TradFest Temple Bar Program 2010

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Ba mhaith linn fáilte mór a chur romhaibh chuig Temple Bar TradFest 2010.

Welcome to 2010’s Temple Bar TradFest, Dublin’s biggest and best Irish music & culture festival.

With a terrific line-up as exciting as any TradFest in its five-year history, those both familiar and new to traditional music can choose between iconic acts like Matt Molloy or Finbar Furey, the inspiring energy and creativity of Beoga, Téada and Líadan, or the classic duet of Noel Hill and Tony Linnane. And that’s just the headline concerts.

This year, there are family events, film screenings, a photographic exhibition and a flute and drum band. Our aim is to provide an all-inclusive event, while the festival’s backbone – the pub trail – will feature over 15 venues all providing free entertainment.

Playing over five days and nights from 27th to 31st January, TradFest continues to build on its mission of bringing music to an urban setting. If you require any further information on acts, ticketing, accommodation, or to sign up for e-letters or downloads, please visit our website: templebartrad.com Bain sult as an bhféile!

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TradFest 2010

From the world’s greatest concertina player to sean-nós singing from Connemara.

Sligo style fiddling to French a capella singing, and even bluegrass banjo-playing.

Once again Temple Bar TradFest offers a wealth of music within the very walkable confines of Dublin’s cultural quarter.

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brought to you by:

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Stephen Rea

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Since its inception, Temple Bar TradFest has been an ambitious and broad-ranging national event, not only firming up Dublin’s reputation as the great traditional music centre we know it is, but also providing a focus for traditional music nationally and internationally, where musicians and listeners from home and abroad can join together, meet and play.

tascq festival team

thank yous

Managing Director: Martin Harte

A huge thank you to our sponsors, partners and volunteers and to Stephen Rea our festival patron.

To the TASCQ board for their endless drive and encouragement, to all our TASCQ members, and to all the artists performing in TradFest 2010.

Festival Programmer: Kieran Hanrahan Events & Marketing Executive: Fiona Ní Chomáin Operations Manager: Claudine Murray Graphic Design: designworks Pub Trail Programmer: Stephen Leech Production: Benny Lynch, Carmel Hayes Public Relations: Gerry Lundberg Public Relations Production and Events Assistants: Tessa Van den Boomen and Martine Olthof Programme Writer: Toner Quinn Health & Safety Consultant: Denis Herlihy

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Special thanks to: Rory Sheridan, Andy Brennan, Shane O’Connor, Dawn Cole, John Tierney, Mary Weir, Gerry Cash, Finbar Gethins, Olive Santry, Martin Gaffney, Tom Cleary, Fiona Mullen, Sunniva O’Flynn, Keith Johnson, Oliver Sevestre, Column Fleming, Greville Edwards, Niall Harbison, Willie Ahern, Darren ó Ródaigh and Isabelle Etienne.

This year, the vision of new Festival Programmer Kieran Hanrahan has given the festival a rich perspective, one that is based on decades of being involved at the heart of Irish musical life. Bringing together such a broad range of musicians and singers – those at the cutting-edge of new sounds in traditional music as well as legends who put this music on the international map in the first place – gives the listener a rare opportunity to hear the full width and breadth of this art form.

These are difficult economic times for contemporary Ireland, but traditional music has seen times like this before.

It lifted us in the past, and it will continue to sustain us in the future.

Our diverse and vibrant culture, which every person on this island can enjoy, is our advantage on the world stage. Engage with it and it can nourish and inspire you.

I have long been a deep admirer of traditional music and song, and am looking forward greatly to hearing some of my favourite artists in this year’s TradFest. It is a testimony to the success and immense popularity of the festival, as well as the deep musical need for it in Dublin and Ireland generally, that it is expanding in these difficult times, providing an even wider range of activities and entertainments for adults and children alike.

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TradFest 2010

I am very proud to be involved with the Temple Bar TradFest as it celebrates its fifth year.

I would like to formally welcome you to the festival and I wish you a wonderful five days of thrilling music, inspiring song and a longlasting engagement with the treasure that is Irish culture.

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It has been a pleasure and a privilege to act as Festival Programmer for the Temple Bar TradFest 2010.

There is a myriad of elements in this wonderful annual event and I hope you’ll enjoy a truly exciting celebration of our culture.

In our concert series we have assembled a line-up of some of the most iconic figures in Irish traditional music coupled with the big performers of the future. Away from the concert venues we have a pictorial history of the development of Irish traditional music in the capital city by Mick O’Connor.

Street entertainment is an important element of this year’s TradFest, with an emphasis on young performers on the Siamsa Cois Life stage in the centre of Temple Bar. Watch out for the strange creatures roaming the narrow streets!

Families should have a very enjoyable experience in this historic area of Dublin, and there are some surprises in the pub sessions throughout the weekend too.

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Enjoy the fifth Temple Bar TradFest and lift your spirits for the year ahead!

Kieran Hanrahan Festival Programmer

There is a glorious look at the traditional music scene in Ireland in the early 1970s in a film called The Irish or The Memory of a People.

It’s a must see, as is the documentary In the Blood, the story of the Kilfenora Céilí Band.

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Beoga

Now in their fifth year together, every performance

by Líadan brings a multitude of possibilities. Probably the only Irish traditional music group to have three lead singers – Elaine Cormican, Síle Denvir and Valerie Casey – this is complemented by the fact that all six members sing and play too.

It all started with a session. In fact, most traditional groups do. In Beoga’s case, it was a day-long sessioncum-jam at the 2002 Fleadh Cheol na hÉireann in Listowel, Co. Kerry. It’s not uncommon to find a pair of accordions in a session, but to bring it to group format combined with piano and bodhrán made Beoga stand out from the very start.

Catherine Clohessy (flute), Claire Dolan (fiddle) and Deirdre Chawke (fiddle/ piano accordion) met Elaine (whistle), Síle (harp) and Valerie (fiddle) while studying at postgraduate level at the University of Limerick. As friends, they began playing together in local pub sessions. With a creative mix and enjoyment for performing together they soon developed into a new traditional music group.

In 2005 Líadan released their eponymous debut which announced the group with a subtly innovative approach to traditional music.

Harmonising is a key characteristic of Líadan’s approach, as well as a capella singing, while their repertoire

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Wednesday 27th January

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is an intriguing mix of sean-nós songs from the heart of Connemara as well as new tunes and songs composed by members of the group. In fact, much of the tune repertoire from their second album, Casadh na Taoide/ Turning the Tide, released in 2009, is newly-written – illustrating just how contemporary ‘traditional’ music is!

Valerie’s The Caherline Chase polka or Bualadh an Chasúir reel, Claire’s Captain’s Hill jig or her song Bold Atlantic, all allow Líadan to express the full range of their sound, while a particular favourite at concerts is the traditional song P Stands for Paddy.

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8:30pm

admission:

€13.99

Based in Co. Antrim, Damien McKee (accordion), Seán Óg Graham (accordion, guitar, bouzouki and more), Liam Bradley (piano), and Eamon Murray (bodhrán) were soon joined by the fine singing and fiddle-playing of Niamh Dunne of Co. Limerick.

The combined power of two accordions and fiddle, with Bradley and Murray’s innovative sense of traditional music accompaniment generates an array of approaches.

when Beoga do it: they empty it out and start again, creating a genuinely new sound in traditional music.

But it’s not only the instrumentation that makes Beoga unique – it’s also the terrific (sometimes explosive!) arrangements and explorative repertoire – no tune sounds familiar

The word ‘beoga’, you won’t be surprised to hear, is Irish for ‘lively’.

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Thursday 28th January

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Projects Arts Centre

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Líadan

Probably key to their sound, all five members have a range of music experience outside the band. Beoga have now released three albums, A Lovely Madness (2004), Mischief (2007) and The Incident (2009), the latter of which has made it onto the 2010 Grammy nomination list in the Best Contemporary World Album category.

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8:30pm

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€13.99

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Mary Mc Partlan, Rick Epping & Aidan Brennan

Since 2001, when the freshly-formed band landed a spot on the innovative Irish television show Flosc, Téada has evolved to become one of the leading exponents on the international stage of traditional Irish music.

When Matt Molloy (flute), John Carty (fiddle) and Arty McGlynn (guitar) released their album Pathway to the Well in 2008, the flute-player Niall Keegan wrote in The Journal of Music: “This is brilliant and un-self-conscious yet incredibly thoughtful traditional music, not played ‘as it should be’ but as it is. It’s what every session should be, but, if it was, I know I’d never be good enough to play in it.”

