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Contents
Campsites + aCCommodation01 Templemore Sports Complex (family camping)02 Immaculate Conception College (multi-use)03 Prehen Playing Fields (general access)04 City of Derry Rugby Club (family, caravans, campervans)05 Fort George (camper vans)06 Duncreggan Student Village
oUtdooR VenUes07 Victoria Market08 Gasyard09 Ebrington Square10 Craft Village11 City of Derry Golf Club
indooR VenUes08 Gasyard/Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir12 Celtic Park13 Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin14 St. Columb’s Hall15 North West Regional College16 University of Ulster17 Millennium Forum18 The Venue 201319 Guildhall20 The Glassworks21 Nerve Centre22 Waterside Theatre23 AOH Hall24 Everglades Hotel25 Pilot’s Row26 St. Columb’s Cathedral27 St. Columb’s College28 Methodist Church
misCeLLaneoUs29 Peace Bridge30 Craigavon Bridge31 Foyle Bridge32 Void Art Gallery33 Centre for Contemporary Art34 The Playhouse35 Verbal Arts Centre36 Tower Museum37 Foyleside Shopping Centre38 Richmond Shopping Centre39 Quayside Shopping Centre40 Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre41 St. Eugene’s Cathedral42 Derry Tourist Centre
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General InfoFLEADH OFFICE
The Fleadh office is open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. For all Fleadh queries, including accommodation, please call +44 (0)28 71 373 573.
w: www.fleadhcheoil.iee: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]
BOOK TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased online at fleadhcheoil.ie or alternatively through the Fleadh Office and Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Great James Street, Derry.
For events taking place in Millennium Forum or The Venue 2013, please purchase tickets through the Forum box office on: +44 (0) 28 7126 4455.
Getting HereBY AIR
The North of Ireland is served by flights into City of Derry Airport, Belfast International Airport and Belfast City Airport. Scheduled air services operate from nearly all major UK airports. There are many direct flights from major European cities. Major airlines operate scheduled services from the US and Canada to Belfast International Airport via UK and Republic of Ireland airports. Additionally, there are charter flights direct from New York and Toronto to Belfast.
BY BOAT
We have first-class ferry connections with Scotland, England and the Isle of Man. New, high-speed vessels, enhanced on-board amenities, entertainment and shopping, together with lower prices, make the car ferry a very attractive way to go.
BY TRAIN
Currently there are nine return Monday to Friday train services to and from Doire, operating a 2 hourly service from 06.38am until 11.28pm, connecting Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Antrim and Belfast.
BY BUS
Translink services operate on the following routes:
Regional bus services operate to and from Coleraine, Limavady, Dungiven and Strabane each day.The Goldline Express services Belfast, Coleraine, Omagh, Dungannon, Dublin Airport and Dublin City each day.
The City of Derry Airport Service operates between City of Derry Airport and Derry City Centre each day.
For more information on Translink services visit www.translink.co.uk or call +44 28 90 666 630.
Cross Border Bus Services
Bus Éireann provides services to and from, Dublin (including Dublin Airport) Cork (including Limerick, Galway and Sligo) and Galway (including Knock Airport and Sligo). For further information contact: Bus Éireann on 00 353 74 9121309.
Lough Swilly Bus Company provides services to and from Buncrana, Carndonagh, Culmore Point, Greencastle, Letterkenny, Muff. For information contact: Lough Swilly Bus Company on 004428 7126 2017.
Northwest Busways provides services to and from Carndonagh, Moville. For more information contact: Northwest Busways on 00 35374 9382116 or email [email protected].
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75$16$7/$17,&�)/($'+FLEADH CHEOIL & CELTIC CONNECTIONS PRESENT:
FEATURING:JERRY DOUGLAS DAN TYMINSKI TIM O’BRIEN JOHN DOYLEDECLAN O’ROURKE ARTY MCGLYNN EDDI READER KAREN MATHESON DONALD SHAW MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK DANNY THOMPSON JAMES MACKINTOSH JARLATH HENDERSON
Date: Saturday 17 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: The Venue 2013
Tickets: £25
A spectacular one-off event and spin-off of the internationally renowned Transatlantic Sessions staged annually as part of Celtic Connections, this event will be a celebration of the strong traditional musical connections between Ireland, Scotland and North America.
The line-up, under the musical direction of dobro maestro Jerry Douglas (Alison Krauss’ Union Station), boasts an incredible calibre of musicians, including Dan Tyminski (O Brother Where Art Thou?) and Grammy award winner Tim O’Brien, whose songs have been covered by the Dixie Chicks, Garth Brooks and Nickel 4aTTZ�Æ Æ EX\� fX[[� SdTcÆ fXcW� ^]T� ^U� :aT[P]S¬b�foremost traditional musicians, guitarist Arty
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Ultra-classy accompaniment and awesome instrumentals will be supplied by a similarly crème-de-la-crème array of Celtic talent, including Manchester born master of Uilleann _X_Tb�� pdcT� P]S� fWXbc[T��Michael McGoldrick, Scottish multi-instrumentalist John McCusker, young Irish piper Jarlath Henderson, 4P_TaRPX[[XT¬b�Donald Shaw, talented guitarist and founder of Solas John Doyle, English folk legend Danny Thompson on bass, and percussion ace James Mackintosh.
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Date: Thursday 15 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: Millennium Forum
Tickets: £22.50, £18.50
Brought up in a close musical family immersed in the rich cultural heritage of her native Co. Derry, Cara Dillon won the All-Ireland Traditional Singing Trophy aged 12. Her last album, Hill Of Thieves, won Album of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and the title caPRZ�fPb� e^cTS� P\^]V�?^acWTa]� :aT[P]S¬b� P[[�
time top 10 original songs by BBC Radio Ulster listeners in 2012.
