Recital Season 74th Season of
free hour-long recitals on 49-Bell Carillon of St. Colman’s
Cathedral in Cobh, given by the resident carillonneur and guest
carillonneurs on most Sundays at 4.30pm from May to September.
Contact: Adrian Patrick Gebruers, Tel/Fax: 021 4811219 or Tel:
021 813222, Fax: 021 4272121, Email: agebruers@eircom.net, Web:
http://homepage.eircom.net/~adriangebruers
1 June -30 September Bodhran
Summer School Killenagh, Gorey, Co Wexford. The first ever
Summer School devoted to the bodhran. Special package available
for schools/groups, private tuition, one day workshops. Bodhrans
supplied free for groups of up to 36 persons. Contact: Helen
McLoughlin, Tel: 055 27794/ 087 204 5884
25 June -18 August Achill, Co Mayo
Achill Archaeological Field School The Deserted Village, Slievemore,
Achill,/Achill Folklife Centre, Dooagh, An 8-week research project
involving a survey and excavation of the Deserted Village, Slievemore.
Seminars, field trips, tours and lectures. Contact: Theresa
McDonald, Tel: 0506 21627, Fax: 0506 22975, Tel/Fax: 098 43564
Email: achill~fieldschool@iol.ie, Web: www.achill~fieldschool.com
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August Clifden Connemara Pony Show. World famous show, featuring
the Connemara Pony renowned for its sturdieness and reliability.
Breeders, owners and horse lovers meet to buy, sell and compete
in over 20 classes.
1-31 August The Claddagh Hall, Galway,Siamsa
– Amusement with music, dance etc. Monday to Thursday with two
shows on Monday and Tuesday. Irish music, singing, dancing and
folk drama using harp, flute, fiddles, concertina accordion,
banjo, mandolin and bodhran. Contact: Cepta Byrne, Tel: 091
755479, Fax: 091 755888, Email: siamsa@eircom.net, Web: http://homepage.eircom.net/~siamsa
3-19 August Meenaneary, Carrick, Co Donegal The Glen
River Summer Festival O’Donnell’s Bar. A festival with plenty
of music i.e. traditional Irish, country, bluegrass, dancing
at the crossroads, etc., Outdoor concerts. Contact: Rory O’Donnell,
Tel: 073 39297, Fax; 073 39009
10-17 August Inis Mor, Aran Islands,
Co Galway Celtic Spirit Cultural Weeks “Walking Through
ancient Times” 8 day programme of archaeological walks on Inis
Mor, and in Conemara. Contact: Elizabeth Zollinger, Tel/Fax:
099 61424 or Tel/Fax: (Jan-July) 0041 1 2520918, Email: info@irish-culture.ch,
Web: www.irish-culture.ch
10-19 August Kilkenny Arts Festival Various venues in
Kilkenny Features the very best of music, visual art, theatre,
literature, children’s arts and outdoor events. Kilkenny’s rich
medieval heritage, with its narrow streets and stunning ancient
venues, lends a special atmosphere to this festive city. Contact:
Maureen Kennelly, Tel: 056 63663, Fax: 056 51704, Web: www.kilkennyarts.ie
12-17 August Parnell Summer School Avondale,
Rathdrum, Co Wicklow – "Ireland In The New Millennium"
To debate how Ireland will develop and mature as it advances
into a new millennium. Contact: Ms Marie Tobin, Tel: 01 2874124,
Fax: 01 2881060, Email: mtobin@gofree.indigo.ie
13-17 August Bard Summer School Clare Island, Co Mayo
The Classical Tradition- Exploring the deep culture of the Western
tradition through its classical myths and legends. Subject:
The Odyssey. Contact: Elena Keany, Tel/Fax: 01 4904879, Email:
bard@bard.ie, Web: www.bard.ie
14-20 August Aonach Paddy O’Brien Festival Nenagh, Co Tipperary
10th Traditional Irish Music and Arts Festival Contact: Eileen
O’Brien-Minogue, Tel/Fax: 067 42900, Mobile: 087 2445848
15-17 August Killarney, Co Kerry Golf Interprovincial
Championship Contact: Golfing Union of Ireland, Tel: 01 269
4111, Fax: 01 269 5368, Email: gui@iol.ie, Web: www.gui.ie
16 August The Showgrounds, Clifden, Co Galway Connemara
Pony Show The largest collection of Connemara Ponies to be viewed
in Ireland. Contact: Michael Ward, Tel: 095 21863, Fax: 095
21005 Email: enquiries@cpbs.ie
16-19 August Beo 2001 The National Concert Hall, Dublin 2
The National Concert Hall in Dublin gathers a line-up of the
