Fleadh Cheoil 2015
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We are delighted to team up with Fleadh Cheoil Sligo this summer to present a week of sensational traditional music, song and dance.
Fleadh Cheoil 2015
Fleadh Cheoil offers us a wonderful opportunity to showcase some of Ireland’s finest cultural ambassadors. We hope that within our 2015 programme you will find events that excite and delight you. Our finale for Fleadh Cheoil Sligo is a performance of the world’s first Virtual Trad Orchestra, a groundbreaking multi-media event that we hope will be remembered for years to come. We look forward to welcoming familiar faces and new visitors alike to the theatre and becoming a home from home for all.
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SUNDAY
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Fidget Feet Aerial Dance & Hawk’s Well Theatre
The Second Coming SUN 9 AUG | 8PM €20/10 u18s
Ireland’s greatest poet, W. B. Yeats has returned. The Second Coming is a spectacle- a spell-binding feast for the senses featuring traditional Irish music and dance, theatre, film and aerial circus. Music by Michael Rooney, Bríd Harper, Martin Meehan & John Joe Kelly “...an exquisite score of traditional Irish music from Michael Rooney...the aerial work is truly magical.” The Scotsman
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MONDAY
Music Generation Sligo
Fleadh Fusions 2015 MON 10 AUG | 8PM €15/7.50 u18s/€40 family
Zoë Conway (fiddle) & John McIntyre (guitar) are renowned for their wonderful arrangements of traditional Irish music and their ability to mix other musical genres into their repertoire. This incredibly skilled and virtuosic duo will be joined by the Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta and a group of talented young traditional musicians from Sligo.
“Simply one of the best folk duos on the planet” BBC
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TUESDAY
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Michael Rooney, Brian Fitzgerald, Oisín MacDiarmada & LOKI TUES 11 AUG | 8PM €18/15 conc./9 u18s
Oisín Mac Diarmada (fiddle), Brian Fitzgerald (banjo) and Michael Rooney (harp & concertina) made a critically acclaimed album 15 years ago. We are delighted to bring them back together on the occasion of the Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo to showcase their astounding skill, diversity and virtuosity. Support on the night is from LOKI - one of Sligo’s most exciting emerging traditional music groups. www.hawkswell.com
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WEDNESDAY
Cathy Jordan & Friends WED 12 AUG | 8PM â‚Ź25/12.50 u18s
One of the finest traditional singers in Ireland today, Cathy Jordan has gathered some of her closest musical friends to deliver a delectable evening of traditional music and song. A longstanding member of Dervish, the legendary Sligo band will perform in this celebratory concert alongside many musical collaborators from Cathy’s illustrious career including; The Unwanted, New Road, The Henry Girls, Seamus Begley, Steve Cooney, Brendan Graham and Kieran Quinn.
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THURSDAY
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Liam O’Flynn, Paddy Glackin & Seamie O’Dowd THURS 13 AUG | 8PM €20/18 conc./10 u18s
Whether performing with the hugely influential Planxty or as soloist with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Liam O’Flynn is recognised as a true master on the pipes. He is joined by one of Ireland’s leading traditional fiddle players, Paddy Glackin and Sligo man, Seamie O’Dowd, one of the most loved and respected guitarists in the country. A rare opportunity to enjoy three masters in an intimate setting. www.hawkswell.com
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FRIDAY
Flook
FRI 14 AUG | 8PM €18/15 conc. / 9 u18s
Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen (flutes), Ed Boyd (guitar) and John Joe Kelly (bodhrán) weave and spin traditionally rooted tunes into the breath-taking sound that we have come to know as the ground-breaking band Flook. This sensational live act possesses a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.
“Never have I seen so many people so completely and utterly spellbound...the most magical of experiences.” The Irish Post
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SATURDAY
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Danú
SAT 15 AUG | 8PM €20/18 conc. / 10 u18s
Hailing from County Waterford, Kerry, Dublin and Donegal, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Their high energy concerts feature a glorious mix of traditional Irish music, song and new repertoire. This brilliant band has performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. We are delighted to welcome them to Sligo during their 20th anniversary year.