Driven by a fascination with the timeless, expressive force of traditional tunes, Téada, meaning ‘strings’ in Irish, revels in traditional music structural intricacies while preserving the energy of the repertoire.

Paul Finn (accordion) from Co. Laois is one of the rising stars of button accordion playing in Ireland, known for a pulsating and rhythmic performance style.

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Friday 29th January

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Projects Arts Centre

From the rich musical environment of Co. Sligo, Damien Stenson (flute) is noted for his flowing style of playing.

Seán Mc Elwain from Monaghan brings a strong string dimension to Téada through his dynamic contributions on guitar and bouzouki.

Tristan Rosentock’s bodhrán playing encompasses a distinctive musical sensitivity, evident on a number of recordings and tours with which he has had involvement in recent years.

The band will be launching their new album Ceol & Cuimhne/Music & Memory at their Temple Bar TradFest concert.

The dynamic group Spraoi from Sligo, will kick off tonight’s concert with an exciting programme of tunes and songs! Group members include three members of the Kelly family – Ted, Elsa and Jos along with Paddy Hazelton, Lydia Warnock and Niamh Farrell.

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8:30pm

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€13.99

Matt Molloy is regarded as the greatest flute player of our time. Over the years a member of the Bothy Band, Planxty and the Chieftains, his solo albums Heathery Breeze and Stony Steps in the 1980s and his trio recording with Tommy Peoples and Paul Brady in the 1970s brought flute-playing to a new level.

John Carty has recorded three solo fiddle albums, two banjo albums, four group albums and the above album with Molloy. His name has become a byword in traditional music for style and discernment, his imaginative approach to traditional music melody has inspired many musicians.

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Thursday 28th January

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Button Factory

Arty McGlynn, from Omagh, Co. Tyrone, is one of the original traditional music guitarists, recording the first album of traditional tunes played on guitar, McGlynn’s Fancy, in 1979. Since then he has become one of the most sought after guitarists in the country, recording seminal albums with Nollaig Casey, Frankie Gavin, Liam O’Flynn and the group Patrick Street.

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Téada

At the heart of Téada are five especially talented young musicians.

Oisín MacDiarmada’s unique style of playing has set him apart among the current generation of fiddle players. Using regular, subtle doublestopping (two strings at the same time), combined with a discernible swing, MacDiarmada is the founder of the group and also a regular solo performer.

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John Carty, Matt Molloy & Arty McGlynn

Opening this evening’s concert is Leitrim singer Mary McPartlan.

Her unique voice, described as “gloriously earthy” by the Irish Times, combines delightfully with her farranging repertoire. She is joined by harmonica player Rick Epping and guitarist Aidan Brennan.

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8pm

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€23.99

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We Banjo 3

It remains difficult to believe that Noel Hill (concertina) and Tony Linnane (fiddle) were still only in their late teens when they made their self-titled debut album in 1979.

We Banjo 3 are a quartet of banjo players combining their formidable skills to produce an infusion of Irish, bluegrass, oldtime and ragtime banjo music.

In many ways, it still sets the standard for duet albums. Its range, diversity and repertoire, its relaxed pace and creative but subtle approach to group playing, has drawn listeners and musicians back to it again and again over the past three decades.

Since then, both musicians have become established as masters of traditional music, known for their discernment and invention, and still possessing that unmistakable Clare swinging rhythm that characterised their eponymous LP.

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Friday 29th January

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Button Factory

Tony has become a veteran of all the major music festivals and has performed frequently on RTÉ radio and television. The defining concertina player of our time, Noel has recorded several other seminal solo and duet albums, notably with Tony MacMahon, and his virtuosic performances continue to astound audiences worldwide.

Alec Finn – along with Matt Molloy and the late Mícheál Ó Domhnaill – accompanied Tony and Noel on that original recording when he was a member of Dé Dannan, which he co-founded. His inspired bouzouki playing was essential to Dé Dannan’s sound and its subsequent global success and Alec is still much in demand as a musician. He released a solo album, Blue Shamrock, in 1995.

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8pm

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Exploring an exciting range of banjo band music and songs, the members are Irish tenor banjoists Enda Scahill and brothers Martin and David Howley, who team up with bluegrass 5-string maestro Leon Hunt from Bath in the UK.

Niamh de Búrca, Mick O’Brien & Mark Kelly Niamh de Búrca grew up in an Irish-speaking family in Ranelagh in south Dublin.

Interested in traditional singing and music, she formed lifelong musical friendships with guitarist Mark Kelly and uilleann piper Mick O’Brien through her association with the Comhaltas branch of Clontarf.

She has toured extensively in Northern Spain with Callino, a band brought together by Mick O’Brien, and has also sung in Estonia and at the Imaginaire Irlandaise Festival in France. Her debut solo CD, An áit a bhfuil do chroí/Where your heart lies (Gael Linn), a collection of traditional and contemporary folk songs in Irish and English, features Mick O’Brien and Mark Kelly.

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Noel Hill, Tony Linnane & Alec Finn

Mick has performed with various groups including Eurovision winners Secret Garden and has given master classes throughout Europe and North America. He recorded a criticallyacclaimed debut, May Morning Dew, in 1996, and in 2003 released the outstanding Kitty Lie Over with fiddleplayer Caoimhín Ó Raghallaugh.

Mark Kelly is a long-standing member of the world-famous traditional music group Altan and is always in great demand as an accompanist.

The Button Factory contains a mixture of seating and standing space. Seating will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Finbar Furey

When the younger brothers Paul and George joined the fold several years later, The Fureys enjoyed a string of best-selling records all over the world.

In 1993, with the Fureys at the height of their international popularity, Finbar decided the time was right to take a break and pursue a solo career, presenting his definitive one-man show and exploring new pastures as a singer, producer and writer. Since then he has toured extensively, bringing his talents to a world-wide stage and treating audiences to evenings of great music and the charm and sparkling wit of one of Ireland’s great raconteurs.

With Finbar as lead singer, songs such as When You Were Sweet Sixteen, Leaving Nancy, Green Fields of France, Red Rose Café and The Lonesome Boatman established them as one of the most popular acts to come out of Ireland. They became one of the first Irish folk groups to play on Top of the Pops.

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Saturday 30th January

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Button Factory

First on stage for this evening’s performance is Lo Còr de la Plana from Marseilles in the south of France. Singing in the rarely heard Occitan language – it is only spoken in southern France and parts of Spain and Italy – Lo Còr de la Plana are pioneers in traditional singing.

A male vocal ensemble, it features six punchy singers who accompany their songs with drums, tambourines, foot stomping and hand clapping. Hearing Lo Còr de la Plana is a powerful and energetic experience, with influences from Hungarian composer Bartók to the French reggae band Massilia Sound System.

altogether. “Our music is not an act of resistance or combat,” claims Théron, “It’s an act of creation.” The ensemble has added instruments like the North African bendir and the tamburello to broaden its musical range. They also use body percussions to accompany their rich vocal exchanges, as well as the picaments they attach to their feet and the bataments on their wrists.

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It was the renowned BBC DJ John Peel, who in 1972 gave Finbar Furey and his brother Eddie their big break by voting their combination of uilleann pipes and guitar as act of the year.

Lo Còr de la Plana

The group have picked up a large and enthusiastic posse of fans thanks to their unbridled live performances. Their latest album is called Tant Demain.

The Button Factory contains a mixture of seating and standing space. Seating will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Led by Manu Théron, Sébastien Spessa and Benjamin Novarino-Giana, Lo Còr de la Plana are devoted to resurrecting and modernising the traditional repertoire that has been confined to churches and religious ceremonies and that ran the risk of disappearing

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8pm

admission:

€23.99

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Exhibition: Traditional Music in Dublin

A must for both devotees and new traditional music listeners alike, O’Connor provides a fascinating insight into the music, the musicians, the heritage, the venues and the changing times in the capital as Irish music journeyed through the decades.

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27th – 3Oth January

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A particular highlight is a photograph of one of the signatories of the 1916 proclamation, Éamonn Ceannt, who was an uilleann piper and secretary of the Dublin Pipers’ Club. The material, much of which has never been on public display before, is drawn from Mick’s lifelong and extensive collection of photographs and writings.

