Liverpool IrishFestival 200717th October - 4th November 2007Supported by the Liverpool Echo

Celebrating the unique links betweenLiverpool and Ireland through comtemporaryand traditional art forms

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Welcome…to Cains Liverpool Irish Festival 2007 -the fifth of its kind celebrating the uniquelinks between Liverpool and Ireland.

I am delighted to be joining Cains LiverpoolIrish Festival at such an exciting time, thespecial identity of the Liverpool Irish issomething to be celebrated and honoured,this year we do just that through anoutstanding programme of concerts, musicsessions, plays, poetry, literature, lectures,art and community education projects. I am proud to represent such high qualityevents which simply would not be possiblewithout the invaluable support and hardwork of partners, venues, sponsorsand volunteers. 

2007 builds on the great successes ofprevious years and looks set to be oneof the best so far. Here’s to a thoroughlyenjoyable couple of weeks.

Anna Gilbert, Festival Director

presents

Ron Kavana andthe Alias BandFriday 26 October, 7.30pmSt Michael’s Irish Centre, £8

“Some of these songs are curiosities of their time,others are universal and timelessmasterpieces…they are songs which supportedand helped shape an ideology which we need tounderstand if we are to come to terms with ourown attitudes and biases.” Ron Kavana, 2007

Cork born folk musician Ron Kavana has woncountless Folk Music awards and has collaboratedwith a diverse range of musicians including ThePogues, Elvis Costello, and Donovan.

An Exploration of HovisPresley with specialguest Nora ConnollyWednesday 17 October, 8.00pmThe 3rd Room, Everyman Bistro£3 (£2 concs)

We follow Hovis from dawn to well-beyond duskon a typical Bolton day, musing on his roller-coasterrelationships with the opposite sex. Using the textPoetic Off-licence, his much-reprinted anthology,and other gems gleaned from his stage act. Hoviscreator, Richard Henry McFarlane was born inBolton in 1960, nine years after his mum Winnie,met her Irish husband-to-be in Dublin. Her maternalgrandparents had come over to England fromDrumna in the nineteenth century and met inLiverpool before moving to Bolton for work.

An evening withGeraldine Judge andTeresa JenningsThursday 18 October, 7.30pmThe Pilgrim, £5

Teresa Jennings transports us to an Irelandfree from contra-rebels, contra-paymentsand especially contraception. 'The snakeshissed themselves' St. Patrick.

Geraldine Judge takes us on a personaljourney of how a woman’s love affair withfootball began following the success of theRepublic of Ireland Football team in Italia90. We experience the highs of Ireland inItalia 90, U.S.A 94 and that memorable nightin Istanbul through to the lows of footballtragedies experienced by fans over the years.

Afternoon Tea Dance,Lunch and BingoThursday 18 October,1.00pm - 3.30pmSt Micheal’s Irish Centre, £0.50

Join Liverpool’s Irish Community at this informalopportunity to socialise, relax and enjoy the craic.

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The Whole ofthe MoonFriday 19 October, 7.30pmThe Pilgrim, £3

The Whole of the Moon combines performancesfrom up and coming bands The Great NorthWestern Hobos, The Dead Class, The Fools,Tahiti's Dream, The Diesel Fitters and AspenGrove. All performers are under 25 and representthe wealth of contemporary Irish culture thatexists in Liverpool’s music scene.

Nollaig Casey& Arty McGlynnSaturday, 20 October, 7.00pmSt George's Hall Concert Room£12.50

Casey is one of Ireland's most gifted fiddle playerswith her utterly distinctive sound, there are hardlyany major Irish musicians of the last twenty yearsthat she hasn’t collaborated with. McGlynn iswithout doubt the finest and most sought afterguitar player in Ireland. Between them the duohave played with Enya, Van Morrison, Sinead O'Connor, Rod Stewart, Moving Hearts, LiamO'Flynn, Mary Black, Elvis Costello, Riverdanceand De Dannan.

