For over more than two decades, FĂ©ile Chois Cuain has earned an enviable reputation as one of Irelandâs premier traditional festivals with many of Irelandâs most revered performers returning to the festival year after year. Wonderful concerts, masterclasses from legends, lively sessions and a legendary warm welcome awaits all visitors to FĂ©ile Chois Cuain.
Friday sees festivities kick off at 7.30pm with a Youth Concert featuring local and visiting artists. Later on in the evening at 9.30pm the Official Launch will take place in The Derrylahan, with a Cheese and Wine reception.
Saturday will see the Workshops/Masterclasses take place between 10.30am and 4.00pm. The Set Dance Workshop will take place in the Parochial Hall. PĂĄdraig & RĂłisĂn McEneany being the tutors.
The Masterclasses will take place in Sancta Maria College. The classes and tutors are for Accordion: SĂ©amus Tiernan/Dermot Byrne; Fiddle: Dylan Foley/Tony DeMarco; Flute: June McCormack/Aoife Granville; Tin Whistle: Jillian OâMalley/Conor Crimmins; Concertina: MĂcheĂĄl Ă Raghallaigh/Michael Rooney; Banjo: Cliodhna Costello; Guitar Accompaniment: Eamon OâLeary; Ballads: Enora Butler; Sean-NĂłs Singing: Conchubhar Ă Luasa; Dancing Sean-NĂłs: RĂłnĂĄn Ă RiagĂĄin; Set Dancing: PĂĄdraig & RĂłisĂn McEneany.
From 4.15pm until 6.00pm there will be a Sean-NĂłs Session in the Parochial Hall with CaitlĂn NĂ ChualĂĄin, CaitrĂona NĂ CheannabhĂĄin, Mary Ann NĂ CheannabhĂĄin, Nollaig NĂ Laoire, Antaine Ă FarachĂĄin, GrĂĄinne NĂ FhĂĄtharta, Johnny MhĂĄirtĂn LearaĂ and Traolach Ă Conghaile. Fear an tĂ will be Conchubhar Ă Luasa.
The Grand Concert will take place in the Parochial Hall at 8.45pm featuring Dylan Foley, Tony DeMarco, Eamon OâLeary, Seamus Tiernan, Conor Crimmins, June McCormack, Michael Rooney, ClĂodhna Costello, Nora Butler and a host of other artists.
Sunday at 4pm the Music of the Gaeltacht concert will take place. The Gaeltacht areas are regarded by many as the last great strongholds of Irish culture. It is no surprise that they are home to some of Irelandâs finest musicians, singers and dancers. In this concert a variety of styles from the various Gaeltacht regions throughout the country will be showcased.
Amongst those taking part will be: Dermot Byrne (TĂr Chonaill), Maire NĂ StandĂșin (Tuar Mhic Ăadaigh), Kevin Coyne (Conamara), GearĂłid O DubhĂĄin (Conamara), Aoife Granville (An Daingean), Conchubhar Ă Luasa (MuscraĂ), CaoimhĂn Ă Fearghail (Rinn Ua gCuanach), MĂcheĂĄl Ă Raghailligh (Contae na MĂ) and Paddy Allen (Conamara & Contae na MĂ).
Later in the evening at 9pm there will be Céilà Mór na Féile with music provided by The Dartry Céili Band.
During the festival there will be traditional music sessions occurring in all the local pubs. These sessions will be happening during the afternoon & night and are marvellous free entertainment open for all to attend.
Monday will see the âSlĂĄn Abhaileâ Sessions which will commence at 12.30pm in all pubs.
For the full details and online booking for workshops and ticketed events please visit feilechoiscuain.com where you can view the full festival programme or download a copy of it. You can also follow Féile Chois Cuain on Facebook for the very latest info. For enquiries please phone +353 (0)87 434 5064 or email [email protected].