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TradFest 2010 begins on Wednesday January 27th with the opening of a unique new exhibition by flute player Mick O’Connor, who is currently working on a history of the Dublin Pipers’ Club. This enthralling exhibition presents a history of Irish traditional music in Dublin in the twentieth century.

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IMRO Showcase

The music showcases will feature performances by some of Ireland’s emerging traditional music talents.

Performances will commence at 6:30pm and finish at 7:40pm to give audiences ample time to catch the headline shows each evening.

For full details on showcasing artists, visit the TradFest (www.templebartradfest.com) and IMRO (www.imro.ie) websites.

These showcases and seminars are free, but due to limited capacity booking is essential.

As well as the showcases, two masterclasses will take place on Saturday 30 January in the New Theatre. Renowned harpist and concertina player Michael Rooney (11am–1pm) and singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy (2pm–4pm) will each host a music seminar.

Email: keith.johnson@imro.ie to reserve your seat.

MICHAEL ROONEY

ELEANOR MCEVOY

Michael comes from Co. Monaghan.

He is a music graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast. Michael is an internationally recognized harpist and concertina player, as well as a tutor and producer on the Irish musical scene. He is also a well known composer of traditional Irish music in Ireland, and many of his compositions can be heard on his CD Ocras.

Eleanor McEvoy’s career began at the age of four when she took piano lessons, taking up violin at the age of eight. Upon finishing school, she attended Trinity College in Dublin where she studied music by day and worked in pit orchestras and music clubs by night.

Michael spent three years working for Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, and produced the Comhaltas tours of Britain, Ireland and America during that time.

He is senior All-Ireland Champion on the harp and winner of the prestigious Granard and Keadue harp competitions on several occasions. He recorded with ‘The Chieftains’ on their Grammy award winning CD entitled The Celtic Harp and toured the US with the group.

In 2006 he published a book entitled Harp Tunes, which contains twenty three of his compositions.

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Showcases: 28th, 29th January / Masterclasses: 30th January

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The New Theatre

Eleanor graduated from Trinity and was accepted into the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland where she worked for four years before finally taking the plunge to concentrate on her passion for songwriting.

After a long hard slog, she finally found success in 1992 when one of her songs ‘Only a Woman’s Heart’ inspired the title for, and appeared on, the A Woman’s Heart anthology album. It has since gone on to become the best-selling album in Irish history, staying in the Irish Top 10 for over a year.

Eleanor has gone on to become an artist and performer known throughout the world. Her critically-acclaimed canon of work spans seven albums, several singles and numerous appearances on compilation albums.

Showcases: 6:30 – 7:40pm / Masterclasses: 11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pm

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Over the course of the festival, the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) in association with TASCQ will present a series of traditional-music showcases and master classes in the New Theatre, Temple Bar.

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Outdoor Céilí

The Hounds of Ulster is a flute music group based in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. Playing a mixture of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes on both the wooden and the Bb flutes, the group seeks to open the flute and pipe band tradition to all people.

As the festival nears its end, a party is surely called for…

That and more is what the famous Kilfenora Céilí Band will deliver in the Outside Céilí at Meeting House Square.

The Hounds of Ulster was established to demonstrate the diversity of the Northern Irish tradition, whilst maintaining the unique qualities that are inherent in the various styles.

The group also comprises some of the most experienced flautists in Northern Ireland, pushing the limits of flute music in the region to boundaries never before imagined.

Using both high and low tension snare drums, rope drums, tenor drums, bass drums, bodhrán, bongos, Djembe, congas and various ‘pit’ percussion instruments, the Hounds of Ulster percussionists showcase the highest standard of drumming.

Together, the musicians of the Hounds of Ulster seek to raise the standard amongst flute bands in Northern Ireland, to encourage participants to enjoy the music for its aesthetic and inclusive qualities, and to challenge political divides.

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Sunday 31st January

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Streets of Temple Bar

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4:30pm

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Free

In 2009, the Kilfenora Céilí Band celebrated its centenary (make sure to check out a screening of the documentary on the band, In the Blood – Kilfenora Céilí Band, at 12pm, Irish Film Institute, Eustace Street, just prior to the Outdoor Céilí.) The current line-up has been together by and large for 17 years under the leadership of John Lynch.

The ten-piece band features three fiddles (Anne Rynne, Pat Lynch and Anne-Marie McCormack), two flutes (Anthony Quigney and Garry Shannon), two squeeze boxes (Tim Collins and his wife Claire Griffin), banjo (John Lynch), drums (Sean Griffin) and piano (Fintan McMahon).

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The Hounds of Ulster

They often play for dancers, but in recent years have moved further towards concert performances. They have also collaborated with vocalists.

They have sold out the Irish National Concert Hall and are regulars at the major festivals around the world.

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Sunday 31st January

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Meeting House Square

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1:30pm – 4:30pm

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Free

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Pipers on the Street

TradFest Market

Education is no chore at TradFest’s Irish culture workshops where participants can receive a crash-course in song, dance and language.

Every evening in Temple Bar, listen out for the exhilarating sound of marching pipe and drum bands.

The TradFest Market is back and this year the offerings are even greater!

On the sped-up syllabus, lasting two hours, is sean-nós dancing, and sean-nós singing, and all involved will learn an cúpla focal, i.e. a few Irish words and phrases.

Some of Ireland’s finest ensembles will be coming to Temple Bar to share this rich tradition with audiences.

From Fleet Street up through the heart of Temple Bar, be sure to get up close for the full experience!

Take a wander down to Cows Lane and enjoy the wide range of fresh from the farm foods, fashion and traditional arts and crafts that will be on offer.

Visit www.irishfarmersmarkets.ie

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Irish Culture Workshops

TradFest Market in association with Irish Farmers Markets

Presented by Gaelchultúr In conjunction with Class Trad (www.classtrad.ie)

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30th – 31st January

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aelchultúr G 2nd floor FilmBase

11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm

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27th – 3Oth January

Temple Bar time: 6:30pm – 7pm venue:

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Free

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27th – 29th January

Cows Lane time: 11am – 3pm venue:

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TradMovies on the Square

FLEÁ CEOIL Fleá Ceoil, which was directed by Louis Marcus in 1957, is a vibrant, twenty-five minute documentary portrait of the Fleadh Cheoil in Kilrush, Co Clare.

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27th – 31st January

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Meeting House Square

This will be accompanied by a selection of traditional Irish music stories from Gael Linn’s Amharc Éireann newsreel footage from the years 1956–1964.

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Adding to the cinematic element of the festival will be the outdoor screenings of classic traditional Irish music, films and footage, presented by the Irish Film Institute in association with TASCQ.

Directed by Colm Ó Laoghaire, the compilation is approximately 10 minutes in duration. The screenings will take place every 35 minutes.

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6:30pm – Late

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Free

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IFI Screenings

THE IRISH OR THE MEMORY OF A PEOPLE Director: Robert Manthoulis Duration: 54 mins This remarkable film provides a record of Irish traditional music and its popularity in Ireland and worldwide in the early 1970s.

A broad sweep of the musical landscape draws in vibrant performances from Willy Clancy, Christy Moore and Planxty, The Dubliners, Ceoltóirí Laighean, Tony MacMahon playing in lecture theatres in Belfield; and pubs from Doolin to Dublin and the Pipers’ Club.

Made shortly after the death of the composer Seán Ó Riada, the film includes an interview with his widow Ruth and a rare interview with Ó Riada himself, which was date:

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Director Robert Manthoulis set out to make a film about ‘the Irish people and their music – the music being a mirror of the nature of a community and of its struggle to preserve its identity in the face of continual and erasing cultural globalization’. Commissioned by French broadcaster ORTF 3 in 1971, it was one in a series called Un Pays, Une Musique which explored the social, cultural and political identities of the people of the world through their music.

Broadcast in France and once in Ireland in 1974, the film has not been seen here since. It has however been recently restored by the IFI Irish Film Archive so that it can fascinate and delight contemporary audiences with its picture of a vibrant musical scene and of a different but not forgotten Ireland of more than thirty years ago.

Saturday 30th January

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IN THE BLOOD – KILFENORA CÉILÍ BAND Director: John O’Donnell Duration: 50 mins Year: 2009 The Irish Film Institute is pleased to whet your appetite for the Kilfenora Céilí Band Outdoor Céilí (Meeting House Square, 31st January, 1:30pm) with this insightful and illuminating documentary tracing the history of the band over 100 years.