Brian KennedySaturday, 20 October, 7.30pmPhilharmonic Hall£17.50, £22.50 (boxes)

The singer, known for his gentle ballads andincredible voice, first came to prominence whenhe spent six years on the road with Van Morrison.His backing vocals also appear on many of thelegend’s albums. Starring in the Riverdance onBroadway show he has made his name in theUS. With his own TV show on RTE One, back inIreland his reputation continues to grow.

• The Dead Class

The DublinersFriday, 19 October, 7.30pmPhilharmonic Hall£18.50, £22.50 (boxes)

This Irish folk band, renowned for theiremotive and raw performances, has beenone of Ireland's most influential traditionalfolk bands for over 40 years. Their musicand on stage antics have inspired folk androck stars for generations.

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InisfreeSaturday 20 October, time tbcSt Michael’s Irish Centre,£tbc

Local band with Irish roots

Liverpool and Ireland:Politics, Activism andLiterature in Early 20thCentury LiverpoolSaturday 20 October10.00am – 1.00pmInstitute of Irish Studies,University of Liverpool,FREE ENTRY

Cathy Davies and Ian McKeane present twopublic lectures examining the story and literatureof the Irish community in Liverpool’s troubledtimes at the start of the 20th century - a periodof intense experience not often discussedpublicly. This is your rare chance to discover thestory of the Liverpool Irish in this period.

Ardal O’HanlonSunday 21 October, 7.00pmRoyal Court£17.50 (£15.50 concs)

Multi-award winning comedian and actor,Ardal O'Hanlon is back on the road, witha stunning stand up show. The star of thehit series, Father Ted; My Hero andBlessed; Ardal's own unique comedy, isa spellbinding fusion of off beat storiesand polished material, which fuse to makehis act a hilarious journey - touched withlife enhancing observations andunexpected twists. His sheer originalityand talent ensure that there is no otherperformer like him.(Suitable for 15+)

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Moya Brennan - theVoice of ClannadSunday, 21 October, 7.30pmPhilharmonic Hall£19.50, £24.50 (boxes)

Moya Brennan is best known as the lead singerof Clannad who had hits with the soundtracksto Robin of Sherwood, the Last of the Mohicansand The Theme from Harry's Game. Continuingher extraordinary ability to innovate and fusedifferent influences, Moya is a world-famousharp player, and will perform with the strings ofRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Jamm Factorypresents…Sunday 21 October,Sunday 28 October, 9pmKorova, £5.00

3 nights of cutting edge Irish music live at thehub of Liverpool’s thriving music scene.

The Jamm Factory is a new music companylocated in Liverpool providing on site recordingfacilities artist promotion and location recording.To find out about the wide range of services theyoffer please visit www.thejammfactory.co.ukor call 0151 708 5020.The Jamm Factory, SeelStreet Liverpool L1 4AZ

The Lost FieldSunday 21 October –Tuesday 23 October, 7.00pmEveryman Bistro£20.00 (including 3 coursedinner and coffee)

Meridien Theatre Company presents a uniquetheatre project comprising two plays dealing withfamilies re-united in bizarre circumstances.Racoon, by Tom Hall, introduces Saoirse, yourwaitress for the evening. She does not knowwho she is or where she comes from, until abizarre chance meeting.

Exit Wound, by Johnny Hanrahan, follows a mealserved in the auditorium, where you eavesdropon the characters Hugh and Julia in thehomecoming meal from hell.

The EdinburghMusic SessionsMonday 22 October,Monday 29 October at 9.00pmThe Edinburgh, Sandown Rd, FREE

Every Monday throughout the Festivaltraditional Irish music will be created inthis informal session. All are welcome.Please call 0151 475 2648for information

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Zoë Conway &John McIntyreMonday 22 October, 8.00pmSt Michael’s Irish Centre, £8.00

Zoë is a prodigious talent, equally at homein both traditional Irish and classical styles.Her list of achievements belies her youthfulage as Zoë has performed across the globe.She is a holder of the prestigious All-IrelandSenior Fiddle Champion Title, and in 2006was voted "Best Traditional Female of theYear".

