Féile An Droichead 2018 23–26 Lúnasa/August Féile Chultúir Ghaelaigh a gus Cheoil Traidisiúnta Irish Culture and T raditional Music Festival
Féile Chultúir Ghaelaigh agus Cheoil Traidisiúnta Irish Culture and Traditional Music Festival
Iarla Ó Lionáird & Steve Cooney
23/8/2018 Ionad/Venue: The Lyric Theatre, (The Naughton Studio) Doirse/Doors: 7.45pm Ticéid/Tickets: £15 androichead.com
Tá An Droichead thar a bheith sásta Féile na bliana seo a oscailt leis an bheirt mháistir seo Ó Lionáird & Cooney.
most recently as featured singer in the film ‘Brooklyn’ starring Saoirse Ronan.
Renowned two-time Grammy nominee Iarla Ó Lionáird is best known for his unmistakable voice and distinctive sean nós style as part of the stunningly successful group The Gloaming. Born and bred in Cúil Aodha, in the West Cork Gaeltacht, with Seán Ó Riada as neighbour and an indisputable early influence. Twice Grammy nominated, Ó Lionáird has worked with a stellar cast of composers internationally. His unique singing style has carried him to stages and concert halls all over the world, from New York’s Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House and beyond and the silver screen also, with film credits extending from ‘The Gangs of New York’ to ‘Hotel Rwanda’ and
Steve Cooney & Iarla Ó Lionáird
Steve Cooney has been described by the Irish Times as a ‘musical polymath’ and is best known for his development of an influential style of guitar accompaniment to traditional Irish dance music, for which he won the National Entertainment Award in 1997. He came to Ireland from Australia in 1980 and maintains his connections with the Aboriginal culture there, into which he was initiated. Seamus Heaney wrote at the Fiddler’s Green Festival in Rostrevor: ‘Master Cooney restores the ancient link between lyre and lyric, between poetry and performance, the rhapsody and rascality’. “Magnificently expressive.” The New York Times
The Carolan Celebration: An evening of music with Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin Featuring Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre Ceiliúradh speisialta in ómós do cheol arsa Uí Chearbhalláin leis an cheoltóir/ chumadóir iomráiteach Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin. Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, pianist and composer, presents an evening celebrating the music of Turlough O’Carolan. The concert features a new series of suites for solo piano edited from the eighteenth century Irish harp music of Turlough O’ Carolan (1670 – 1738). Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin brings a vital new energy and an informed historical perspective to this quintessentially Irish music. Clonmel born pianist and composer, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, is indelibly linked with the growth of interest in Irish traditional music in recent times and his interpretation of traditional music arranged for piano has been influential and popular. Having studied under Seán
Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin
24/8/2018 Ionad/Venue: First Presbyterian Church, Rosemary St. Doirse/Doors: 8pm Ticéid/Tickets: £15 androichead.com Ó Riada in University College Cork, Micheál went on to establish the first undergraduate music course in Traditional Music in UCC before moving to the University of Limerick where he was instrumental in the establishment and success of the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance and where he held the Professorship of Music. Zoë Conway effortlessly combines a background steeped in Ireland’s rich aural music tradition with a strong founding in classical music. She has toured worldwide and has appeared in many prestigious concert halls including Carnegie Hall, New York, The Kremlin Palace, Moscow and The National Concert Hall, Dublin. Together, Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre have been described as “simply one of the best folk duos on the planet” (BBC), delighting audiences in Ireland and beyond.
Raw Bar Collective
25/8/2018 Ionad/Venue: An Droichead Doirse/Doors: 8pm Ticéid/Tickets: £10 androichead.com
Oíche mhór geallta in An Droichead le scoth na gceoltóirí agus na n-amhrán le Raw Bar Collective.
The band members Conal Ó Gráda (flute), Benny McCarthy (accordion) & Dave Sheridan (fiddle), all long recognised as among the top instrumentalists in Ireland, Nell Ní Chróinín (sean nós singer, commonly acknowledged as the most exciting traditional singing talent of her generation) and Colm Murphy (bodhrán, widely recognised as one of the top Traditional music percussionists of all time).
With a refreshingly uncluttered approach to playing, Raw Bar Collective present a vibrant and excitingly earthy style of Irish Traditional music. Raw Bar Collective is a rare gathering of Irish musicians, each of them an acknowledged standard bearer within the tradition.
Raw Bar Collective focus on connecting with the listener. Their music is presented with warmth, wit, passion and respect.
