News 10. 5. 2009

Fleadh Nua 2009 – Ennis, Co. Clare 17.-25.5.2009

The Chieftains and guests In Concert

Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral, Ennis – Wed 20th May 8.00 p.m.

Fleadh Nua are delighted to have The Chieftains as part of the Fleadh Nua 2009 concert programme. The Chieftains are undoubtedly the best known Irish Traditional band on the planet. This will be their debut performance in Ennis and it promises to be an unforgettable event.

The concert will take place in the beautiful cathedral that dominates Ennis and The Chieftains will be joined by:

Triona Marshall – Harp/Piano | Alyth McCormack – Singer
Jon Pilatzke Fiddle – Dancer | Nathan Pilatzke – Dancer
Cara Butler – Dancer | Redmond O’Toole – Guitar/Vocals.

Seats cannot be reserved for this concert and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open at 7.00 pm. Please feel free to bring a cushion! Details of parking facilities will be given on this web site during May.

Tickets: €50.00
Available on www.glor.ie or at the
Glór Box Office, Causeway Link, Ennis, Co. Clare
Tel. +353 65 684 3103.

Kilfenora Céilí Band Centenary Concert

Glór, Ennis – Sat 23rd May 8.00 p.m.

The Saturday 23rd May sees the return of the famous Kilfenora Band to Glór to present a concert celebrating the centenary of this unique band. The Kilfenora features fiddles, flutes, banjo, and squeezeboxes, with what „Folk Roots“ magazine called „one of the tightest rhythm sections in the world“.

They brewed up an open-air storm in Dublin on the eve of the Millennium. Their huge gig on Stephen’s Green in the Irish Capital on St. Patrick’s Day has become an annual event. The visual impact of ten musicians exuberantly driving the dancers on is what sets them apart and makes them unique.

This year will see them play in Paris, Milwaukee,Dublin, Galway, Miltown Malbay, Kilfenora and at the Fleadh Nua.

Fleadh Nua Céilí Programme

Fleadh Nua 2009 offer a feast of céilithe from Thu 21st to Mon 25th May.

The programme is as follows:

Thu 21st 10.00 p.m. Tulla Céilí Band Old Ground

Fri 22nd 10.00 p.m. Micheal Sexton & Pat Walsh Cois na hAbhna

Sat 23rd 10.00 p.m. Turloughmore Céilí Band Cois na hAbhna

Sun 24th 10.00 p.m. The Abbey Céilí Band Cois na hAbhna

Mon 25th 11.00 a.m. Star of Munster Queens Hotel

Mon 25th 9.30 p.m. Four Courts Cois na hAbhna

More you can find at http://www.fleadhnua.com/index.php

V.B.

Václav Bernard