Zoë has been touring with guitarist, JohnMcIntyre for the past year and the duo hasreceived a tremendous response fromaudiences across Europe. John is a memberof the well known rock band, The Revs andhas toured worldwide. With this broad musicalspectrum, John provides the perfectaccompaniment for Zoë, and their concertsnow include music from all genres.

Portia CoughlanWednesday 24 October –Friday 26 October7.30pm, Arts Centre,Community College, £10

Presented by established Liverpool TheatreCompany Gambolling Arena, Portia Coughlanlives life in monstrous limbo, haunted by ayearning for her spectral twin brother lying at thebottom of the Belmont river, unable to find anylove for her wealthy husband and children,seeking solace in soulless affairs, deeply afraidof what she might do . . .

‘A play of precocious maturity andaccomplishment’ Irish Times

Supper CeiliWednesday 24 October,8.30pm – 11.00pmSt Michael’s Irish Centre, £3

Ceili dancing to traditional musicians at theheart of the Irish Community.

JapeWednesday 24 October, 9pmKorova, £5.00

Indie band originally from Dublin

KensingtonIrish CeiliThursday 25 OctoberFriday 26 October 7.30pmSt Sebastian’s Parish Centre,£3.00

An evening of traditional music anddancing. Featuring a performance fromthe Cunningham School of Dance withraffle and buffet.

“This is the third year joining in the OneWorld Festival with KensingtonRegeneration and it has been wonderfulgoing from strength to strength andgetting better each year. All thevolunteers work so hard to get it right,selling the tickets getting the prizes andasking local businesses to donate to thenight serving the food and running theraffle. This night is so different from mostparties as we have the wonderfulCunningham School of Irish Dance andall the school children donate a piece ofart work to decorate the hall. This year we have booked an accordionplayer and a DJ - the night is just packedwith fun. It is very hard work, we havebeen getting ready since February justto make it a great night, but it is all worthit when at the end of the night peoplesay what a good time they had.”Organiser Pat Dermott talks toLiverpool Irish Festival.

For tickets call Janet Grimeson 0151 233 6189

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Sam Proctor andChris O’Malleylaunch theirnew albumSaturday 27 October 2007, 8.30 pmView Two Gallery, FREE ENTRY

The Liverpool Irish Festival, View Two Galleryand Three Rivers Music present this showcaseof two emerging traditional musicians celebratingthe release of their first solo recordings.

Sam Proctor was born and started playing inNottingham. After studying sound recording atthe Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts hetoured in Australia, USA and Asia with Irish danceshows. Sam now lives in Reading and teachesmusic production and plays and teachestraditional music. 

Chris O'Malley learned his music in the Irishscene in Leeds and in his parent's home countiesof Mayo and Donegal. Widely known for his pianoplaying, Chris is also accomplished on theaccordion and the guitar. Chris has played allover the world and now works for the Leedsbased Irish Arts Foundation.

Information: Three Rivers Music 07976 071214 CCBJEBBRB@aol.com www.viewtwogallery.co.uk

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Traditional MusicSessionsFriday 26 October, 9.30pm,St Michael’s Irish CentreSaturday 27 October, 8.30pm,Peter Kavanagh’sSunday 28 October, 2.30pm,Everyman Bistro, FREE ENTRY

Among the musicians you will hearover the weekend…

Anne Armstrong Voice, PercussionColin Batho VoiceDanny Cameron AccordionDave Coskey GuitarTerry Clarke-Coyne Flute,Whistles and Voice.Eamonn Coyne Fiddle, MandolinMick Coyne Voice, Pipes, WhistlesHelen Flaherty VoiceDave Hennessey Voice, AccordionDick Hogan VoiceRon Kavana Voice, Bouzouki, GuitarPhilippe Masure Guitar and CitternDave Munnelly Button Accordionand PianoJohn Murphy Uilleann Pipes,Banjo, Mandolin and GuitarLiam Murphy Pipes,Guitar, VoiceHelen Roche Voice