In The Blood tells the story of a band which died and came back to life – twice! Since their formation in 1909 the Kilfenora Céili Band have won numerous awards, made many recordings, and hosted a variety of céilís, concerts and television appearances in Ireland and abroad.

But most importantly this eclectic group of musicians have managed, many times against the odds, to keep a tradition not just alive but alive and kicking!

date: admission:

€7.75 (€7 w. IFI mmbshp)

concession: €6 (€5.40 w. IFI mmbshp)

The film follows current members from their workplaces to their homes, from band practices to high profile performances in the US and finally to the recording studio as they prepare to record their anniversary album.

With contributions from musicians and broadcasters P.J. Curtis and Kieran Hanrahan, this documentary gives a true flavour of the importance of céilí music and celebrates its survival in our quickly changing modern environment.

Followed by a question-and-answer session with the leader of the Kilfenora Céilí Band, John Lynch.

Sunday 31st January

venue: time:

Directed by John O’Donnell, this engaging documentary explores the band, both past and present, and looks at how their music evolved from the fife and drum band of the eighteen hundreds into the brass and reed sound at the turn of the century before eventually settling into a ten-piece band of wind and string instruments. This has all formed part of the present band’s musical tapestry and rich legacy.

Festival events

TradFest 2010

The Irish Film Institute, in Association with TASCQ, is pleased to present two lively music documentaries from the IFI Irish Film Archive.

Irish Film Institute

12pm

admission:

€7.75 (€7 w. IFI mmbshp)

concession: €6 (€5.40 w. IFI mmbshp

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Traditional Irish Music Pub of the Year 2002 - 2009

Live @ The Temple Bar Pub

Kila

Liam O’Maonlai Eleanor Shanley Frankie Lane Alan Doherty Lad Lane ... and many more artists

> Friendly Staff > Free Live Irish Music Sessions Daily > Irelands Largest Whiskey Collection > Irish Coffees > Oysters > Merchandise Store > Beer Garden

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Festival Club

Singers’ Club

Temple Bar is world famous for its public houses and TradFest takes full advantage of the huge opportunities for music that so many potential venues provide.

Once again this year, the Palace Bar on Fleet Street will be the official after-club for all of TradFest’s artists.

Hosted by Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich from the West Kerry Gaeltacht on Friday night and Seán Ó Sé, former member of Seán Ó Riada’s Ceoltóirí Chualann, on Saturday night, the Singers’ Club is a unique opportunity to hear traditional singers in an informal setting.

This year the trail is bigger than ever and no less than 15 pubs will be participating, hosting a record breaking number of performances ranging from solo balladeers to traditional Irish music sessions to contemporary Irish and folk.

The sheer number of acts means that Temple Bar will be ablaze with music from end to end and gives TradFest revellers the chance to either dip in and out or stick with an act they really appreciate.

See page 48-59 for more information.

Unspoilt and full of charm, this terrific literary and musical pub, which was established in 1923, is a regular spot for great sessions throughout the year in Dublin.

During the festival, there will be music both upstairs and downstairs nightly and sessions downstairs in the afternoon at 4pm. You never know what’s going to happen post-gig, and who’s going to join in on a session, so don’t think of going home without visiting the Palace!

date:

27th – 31st January

venue: time:

The Palace Bar

4 – 6pm & 9pm – Closing Time

admission:

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Free

pub trails

TradFest 2010

Pub Trails

To share a song, or pick up a new one, or to simply listen in, make sure you drop in to the Temple Bar Hotel after the main concerts on Friday and Saturday night. All singers and listeners welcome.

date:

29th & 30th January

venue: time:

Temple Bar Hotel

10:30pm – 12am

admission:

Free

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Restaurant Guide

Here you will find details of some of the best eateries in the area, plus one of their favourite recipes to whet your appetite!

Chameleon

12 Fownes Street, Temple Bar

Fownes Street Lower, Temple Bar

T 01 670 3110 www.lacaverna.ie

T 01 671 0362 www.chameleonrestaurant.com

When you visit La Caverna, you’re in for a treat. Experience our off-thepier-fresh seafood, hand-cut beef fillets, scrumptious stews or any of our other mouth watering dishes.

The Chameleon restaurant specializes in Rijst-tafel (rice table), a combination of many exotic and authentic dishes and an excellent introduction to Indonesian cuisine.

OSTRICH FILLET WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN & BRANDY SAUCE

RECIPE FOR BABI KECAP (Pork in Sweet Soy with Star Anise)

Ingredients Ostrich steak Seasoning of your choice 2 cups heavy or whipping cream

3 tablespoons canned green peppercorns, rinsed under cold water 1 cup reduced beef stock ½ cup brandy Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method Baste with olive oil. Heat heavy based or griddle pan until very hot. If you are having a braai, the coals should be very hot. Place the steaks in a pan or on a grid and seal both sides. Once the steak is sealed, sprinkle with seasoning. Turn meat twice on each side until done as preferred.

Remove from heat. Baste with oil. Cover and leave to rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.

In a large saucepan, combine the heavy or whipping cream and green peppercorns. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent boiling over. Cook for about 10 minutes until reduced to coat the back of a spoon (approximately 1 cup). Add the beef stock and brandy, and cook until thickened.

Season with salt and black pepper. Remove from the heat and keep warm until served

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Ingredients 1kg good quality Irish pork belly (rind on, de-boned) in one piece, square 1 litre duck fat (you can use frozen, its much cheaper) 1 medium onion 1 bulb garlic 1 piece galangal or ginger (about 4 inches)

Babi Kecap (Pork in Sweet Soy with Star Anise) takes 2-3 days to make, but don’t be put off by that, because after each stage you can just leave it and go on about your day.

Dry spices 1 ½ table spoon black peppercorns 1 teaspoon white peppercorns 15 star anise 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 2 tablespoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoon cloves

Method Using a coffee grinder (pestle & mortar if you have the patience) grind the dry spices together, including sugar and salt to a powder, omitting 10 star anise, you will have to do this in stages.

Set aside. Using a sharp knife pierce the skin of the pork all over, you don’t want to go through to the other side, but up to a centimeter in depth is perfect. Set the pork on a long piece of cling film, skin side up. Take the ground spice mix and rub it into the skin, getting it into the cuts.

Wrap the pork in the cling film, put it in the fridge with a weight on top and leave it for 2 days. Cooking the pork, you have 2 options; (electric oven) pre-heat to 90 degrees C, (gas) pre-heat to 120 degrees C. Cut onion and garlic in half, fry flesh side down in a hot pan until nicely scorched, chop the galangal or ginger into 5 or 6 pieces, set aside. Take the pork from the fridge, unwrap and rinse it under the tap.

80g sugar 80g sea salt Sauce ingredients 500ml kecap manis (dark sweet soy sauce) 175ml Chinese black vinegar ½ log gula malaca (4 tablespoons palm sugar)

restaurant guide

TradFest 2010

Food lovers will have no reason to go hungry during this year’s festival. Temple Bar offers a wide range of culinary delights, from traditional Irish to exotic Indonesian and much, much more.

La Caverna

Pat the pork dry. Place the pork in a tray whose sides go higher than the top of the pork by at least an inch. Put the onion, garlic and galangal or ginger on top of the pork, pour the duck fat over it. Cover it tightly in tin foil. If using the electric method, cook for 24 hrs, if using gas, cook for 12 hrs.

When cooked, allow the pork to cool in the fat.

Remove from the fat gently. Put on a tray, put another tray on top of it, refrigerate. When firm, you can cut it into 2 inch square portions. Or you can pour cooled, strained duck fat over it and store in the fridge.

To serve, heat a non stick pan with some fat, fry skin side down, till golden and crispy. Place in hot oven on grease proof paper, skin side up for 10 mins. To make the sauce, place the sauce ingredients in a saucepan, with the 10 star anise and reduce gently. Serve with jasmine rice or spiced lentils, garnish with diced, fried sweet potato. Enjoy!

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Frankie’s Steakhouse of Temple Bar 42 Temple Bar Square

Gallaghers Boxty House

T 01 679 0440 www.frankies.ie

T 01 677 2762 www.boxtyhouse.ie

FRANKIE’S AGED RIB EYES Ingredients Alla Rosmarino & salt crystals 100ml extra virgin olive oil 4 rosemary sprigs (10 cm long) 4 rib eyes (274g each) Sea salt

Béarnaise Sauce 2 shallots, finely chopped 6 tbsp tarragon vinegar (or 2 sprigs tarragon & white wine vinegar) 6 whole black peppercorns 3 bunches of fresh tarragon, stocks removed, finely chopped 4 egg yolks 2 tsp Dijon mustard 300g butter, softened & cubed

Gallagher’s Boxty House is the true home of Traditional Irish Food. Situated in the heart of Temple Bar, we have been serving the finest in traditional Irish cuisine since 1988.