Raw Bar Collective
Cúrsa Teanga at Féile An Droichead
Ceol ag an Mhargadh/ Music at the Market
Cúrsa Luathaithe Gaeilge/ Accelerated Irish Language Course 25 & 26/8/2018 Ionad/Venue: An Droichead Doirse/Doors: 10am–4pm Bunrang/Beginners, Meánrang/Intermediate, Ardrang/Advanced Ticéid/Tickets: £25 – lón san áireamh/lunch included Pacáiste cuimsitheach Gaeilge thar dhá lá a bhfuil réimse leibhéil ann le freastal a dhéanamh ar chumais éagsúla, idir ghlantosaitheoirí agus Ghaeilgeoirí líofa. Bí linn ag An Droichead chun Gaeilge a fhoghlaim, a chleachtadh agus labhairt. This year’s Dianchúrsa na Féile will be held in An Droichead. This is a two-day comprehensive Irish language package consisting of a range of levels to suit all abilities, from the complete beginner to the fluent speaker.
Is láthair stairiúil ar fad é seo ó thaobh forbairt trádálach Bhéal Feirste de agus lonnú na bpobal inár mórcheantar féin. Ní amháin sin ach tá sé ar leac a’ dorais againn. Tá lúcháir orainn bheith ag comhoibriú leis an Mhargadh i gclár fhéile na bliana seo arís. An Droichead are delighted to partner with St. George’s Market during Féile An Droichead to bring the very best of traditional music to shoppers and visitors to our city. Built between 1890 and 1896, St. George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions. It has been selected for numerous local and national titles and awards for its fresh, local produce and great atmosphere. It holds a weekly Friday Variety Market, the City Food & Craft Market on Saturdays and the Sunday Market. Féile An Droichead will present some of our best music talents on Friday & Saturday of our festival.
Dé hAoine/Friday 24/8/2018 — 10am–11am Dé Sathairn/Saturday 25/8/2018 — 10am–11am Ceol le Ceoltóirí Belfast Trad Trail.
Féile An Droichead at Belfast Mela
26/8/2018 Ionad/Venue: Botanic Gardens Doirse/Doors: 12pm–6pm Beidh muid ag obair arís i mbliana le scoth an cheoil, damhsa agus siamsaíochta Gaelaí a chur i bhur láthair ag an Fhéile iontach seo. We will be working with Arts Ekta again this year to present the best in Irish music, dance and entertainment at their flagship event Belfast Mela.
25/8/2018 Ionad/Venue: Meet at The Dirty Onion Doirse/Doors: 4pm Ticéid/Tickets: £15 www.belfasttradtrail.com Agus é ar an fhód le bliain anuas cuireann sé gliondar orainn an ‘Trad Trail’ a chur i bhur láthair mar chuid d’Fhéile An Droichead 2018. The Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music. With two professional musicians as your guides, walk through cobbled alleyways, past famous landmarks and on to private bars in some of the city’s oldest buildings. At each of the three stops you will be treated to a performance of traditional tunes, songs and stories, all of which make up your own personal ‘session’. Enjoy a local beer, cider, whiskey or Guinness while learning about the instruments, language, customs and history that make up Ireland’s vibrant musical tradition. Join us on this interactive experience and discover why Belfast is considered one of Ireland’s best cities for Traditional Irish Music.
Seisiúin ag The Dirty Onion Traditional Music sessions at The Dirty Onion during Féile An Droichead.
Dé hAoine/Friday 24/8/2018 — 9pm–12am Ceol na hAoine
Dé Sathairn/Saturday 25/8/2018 — 2pm–4pm Seisiún cois teallaigh. Fireside session. Family friendly session.
25/8/2018 — 8pm–11pm Seisiún Oíche Shathairn. Saturday night session.
Dé Domhnaigh/Sunday 26/8/2018 — 2pm–5pm Seisiún Trathnóna Dhomhnaigh. Sunday afternoon session.
26/8/2018 — 7pm–10pm Seisiún Oíche Dhomhnaigh. Sunday night session.
Bí Linn agus bí páirteach. Musicians welcome to all sessions.
Ionaid Venues
The Dirty Onion (An tOinniún Salach) 3 Hill Street Belfast BT1 2LA 028 9024 371
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Lyric Theatre
(Amharclann An Lyric)
55 Ridgeway St, Belfast BT9 5FB 028 9038 1081
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St. Georges Market First Presbyterian (Margadh Naomh Seoirse) Church, Rosemary St. Donegall Quay Belfast BT1 3LA 028 9032 020
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(An Chéad Eaglais Phreispitéireach) 41 Rosemary St, Belfast BT1 1QB 07848 857 614
An Droichead 20 Cooke Street Belfast BT7 2EP 028 9028 8818
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Seoladh/Address
20 Cooke Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 2EP eolas@androichead.com / claire@androichead.com T: 028 9028 8818 / www.androichead.com imeachtai.androichead @an_droichead