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Irish Dinnerand Folk NightSunday 28 October, 3pm – 7pmSt Michael’s Centre, £15.00

Indulge your tastebuds with this authentic threecourse meal followed by traditional dancing andsongs (menus available on request).Book on 0151 263 1808 or emailmmorrison@stmichaelsirishcentre.org

Rocky Roadto DublinTuesday 30 OctoberWednesday 31 October,5.30pm for 6.00pm, Institute of IrishStudies, University of LiverpoolFREE ENTRY

A public lecture: film maker Peter Lennon presentshis 1967 film (recently re-issued on DVD) RockyRoad to Dublin, a controversial picture of the IrishRepublic fifty years after independence. AdmissionFree - phone 0151 794 3837 for details. 

Walking the RoadMonday 29 October, 7.30pmVenue tbc, price tbc

An Axis Arts Centre, Ballymun in association with InFlanders Fields Museum presentation written by DermotBolger

When Archduke Franz Ferdinand was gunned down inSarajevo in June 1914 it started a chain of events thatwould directly affect Irish people all over the world. Againstthe backdrop of political divisions at home, thousands ofIrish men and women headed for Europe to play their partin The Great War. While no agreement has ever beenreached on the exact number of Irish soldiers who servedin the British Armed Forces, estimates suggest that over200,000 took part with over 35,000 perishing during thecourse of the War.

The story of FrancisLedwidge starts here,walking the road….

"This is a song arobin sangThis morning ona broken treeIt was about thelittle fieldsThat call acrossthe world to me."

Home by Francis Ledwidge 1917

CapercaillieWednesday 31 October, 7.30pmPhilharmonic Hall, £20, £25 (boxes)

The most famous Scottish folk band mould their Gaelicheritage into a fresh, new sound, capable of reaching outto the ears and hearts of people all over the world.

The multi-award winners' success is based on great songs,astonishing musical dexterity with various fiddle, whistles,flute and pipes and the glorious vocals of Karen Matheson.

For this Cains Liverpool Irish Festival show, the band willcome with a special guest...

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Gala DinnerFriday 2 November,7.30pm for 8.00pmSolna Hotel, Sefton Park, £30.00

Following the workshops at the St Michael’s IrishCentre you have the opportunity to enjoy thisgala dinner to celebrate fifty years of Comhaltas,accompanied by some of the best traditionalmusicians in Liverpool.

For more details and ticket enquiriescall Mary on 0151 922 3503 or e-mailComhaltas@stmichaelsirishcentre.org

Gilbert O'SullivanSaturday 3 November, 7.30pmPhilharmonic Hall,£19.50, £24.50, £29.50 (boxes)

Singer/songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan has successfullybeen recording and releasing music for nearly fortyyears. In the early 1970s emerged as one of themost distinctive performers of the day.

O'Sullivan’s witty lyrics and unique approach earnedhim his first UK Top 10 hit in 1970 with NothingRhymed and recorded fifteen more hit singlesincluding Alone Again and Clair.

He has continued to make music of his ownaspirations releasing a series of albums includingone featuring a duet with a favourite singer of his,the great Peggy Lee and in the mid 90’s he achieveda no. 1 single with the song Tomorrow Today.

ComhaltasCeoltoírí ÉireannReunion

Friday 2 November, 7.30pmSt Michael’s Centre, £5

The Comhaltas organisation was foundedin 1951 with the objective of keeping theunique Irish arts traditions in all formsalive and returning them to a prominentposition in life. Today Comhaltas is aninternational arts organisation withbranches in 15 countries on 4 continents,organizing music classes, concerts, andsessions in local communities

The Liverpool Branch of Comhaltas iscurrently enjoying its Golden Jubilee havingbeen formed in October 1957. Over its lifethe branch has had great success, many ofthe worlds best traditional musicians havepassed through Liverpool with numerousComahaltas musicians winning the All IrelandChampionship titles during the past fiftyyears. The most notable success came withthe Liverpool Ceili Band winning the title inthe 1960’s making them internationallyfamous as musicians and becoming the firstgroup to take the title outside Ireland. Thishas since been followed up by Comhaltasjunior musicians having claimed the titlealong with many solo titles in music andsinging.