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Date: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: Millennium Forum
Tickets: £25, £23
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t h e Th rush in th e S t o rm
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 9PM
Venue: Victoria Market
Tickets: Free admission
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Senior Céilí Band Competition
Date: Sunday 18 August
Time: 7:30PM
Venue: The Venue 2013
Tickets: £12, €15
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B E O G A + D A M I E N M U L L A N E
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 10:30PM
Venue: The Glassworks
Tickets: £10
Beoga have gaining notoriety for their charismatic rapport with audiences and highly energetic performances. Their unique sound features the twin duelling accordions of Damian McKee and multi-X]bcad\T]cP[Xbc� DT�]� �V� 8aPWP\�� _XP]Xbc� =XP\�Bradley, four times All-Ireland bodhrán champion 6P\^]�>daaPhÆP]S�?XP\W�5d]]T��^]T�^U� :aT[P]S¬b�_aT\XTa�h^d]V�cP[T]cb��^]�e^RP[b�P]S�oSS[T�
At 27, Damien Mullane has a musical CV that any veteran musician would be proud of. He began his professional career as the accordionist in Frankie 8PeX]¬b�QP]S�5T�5P]]P]��P]S�WPb�Ydbc�aT[TPbTS�WXb�oabc�P[Qd\�c^�fXST�PRR[PX\��9T�fX[[�QT�PRR^\_P]XTS�by Trevor Hutchinson and Donogh Hennessy.
F L O O K + L I Z C A R R O L L
Date: Saturday 17 August
Time: 10:30PM
Venue: The Glassworks
Tickets: £12
EWT�pdcTb�^U�3aXP]�7X]]TVP]�P]S�DPaPW�2[[T]�� cWT�guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weave and spin traditionally rooted tunes into the breathtaking sound of the groundbreaking band Flook�� EWXb� Va^d_� _^bbTbbTb� P� aPaT� Q[T]S� ^U� oTah�technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.
Since she was 18, when she astounded the Celtic music world by winning the Senior All-Ireland Championship, Liz Carroll P]S�WTa�oSS[T�WPeT�QTT]�amazing audiences around the globe. She is a winner of the NEA National Heritage award, and an Irish Echo Traditional Artist of the Year. She will be joined by Trevor Hutchinson and Séan Óg Graham.
T I M E D E Y & B R E N D A N P O W E R + D AV E S H E R I D A N
Date: Sunday 18 August
Time: 10:30PM
Venue: The Glassworks
Tickets: £10
EWXb�Sd^¬b�_^fTaUd[�Q[T]S�^U�_PbbX^]�P]S�eXacd^bXch�is infectious. What sets them apart from most folk/Celtic acts is their free-wheeling approach to live performance. Tim Edey & Brendan Power love to improvise, which means that every time they do a _XTRT�Xc�b^d]Sb�SXUUTaT]c���UaTbW��:c¬b�cWPc�bWTTa�\PS�spontaneity which unfailingly captures audiences everywhere!
Dave Sheridan¬b� pdcT� _[PhX]V� WPb� QTT]� STbRaXQTS�Pb��P�WXVW[h�PRR^\_[XbWTS�UaTT�p^fX]V�pdXS�bch[T��with sound technique and solid driving rhythm” (Hot Press). He has just released his second solo pdcT�P[Qd\�T]cXc[TS�5aXeX]¬�=TXcaX\�EX\QTa��9T�fX[[�be joined on stage by Donal and Michael McCague.
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Derry to the SeaDate: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: Millennium Forum
Tickets: £25, £23
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from around the world have enjoyed this intimate
presentation that weaves the iconic poetry of Seamus
Heaney with traditional and contemporary music
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from Derry to the Sea
Date: Sunday 11 August
Time: 7PM
Venue: St. Columb’s Cathedral
Tickets: Free admission
=^aR�]�>PR�>PcW.]P�Xb�P]�X\_a^eXbX]V�bX]VTa�P]S�composer with a special interest in the nature of vocal music. His many projects investigate and elaborate on the improvising nature of the human voice in solo and collaborative settings. This includes acappella Sean-Nós singing, contemporary compositions of an improvised nature, music composition theory based on poetic forms, and much, much more.
In a specially-commissioned musical work for Fleadh Cheoil ‘13��=^aR�]�fX[[�Tg_[^aT�cWT�cWT\T�of the River Foyle and how it has shaped the stories of Derry people down through the ages. It involves voices of Derry from different eras in its history, from the accounts of Colmcille to the words of present day communities.
From Derry to the Sea is essentially an ode to the city, following the journey from its foundation to the 21st Century. The piece has been informed by creative, collaborative workshops fXcW� 5Taah� _T^_[T� R^]SdRcTS� Qh� =^aR�]� X]� cWT�lead up to the Fleadh, and these people will form part of this very special performance on the opening night of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
Date: Sunday 18 August
Time: 10:30PM
Venue: Ebrington Square
Tickets: Free admission
Flying musicians, a dance through the air, and
the Fire Birds. The sky is the stage as Fidget
Feet clamber over two construction cranes
to present their new aerial circus spectacle.
You’ll never look at Irish Dancing or
Traditional Music in the same way again as
we lift the action off the ground and take to
the skies for a one-night only performance
specially commissioned for Fleadh Cheoil ‘13.
Fidget Feet are an Irish company that take
their inspiration from aerial circus, theatre,
dance, music and pretty much anything else
they can get their hands or feet on.
Fidget Feet presents:Fire Birds
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A Gathering of TraditionsFleadh Cheoil presents:
A series of special concerts exploring diversity and connections
in Irish traditional music across Ireland, Scotland & North America
Songs of the EmigrantDate: Tuesday 13 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: The Glassworks
Tickets: £8
9^bcTS� Qh� 334� ?^acWTa]� :aT[P]S¬b� Lynette Fay, this is an intimate concert with performances ^U� T\XVaPcX^]� b^]Vb� ^[S� P]S� ]Tf� Qh� :aT[P]S¬b�
best known traditional folk singers hosted in the RXch¬b�]TfTbc� eT]dT�� cWT�8[Pbbf^aZb��D^]Vb�^U� cWT�Emigrant will feature artists with their roots in Ireland with a particular focus on the rich singing tradition of the North, including Coleraine singer and banjo player and one time Flook member Damien O’Kane, Belfast songwriter Barry Kerr, and Dungiven-born Mary Dillon who recently released her debut solo album, North.
