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HOME OF ST. PATRICK FESTIVAL 8-19 March 2018 Free Event //

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ST. PATRICK’S RC CATHEDRAL

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HOME OF ST. PATRICK FESTIVAL Armagh is at the heart of celebrating the life of Saint Patrick and the ‘Home of St. Patrick Festival’ promises a lively and varied showcase of the best culture, music and spirituality.

S Front Cover St Patrick & The Fawn By John Behan

aint Patrick still fascinates as one of the most enduring of all the saints. Renowned for converting Ireland to Christianity centuries ago, his profile remains iconic. It was in Armagh that Patrick began his Christian Mission and established the city as the country’s spiritual capital.

The festival will provide an unrivalled mix of regional and international music, theatre, spoken word, art and comedy, showcasing the stunning locations where he walked and worked.

Visitors can enjoy the work of world renowned artists and performers including Kim Haughton, whose ‘Portrait of a Century’ exhibition (12 March-5 May) features throughout the festival and Portuguese Fado singer ‘Carminho’ (15 March).

‘Starry, Starry Night’ (9 March) explores the night sky during the time of Saint Patrick, hosted by the BBC’s Barra Best, and on the eve of Saint Patrick’s day join our Archbishops for two special events including ‘Saint Patrick’s Lecture’ (16 March) and ‘Saint Patrick’s Vigil’ (16 March).

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SYMPOSIUM ON MODERN SLAVERY

‘AE’ HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR OF LURGAN

8 March // 10.00am - 1.00pm // The Market Place Theatre Studio

10 March // 11.00am // Departs Brownlow House, Lurgan

In our 21st century world, the situation of human slavery continues across the world and maintains a life of misery, fear, hopelessness and pain for many millions of people. The BBC’s Karen Patterson will introduce a programme of speakers who will examine the impact of slavery within a modern context. Light refreshments will be served.

This event is organised in association with the Policing & Community Safety Partnership.

Join local historians Jim Conway and David Weir for this guided walking tour of sites connected with the Lurgan born artist, journalist and poet George Russell (AE). Along the way we’ll discover the inspiration behind the spiritual subjects that comprise much of AE’s work.

The walk will last approximately 1 hour.

For more information and to book please contact Craigavon Museum Services on 028 3831 1675 or email: museum@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

STARRY STARRY NIGHT 9 March // 7.30pm - 9.30pm £10 | £5 Children // Navan Centre & Fort Join us for a unique experience learning about the mysteries and wonders of the night sky. Observe the stars with expert astronomers from Armagh Observatory and Planetarium and discover the importance of the night sky during the time of St. Patrick. Hosted by BBC Weather presenter Barra Best, attendees will have the opportunity to see the sky through telescopes. During the evening the Eye in the Sky - Aerial Photos of Northern Ireland from the 1920’s Exhibition provided by Armagh County Museum will be on display.

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CELEBRATE SAINT PATRICK 10 March // 8.00pm // £5 // St. Patrick’s RC Cathedral Join composer and presenter John Anderson as he conducts a reflective and celebratory event honouring Saint Patrick. Set in the magnificent St. Patrick’s RC Cathedral, choirs from all over this island and further afield join together in a unique evening of music and spoken word.

A limited number of audience places available.

Please note that these seats may have restricted views and that this event may be recorded for future broadcast and marketing purposes.

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RHYTHMS FOR THE SAINT

‘PORTRAIT OF A CENTURY’ EXHIBITION 12 March - 5 May // Normal opening hours // The Market Place Theatre Gallery & Foyer Walls Kim Haughton’s Portrait of a Century, is a visual time capsule made up of people who are threaded together through a shared language, culture and nationhood. Each image in the series represents the birth year of the sitter and spans a hundred-year time-period from 1916 to 2015. Kim completed her MA at London University of Arts and was named as an Irish photographer to watch in 2015 by TIME magazine.