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SUNDAY
The Songs of Gerry O’Beirne SUN 16 AUG | 8PM €25/12.50 u18s
Gerry O’Beirne is one of Ireland’s most loved and respected songwriters. Songs such as Western Highway and The Holy Ground have become classic Irish folk songs of our time. In this very special concert, a host of wonderful musicians and singers gather to celebrate his songs. Including Maura O’Connell, Seamus Begley, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Pauline Scanlon and many more.
A performance of the world’s first Virtual Trad Orchestra will take place as part of this concert. Find out more on Page 14.
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LUNCHTIME EVENTS
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Brian Rooney and Brian McGrath TUES 11 AUG 1PM | €10/5 u18s
Fiddle player Brian Rooney emigrated in the late 1960s, from Leitrim to London. He became a powerful musical influence in London and has inspired many generations of musicians since. With tone, rhythm and variations that have become legendary at this point and we are delighted to bring The Godfather, one of the master fiddlers of our time, to Sligo for a rare performance. Also featuring Fr. Seamus Quinn on flute.
Colm O’Donnell & Friends WED 12 AUG | 1PM | €8/4 u18s
Colm O’Donnell, from Kilmacteige, Co. Sligo is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s best traditional singers. As well as being vocally gifted, he is also an outstanding musician and his lilting is hard to beat! With his dulcet tones and witty delivery, this gig was such a highlight of last year’s Fleadh programme we just could not resist bringing it back! www.hawkswell.com
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LUNCHTIME EVENTS
The Mulcahy Family THURS 13 AUG | 1PM | €8/4 u18s
This incredibly talented family team from Abbeyfeale have an unmistakable and infectious sound. Michelle plays harp, concertina, piano and fiddle, Louise; flutes and uilleann pipes and their father Mick; accordions and melodeons. Their skill and enthusiasm comes from a lifetime of playing together and their effortless musicality is a joy to behold. Image courtesy of www.kilkishen.com. Taken at Kilkishen Cultural Centre.
Strings of the Heart
Celebrating couples in traditional Irish music HAWK’S WELL THEATRE | FRI 14 AUG | 1PM | €8/4 u18s
Concertina player, Edel Fox, from Clare and her partner and fiddler, Neill Byrne from Waterford are joined by Monaghan harpist, Michael Rooney and Sligo flute player June McCormack. This promises to be a beautiful concert of extraordinarily talented couples making sweet music together.
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KIDS EVENTS
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The Speks SAT 15 AUG 2PM | €7 | AGES: 2-7 | EARLY BOOKING ADVISED | DURATION: 45 MINS
A traditional Irish music band for children, The Speks live on a mysterious Island off the coast of Co. Clare called Glasses Island, where everybody wears glasses! They perform nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music while encouraging kids to sing along. This is a great, fun event for kids.
The Quiet Tree SUN 16 AUG 11AM & 1PM | €6/3u18s | AGES: 2-4 | DURATION: 45 MINS
Musicians Thomas Johnston and Stephen Markham take families on a delightful musical journey through Whistleberry Forest where they explore instruments, sing and dance and help Oran the owl, Sorley the snail and Faolán the frog to bring the old oak tree to life.
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Virtual Trad Orchestra SUN 16 AUG | 8PM
To celebrate Fleadh Cheoil Sligo and Yeats 150th birthday we invited musicians and singers to record the Sligo anthem; Down by the Salley Gardens. Such is the popularity of traditional Irish music, people from all over the world joined us by submitting their videos. On the final night of the Fleadhduring ‘The Songs of Gerry O’Beirne’ celebration concert, witness this spectacular film and live performance by the world’s First Virtual Trad Orchestra www.hawkswell.com
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