Highlands & IslandsDate: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: Guildhall
Tickets: £5
EWXb� R^]RTac� fX[[� X]R[dST� ^]T� ^U� DR^ccXbW� \dbXR¬b�traditional singing dynasties, the Campbells of
Greepe. Their music originates in the Isle of Skye,
and they have a rich repertoire that includes \P]h� �_dXac� P� QTd[¬� _XTRTb� cWPc� WPeT� QTR^\T�popular choices of the likes of Julie Fowlis and Karen Matheson. John Sikorski will also perform with them, demonstrating his unique brand of progressive sean nós dancing to their mouth music.Also appearing is award-winning Scottish duo Rona
Wilkie & Marit Falt, who will treat us to brand new Scottish folk music augmented by a string quartet.
Across the AtlanticDate: Thursday 15 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: Guildhall
Tickets: £5
A line-up of North American acts, including Liz
Carroll, accompanied by Sean Óg Graham and EaTe^a� 9dcRWX]b^]�� EWXb� fX[[� QT� =Xi¬b� oabc� eXbXc� c^�
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in many years. Tim
Eriksen from New England will perform songs from WXb� d]X`dT� aT_Tac^XaT��fWXRW� Xb� WTPeX[h� X]pdT]RTS�by bluegrass and American spiritual music, but also draws heavily from the Irish traditional songbook. Troy McGillivray from Nova Scotia will also feature in the concert alongside Andrea Beaton and Matt
MacIsaac, shining a light on the distinctive Cape 3aTc^]�oSS[T�P]S�_XP]^�PRR^\_P]X\T]c�bch[Tb�
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the Meitheal OrchestraDate: Friday 16 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: Guildhall
Tickets: £5
:aT[P]S¬b� o]Tbc� h^d]V� caPS� \dbXRXP]b� PbbT\Q[T�once again for the Meitheal Reunion Concert at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
Featuring the winning group and soloist from Meitheal 2013, the centerpiece is a 60-strong orchestra performing newly-arranged music in the Tg`dXbXcT�bdaa^d]SX]Vb�^U�5Taah¬b�WXbc^aXR�8dX[SWP[[��HXcW� P� SPii[X]V� PaaPh� ^U� _TaU^a\Tab� ^]� oSS[Tb��pdcTb�� WPa_b� P]S� cWT� ^cWTa� _^_d[Pa� X]bcad\T]cb��there will be guest appearances by Meitheal tutors such as Martin and Kavan Donohoe, Garry Shannon and Ernestine Healey.
Dúchas DhoireDate: Friday 16 August
Time: 7PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: £5
5.RWPb� 5W^XaT� Xb� P� RT[TQaPcX^]� ^U� cWT� WXbc^ah� ^U�Irish traditional music in Derry, and will feature performances from those synonymous with the
tradition in the city. This will include singers, musicians, All-Ireland champions and instrument makers, offering the Derry people a chance to celebrate together the historic occasion of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann arriving in the city and north of cWT�Q^aSTa�U^a�cWT�eTah�oabc�cX\T��ATaU^a\P]RTb�fX[[�R^\T�Ua^\�5Ta\^c�>R=PdVW[X]��ATcTa�EaPRTh��7X]QPa�>R=PdVW[X]�� ;^T� >R9dVW�� 3aXP]� DcPUU^aS�� <TeX]�Mitchell, Brian Mullen and the Carlin family.
Hidden FermanaghDate: Thursday 15 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: The Glassworks
Tickets: £5
A special concert featuring the songs and tunes of County Fermanagh, as featured in the 2003 book-album project Hidden Fermanagh, highlighting all
the mystique and yet plain style of little-known Fermanagh traditional music. Under the direction of Boys of the Lough singer Cathal McConnell and writer Cyril Maguire, this concert features a group of musicians synonymous with the Fermanagh tradition, including Gabriel McArdle, Pat & Valerie McManus, Jim McGrath, Rosie Stewart, Catherine Nugent, Brenda McCann, Francis Rasdale and 2]]TccT�@fT]b�
Fiddlers of Aileach Date: Saturday 17 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: The Glassworks
Tickets: £5
5X]]h� >R=PdVW[X]¬b� R^]caXQdcX^]� c^� cWT� f^a[S�of traditional music and the culture of Ireland is immeasurable. Countless generations will
remember this great man and pay homage to his teaching achievements, the great music he has R^\_^bTS� U^a� cWT\� P]S� cWT� \PV]XoRT]c� fPh� X]�which he has pioneered the establishment of Inishowen as an area of excellence for traditional music, song and dance. Friends and pupils of Dinny will join him on stage for Fiddlers of Aileach, a RT[TQaPc^ah�R^]RTac�c^�\PaZ�cWT�[Pd]RW�̂ U�P�]Tf�o[\�and album in honour of his work.
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the Clare SetDate: Saturday 17 August
Time: 6PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: £5
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013 has assembled a versatile collection of players, singers and dancers, who through their family and connections pay
tribute to the music of County Clare. This concert will celebrate the rich tradition of the region, and include a performance of the Clare set dancing style. Musical contributions will come from Eamonn and Geraldine Cotter, Josephine and Mary Nugent, Josephine Marsh and Mick Kinsella, and Pádraig Rynne, with accompaniment by Paul McSherry.
the Singer & the SongDate: Sunday 18 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: £5
BBC Radio Ulster Caschlár presenter Brian Mullen will host a concert dedicated to traditional song,
ST[XeTaTS� Qh� b^\T� ^U� :aT[P]S¬b� QTbc� X]cTa_aTcTab��The line-up will include legendary singing trio The Voice Squad�� =T]� 8aPWP\� P]S� <PcT� 4a^bbP]� Ua^\�Antrim, Cathal McConnell (Boys of the Lough) and 8PQaXT[� >R2aS[T� Ua^\� 7Ta\P]PVW�� =X[Xb� �� =P^XaT�from Galway, Sean Cocoran (Cran), John Tunney Ua^\�5^]TVP[��4PcWP[�=h]RW�Ua^\�Eha^]T�P]S�?T[[�?$�Chróinín from Muskery in County Cork.
Slí Cholmcillet h e w a y o f C o l m c i l l e
Date: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 6:15PM
Venue: Guildhall Square
Tickets: Free admission
=Pbc� hTPa�� P]� P]RXT]c� \TSXTeP[� _X[VaX\PVT�tradition relating to Saint Colmcille was RT[TQaPcTS� X]� 5Taah� U^a� cWT� oabc� cX\T� X]� \^aT�than four hundred years. This year, it is intended to continue this newly revived tradition.