CARMINHO 15 March // 8.00pm // £20 // £12 (Conc) | £5 Student St. Patrick’s CoI Cathedral Join us for an evening of spiritual and contemplative Fado music with globally renowned singer Carminho. The beautiful setting of St. Patrick’s CoI Cathedral will be the backdrop for this unique opportunity to witness Portugal’s foremost proponent of its traditional music. Carminho has performed in capitals across the world including a recent sell-out performance in London’s Barbican Centre.

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SAINT PATRICK’S LECTURE 16 March // 11.00am // The Market Place Theatre Auditorium On the eve of Saint Patrick’s Day, the Primates of the two principal Churches, Archbishop Richard Clarke and Archbishop Eamon Martin, will speak about what Saint Patrick means to them in a modern world and examine how Saint Patrick’s words still resonate for many of the challenges we face today.

RHYTHMS FOR THE SAINT 16 March // 7.00pm // £10 adult | £5 children // The Market Place Theatre Auditorium Saint Patrick and his influence is celebrated worldwide, so join us in as we lead into Saint Patrick’s weekend with drums and drummers from across the globe.

Drums from Asia, the Middle-East, Africa, Latin and North America, Europe and our own island’s traditional percussive sounds will feature together in a show curated by percussionist Mark Wilson to celebrate the diverse rhythms of life.

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SAINT PATRICK’S VIGIL

EMANIA WAY TOURS

16 March // 9.00pm // St. Patrick’s RC Cathedral & St. Patrick’s CoI Cathedral

17 March // 8.00am - £2.00

10.00am - £3.00 // Tour 1: Departs Navan Centre Tour 2: Departs No. 5 Vicars Hill (TOUR 1 only £1 per person if purchased along with a ticket to ‘Sunrise with Patrick’ event)

Join the Archbishops of Armagh on the Eve of our patron saint’s day. Meet at St. Patrick’s CoI Cathedral where Archbishop Richard Clarke will lead you in prayer. He will then guide the congregation via torchlight to St. Patrick’s RC Cathedral where you will be welcomed

by Archbishop Eamon Martin. This symbolic expression of the unity of the Churches is a reflection of St. Patrick’s own journey of uniting the people with Christianity.

Light refreshments will be served.

SUNRISE WITH PATRICK 17 March // 5.30am £5.00 (Children are free) // Navan Centre & Fort Celebrate the first light of Saint Patrick’s morning with the ancient people of Ulster and through the bursts of sunlight cast an eye back to what life and faith may have been like before the arrival of Saint Patrick and Christianity. This event will feature song, story and breakfast for all attendees.

As parts of this event will take place outside, please dress accordingly.

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Enjoy the history and stories of the Emania Way on two bespoke tours.

Tour 1: Following the sunrise event at the Navan Centre & Fort, a guided walk of the ancient road to Emania into the City Centre. Shuttle Bus return.

Tour 2: Guided Tour (Round Trip) along the Emania Way from City Centre to Navan Centre and Fort.

CHURCH SERVICES ST. PATRICK’S COI CATHEDRAL 17 March // 10.00am - Holy Communion in Irish

11.00am - Sung Eucharist

5.00pm - Choral Eve’n song ST. PATRICK’S RC CATHEDRAL 16 March // Vigil Mass // 6.00pm 17 March // 9.00am (Irish) // 11.00am ST. MALACHY’S CHURCH 17 March // 8.00am & 10.00am ST. MARK’S CHURCH 17 March // 9:30am - Holy Communion ABBEY STREET METHODIST CHURCH 18 March // 10:30am Free Event //

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SAINT PATRICK’S VIGIL

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SAINT PATRICK’S CALL OF DAY PROCESSION THE CELTS 17 March // 1.30pm // Departs Palace Demesne Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in Armagh with a spectacular display of colour, music, dance and entertainment for all to enjoy as our wonderful procession snakes it way through the city centre.

The procession route runs from the Palace Demesne, Irish Street, Ogle Street, Thomas Street, Market Street, Market Street to English Street, onto Cathedral Road, past the Shambles Yard before finishing at the grounds of Cathedral Road Recreation Centre.

18 March // 8.00pm // £15 | £12 (Conc) // Children £5 The Market Place Theatre Auditorium Peter Corry returns with an evening of some of the finest music from Ireland and Scotland. The new show will take you on a musical journey through some of the all-time favourite Celtic classics performed by one of the great voices along with his band and Dancers. This will be an emotional, fun packed energetic roller coaster of a show.