Tonight’s birthday event brings togetherComhaltas musicians past and present toenjoy music, song and stories from the pastfifty years.

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Mike McGoldrickand Emer MayockSaturday 3 November, 7.30pmSt George’s Hall Concert Room£16.50

A double bill of two of the best flute and whistleplayers around; McGoldrick is grounded inthe Irish tradition yet he fuses his music withother influences such as jazz. Similarly,Mayock’s melodic playing has placed her atthe forefront of traditional Irish music. Bothmusicians play old favourites as well as newcompositions, making this concert acelebration of both innovative andtraditional musicianship.

Tour of IrishHeritage Sitesin LiverpoolSaturday 3 November, 10.15amLeaving from and returning tothe Solna Hotel, £5.00

This tour is presented by The Institute of IrishStudies in association with Comhaltas CeoltoíríÉireann. Learn about the wealth of Irish heritagein the city on this two and a half hour commentedcoach tour.

To book a place please ring 0151 794 3075 andleave a contact number on the voicemail.

The PreludeSaturday 3 November, 9pmZanzibar, contact venue for details

The Prelude comprises six best friends fromDerry that moved to Liverpool. It writesslur-along classics spilling from drinkingestablishments, football terraces and the radio.Its sings tell bleary-eyed tales of joy, despairand confusion wrapped in contagious melodyand bellowed choruses. It is a music that iscontagious, unassuming and universal. Drawinginfluence from the country roll of Neil Young,The Band and the lifestyle ethos of the Pogues,The Prelude both walk the walk and talk thetalk.  It the embodiment of good time rockand roll. And its time has come.www.myspace.com/theprelude1

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My Irish Eyes onLiverpool Againby Mike Absalom

4 October - 3 November,12.00pm – 4.00pmView 2 Gallery

Forty years ago when Mike Absalom wasa successful singer/songwriter, Liverpoolwas one of his rowdy stamping grounds.Afterwards he spent a lifetime roaming theglobe and finally returned to his roots inIreland and settled down to paint the placesand people that were his family’s past andhis own daily experience. This year he setoff from his studio in County Mayo on apilgrimage to visit and paint some of theplaces that had once played a significantpart in his life, to see how they had changedand how they had stayed the same, and tofind out how he felt about them and himselfforty years on. Liverpool, on its 800th

birthday, was one of these places, andthese paintings are some of the results ofhis return. For more information visitwww.viewtwogallery.co.uk

Pogue Mahone’sMusic SessionsWednesday 17 October,Wednesday 24 October,Wednesday 31 October at 9.00pmPogue Mahone’s, Seel StreetFREE

Every Wednesday throughout the Festivaltraditional Irish music will be created inthis informal session. All are welcome.Please call 0151 708 8301 for informationand exact starting times.

Cara DillonSunday 4 November, 7.30pmSt George’s Hall Concert Room,£15.50

Dillon’s exquisite, crystalline vocals havebeen winning her acclaim ever since shewon the All Ireland Singing Trophy at theage of 14. Briefly a member of the folksupergroup Equation as a replacement forKate Rusby, she is now partnered by SamLakeman. His piano lines ripple magicallyalongside Dillon’s ethereal vocals reachinginside the soul of a song to imbuingprofound sweetness and depth.