We hope as many as possible - locals and visitors - will participate in this celebration and follow the pipers and singers on Cosán na nOilithreach, the actual pilgrimage trail from Port na Long (on the bank of the Foyle) to the site of Dubh-Reigleas - the medieval cathedral of Derry - a short but fascinating journey.
The group will assemble at Port na Lang (behind Guildhall) and proceed up Cosán na nOilithreach (Magazine Street) to the sound of singing and piping with the banners held high.
The group will progress to First Derry AaTbQhcTaXP]� 4WdaRW�� Dc�� 2dVdbcX]T¬b� 4WdaRW�^]� cWT� fP[[b�� P]S� o]XbW� cWT� Y^da]Th� Pc� Dc��4^[d\QP¬b�4WdaRW��cWT�=^]V�E^fTa��
Music and readings will be provided along the way from Scottish and Irish performers.
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F L E A D H = : G 6Date: Wed 14 August - Sun 18 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: Craft Village
Tickets: Free admission
7[TPSW�=XeT�Xb�cWT�^UoRXP[�Qa^PSRPbcTa�P]S�b^RXP[�media hub of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013, _aTbT]cTS�Qh� E8u¬b�D$[T�?$�3WaP^]�X]�P]S� caPS�[TVT]S� 8X]^� =d_PaX�� :c� fX[[� UTPcdaT� cWT�f^a[S¬b�best traditional musicians performing in a series of shows broadcast live from the Craft Village, The Guildhall and Guildhall Square.
Each show will be available online and also on TG4 and the MHZ network in the US.
:]� ZTT_X]V� fXcW� 7[TPSW� 4WT^X[¬b� cWT\PcXR�[X]Zb� c^� �cWT� 8PcWTaX]V� s{rt¬�� cWaTT� VP[P�R^]RTacb�WXVW[XVWcX]V�:aT[P]S¬b�d]X`dT�Rd[cdaP[�connections with Scotland and North America fX[[� cPZT� _[PRT� X]� cWT� RXch¬b� XR^]XR� 8dX[SWP[[��which has been beautifully restored for the year of culture. These concerts will take place with a live audience, with stunning set design and quality production values.
The concerts are individually themed featuring the best musicians from Ireland, the highlands and islands of Scotland, Nova Scotia and America.
The Craft Village will be transformed into a multi-stage venue, and all of its unique characteristics brought to the fore with a professional set design and atmospheric lighting. This truly will aTpTRc�P�srbc�RT]cdah�7[TPSW�4WT^X[�P]S�\PZT�P�[PbcX]V�X\_aTbbX^]�^]�cWT�eTah�oabc�TeT]c�^U�Xcb�kind.
The very best acts on the contemporary folk and traditional music scene will have the audience in awe with jaw-dropping performances that blend exceptional technique with fresh musical ideas. All-Ireland champions will give us encores of their winning performances fresh out of their competitions.
@da� cTP\� fX[[� bR^dc� cP[T]c� P[[� fTTZT]S� P]S�bring the very best to an international online audience. This will all combine to form a slick broadcast package, with experienced host presenters that facilitate seamless transitions between performances through engaging interviews and audience interaction.
7[TPSW�=XeT�fX[[�cad[h�QT�P�[P]S\PaZ�TeT]c�cWPc�will leave a lasting impression on the huge X]pdg�^U�eXbXc^ab� c^�5Taah��Pb�fT[[�Pb� cWT�\P]h�thousands of people who will watch the show [XeT�^][X]T�Pc�fff�pTPSWRWT^X[�XT��P]S�[PcTa�^]�demand across the world.
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Date: Tuesday 13 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: Millennium Forum
Tickets: £22.50
Take The Floor, in association with Riverdance, is a dance show unlike any other. This brand new departure in live entertainment will not only astound but inspire you by what can be created when like-minded people put their passions and creativity into practice. Directed and produced
QhÆ APd[P� 8^d[SX]V� �� DWP]T� >R2eX]RWTh�� cWT�show boasts the largest cast of Irish dancers in the world!
w{� ^U� cWT� f^a[S¬b� [TPSX]V� :aXbW� SP]RTab�� ^]T�^UÆ cWT� \^bc� b^dVWc� PUcTa� caPSXcX^]P[� QP]Sb� ^U�^daÆ cX\T�� Beoga, and a dream creative team fX[[Æ QaX]V� h^d� P� c^cP[[h� d]X`dT� P]S� ^aXVX]P[�bW^fÆ^]�2dVdbc�rtcW�
Charity Registration No. CHY 5883 (ROI) XR 10431 (NI)
in association with
Closing Date for Entries 22nd July 2013
Battle of the Bands
Closing Date for Entries 22nd July 2013
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 5PM
Venue: St. Columb’s Hall
Tickets: Free admission
:U� h^d¬aT� X]� P]� TbcPQ[XbWTS� QP]S�� P� Va^d_� ^U�friends who play together regularly or an emerging talent waiting to be discovered, we want to hear from you.
This is your chance to play at two of the biggest caPS�TeT]cb�X]�cWT�f^a[S��2c�cWT�bP\T�cX\T�h^d¬[[�be raising awareness for Trad for Trócaire, a campaign that brings the Irish traditional music community together to raise money for Trócaire projects around the world.
The winning band will perform live on the Gig Rig at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Derry, open for a major band during the Temple Bar Trad Fest 2014 and win 3 days studio/recording time at Clasac Studio, Dublin.
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PDA�-Ē?E=H�-LAJEJCwith Michael D. Higgins, Úachtarán na hÉireann
Date: Sunday 11 August
Time: Afternoon
Venue: Guildhall
Tickets: Free admission
7Tf�RP]�S^dQc�cWT�WXbc^aXRP[�bXV]XoRP]RT�^U�7[TPSW�Cheoil na hÉireann in Derry this year. From 11th-18th August, visitors from across the world will p^RZ� c^� cWXb� b\P[[� RXch� c^� Tg_TaXT]RT� cWT� VaTPcTbc�caPSXcX^]P[� \dbXR� UTbcXeP[� ^U� cWT\� P[[�� EWT� @UoRXP[�@_T]X]V�fX[[�QaX]V�cWT�QTbc�^U�5Taah�c^VTcWTa�fXcW�our friends from near and far to mark the beginning of this amazing event.