SAINT PATRICK’S FOOD &WALKING FAMILY DAY TOUR 18 March // 11.00am & 3.00pm // £30 // Departs Entrance to Market Place Theatre Did you know Saint Patrick is also the Patron Saint of French Fishermen and of Nigeria? Walk in the footsteps of Saint Patrick and sample culinary delicacies and beverages with links to Fish, Nigeria and the Emerald Isle of the 5th Century.

The 11.00am tour visits 4Vicars and The Hole in the Wall and the 3.00pm tour visits Uluru and Red Neds, both with a guided walk lasting up to 90mins.

Please advise of food requirements/allergies at time of booking. Subject to change.

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19 March // 2.00pm - 4.00pm // Solitude Park, Banbridge

Solitude Park will be buzzing on Monday 19 March with the annual St Patrick’s Family Day with free activities including live music, workshops and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

For further information contact Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council on 028 406 60600 or go to www.visitbanbridge.com

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MORE TO EXPLORE STORYTELLING SESSIONS 9 March // 9.30am & 11.00am // The Market Place Theatre LIVES IN TRANSLATION 9 March // 8.00pm // £10 | £8 (conc) & £5* // The Market Place Theatre Kabosh Productions with a play celebrating the human survival instinct through the story of one woman.

JASON BYRNE - ‘THE MAN WITH THREE BRAINS’ 9 March // 8.00pm // £20 // The Market Place Theatre THE ART OF MEMOIR: WRITING MASTERCLASS WITH MICHAEL HARDING 10 March // 11.00am // £30 // The Market Place Theatre SKINTOWN-‘A SUPERCHARGED RIOT OF A DEBUT NOVEL…’ IN CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR CIARAN MCMENAMIN 10 March // 1.00pm // £6 // Uluru BARDIC THEATRE PRESENTS RAT IN THE SKULL 10 March // 8.00pm // £14 | £12 (conc) // The Market Place Theatre

*Price for community groups

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PREPARE TO RAID 11 March // Drop in between 11.00am 3.00pm // Navan Centre & Fort Family fun as you learn the skills of Celtic Raiders ANNUAL PIPERS CLUB CONCERT 11 March // 3.00pm // £5 // The Market Place Theatre (Tickets available from Armagh Pipers Club or pay at the door) SILENCE UNDER A STONE: IN CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR NORMA MACMASTER 13 March // 7.30pm // £6 // Armagh Robinson Library AN EVENING WITH PATRICK 14 March // 7.30pm // The Market Place Theatre An evening of music, poetry and prayer with guest speaker Fr Peter McVerry ME, YOU, US, THEM 15 March // 11.00am & 8.00pm // £8 | £5* // The Market Place Theatre Terra Nova Productions present this thought provoking and engaging drama.

SESSION TRAILS 15-18 March // Various Venues Session Trail of music across the city.

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SESSION TRAILS

PORTRAIT OF A CENTURY: J. P. DONLEAVY B. 1926

MORE TO EXPLORE THE ALCHEMY OF STARS ARMAGH OBSERVATORY TALK WITH GUEST SPEAKER PROFESSOR SIMON JEFFREY 17 March // 11.00am // £3 // The Market Place Theatre

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SAINT PATRICK’S DAY CONCERT: THE NOOKS & PARCEL O’ROGUES 17 March // 12.30pm - 4.00pm // Market Street FAMILY FUN DAY 17 March // 2.30pm - 5.00pm // The Shambles Yard SAINT PATRICK’S TEA PARTY 17 March // 3.00pm - 5.00pm // St Patrick’s RC Cathedral FORAGING AS SAINT PATRICK MIGHT HAVE 18 March // Drop in between 11.00am - 3.00pm // Navan Centre & Fort Learn about foraging for your food as part of this unique family experience.

PENGUINS 18 March // 3.00pm // £5 // The Market Place Theatre Cahoots NI presents a delightful new production for children age 3+

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