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At a glance diaryDate Time Event Venue Genre

October

Weds 17 8.00pm Dead Good Poets Society Everyman Bistro Poetrywith guest poet Nora Connolly

9.00pm Traditional Music Sessions Pogue Mahones Music12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Thurs 18 1pm-3.30pm Afternoon Tea Dance, St Michael’s Irish Centre Eventslunch and bingo

7.30pm Geraldine Judge The Pilgrim Comedyand Teresa Jennings

12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Fri 19 7.30pm The Dubliners Philharmonic Hall Music7.30pm Whole of the Moon – Pilgrim Music

Local Irish Bands12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Sat 20 10.00am Public lectures discussing Institute of Irish Studies Educationthe Irish experience

Evening Inisfree - Irish band St Michael’s Irish Centre Music7.00pm Nollaig Casey and Arty McGlynn St George’s Hall Music7.30pm Brian Kennedy Philharmonic Hall Music12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Sun 21 7.30pm Moya Brennan Philharmonic Hall Music7.00pm Ardal O’Hanlon Royal Court Comedy7.00pm The Lost Field Everyman Bistro Theatre9.00pm Jamm Factory presents local band Korova Music12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Mon 22 7.00pm The Lost Field Everyman Bistro Theatre9.30am –4.30pm October Music Project Community College EducationEvening Zoe Conway & John Mc Intyre St Michael’s Irish Centre Music

Irish Fiddle Player9.00pm Traditional Music Sessions The Edinburgh Music12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Tues 23 7.00pm The Lost Field Everyman Bistro Theatre9.30am –4.30pm October Music Project Community College Education12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition10 – 4pm Children’s Arts Day St Micheal’s Irish Centre Education

Weds 24 evening Portia Coughlin Community College Theatre9.30am –4.30pm October Music Project Community College Theatre8.30pm – 11pm Supper Ceili - Ceili Dancing St Michael’s Irish Centre Ceili

to Traditional Musicians9.00pm Traditional Music Sessions Pogue Mahones Music9pm Jape - band Korova Music12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Thurs 25 evening Portia Coughlan Community College Theatre9.30am –4.30pm October Music Project plus Community College Music

evening performance at 6.30pm12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

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At a glance diaryDate Time Event Venue Genre

October

Fri 26 evening Portia Coughlin Community College Theatre7.30pm Ron Kavana, Irish Ways St Michael’s Irish Centre Music9.30pm Traditional Music sessions St Michael’s Irish Centre Music

with Ron Kavana7.30pm Kensington Ceili St Sebastian’s Hall Ceili12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Sat 27 7.30pm Chris O’Malley and Sam Proctor View 2 Gallery EventsCD launch

10am –4pm Irish arts workshop day for all World Museum Education8.30pm Traditional Irish Singers Peter Kavanagh’s Music

and Musicians Session12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Sun 28 evening Traditional Irish dinner St Michael’s Irish Centre Eventsfollowed by a Folk night

2.30pm Traditional Irish Singers Everyman Bistro Musicand Musicians Session

9.00pm Jamm Factory Band Korova Music12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Mon 29 tbc Walking the Road Community College tbc Theatre9.00pm Traditional Music Sessions The Edinburgh Music12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Tues 30 tbc Walking the Road Community College tbc Theatre12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Weds 31 tbc Walking the Road Community College tbc Theatre6pm Rocky Road Lecture Institute of Irish Studies Education9.00pm Traditional Music Sessions Pogue Mahones Music12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

November

Thurs 1 12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Fri 2 7.30pm Emer Mayock & Mike McGoldrick St George’s Hall Music12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition

Sat 3 10.15am Liverpool Irish Heritage Coach Tours Leaving from Solna Hotel Education7.30pm Gilbert O’Sullivan Philharmonic Hall Music12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition10.00pm Traditional Irish Singers Algarve Restaurant Music

and Musicians SessionAll day Comhaltas Ceoltóiri, Éireann Solna Hotel Events

50th anniversary celebration

Sun 4 7.30pm Cara Dillon St George’s Hall Music12-4pm Mike Absalom Exhibition View 2 Gallery Exhibition9.00pm Jamm Factory Korova Music

Individual schools projects will take place atSt Michael’s, Guion Street and Hope Valley, Walton Breck Rd

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National Youth Music WeekMonday 22 – Thursday 25 OctoberCommunity College 9.30pm – 4.30pmwith performance at 6.30pm onThursday • PARTICIPATION IS FREE

Make music with October Music Project duringthe Irish Festival

National Youth Music Week happens duringthe Festival, and, as it’s in the school half-term for the second year we’ll celebrate it onMerseyside with October Music Project.It’s a chance for up to 100 very different youngmusicians to work together, and some olderadults with a taste for unusual music.

