Féile Freaney 2008 - Graiguenamanagh
Classes, Competitions, Concerts, Festivals
- Date
- 26 September 2008–28 September 2008
- Time
- 8:30 PM
- Location
- Graiguenamanagh CCÉ
- Town
- Graiguenamanagh
- County
- Kilkenny
- Country
- Ireland
- Contact
- Jimmy Spruhan
- Phone
- 087 816 5103
This great traditional music weekend in Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny starts on Friday, 26th September. Events planned include concerts, music workshops, sean-nós dance workshops and of course traditional sessions galore! Some of Ireland’s top traditional musicians will be taking part and these include Mary Bergin, Marian McCarthy, Mary Staunton, Nollaig Casey, Arty McGlynn, Alec Finn, Jacqueline McCarthy and Bernadette McCarthy. A listing of all events is as follows:-
Friday 26th September
Gala opening concert Duiske Abbey Graiguenamanagh with:-
Mary Bergin, Marian McCarthy, Mary Staunton,
Nollaig Casey, Arty McGlynn, Alec Finn,
Jacqueline McCarthy, Tommy McCarthy, Bernadette McCarthy
Concert commences at 8.30pm
Adults 15 euro Students and concessions 10 euro
Saturday 27th September
Music Workshops in Duiske College
10.30am to 1.30pm
Workshops can be booked on line
Adults 20 euro Students and concessions 10 euro
Lunch Time Concert in Graiguenamanagh Library featuring:
Dave Sheridan (Fiddle)
Ciaran Somers (Flute)
And friends
Cheese and wine reception Commences at 3.00pm Admission - 5 euro
Junior session with Rί Rá in The Duiske Inn at 7.00pm
Sunday 28th September
Sean Nόs Dance Workshop at Duiske Inn
4.00pm to 6.00pm (Admission: 5 euro at the door)
SESSION TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND - ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME
Further information is available on the Festival Website
Jimmy Spruhan 087 8165103
Anne Doyle 087 9013472
Patricia Maguire 086 3403572
