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26–3 September Inis Mor, Aran Islands, Co Galway Celtic
Spirit Cultural Weeks “Ancient Stories and Songs” 9 day programme
of storytelling, gaelic singing (workshops, sessions, walks).
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
27-28 August Oul’ Lammas Fair Ballyastle, Co Antrim Ireland’s
oldest traditional market fair. Contact: Tel: (028) 2076 2024
29-31 Boys Interprovincial Championship Nenagh, Co Tipperary
Contact: Golfing Union of Ireland, Tel: 01 269 4111, Fax: 01
269 5368, Email: gui@iol.ie, Web: www.gui.ie
**31-4 September Rose of Tralee
Festival Tralee, Co Kerry The Rose of Tralee Festival is
a celebration of the art of being Irish with family entertainment
and a host of activities. Contact: Noreen Cassidy, Tel: 066
7121322, Fax: 066 7122654,Web: www.roseoftralee.ie **
31 August -2 Sept The Cape Clear Island International Storytelling
Festival Cape Clear Island: In private homes, in pubs, in
the school, premises all over the island including the Adventure
Centre Hostel, Colaiste Chiaran, the southernmost house in Ireland.
Contact: Christine Sawyer, Tel: 028 39116, Email: storytelling@ireland.com,
Web: http://indigo.ie/~ckstory/2001.htm
1-7 October (Provisional) Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
Various venues in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare A traditional festival
which continues today with music and dance. Opportunity to meet
the Matchmaker - Ireland's biggest singles event. Contact: James
or Marcus White, Tel: 065 7074005, Fax: 065 7074406. Web: www.matchmakerireland.com
2 September 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
2 September Co Galway Motor Club Summer Stages Rally Galway
Contact: Brian G Thornton, Tel/Fax: 091 524557
2-9 September 2001 National Heritage Week More than 400
events throughout the country. A full week of events involving
many community and national organisations. There are all sorts
of events from walks, lectures, and exhibitions to music recital
and pageants. Contact: Teresa Clarke/Catherine O'Connor, Tel:
01 6472455, Tel: 01 6472466, Web: www.heritageireland.ie
3-7 September 2001 Cobh 35th International Sea Angling Festival
Cobh, Co Cork Deep Sea Angling Festival fished over 4 days,
conservation event. All fish weighed on the boats and released
alive. Team event also. Contact: Mary Geary, Tel: 021 4812167,
Email: seaangling@esatclear.ie
6-9 September 2001 Monaghan Rhythm and Blues Festival Monaghan
Town The longest and most established Blues Festival in Ireland
celebrating both international, Irish and UK blues bands. Previous
acts include Van Morrison, Luther Allison, Honeboy Edwards,
Earl King to name but a few. Contact: Arts Officer, Tel: 047
82928/83008, Fax: 047 71189 Email: harvestblues@eircom.net,
Web: www.harvestblues.net
6-13 September Celtic Spirit Cultural Weeks Inis Mor, Aran
Islands, Co Galway "Walks Through Ancient Times" 8 day programme
of archaeological walks on Inis Mor and in Connemara. 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
7-9 September Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille, Co Donegal
"Beating the Bodhran" Learn to play the bodhran - weekends
for beginners. Contact: Liam O Cuinneagain, Tel: 073 30248,
Fax: 073 30348, Email: oidsgael@iol.ie, Web: www.Oideas-Gael.com
7-9 September Ulster American Folk Park. Omagh, Co Tyrone
Appalachian & Bluegrass Music Festival This music
festival promises to be one of the musical highlights of 2001
in Northern Ireland when it celebrates its 10th Anniversary.
Contact: Tel: (028) 8224 3292.
7-9 September Clarenbridge Oyster Festival Clarenbridge,
Co Galway A celebration of the finest oysters in the world
- good food, good stout, great entertainment and craic in a
small village on the shores of Galway Bay. Contact: Bob D'Silva,
Tel: 091 796359, Fax: 091 796342, Email: clarenoystfest@esatclear.ie,
Web: www.clarenbridge.com
9 September All Ireland Hurling Final Croke Park, Dublin
3 Contact: GAA, Tel: 01 8363222, Fax: 01 8366420
13-15 September International Sheepdog Trials, Seaforde.