top Irish music artists under its roof for four days, with a
series of concerts, work shops and talks. Contact: Fiona Tully,
Box Office Manager, Tel: 01 475 1572, Fax: 01 475 1507 Email:
info@nch.ie Web: www.nch.ie
16-19 Kilrush, Co Clare Eigse Mrs Crotty – Traditional
Music Festival and School. This is the only festival dedicated
to concertina playing in the country. The programme includes
concertina classes, workshops, lectures, concerts, open air
ceilis and lively pub sessions. Contact: Rebecca Brew, Tel:
065 905 2470, Fax: 065 905 2476, Email: eigsemrscrotty@eircom.net
18-19 August Irish Surfing Association Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal
Tiki National Junior Surfing Championships Contact: Zoe Lally,
Tel: 096 49428, Fax: 096 49020, Email: isasurf@iol.ie
18-25 August
Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille, Co Donegal Summer School
of the Donegal Traditional Dances The old style dances of Donegal
– Mazorka, Peeler and the Goat, Highland. Contact: Liam O Cuinneagain,
Tel: 073 30248, Fax: 073 30348, Email: oidsgael@iol.ie, Web:
www.Oideas-Gael.com
18-25 August Merriman Summer School Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare
Theme: Research and Development: Of Knowledge and People in
the New Century. Contact: Una Ui Chuinn, Tel: 098 27758 or 088
2699226, Email: eolas@merriman.ie, Web: http://www.merriman.ie
19 August Slane, Co Meath Antiques and Collectables Fair
Conyngham Arms Hotel, Approximately 25 dealers will be exhibiting
at the fair, which will feature small furniture, decorative
antiques and collectable items. Contact: Joan Murray, Tel/Fax:
01 6708295, Tel: 01 6708260, Email: antiquesfairsireland@esatclear.ie
19 August Co Galway Motor Club Championship Autocross
Contact: Brian G Thornton, Tel/Fax: 091 524557 19-26 Charles
Wood Summer School. A celebration of music and worship in Armagh,
ecclesiastical capital of Ireland and birthplace of the composer
Charles Wood. Week long programme of concerts, recitals, masterclass
and workshops. Contact: Aubrey McClintock, Tel: (028) 3752 6455.
20-21 August Goffs Bloodstock Sales Limited Kildare Paddocks,
Kill, Co Kildare August Sale - Mixed National Hunt Sale Contact:
Tel: 045 886600, Fax: 045 877119, Email: sales@goffs.ie
**24-26 August Fleadh Cheoil
na hEireann Listowel, Co Kerry The Fleadh is a weekend of
non-stop entertainment. This includes céilís, street and pub
sessions, gig rig entertainment, etc plus competitions on all
traditional instruments with over 4,000 competitors taking part.
These competitions will decide the world champions for 2001
both at an individual level and also for groups and bands; this
will include the much-coveted All-Ireland Céilí Band title.
More than 10,000 musicians normally participate in the Fleadh
Cheoil while the overall attendance at the event is usually
in excess of 200,000 people. Contact: Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann,
Tel: 01 2800295, Fax: 01 2803759 Web: www.fleadhcheoil.com **
26 August Muff, Co Donegal Ture/Quigley’s Point Sheepdog
Trials – The Rock Trials The Rock, Contact: Ted Graham, Tel:
077 83175
26 August Antiques and Collectables Fair Newman House, 85
St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Fairs held here feature small
antiques and collectors items. Contact: Joan Murray, Tel/Fax:
01 6708295, Tel: 01 6708260, Email: antiquesfairsireland@esatclear.ie
26 August Co Sligo Gurteen Agricultural and Horse Show,The
show has numerous events both agricultural and show jumping.
Afternoon events include dog shows, cat shows, bonny baby show.
Visitors are welcome to take part and enjoy this unique rural
setting. Contact: Ann McDonagh, Tel: 071 82158
26 August Mondello Park, Co Kildare The Motor Cycle Union
of Ireland Mondello Park Short Circuit Race Contact: Harry Havelin,
Tel/Fax: 01 8378090, Mobile: 087 2637851 or Sean Bissett, Tel:
01 8414212, Mobile: 086 2637851
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