3PM Boating ProcessionTraditional currachs from Ireland (Aodh, Fiachra, Conn and Fionnuala) and traditional boats from the Basque country will begin the proceedings on the Foyle, including Colm Cille, the biggest currach in the world.
3:30PM Pageant + Outdoor stageJoin groups from across the city and beyond in our colourful Fleadh Pageant as it winds its way through cWT�RXch¬b�bcaTTcb�c^�cWT�8dX[SWP[[�D`dPaT��=XeT�\dbXR�in Guildhall Square from Sontas.
5PM Opening CeremonyWe are honoured that Úachtarán na hÉireann, >XRWT�[� 5�� �� WFXV$]]�� fX[[� ^UoRXP[[h� ^_T]� 7[TPSW�Cheoil 2013. Broadcaster Síle Ní Bhraonáin will join the cream of traditional bands, singers and dancers on the outdoor stage for a tune or two.
the Closing Ceremony
Date: Sunday 18 August
Time: from 7PM
Venue: Ebrington Square
Tickets: Free admission
The journey from Derry to Sligo begins as we celebrate the end of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013.
EWT�3Pcc[ToT[S�3P]SEWT�3Pcc[ToT[S�3P]S�cPZTb�c^�cWT�^dcS^^a�bcPVT�to begin the closing party. Named after the 8[PbV^f�bdQdaQ�^U�3Pcc[ToT[S��fWTaT�cWT�Va^d_�was formed by four student friends in 1969, this band have been honing their craft for 40 years, distilling their own unique form of the Scottish spirit and bottling it on stage.
10:30PM Fidget Feet - Fire Birds
Flying musicians, a dance through the air, and the Fire Birds. This is traditional music and dance like you have never seen before. The sky over Derry will become the stage as Fidget Feet clamber over cranes to present their new aerial circus spectacle, a specially commissioned piece for Fleadh Cheoil 2013.
Senior Céilí Band Winners
As the hotly contested Senior Céilí Band competition wraps up, the 2013 winners will go straight to the outdoor stage for their victory performance.
11PM Peace III Musical Legacy
An original score, started in 2012 in Cavan and passed to Derry in 2013, comes to the end of its cross-border journey with a spectacular performance by some of our best musicians.
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Outdoor StagesDate: Thu 15 August - Sun 18 August
Time: All Day
Venue: Victoria Market, Ebrington, Gasyard
Tickets: Free admission
The outdoor programme will feature Comhaltas branches from throughout the world alongside leading acts in the traditional genre. It kicks off with Sontas at the opening ceremony, a ten _XTRT�Va^d_�cWPc�SaPfb�^]�cWT�X]pdT]RTb�^U�Q^cW�cWTXa�:aXbW�P]S�DR^ccXbW�QPRZVa^d]Sb�P]S�o]XbWTb�with the 3Pcc[ToT[S� 3P]S on the Ebrington stage as part of the closing celebrations. Perfect Friction are a seven piece band from Wicklow. Their music ranges from high-energy trad sets to pop and rock songs tastefully arranged with a trad theme. The Friel Sisters, Anna, Sheila and Clare, are young traditional musicians hailing from Glasgow/Donegal – they play a mixture of music interspersed with songs, many from their family repertoire. World renowned local bands including the Churchill Flute Band, the William King Memorial Band, the Burntollet Sons of Ulster and Pride of the Orange & Blue will perform on various outdoor stages over the weekend alongside educational master-classes, exhibitions and a play on marching bands, The Pride.
BBC Radio Ulster Blas
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 7PM
Venue: Victoria Market
The weekly Irish music show broadcasts live from Fleadh Cheoil ‘13 with special guests. RTÉ Céilí House
Date: Saturday 17 August
Time: 9PM
Venue: Victoria Market
RTÉ Radio 1’s long-running traditional music programme broadcasts live from Derry.
CéilítheSETS CÉILÍ - The Long Note
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 10PM
Venue: Guildhall
Tickets: £8 / €10
SETS CÉILÍ - Johnny Reidy
Date: Saturday 17 August
Time: 10PM
Venue: Guildhall
Tickets: £8 / €10
SETS CÉILÍ - The Copperplate
Date: Sunday 18 August
Time: 10PM
Venue: Guildhall
Tickets: £8 / €10
FÍOR CÉILÍ - The Duntally
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 9:30PM
Venue: Magee Great Hall
Tickets: £5 / €7
FÍOR CÉILÍ - Céilí Time
Date: Saturday 17 August
Time: 9:30PM
Venue: Magee Great Hall
Tickets: £5 / €7
YOUTH CÉILÍ
Date: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: Gasyard
Tickets: Free admission
CÉILÍ & OLD TIME DANCEHosted by Mayor O’Reilly
Date: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 2PM
Venue: Pilot’s Row
Tickets: Free admission
SCOTTISH CÉILÍ WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 3PM
Venue: Memorial Hall
Tickets: Free admission
SCOTTISH CÉILÍ
Date: Thursday 15 August
Time: 3PM
Venue: Memorial Hall
Tickets: Free admission
OLD STYLE STEP DANCING
Date: Saturday 17 August
Time: 3:30PM
Venue: Waterloo Place
Tickets: Free admission
OLD STYLE STEP DANCING
Date: Sunday 18 August
Time: 3:30PM
Venue: Waterloo Place
Tickets: Free admission
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CLUB ÉIGSE
Date: Mon 12 August - Thu 15 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: St. Columb’s Hall
Tickets: Free admission
Club Éigse is an integral part of Scoil Éigse and is a fun way to learn new tunes, meet new people and have craic agus ceol! Club Éigse is a tutor led music session running every night during the Scoil Éigse week allowing musicians from all over Ireland and beyond to come together and socialise through their common interest in Irish culture.
SEISIúN MóR AMHRáIN NA
hÉIGSE
Date: Thursday 15 August
Time: 3:30PM
Venue: Guildhall Square
Tickets: Free admission
An outdoor spectacle where all Scoil Éigse pupils perform together en masse, showcasing the skills and talents they have learned throughout the week.
SCOIL ÉIGSE GALA CONCERT
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 10AM
Venue: Millennium Forum
Tickets: Free admission
The tutors from the Fleadh’s music summer school bring their annual gala concert to the Forum for a morning performance open to all Scoil Éigse participants, their families and the general public. There will be performances from some of the country’s best exponents of the tradition.
