County Antrim Fleadh 2023 [Fleadh Cheoil Chontae Aontroma]

Glens of Antrim: 15th – 23rd April 2023 [15ú – 23ú Aibreán]

Programme

----------------- Satharn 15ú Aibreán / Saturday 15th April -----------------

Seoladh / Launch Event:

Súil Siar thar na Blianta / Reeling in the Years

Branch musicians to be joined by special guest musicians

who took part when Cushendall first hosted the Fleadh in 1986.

Boat Club    7pm – late

----------------- Domhnach 16ú Aibreán / Sunday 16th April -----------------

 Céilí agus Seisiún

Céilí and Session

Con Magee’s, Glenravel 7.30 – 9.30pm

Seisiún Amhránaíochta / Singing Session       

Joe’s Backroom 7.30pm – late

----------------- Céadaoin 19ú Aibreán / Wednesday 19th April -----------------

Scéalaíocht / Storytelling

Old Church, Cushendun 7.30 – 9.30pm

----------------- Déardaoin 20ú Aibreán / Thursday 20th April -----------------

Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail

O’Connor’s, Ballycastle    9.30 – 11.30pm

----------------- Aoine 21ú Aibreán / Friday 21st April -----------------

Ceolchoirm / Fleadh Concert, featuring:

1.     Beginner and Intermediate musicians from other

branches and groups in County Antrim

2. Glens of Antrim Comhaltas Choir

3. Glens of Antrim Senior Group

Golf Club, Cushendall  7.30 – 9.30pm

Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail

Golf Club, Cushendall  9.30pm – late

----------------- Satharn 22ú Aibreán / Saturday 22nd April --------------

Comórtais / Competitions

St Mary’s Primary School, Cushendall All day

Ceardlann Rince Dhá Lámh / 2 Hand Dance Workshop

Old Church, Cushendun 3.30 – 5.30pm

Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail

Mariners Bar, Waterfoot 6 – 8pm

Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail

McBride’s, Cushendun 8pm ‘til late

----------------- Domhnach 23ú Aibreán / Sunday 23rd April -----------------

Seirbhísí Eaglaise / Church Services

St Mary’s / Layde Parish Churches, Cushendall

Siúlóid Staire Threoraithe / Guided Historical Walk

One hour walk along quiet streets and pathways

Cushendall   10.15 – 11.30am - meet at Library

Comórtais do ghrúpaí agus rince / Group competitions and dancing

Parish Hall, Cushendall    12.30 – 3.30pm

----------------- Ceol agus Rince ar an tSráid / Street Performances -----------------

Music and dancing on the streets is always a special feature of the Fleadh.

On Sunday afternoon musicians and dancers of the different branches

will take part in sessions in an open-air concert at the corner.

Shore Street, Cushendall 2 – 5pm

Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail

Lurig Bar, Cushendall  2.30 – 4.30pm

Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail

Central Bar, Cushendall   4.30 – 6.30pm

Seisiún Ceoil agus Craic / Session Trail – Closing Session

Johnny Joe’s, Cushendall 5.00 – 7.30pm