Our menu has a wide variety of dishes to suit all tastes, from modern Irish cuisine to the more traditional options.

As well as Boxty filled with beef, lamb, chicken, boiled bacon and cabbage or seafood, we offer heart-warming soups, slow-cooked stews and coddles, aged Irish beef steaks, oak-smoked salmon, fresh seafood and seasonal vegetarian dishes.

BOXTY PANCAKE (makes 6)

Salt

Ingredients Method Béarnaise: put shallots, vinegar, peppercorns & tarragon into pan, bring to boil and cook for 1–2 minutes (until reduced by half ). Strain through sieve.

Set aside. In glass bowl, whisk together yolks and mustard. Place bowl over gently simmering water.

Whisk in reduced vinegar mixture, reduce heat, gradually add butter (one cube at a time), whisk constantly (must not bubble). Once all butter is in, season with a little salt.

Separately gently fry rosemary sprigs for a few minutes (until crispy). Keep oil aside. Grill steak.

To serve, place a rosemary sprig on top of steak, drizzle cooled rosemary oil over rib eye. Add sprinkling of salt crystals and serve with béarnaise sauce on side.

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2 eggs 250ml milk 50g flour 50g cooled mashed potato & grated raw potato Seasoning (salt & pepper)

Method Wash the Grated raw potatoes and leave to drain. Mix eggs with flour and mashed potato until fully blended together. Stir in the grated potato. Add milk slowly and whisk ingredients together until it forms a smooth batter. Add a little seasoning. Heat a little oil or butter in a pan, pour a ladle of batter into the pan and swirl it so it covers the pan. Turn the heat to medium-high. Flip the pancake when the edges are starting to cook through.

GAELIC BOXTY (makes 2) Ingredients 6 x 2oz fillet medallions ¼ onion, sliced thinly 2 large Portobello mushrooms, cut into slices 1 jigger of whiskey (optional) 300ml fresh cream.

Cracked black pepper Seasoning (salt & pepper)

restaurant guide

TradFest 2010

Expect a warm welcome at Frankie’s Steakhouse of Temple Bar; a collaboration of Champion Jockey Frankie Dettori, Multi-Award Winning Chef Marco-Pierre White and the renowned Fitzers Group.

Method Lightly Season and fry the medallions in a little oil until browned on both sides. They are best medium rare but cook to just before your personal preference. Set aside. In the same pan slowly cook the onions and mushrooms until they are soft but uncoloured. Add the Whiskey and carefully ignite the alcohol. Cook until the liquid has reduced. Add some cracked black pepper to taste and the cream. Simmer gently to reduce the cream until it reaches a sauce consistency (generally reduce by two thirds) and add the medallions of beef. Simmer until the medallions are heated through. Season again to taste.

Wrap three of the beef medallions and some of the sauce mixture in a Boxty Pancake and cover with a little more of the sauce.

Serve with a side salad or traditionally with some colcannon.

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Gourmet Burger Kitchen

La Med

Unit 1, Temple Bar Square

22 East Essex St., Temple Bar

T 01 670 8343 www.gbkinfo.com

T 01 670 7358 www.lamed.ie

Using the best and freshest ingredients available, The Gourmet Burger Kitchen menu offers an extensive range of freshly prepared burgers to suit all tastes and appetites.

The specially developed GBK sauces are made ‘in-house’ everyday and help to define each burger. The GBK premises reflect the simplicity of the operation. The décor is clean, crisp and fresh. The kitchen is clearly visible – watch while you wait, see what you eat, enjoy the creation!

THE KIWI BURGER Ingredients Sour dough bun 100% Irish beef pattie Beetroot Egg

Pineapple Aged cheddar Salad Mayonaise Relish

At La Med we prepare the classic French dish ‘Moules Marinièr’ with Irish wild mussels from Sligo and serve with homemade chunky fries and garlic and lemon mayonnaise.

Moules Marinière is a simple and tasty dish of fresh mussels in a white wine, parsley and chive sauce and can be served as a generous starter, light supper or a convivial hearty main course for a relaxed dinner party served with a dry white wine, like Muscadet sur Lie from the Loire Valley.

Serve in a colourful casserole or pot with plenty of baguette for lapping up all that lovely juice. Bon Appétit!

MOULES MARINIÈRE (6 portions) Ingredients 3 litres of mussels 2 carrots 1 onion 120grams of butter 2 glasses of dry white wine

1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme, and bay leaves) Bunch of fresh flat leaf parsley Bunch of fresh chives 1 clove of garlic Salt and black pepper

Method

restaurant guide

TradFest 2010

The idea for Gourmet Burger Kitchen originated in New Zealand. Innovative New Zealand cuisine over the last few years has extended to incorporate ‘food on the go’ such as burgers. Where once the traditional burger was seen purely as a fast food option, gourmet burgers have knocked tradition on the head.

Wash and scrub all mussels, removing the algae and small crustaceans still attached to the shells. Discard all shells that are opened and rinse the shells a few times in clean water and set aside.

In a large saucepan or casserole melt half the butter with the finely chopped onion along with the thinly chopped carrots in round slices and the bouquet garni. Add all the mussels straight away and leave them on a high heat until all the shells have opened up (about 6 mins). Ladle all the mussel shells into a bowl and set aside for a few moments keeping them warm.

The cooking juice remains in the saucepan and now quickly add in to it the remaining butter, white wine, chopped parsley and chives and chopped garlic. Check the seasoning and add salt and black pepper as required. Now return the mussel shells to the cooking sauce and continue heating up the dish on a high flame for a further 4 minutes only. Serve in the saucepan or in colourful individual casseroles with lids preferably immediately. Voila!

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The Morgan Bar

Oliver St. John Gogartys Restaurant

Fleet Street, Temple Bar

Corner of Fleet Street & Anglesea Street, Temple Bar

T 01 643 7000 www.themorgan.com

T 01 671 1822 www.gogartys.ie

Seriously stylish, seriously cool, the drinks list features not just the classics but also a selection of the best Mojitos in Dublin. Our team are friendly, and the atmosphere is exclusive without being stuffy.

THE MORGAN BAR – BANGERS & MASH Ingredients 6 plump sausages 4 – 6 large potatoes, peeled and quartered Salt 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter Nutmeg

2 onions, finely sliced 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 glass wine 1/2 chicken stock cube, dissolved in 300 ml water Salt and pepper, to taste

Method Grill or fry the sausages. The healthiest way is to grill them in the oven at 350 F or 180 C for 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes until tender. Drain potatoes and mash with milk, butter, salt and nutmeg until smooth.

For the gravy, heat oil in a frying pan and sauté onions until nicely browned. Stir in the flour and then the mustard, followed by the wine. A few seconds later add the stock and allow to thicken.

Pile the mash onto a plate, followed by the sausages and lovely spoonfuls of the gravy.

Oliver St. John Gogartys continues to be innovative with its offerings be it Irish music and dance, great atmosphere, friendly service and of course great food and wine.

Our new signatures dishes include Gogarty’s range of savoury pies: Chicken & Leek & White Wine, Beef Steak & Oysters & Guinness, Game Pie with Cranberries, Smoked Haddock & Shellfish and many more are available daily. Enjoy!

Gogartys Irish Bar has live Irish music sessions from 1.30pm to 2.30am daily.

We also serve a broad selection of bar food every day so your trip to Temple Bar Tradfest will not be complete without a visit to the Oliver St John Gogarty, Temple Bar.

CHICKEN AND LEEK PIE Ingredients 300ml chicken stock 200ml cream 25gr flour 25grms butter Make a creamy sauce from the above ingredients

4 chicken breasts 2 leeks 12 grams butter 1 sheet puff pastry 1 egg for brushing Salt & pepper Some chopped olives

restaurant guide

TradFest 2010

The Morgan Bar is a venue within a venue – it’s a chic Dublin cocktail bar within the ultra hip Morgan Hotel!

Method Cut the chicken into pieces, and cut the leek into large pieces. Melt the butter and fry the chicken pieces without colour for ten minutes. Add the leek and cook for a couple more minutes.