CEANNRóDAÍ CONCERT
Date: Tue 13 August
Time: 8:30PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: Free admission
Honouring the recipients of this year’s Ceannródaí Awards, this is a wonderful evening of music, song and SP]RT� c^� RT[TQaPcT� b^\T� ^U� cWT� o]Tbc� _a^_^]T]cb� ^U�Irish culture from around the world. This years concert features Anne Brolly, John & Carmel Burke, Rev. Gary Hastings, Pat McCabe, Finbar McLaughlin, Brendan Molloy, Margie Mulvihill and Mick O’Connor.
ARD OLLAMH
Date: Thursday 15 August
Time: 7PM
Venue: Everglades Hotel
Tickets: £50
Ticket holders gain free admission to Nova Scotia Kitchen Party in the Glassworks @ 10:30pm
A prestigious Gala dinner that will honour this year’s Ard-Ollamh, Marcas Ó Murchú. The evening will also feature special guest speakers and entertainment - an event not to be missed.
CCÉ OvERSEAS RECEPTION
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 6PM
Venue: St. Columb’s Hall, Minor Hall
Tickets: Free admission
Join traditional musicians, singers and dancers from all ^eTa�cWT�f^a[S�X]�cWXb�RT[TQaPcX^]�^U�cWT�V[^QP[�X]pd-ence of Irish music and culture in 2013, the year of the Gathering.
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Nova Scotia Kitchen PartyDate: Thursday 15 August
Time: 10:30PM
Venue: the Glassworks
Tickets: £5 / €7
(Free for Cara Dillon & Ard Ollamh ticket holders)
5^]TVP[�oSS[Ta�=Xi�5^WTach�Y^X]b�^da�4P]PSXP]�friends Troy & Sabra McGillivray, Matt Mac Isaac, and Andrea Beaton for a rip-roaring night of Cape Breton tunes.
Antrim & Derry Fiddlers Recital
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: St. Columb’s Hall
Tickets: Free admission
Fiddlers of all ages from County Derry and the ?^acW�4^Pbc�QaX]V�cWTXa�^f]�d]X`dT�oSS[T�\dbXR�to Fleadh Cheoil ‘13.
Marching Band Competition
Date: Sunday 18 August
Time: 10AM
Venue: Celtic Park
Singers ClubDate: Sun 11 August - Sun 18 August
Time: 9:30PM
Venue: A.O.H Hall
Tickets: Free admission
Singers from across Ireland and abroad will meet each night to share songs from their repertoires. Expect intimate crowds early to mid-week, with huge crowds at the weekend. A great place to source new songs.
Fiddle & Flute + Amorican Street
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: Methodist Church, Carlisle Road
Tickets: £5 / €7
Fiddle & Flute is a performance by two masters of the instruments, Marcas Ó Murchú (Derry) and Oisín Mac Diarmada (Sligo), accompanied by Ciaran Kelly on guitar, Ryan O’Donnell ^]� Q^di^dZX�� APc� >R8Paah� ^]� Q^SWa�]�� fXcW�special guests and dancers.
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IRISH AND CONTEMPORARY
DANCE WORKSHOPS
Date: Mon 12 August - Wed 14 August
Venue: The Gasyard
Time: 10AM - 1PM (9 - 14 year olds)
2PM - 5PM (15 + year olds)
Are you into Irish Dancing? In this workshop we shall take Irish Dancing and work on mixing it with contemporary choreography and movement. This class will be taught Keira Martin, a renowned UK-based choreographer and dancer, and will start with a basic contemporary dance warm-up before moving on to a creative approach to mixing Irish dancing with contemporary moves. There are a number of age-related workshops available that are suitable for groups aged between 9-14yrs, 15-20yrs and anyone working within contemporary dance.
RAP & BEATS WORKSHOP
Date: Mon 12 August - Wed 14 August
Venue: The Gasyard
Time: 11AM - 1PM (all ages)
2PM - 3:30PM (all ages)
Mad Jym, artistic and musical director of Fidget Feet, will conduct a percussion orientated workshop, exploring exciting ways of creating your own individual and group beats.
Bubba Shakespeare will workshop mixing rap, beats, improvisation and spoken word Irish and English. Young rappers with some songs under their belt, musicians and singers all welcome.
InvokeDate: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 10PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
This is where we turn everything upside down, literally. Come and invoke your passions as a night of percussion, rap, DJ-ing, visual art and aerial dance become one great hymn to the stars. Jym Darling, from Loop Guru and Fidget 7TTc�� fX[[� Y^X]� U^aRTb� fXcW� \dbXRXP]b� Cormac Corr and Bubba Shakespeare as they aim to Q[^f� cWT� a^^U� ^UU� cWT� Y^X]c� fWX[T� cWT� 7XSVTc�Feet Aerialists perform in, around and above cWT\�^]�W^^_��caP_TiT�P]S�UPQaXR��:]b_XaT�h^da�imagination and invoke your senses in this very special night.
Aerial WorkshopsDate: Mon 12 August - Wed 14 August
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: 1:30PM - 3PM (8 - 14 year olds)
3:30PM - 5PM (15 + year olds)
6eTa� fP]cTS� c^� ph�� 4^\T� P]S� [TPa]� W^f�This workshop in aerial cocoons is open to absolutely anyone who ever looked at a circus performer and wondered if they ever could.
You will be introduced to basic climbs, keys and short sequences on cocoon. This class is structured like any dance technique class, beginning with a warm-up and exercises on the cocoons to understand how your body moves in space.
Fidget Feet: Aerial Dance Company (All events free)
PARENT + CHILD AERIAL
WORKSHOPS
Date: Mon 12 August - Wed 14 August
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Time: 11AM - 12:30PM (3 - 7 year olds)
5^� h^d� fP]c� c^� WT[_� h^da� RWX[S� c^� ph�� 9TaT¬b� h^da�chance. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to take part in an aerial workshop with Fidget Feet, Ireland’s leading aerial dance theatre company. Discover what it UTT[b�[XZT�c^�ph�cWa^dVW�cWT�PXa�Pb Chantal McCormick, Fidget Feet’s artistic director, teaches you some simple (and safe) circus tricks using an aerial cocoon. You’ll struggle to keep your feet on the ground afterwards! This is a Parent and Child workshop so there must be one adult for every child, no exceptions.
