6th Gerry Whelan Memorial Weekend
Classes, Concerts, Festivals, Sessions, Dancing
- Dáta
- 17 Meán Fómhair 2010–19 September 2010
- Ionad
- Cootehill CCÉ
- Baile
- Cootehill
- Contae
- Co. Cavan
- Teagmháil
- Geraldine Whelan-O’Meara
- Fón
- 085 7766217
- Láithrean Gréasáin
- View 6th Gerry Whelan Memorial Weekend Website
- Uirlisí
- Banjo, Button Accordion, Dancing, Fiddle, Singing, Whistle
Event to remember the late Gerry Whelan, promoted by Cootehill CCE Branch
A weekend of music, singing and dancing
Memorial concert with Guest Artists:
- Colum Sands with Claire & Ursula Byrne,
- MacGabhan,
- Johnny Connolly & Meati Jo Sheamuis,
- Seamus Fay, * Ioscaid - All Ireland Siansa 2010 Traditional Music Competition winners and Ring of Gullion CCE
- and Local musicians.
Workshops on
- Banjo – Enda Scahill,
- Fiddle - Gerry O’Connor,
- Button Accordion - Martin Quinn,
- Tin Whistle - Gough Glenn,
- Singing - Len Graham and
- Sean-nós Dancing - Serena McManus.
Also:
- Gig Rig,
- Singing & Storytelling,
- Pub Sessions,
- Fíor Céilí,
- Oiche Cois Tine with Len Graham, Mick Quinn, Frances Rodgers, Johnny Connolly & Meati Jo Sheamuis, Philip Clarke, Pete Leddy & friends, Serena McManus
All welcome to participate in music, singing and dancing.
All Ireland Marching Bands Parade