A recognised worldwide sheep dog trial. Spectators from around
the world. Contact: Veronica Rice. Tel: (028) 4461 0854
13-23 September Kinsale Arts and Heritage Festival Kinsale,
Co Cork Contact: Eddie McCarthy, Tel: 021 4774959
15-16 September Botanic Gardens, Stranmillis, Belfast
Bygone Days and Autumn Flower Show . A kaleidoscope of events
for all the family including the City of Belfast Autumn Flower
Show, plant displays in the Palm House and Tropical Ravine.
Also entertainment, music and refreshments. Contact: Tel: (028)
9027 0467.
15-16 (TBC) September Mourne Mountain Marathon Mourne mountains.
Co Down. Two day event with an overnight camp. Attracting
competitors from around the world. Contact: Tel: Gerard McAlinden.
(028) 4377 8184/ (028) 9054 7807 www.mourne2day.com/nat_even.htm
15-16 September Animal Magic - Castle Espie, Co. Down.
From bugs to birds, visitors to Castle Espie can find out more
about all sorts of animals. Events include falconry, dog agility,
wildlife watching and a special Vet Question Time. Contact:
Tel: James Orr. (028) 9187 4146
16 September Dublin Toy and Train Fair The Rochestown
Lodge Hotel, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin A fair
for the serious and casual toy collector. Two rooms; 70 tables
with die cast models, comics, teddy bears, meccano sets, tin
plate toys etc. 46 dealers from all parts of Ireland. Contact:
Terry McNally and Brian Kelly, Tel: 01 2849199 and Tel: 01 2803008
16 September 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
23 September All Ireland Football Final Croke Park, Dublin
3 Contact: GAA, Tel: 01 8363222, Fax: 01 8366420
23 September 2001 The Motor Cycle Union of Ireland Mondello
Park Short Circuit Race Mondello Park, Co Kildare Contact:
Harry Havelin, Tel/Fax: 01 8378090, Mobile: 087 2637851 or Sean
Bissett, Tel: 01 8414212, Mobile: 086 2637851
24-27 September European Pike Angling Challenge Lough Derg
11th Annual European Pike Angling Challenge to be fished on
Lough Derg at Killaloe, Co Clare. Contact: Mr Jim Robinson,
Tel/Fax: 061 453808, Email: jimrob@iol.ie
26-30 September Aspects Irish Literature Festival, Bangor,
Co Down A literary festival celebrating a selection of Irish
writers and poets. Contact: North Down Heritage Centre, Castle
Park Avenue, Bangor. Tel: (028) 9127 8032.
26-30 September Irish Antique Dealer's Fair Royal Dublin
Society, Dublin 4 Ireland's major antiques event organised
in conjunction with the Irish Antique Dealer's Association.
Contact: Louis O'Sullivan, Tel: 01 2859294
26 Sept - 7 October Waterford International Festival of Light
Opera Theatre Royal, Waterford Competitive International
Festival for amateur musical societies. Contact: Sean Dower,
Tel: 051 375437
27-30 September 2001 Galway International Oyster Festival
Galway City A Top 12 World Best Event (Sunday Times) in
this beautiful city. Contact: Ann Flanagan, Tel: 091 522066,
Fax: 091 527282
28-30 September 2001 Lady Gregory Autumn Gathering Coole
Park, Gort, Co Galway A weekend of literary, cultural, and
social events to highlight unique contribution of Lady Gregory
to life of 20th Century Ireland. Contact: Sheila O'Donnellan,
Tel: 091 521836, Fax: 091 567421
29 Sept - 7 October Ballinasloe Great October Fair Ballinasloe,
Co Galway Contact: Colm Croffy, Tel: 0905 44460, Fax: 0905
44466
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