Using voices, any instruments or sounds thatthe participants want to bring along, in thetight deadline of 4 days together, we’ll createa performance of music with roots in Irelandand beyond!

The course is free, and whether you’re youngor old, if you’ve a passion for music makingyou should book a place by calling M Zoneon 0151 707 4550 ext 2.

Irish Arts at the MuseumSaturday 27 October,10.00am – 4.00pmWorld Museum, Liverpool,PARTICIPATION IS FREE

Try your hand at music, dance, poetry andcrafts all with an Irish theme – experiencedworkshop leaders will be on hand withinteractive demonstrations throughout theday. Experience Irish songs performed by theKnotty Ash Signing Choir and music fromperformers at the Festival.

Children’s Arts DayTuesday 23 October,10.00am – 4.00pmSt Michael’s Irish Centre, £8 per child

Come and have fun this half term with a dayof dancing, crafts, theatre and singing and theopportunity to take part in a performance atthe end of the day. Tuck shop available.Suitable for ages 7-11yrs.

Workshops andMaster ClassesSaturday 3 November,first session 10.30 – 1.00pm,second session 2.00pm – 4.00pmSt Michael’s Centre, £10

Try your hand at traditional Irish music-makingwith workshops and master classes hostedby some of the best teachers and professionalmusicians around, including Charlie Lennon,Tomás O’Canainn, Michelle O’Leary and TerryCoyne.

EDUCATION PROJECTS 2007 –YOUR CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED!

VENUES AND BOOKING INFORMATIONAll tickets for Liverpool Irish Festival Events at the Arts Centreare available from Philharmonic Hall.

Liverpool Philharmonic HallHope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP

Box Office 0151 709 3789www.liverpoolphil.com

St Michael’s Irish Centre6 Boundary Lane,

West Derby Road, L6 5JG0151 263 1808www.stmichaelsirishcentre.org

The Arts Centre atLiverpool Community College

Myrtle Street, L7

The Everyman BistroHope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BH

0151 708 9545

St Sebastian's Parish CentreLockerby Road, Fairfield, L7

Janet Grimes on 0151 233 6189

Dead Good Poets Society(Administration)

96 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HYContact Sarah on 0151 709 5221www.deadgoodpoetssociety.co.uk

Institute of Irish StudiesUniversity of Liverpool,

1 Abercromby Square, L69 7WY

Institute of Irish Studies,University of Liverpool

126 Mount Pleasant0151 794 2536/3075

The Royal Court1 Roe Street, Liverpool, L1 1HL

0870 787 1866www.royalcourtliverpool.com

View Two Gallery23 Mathew Street,

Liverpool, L2 6RE0151 236 9444www.viewtwogallery.co.uk

Peter Kavanagh’s2-6 Egerton St,

Liverpool, L8 7LY0151 709 3443

Pogue Mahones77 Seel Street, L1 9DF

0151 708 8301

Solna Hotel4 Croxteth Drive,

Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 3AD0151 734 3398www.thesolnahotel.co.uk

The Edinbugh4 Sandown Lane,

Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8HY0151 475 2648

Korova39-41 Fleet Street,

Liverpool, L1 4AR0151 709 7097www.korova-liverpool.com

The World Museum, LiverpoolWilliam Brown Street,

Liverpool, L3 8EN0151 478 4393www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Zanzibar43 Seel Street,

Liverpool, L1 4AZ0151 707 0633www.zanzibarclub.com

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