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Musical traditions of Donegal
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Ceol sa Ghleann traditional music of Donegal

Céad mile fáilte romhat! A hundred thousand welcomes to you...

Féile Ealaíon Traidisiúnta
Ghleann Cholm Cille
Sunday 8th April to Friday 13th April 2007

Profiles of participating artists

Fiddle Workshops

 
FIDDLE CLASSES
Local tutors for all levels
Monday to Friday, 11am - 2pm
FIDDLE MASTER CLASSES
with James Byrne and Tommy Peoples.
For advanced players only! Booking essential!
Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon at 3pm
FIDDLER ON THE ROAD
Guided Tour followed by Soup & Sandwich Session in local pub. Only for workshop participants.
Tuesday 3pm
Traditional Song Workshops
With Maire Ni Choilm, Gweedore and Patricia Flynn, Armagh.
Monday to Wednesday
12 - 2pm and 3 – 4pm
For adults and older children who already have some singing experience.
Dance Workshops  
DONEGAL TWO HAND DANCES
with Jacinta Gallagher
For all levels.
Thursday 3 - 6pm
ROUND THE HOUSE AND MIND THE DRESSER
Ceili dancing with Clement Gallagher for all levels
Thursday 8.30pm
HEEL AND TOE
Sean-nos dancing with Brian Cunningham, Connemara.
Participants should have some experience in Irish or Sean-nos dancing. Places are limited and prior booking is essential.
Friday 3 - 6pm
Final registration for workshops Sunday 8th April 6-7 pm in Cashel National School.
Concerts & Recitals   
Ceol sa Ghleann Festival Launch Concert
Special guest Maire Ni Choilm
Sunday, 8th April, 8pm
Reels, Jigs, Mugs and Biscuits 
An afternoon in the company of Tommy Peoples, Kitty Sean Cunningham, Brigid O’Gara and Danny Meehan. Host: James Byrne. Only for workshop participants.
Wednesday, 11th April, 5pm.
Donegal Fiddle Concert 
with Tommy Peoples, Danny Meehan and James Byrne
Wednesday, 11th April, 8pm
Carrying on the Tradition
featuring young Donegal musicians.
Special guest Brian Cunningham
Friday, 13th April, 8pm
Venue for all concerts Halla Mhuire, Glencolmcille.

Final registration for all workshops Sunday 8 April, 6-7pm, Cashel National School, Cashel, Glencolmcille, County Donegal. Late registration will be subject to places being available.

All classes except Sean-nos step dancing and Ceili dancing are in Cashel National School.

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Údarás na Gaeltachta,The Arts Council and Donegal County Council
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