Add this to the cream sauce. Season this with the salt and pepper, add the olives and transfer this to a pie dish.

Glaze the ring of the dish with the egg and cover it with the puff pastry. Brush it with the egg to get a nice color.

Leave it in the fridge for half an hour to rest otherwise your pastry may shrink.

Cook it for 25 minutes (200°C, Gas mark 4), until it is golden brown.

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The Purty Kitchen

The Tea Room

34/35 Essex Street, Temple Bar

The Clarence Hotel, 6-8 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar

T 01 677 0945 www.purtykitchen.com

T 01 670 4154 www.mongolianbbq.ie

IRISH STEW Ingredients 1½ kg neck or shoulder of lamb Bouquet of parsley, thyme and bayleaf (tied together with twine) 3 large onions, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3-4 carrots, chopped into bite-sized pieces

1 small turnip, chopped into bite-sized pieces Some small new potatoes, peeled and quartered, or large potatoes, peeled and chopped 75-100g cabbage, shredded Finely chopped parsley and dash of Worcester Sauce

Method Remove the meat from the bone, trim off all the fat and cut into cubes. Keep the bones, place the meat in a pot, cover with cold salted water.

Bring to the boil, drain and rinse the lamb.

In a fresh pot put the meat, bones, bouquet of herbs, onions, seasoning, carrots, leeks and turnip and cover with water. Simmer gently for one hour. Skim off the foam as it rises. (this is very important for the final flavour and appearance of the stew.) Add the potatoes and continue cooking for 25 minutes. For the last 5 minutes add in the cabbage.

When the meat and vegetables are cooked remove the bones and bouquet for herbs. Stir in the chopped parsley and a dash of Worcester sauce. Serve in deep bowls with soda bread.

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The Tea Room, one of Dublin’s most praised restaurants, offers a friendly and flexible service to local residents and hotel guests alike with sumptuous cuisine served throughout the day and evening.

Traditional dishes with a continental twist. Daily changing menus are based on the highest quality Irish produce with a Continental theme, and offer the freshest of seasonal ingredients.

PAN FRIED BLACK DOVER SOLE, SAFFRON CLAMS & MUSSELS WITH CRUSHED BABY POTATOES Ingredients 2 black dover soles (skinned and trimmed) Flour 50grms butter Salt & pepper For the saffron clams and mussel sauce 200grms clams

200grms mussels 100ml white wine 1 pinch saffron 2 chopped shallots 150ml cream Spring of thyme 2 lemon juice 25ml olive oil

Method Wash the clams and the mussels, put the shellfish in a large container cover with cold water and a small handful of rock salt leave them for 30 minutes, they will open and spit out their sand. Rinse them a few times.

Start with the sauce by heating the oil in a large pot, add the mussels, clams, white wine, chopped shallots, thyme, saffron and cream, cover and cook on a high heat for 5 minutes or until all shellfish are opened. Strain the juice into a smaller pot, reduce to 1/3. Remove the shellfish meat from the shells and add them to the sauce, reserve a few shells for the finishing touch.

Crushed potatoes 6 baby potatoes 1 chopped shallots 2 tbsp chopped chives 1 lemon juice 3 tbsp olive oil Knob of butter Spring of thyme 2 cloves of garlic

restaurant guide

TradFest 2010

The Purty Kitchen has and excellent reputation for great traditional food and entertainment 7 nights a week.

Cook the baby potatoes in boiling water with the thyme garlic and 1 tbsp of salt.

Peel and using a fork crush them, season with the lemon juice, olive oil, chopped chives and shallots, butter, salt and pepper.

Cook the Dover Sole by using a large frying pan under a medium heat, first put the butter in and let it melt, season and dust the Soles with the flour. When the butter starts foaming, add the Soles and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

To serve Divide the crushed potatoes in 2 and place them in the middle of 2 serving plates,

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T 01 881 9631 www.project.ie

road records 16B Fade Street, Dublin 2 Opening Times: Mon – Sat: 10am – 6pm Thurs: 10am – 7pm Sun: 2pm – 6pm

Good luck to Temple Bar TradFest from all of us in AIB Dame Street.

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project arts centre

T 01 677 2397

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Tickets for concerts in The Project Arts Centre are also available directly from the venue.

T 01 671 7340

tickets Tickets can also be booked online at: www.tickets.ie/templebartrad Please note online tickets and those booked through agents of tickets. ie. are subject to a transaction fee.

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concessions

city discs

Students: 10% discount on presentation of valid student ID OAPs: 10% discount.

Unit 2, Temple Lane South, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Opening Times: Mon – Fri: 1pm – 7pm Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm T 01 633 0066 www.citydiscs.ie

plugd records 4 Washington Street, Cork Opening Times: Mon – Sat: 10am – 6.30pm Sun: 1pm – 6pm T 021 427 6300 www.tickets.ie

Please make any special needs or seating requirements known at the time of booking.

Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the advertised programme, the organisers reserve the right to alter the schedule.

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Wed 27 Jan

Thurs 28 Jan

Tradfest Events Your quick guide

11am – 3pm TradFest Market

8pm Matt Molloy, John Carty & Arty McGlynn

8pm Noel Hill, Tony Linnane & Alec Finn

11am – 3pm TradFest Market

11am – 3pm TradFest Market

2nd floor of Filmbase

Irish Film Institute

Meetinghouse square

Sun 31 Jan

Separate Children’s Programme is available.

Check www.templebartrad.com for more information.

GaelChultúr

The New Theatre

Sat 30 Jan

Please contact venues for more details.

All details correct at time of print.

Button Factory

Cows Lane

Fri 29 Jan

6.30pm Premiere The Tall Tale of Mr Punch

6.30pm – 7.40pm IMRO Showcase

6.30pm – 9pm Short Films

6.30pm – 9pm Short Films

6.30pm – 7.40pm IMRO Showcase

8pm Finbar Furey

11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm Culture Workshops

11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm Culture Workshops

1pm Film Screenings The Irish or The Memory of a People

12pm – 1.15pm Film Screenings In the Blood – Kilfenora Céilí band

11am – 1pm IMRO Master Classes 2pm – 4pm IMRO Master Classes

6.30pm – 9pm Short Films

6.30pm – 9pm Short Films

6.30pm – 9pm Short Films 1.30pm – 4.30pm Outdoor Céilí

The Palace Bar

10.30pm Festival Club

10.30pm Festival Club

10.30pm Festival Club

10.30pm Festival Club

Project Arts Centre

8.30pm Líadan

8.30pm Beoga

8.30pm Téada & Spraoi Concert

5.30pm YES

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10.30pm Festival Club

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Temple Bar Gallery and Studio’s

Wed 27 Jan

Thurs 28 Jan

Fri 29 Jan

Sat 30 Jan

11am – 6pm Photo Exhibition

10am – 7pm Photo Exhibition

11am – 6pm Photo Exhibition

11am – 6pm Photo Exhibition

10.30pm Singers Club

10.30pm Singers Club

Temple Bar Hotel Function Room Temple Bar Square

Sun 31 Jan

12:30pm – 4.30pm Siamsa Cois Life Performances

4.30pm The Hounds of Ulster

Pubs of Temple Bar

Sessions Daily

Sessions Daily

Sessions Daily

Sessions Daily

Sessions Daily

Temple Bar Streets

Early evening Pipe Band Parade

Early evening Pipe Band Parade

12pm – 3pm Street Performances

12pm – 3pm Street Performances

12pm – 3pm Street Performances

1pm – 9pm Pub Trail

1pm – 9pm Pub Trail

Early evening Pipe Band Parade

Early evening Pipe Band Parade

12.30pm – 1.30pm Parade ‘Anna Livia’

1pm – 9pm Pub Trail

1pm – 9pm Pub Trail

1pm – 9pm Pub Trail

12.15pm – 12.45pm 1.45pm – 2.15 pm 2.45pm – 3.15pm

12.15pm – 12.45pm 1.45pm – 2.15 pm 2.45pm – 3.15pm

The Tall Tale of Mr Punch

The Tall Tale of Mr Punch

Various locations around Temple Bar

Trad Playground For location see Temple Bar TradFest Family Programme

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Wed 27 Jan

Thurs 28 Jan

Tradfest Pub Trails your quick guide

Fri 29 Jan

Sat 30 Jan

Sun 31 Jan

* open sessions encouraged ** open sessions only encouraged BEFORE 8pm *** open sessions only in the afternoon (2pm-6pm) Please contact venues for more details.