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Seachtain na Gaeilge
TURAIS SHIúIL
Dáta: 12ú Lúnasa - 15ú Lúnasa
Am: 10:00rn & 2:00in
Ionad: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Táille: £3
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DIANCHúRSAÍ GAEILGE
Dáta: 13ú Lúnasa - 14ú Lúnasa
Am: 11:00rn - 4:00in
Ionad: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Táille: £20
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LÉACHT
Dáta: 14ú Lúnasa
Am: 7:30in
Ionad: Ollscoil Uladh
Táille: Saor
Scéalta na Farraige agus Fuaimeanna na Mara Léachtóir: An Dr Maxim Fomin
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WALKING TOURS
Date: Mon 12 August - Thu 15 August
Time: 10AM & 2PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: £3
Commencing from the Cultúrlann and proceeding to Rossville Street, Bloody Sunday Mounument, Hunger DcaXZT�>^]d\T]c��7aTT�5Taah�HP[[�P]S�3^VbXST�>daP[b��and the Derry Walls. Tours will be conducted in Irish.
INTENSIvE IRISH COURSES
Date: Tue 13 August - Wed 14 August
Time: 11AM - 4PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: £20
Three courses on offer - beginners, intermediate and advanced.
LECTURE
Date: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 7:30PM
Venue: University of Ulster
Tickets: Free admission
Scéalta na Farraige agus Fuaimeanna na Mara Lecturer: Dr Maxim Fomin
A native of Russia, Max is a lecturer in the Irish language with Humanities in the University of Ulster. He is head ^U�P�aTbTPaRW�_a^YTRc�DR P[cP�]P�7PaaPXVT�fWXRW�Xb�Ud]STS�Qh� 29C4�� P� Y^X]c� eT]cdaT� fXcW� 4^X\XbX.]� 3W P[^XSTPb�Éireann, University of Ulster, UCD and Edinburgh University.
DÍOSPóIREACHT
Dáta: 15ú Lúnasa
Am: 1:00in
Ionad: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Táille: Saor
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SEOLADH LEABHAIR
Dáta: 15ú Lúnasa
Am: 1:00in
Ionad: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Táille: Free
Language Resistance and Revival - Republican Prisoners and the Irish Language in the North of Ireland: Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh
CAMPAÍ SAMHRAIDH
Dáta: 12ú - 16ú Lúnasa
Am: 10:00rn - 3:00in
Ionad: Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir
Táille: £20
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TRáTH NA gCEIST
Dáta: 15ú Lúnasa
Am: 8:00in
Ionad: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Táille: Saor
DISCUSSION
Date: Thursday 15 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: Free admission
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BOOK LAUNCH
Date: Thursday 15 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: Free admission
Language Resistance and Revival - Republican Prisoners and the Irish Language in the North of Ireland: Feargal Mac Ionnrachtaigh
SUMMER CAMPS
Date: Mon 12 August - Fri 16 August
Time: 10AM - 3PM
Venue: Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir
Tickets: £20
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QUIZ
Date: Thursday 15 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: Free admission
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LÍOFA 2015
Dáta: 16ú Lúnasa
Am: 2:30in
Ionad: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Táille: Saor
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LÉACHT
Dáta: 16ú Lúnasa
Am: 7:30in
Ionad: Ollscoil Uladh
Táille: Saor
Amhránaíocht Lár-Uladh Léachtóir: An Dr Peadar Mac Gabhann
Is as Coill an Chlochair i gCo. Thír Eoghain do Pheadar Mac Gabhann ó dhúchas. Is léachtóir le Gaeilge é X]� @[[bR^X[� F[PSW�� E�� bTP[� RPXcT� PXVT� \Pa� [ PRWc)Xa� X]�3^]]� ]P� 8TPa\�X]T� PVdb� X]� @[[bR^X[� ?^caT� 5P\T� b]P�Dc�Xc� 2^]cPXcWT�� 5¬UW^X[bXVW� b � R]dPbPRW� P\Wa�]� PVdb�dlúthdhiosca Songs of the Sperrins sa bhliain 2011.
CEOLCHOIRM: Dúchas Dhoire
Dáta: 16ú Lúnasa
Am: 7:00in
Ionad: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Táille: £5
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Dáta: 18ú Lúnasa
Am: 11:00rn
Ionad: Ard Eaglais Eoghain
LÍOFA 2015
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 2:30PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: Free admission
A celebration of the Líofa Challenge 2015
LECTURE
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 7:30PM
Venue: University of Ulster
Tickets: Free admission
Amhránaíocht Lár-Uladh Lecturer: An Dr Peadar Mac Gabhann
Peadar Mac Gabhann is a native of Clogher, Co Tyrone. He is a lecturer in the Irish language in the University of Ulster. He has lectured in Bonn and Notre Dame Universities. In 2011 he published a song collection and cd Songs of the Sperrins.
CONCERT: Dúchas Dhoire
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 7PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: £5
Local musicians from Derry. MC Feargal Mag Uiginn
IRISH MASS
Date: Sunday 18 August
Time: 11AM
Venue: St. Eugene’s Cathedral
Scannáin na Fleidhe Fleadh Films
NA CASAIDIGH
Date: Tuesday 13 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: the Nerve Centre
Tickets: Free admission
The story of Na Casaidigh, an Irish traditional group based in Dublin for many years, but originally from Gaoth Dobhair. The group features brothers Aongus, DTPcWa.]��4XPa�]��7X^]]c�]��7TPaVdb��P]S�@SWa�]�
THE BOTHY BOY
Date: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: the Nerve Centre
Tickets: Free admission
EWT�3^cWh�3^h� U^[[^fb�cWT�\dbXRP[�RPaTTa�^U�>$RWT�[���Domhnaill - musician, composer, arranger, producer P]S� \T\QTa� ^U� cWT� \^bc� X]pdT]cXP[� caPSXcX^]P[� :aXbW�group of all time, The Bothy Band.
