Programme of Events 2011 - Hope you made it

08.30 pm             Harp Concert in Keadue Church with All-Ireland  Harpist Seana Davey & band performing O'Carolan and    
                              many other genres of music - preceded by Address of Welcome by Patsy Daly R.I.D.C.  Tickets EUR10.
10.00 pm             Ceili in St.Ronan’s Hall. Music by Matt Cunningham

10.30 am            Harp competitions commence. (See special brochure for details)    See Harp Competitions Entries here

09.00 pm            Concert featuring the fantastic Dartry Ceili Band in St.Ronan’s Hall. Winning Ceili Band All Ireland Fleadh 2009
                              Tickets EUR 10

Sunday July 31^st

10.00am            Seán O'Riada Mass in Keadue Church
03.00pm            Festival Parade (assembly at Keadue Church). Led by Tempo Marching Band celebrating their centenary in    
                            2011.   Guest appearance of RTE All Ireland Talent Show finalists Sean Nos ar an tSionann 

03.30pm            Official Opening of Festival by President of Ireland Mary McAleese.

04.30pm            Return visit of Shebeen for traditional music and song - always a session not to be missed.

06.30pm            Music Session - featuring Liam Purcell & Friends

09.00pm            De Danann in Concert featuring Eleanor Shanley on vocals with Alec Finn, Ringo McDonagh,Derek  
                            Hickey,Mick Conneely & Brian McGrath. Advanced Booking available. Tickets EUR15.

11.30am           Visit and laying of wreath at O'Carolan's grave - Kilronan Cemetery

12.00am           Lecture in Kilronan Castle by Canon Peadar O Laimhin. "Travelling around Kilronan throughout the ages"

03.00pm           Traditional Music and Song with Mad For Road (Street Entertainment)  (RTE All Ireland Talent Show Finalists)

05.00pm           The famous Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones (Street Entertainment)

07.00pm           Internationally Renowned Door Dancing Competition - music by Liam Purcell & friends. Special Guest Eugene  
                           Murphy Shannonside Radio