All details correct at time of print.

Arlington** 23 – 25 Lord Edward Street www.thearlington.ie

2pm – 4pm Trad Music 5pm – 7pm Trad Music 8pm – 11:30pm Legends of Tara (music) & Celtic Rhythm (dancing)

2pm – 4pm Martin Denning (guitar and vocals) Brendan P. Lynch (fiddle) 5pm – 7pm Martin Denning (guitar & songs) & Dan O Sullivan (uilleann pipes) 8pm – 11:30pm Legends of Tara (music) & Celtic Rhythm (dancing)

2pm – 4pm Tom O Connor (guitar & songs) & Brendan P Lynch ( fiddle) Dave Mc Nevin (banjo)

1pm – 3pm Tom O Connor (guitar & songs) & Tomas O Brian (accordion) Alan Doherty ( flute)

2pm – 4pm Martin Denning (guitar & songs) & Dan O Sullivan (uilleann pipes)

5pm – 7pm Tom O Connor (Guitar & Songs) & Brendan P Lynch ( fiddle) Dave Mc Nevin (banjo)

3pm – 5pm Tom O Connor (guitar & songs) & Tomas O Brian (accordion) Alan Doherty ( flute)

5pm – 7pm Martin Denning (guitar & songs) & Brendan P Lynch ( fiddle)

8pm – 1am Legends of Tara (music) & Celtic Rhythm (dancing)

5pm – 7pm Seán O’Sé & Martin Donohoe

8pm – 11pm Legends of Tara (music) & Celtic Rhythm (dancing)

8pm – 1am Legends of Tara (music) & Celtic Rhythm (dancing)

Auld Dubliner* 24/25 Temple Bar www.thesmithgroup.ie/aulddubliner

2pm – 4pm The Gravel Poets Irish Folk

2pm – 4pm Dave Rafferty Irish Folk

1pm – 3pm Keith Hughes Irish Folk

2pm – 4pm Dave Rooney Irish/Rock

1pm – 3pm Dave Rafferty Irish Folk

5pm – 7pm Rob Hughes Contemporary

5pm – 8pm Turlough Irish Trad

3pm – 5pm Finnegans Wake Irish Trad

5pm – 7:30pm Brian Brody

6pm – 8pm Dave Rooney Irish/Rock

7pm – 9pm Eoin Nolan Folk

8pm – 10pm Trad Session Nyah Cavan (Martin Donohoe & Friends)

5pm – 7:30pm Brian Brody Folk

9:30pm – 11:30pm Des Dublin Irish Folk

10pm – 12am Des Dublin Irish Folk

7:30pm – 9:30pm Trad Session Nyah Cavan (Martin Donohoe & Friends) 9:30pm – 11:30pm Des Dublin Irish Folk

7:30pm – 9:30pm Trad session Nyah Cavan (Martin Donohoe & Friends)

9:30pm – 12am Brian Brody Folk

9:30pm – 11:30pm Simon Ginn Rock 12am – 2am Owen Brannegen Rock

12am – 2am Billy Watson Folk/Rock

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Buskers Bar Fleet Street

Wed 27 Jan

Thurs 28 Jan

Fri 29 Jan

Sat 30 Jan

Sun 31 Jan

9pm – 10:30pm Electric Céilí

9pm – 10:30pm Electric Céilí

8pm – 9:30pm Electric Céilí

9pm – 9:30pm Electric Céilí

3:30pm – 5:50pm Live Irish Trad Music

3:30pm – 5:50pm Live Irish Trad Music

3:30pm – 5:50pm Live Irish Trad Music

3:30pm – 5:50pm Live Irish Trad Music

3:30pm – 5:50pm Live Irish Trad Music

6:30pm – 8:30pm Live Irish Trad Music

6:30pm – 8:30pm Trad Session Nyah Cavan (Martin Donohoe & Friends)

6:30pm – 8:30pm Trad session Nyah Cavan (Martin Donohoe & Friends)

6:30pm – 8:30pm Trad session Nyah Cavan (Martin Donohoe & Friends)

6:30pm – 8:30pm Live Irish Trad Music

9:30pm – 11:30pm Live Irish Trad Music

9:30pm – 11:30pm Live Irish Trad Music

9:30pm – 11:30pm Live Irish Trad Music

12:30am – 3:30am Live Irish Trad Music

12:30am – 3:30am Live Irish Trad Music

7pm – 9pm John Byrne (guitar/vocals) Cian O’Sullivan ( flute/whistle)

7pm – 9pm John Byrne (guitar/vocals) Cian O’Sullivan ( flute/whistle)

7pm – 9pm John Byrne (guitar/vocals) Cian O’Sullivan ( flute/whistle)

7pm – 9pm John Byrne (guitar/vocals) Cian O’Sullivan ( flute/whistle)

9:30pm – 11:30pm Eamon Mitchell Irish Trad

9:30pm – 11:30pm Eamon Mitchell Irish Trad

9:30pm – 11:30pm Totally Wired

9:30pm – 11:30pm Eamon Mitchell Irish Trad

7pm – 9pm Roz McVeigh (acc.)

Danny Moran (guitar/vocals)

7pm – 9pm Eamonn DeBarra ( flute, whistles) Aidan Lawlon (guitar, vocals)

7pm – 9pm Bill Martin (guitar, vocals) Andy Leighton ( fiddle)

6pm – 8pm Suas Trad

9pm – 11pm Frank & the Kp’s

11:30pm – 1:30am Colm O’Neill

11:30pm – 1:30am Shane Butler One By One

11:30pm – 1:30am Sweet Corn Riot

10pm – 12am Mark & Mofo

After Late Bar & Nightclub

After Late Bar & Nightclub

After Late Bar & Nightclub

After Late Bar & Nightclub

1pm – 2:30pm Tony Burke & Friends (guitar/vocals/fiddle/banjo)

1pm – 2:30pm Tony Burke & Friends (guitar/vocals/fiddle/banjo)

1pm – 2:30pm Tony Burke & Friends (guitar/vocals/fiddle/banjo)

1pm – 2:30pm Tony Burke & Friends (guitar/vocals/fiddle/banjo)

1pm – 2:30pm Tony Burke & Friends (guitar/vocals/fiddle/banjo)

4:30pm – 6:30pm Tony Burke and Friends (guitar/vocals/fiddle/banjo)

4:30pm – 6:30pm Tony Burke & Friends (guitar/vocals/fiddle/banjo)

4:30pm – 6:30pm Tony Burke & Friends (guitar/vocals/fiddle/banjo)

4:30pm – 6:30pm Tony Burke & Friends (guitar/vocals/fiddle/banjo)

4:30pm – 6:30pm Tony Burke & Friends (guitar/vocals/fiddle/banjo)

6pm – 7:30pm Eamonn DeBarra ( flute/ whistles) Des Charleson (guitar/vocals)

6pm – 7:30pm Gerry Phelan (whistle) Daragh Reilly (guitar/vocals)

3pm – 5pm Gerry Phelan (whistle) Martin Denning (guitar/vocals)

9pm – 11pm Tribute Band Rolling Stones

After Eclectic

6pm – 7:30pm Eamonn DeBarra ( flute/whistles) Des Charleson (guitar/vocals)

5:30pm – 7pm Eamonn DeBarra ( flute/whistles) Des Charleson (guitar/vocals)

www.buskersbar.com

Farrington’s* East Essex Street www.thesmithgroup.ie/farringtons

9:30pm – 11:30pm Live Irish Trad Music

Fitzgerald’s Pub* 22 Aston Quay www.fitzgeraldsbar.ie

Fitzsimon’s** 2 Wellington Quay www.fitzsimonshotel.com

Gallagher’s Boxty House 20-21 Temple Bar www.boxtyhouse.ie

The Foggy Dew*** 1 Fownes Street www.thefoggydew.ie

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7pm – 9pm John Byrne (guitar/vocals) Cian O’Sullivan ( flute/whistle)

After Eclectic

9:30pm – 11:30pm Live Irish Trad Music

11:30pm – 1:30am Shane Butler One By One After Late Bar & Nightclub

After Reggae & sky

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Oliver St John Gogartys 58/59 Fleet Street www.gogartys.ie

Oliver St John Gogartys Library Bar / Left Bank Anglesea Street

Wed 27 Jan

Thurs 28 Jan

Fri 29 Jan

Sat 30 Jan

Sun 31 Jan

Downstairs 1pm – 5pm Eddie Valentine(guitar/ vocals) Cathal Holland (banjo/vocals)

Downstairs 1pm – 5pm Eddie Valentine (guitar/ vocals) Cathal Holland (banjo/vocals) 5:15pm – 8:15pm Ger Curane (guitar/vocals) Collie Lang (banjo/vocals)

Downstairs 12pm – 3pm Eddie Valentine (guitar/vocals) Cathal Holland (banjo/vocals)

Downstairs 12:30pm – 2:30pm Open Session with Des Leech (acc.)

5:15pm – 8:15pm Ar Nós Na Goaithe (guitar/vocals/mandoline)

Downstairs 12pm – 3pm Eddie Valentine (guitar/vocals) Cathal Holland (banjo/vocals)

Upstairs 8pm – 11pm Open Session

Upstairs 8pm – 11pm Open Session

3pm – 7pm Bill Martin (guitar/vocals) Andy Leighton ( fiddle)

Upstairs 3pm – 5pm Open Session

Upstairs 5:30pm – 7pm Open Session

5:30pm – 7pm Open Session

8pm – 10:15pm Open Session

11pm – 11:30pm Irish Dancing

11pm – 11:30pm Irish Dancing

Upstairs 8pm – 11pm Open Session

8pm – 11pm Open Session

10:15pm – 10:45pm Irish Dancing

11:30pm – 2:30am Late Session

11:30pm – 2:30am Late Session

11:30pm – 2:30am Late Session

10:45pm – 1am Late Session

10pm – 12pm Legends of Tara (guitar/vocals/bass/fiddle)

10pm – 12pm Gael Force (uilliean pipes/whistles/ guitar/vocals)

4pm – 6pm Session with Des Leech (acc.)

4pm – 6pm Session with Des Leech (acc.)

9pm – 11pm Templebards (vocals/guitar/banjo)

10pm – 12pm Gael Force (uilliean pipes/ whistles/guitar/vocals)

10pm – 12pm Gael Force (uilliean pipes/ whistles/guitar/vocals)

Downstairs 4pm – 6pm Dermot Kenny ( flute/whistle) Paul Brown (guitar/vocals)

Downstairs 4pm – 6pm Trad Session

Downstairs 9pm – Finish Trad Session

Downstairs 4pm – 6pm Trad Session

9pm – Finish Trad Session

9pm – Finish Trad Session

9pm – Finish Kevin Glackin Seán Óg Potts

Upstairs 9pm – Finish Trad Session

Upstairs 9pm – Finish Trad Session

www.gogartys.ie

The Palace Bar* 21 Fleet Street www.thepalacebar.com

11:30pm – 2:30am Late Session

Upstairs 9pm – Finish Trad Session

Upstairs 9pm – Finish Trad Session

The Porterhouse* 16-18 Parliament Street www.porterhousebrewco.com

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10pm – 12am The Pavement Kings

3pm – 5pm Mike Hanrahan

Downstairs 4pm – 6pm Dermot Kenny ( flute/whistle) Paul Brown (guitar/vocals) 9pm – Finish Trad Session Upstairs 9pm – Finish Trad Session

6pm – 7:30pm Roz McVeigh (acc.)

Joanne McVeigh ( fiddle) Danny Moran (guitar/vocals)

6pm – 7:30pm Roz McVeigh (acc.)

Joanne McVeigh ( fiddle) Danny Moran (guitar/vocals)

11:30pm – 1:30am The Usual Suspects

11:30pm – 1:30am Woodsey

3pm – 4:30pm Roz McVeigh (acc.) Joanne McVeigh ( fiddle) Danny Moran (guitar/vocals) 8pm – 10pm ‘Sliotar’ Des Govevan (drums/percussion), Ray MacCormac (whistles/ uilleann pipes/vocals) & J.P. Kallio (guitars/bouzouki/ kantele/vocals)

6pm – 11pm ‘Sliotar’ Des Govevan (drums/percussion), Ray MacCormac (whistles/uilleann pipes/vocals) & J.P. Kallio (guitars/bouzouki/ kantele/vocals)

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The Purty Kitchen* 34-35 East Essex Street

Wed 27 Jan

Thurs 28 Jan

Fri 29 Jan

Sat 30 Jan

Sun 31 Jan

8pm – 10pm Trad Session

6pm – 8pm Trad Session

7pm – 9pm Shillelagh (guitar/vocals/ banjo/fiddle/flute)

7pm – 9pm Shillelagh (guitar/vocals/ banjo/fiddle/flute)

3:30pm – 6:30pm Trad

9:30pm Rock

9:30pm – 11:30pm The Juice

6pm – 8pm Shillelagh (guitar/vocals/ banjo/fiddle/flute)

9:30pm – 11:30pm Totally Wired

(not during performances) www.purtykitchen.com

1:30pm – 4pm Simon Glynn

1:30pm – 4pm Simon Glynn

1:30pm – 4pm Dave Smith

1:30pm – 4pm Dave Smith

12:30pm – 2:30pm Eddie & Peadar

4:30pm – 6:45pm Dan & Peadar

4:30pm – 6:45pm Bill & Alan

4:30pm – 6:45pm Dan & Peadar

4pm – 6:15pm Dave Smith

7pm – 9:15pm Eddie Valentine

7pm – 9:15pm City Fair

4:30pm – 6:30pm Padhraig O’Neill ( fiddle) Peadar Mickey (guitar/vocals)

6:45pm – 9pm Bill & Alan

9:30pm – 11:30pm Bill Martin (guitar/vocals) Andy Leighton ( fiddle)

9:30pm – 11:30pm Padhraig O’Neill ( fiddle) Peadar Mickey (guitar/vocals)

7pm – 9:15pm City Fair

7pm – 9pm Bill Martin (guitar/vocals) Andy Leighton ( fiddle)

The Temple Bar Pub*

2pm Johnny Warren

2pm The Guitarman

47-48 Temple Bar

6pm Ar Nos Na Gaoithe

The Quays* 11 Temple Bar www.louisfitzgerald.com /quaystemplebar For open sessions, inquire at the bar

www.templebarpub.com

VAT House (Blooms Hotel)

Sessions on the Street Anglesea Street

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9:45pm – 12:30am Dave Smith

9:30pm – 11:45pm Bill Martin (guitar/vocals) Andy Leighton ( fiddle)

2pm The Big Dog

12:30pm The Clancy Brothers

12:30pm Johnny Trad

6pm The Wild Geese

5:30pm Gypsy Rovers

3:30pm Lad Lane

4pm Lad Lane

8:30pm Lad Lane

8:30pm Kila & Liam Ó’Maonlaí

8pm Pello Bawn

6:30pm All Folk’d Up

11pm The Folksmen Live Irish trad music all day

11pm George Murphy & The Black Donnellys Live Irish trad music & Irish dancing all day

12am Percy Place Band Live Irish trad music all day

12am An Publocked Live Irish trad music all day

7pm Eleanor Shanley, Frankie Lane & Alan Doherty

6pm – 8pm Stephen Leech (banjo) Noreen Leech ( fiddle) Martin Byrne (guitar/ vocals)

6pm – 8pm Stephen Leech (banjo) Noreen Leech ( fiddle) Martin Byrne (guitar/ vocals)

3pm – 5pm Open Sessions

3pm – 5pm Open Sessions

9:30pm – 11:30pm The Chancers ( fiddle/flute/guitar/ vocals)

9:30pm – 11:30pm Shillelagh (guitar/vocals/banjo/ fiddle/flute)

6pm – 8pm Stephen Leech (banjo) Noreen Leech ( fiddle) Martin Byrne (guitar/ vocals)

6pm – 8pm Stephen Leech (banjo) Noreen Leech ( fiddle) Martin Byrne (guitar/ vocals)

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4:30pm – 5:30pm Trad

4:30pm – 5:30pm Trad

4:30pm – 5:30pm Trad

8pm – 9pm Trad

8pm – 9pm Trad

7pm – 8pm Trad

7pm – 8pm Trad

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10:00pm – 12:00am Legends of Tara (guitar/ vocals/bass/fiddle)

9:30pm The 3 of Us Live Irish trad music & Irish dancing all day 6pm – 8pm Stephen Leech (banjo) Noreen Leech ( fiddle) Martin Byrne (guitar/ vocals) 9pm – 11pm Legends of Tara (guitar/vocals/bass/fiddle)

7pm – 8pm Trad

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