NATURAL GRACE
Date: Thursday 15 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: the Nerve Centre
Tickets: Free admission
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BANRÍON AN CHEOIL
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 1PM
Venue: the Nerve Centre
Tickets: Free admission
Documentary following Séamus O’Kane and Michael Billinge as they build a replica of Denis O’Hampsey’s famous 1792 Harp. Nodlaig Brolly learns to play this ancient instrument with celebrated Celtic harpers.
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EvensongDate: Monday 12 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: St. Columb’s Cathedral
Tickets: Free admission
An Evensong celebrating the tradition of sacred music and literature of Gaelic Scotland and Ireland in Saint Columb’s Cathedral, featuring the Psalm Singers of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland and Cór Gaelach, Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone.
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The PrideDate: Monday 12 August
Time: 8PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Based on the research with the Pride of the Orange and Blue, The Pride tells the story of what goes on in any band, when they are not on the street - the highs and lows, the comradeship, the laughter and the tears. In ‘getting under the uniform’, the play seeks to give an opportunity to those from both inside and outside the band community to understand the lifestyle and motivation of marching bands.
Exhibition:
The Living TraditionDate: All week
Venue: Diamond Room, Millennium Forum
The Comhaltas Traditional Music Archive comprises the recordings, documents and images collected by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann during our 50 years of promoting Irish music and culture.
Our Archive is housed and curated within a network of Regional Resource Centres, with local specialists on hand to catalogue the unique music of each area. If you would like to work with the Archive in its entirety, you are very welcome to visit any of the Centres and sign up for your account. Read more about the history and holdings of the Comhaltas Archive.
Website: comhaltasarchive.ie
Organ RecitalDate: Wednesday 14th August
Time: 1PM
Venue: St. Columb’s Cathedral
Tickets: Free admission
The Dean of Derry and Rector of Templemore, William Morton, will give a short lunchtime performance on the grand organ in St. Columb’s Cathedral.
LECTURE:
New Brunswick and Derry: the Forgotten Link
by Mickey McGuinness
Date: Saturday 17 August
Time: 2PM
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Tickets: Free admission
EXHIBITION:
The Light of Other Daysby Frankie Quinn
Date: All week
Venue: TBC
The Light of Other Days encapsulates the work of Lurgan-born Jim Maginn’s photographic archive of traditional Irish musicians 1985-2012. As the artist makes clear, he sees the essence of a great photograph as being all about the capturing of decisive moments ‘the best portraits arrive naturally when a relationship of trust exists’.
EXHIBITION:
Famine Folio by Ivan Armstrong
Date: All week
Venue: the Playhouse Theatre
‘Famine Folio’ is the work of Belfast artist Ivan Armstrong and consists of a suite of 8 large etchings which refer to conditions, incidents and legislation during the period 1845-49 which has been described as ‘Ireland’s 2dbfXRi¬��EWT�TgWXQXcX^]�Xb�QTbc�eXTfTS�X]�bT`dT]RT�P]S�Xc�Xb�^][h�X]�cWT�o]P[�_XTRT�cWPc�cWT�PdSXT]RT�Xb�VXeT]�P]�insight into the artist’s view of the events of the period.
Golf @ the FleadhDate: Wed 14 August - Thu 15 August
Time: 5PM
Venue: City of Derry Golf Club
Practice some golf at the Fleadh at City of Derry 8^[U�4[dQ��R[^bT�c^�cWT�AaTWT]�pTPSW�RP\_bXcT��Activities include Fleadh team competition, President’s Scramble, Shotgun start, Fleadh music session and open golf competitions.
Exhibition:
Round the House and Mind the Dresser
Date: All week
Time: 8PM
Venue: Diamond Room, Millennium Forum
Tickets: Free admission
An exhibition which celebrates the history and culture of Irish traditional music, song and dance. The original exhibition was developed by Cavan County Museum in 2010 to coincide with the Fleadh.
The exhibition will give visitors an insight into the history and culture of Irish traditional music, song and dance from the 1700s to the present day. Irish traditional music, song and dance is regarded worldwide as a vibrant TgP\_[T�^U�P��[XeX]V�caPSXcX^]¬���:cb�Y^da]Th�Ua^\�the homes and crossroads of rural Ireland to its X]cTa]PcX^]P[� X]pdT]RT� c^SPh�STo]Tb� Xc� Pb� P]�animated and evolving cultural phenomenon.
Common themes in the music are daily life, romance, struggles, nature and landscape all of which are still prevalent today.The exhibition features historic and contemporary photographs and text showcasing the traditions.
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DYLAN FOLEY & TOMMY
FITZHARRIS (CD)
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 3PM
Venue: the Orchard Cinema, St. Columb’s Hall
ENDA SEERY: PEACE OF THE
COUNTRYSIDE (CD)
Date: Saturday 17 August
Time: 2:30PM
Venue: the Orchard Cinema, St. Columb’s Hall
MATT DEAN: TRASNA NA
FARRAIGE (CD)
Date: Saturday 17 August
Time: 4PM
Venue: the Orchard Cinema, St. Columb’s Hall
CD & Book Launches
Emmett McCourt: Feast or Famine
Date: Friday 16 August
Time: 7PM
Venue: Minor Hall, St. Columb’s Hall
As tens of Thousands of people have left from the Port of Derry over the centuries through Emigration, they have taken with them their culture, music & food.
Feast or Famine�RWPacb�cWT�Y^da]Th�^U�W^f�:aXbW�food heritage has travelled to the New World and impacted on other nations. The Book is a Y^h^db� RT[TQaPcX^]�^U�W^f� :aXbW� U^^S�WTaXcPVT�unites us all and of how our food connects us with people and places throughout the World.
Feast or Famine is published by Guildhall Press and is part of the Fleadh Cheoil and City of Culture Celebrations.
Fleadh Food & Drink GuideA directory of some of the best places to visit for food and drink during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
other events in the City this month.. What Foyle Pride When 21–25 AugWhere City Wide
What City of Derry Guitar Festival When 22–25 Aug Where North West Regional College
What Walled City Tattoo When 28–30 AugWhere Ebrington Square
The Walled City Tattoo is a blend of home and international talent. With a 600-strong cast, music, dance and theatre will display a vivid reflection on our coloured history. Old favourites will feature as Highland & Irish dancers come together to present a whirling and vibrant display that fuses the main cultures within our society.
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Badgers
16-18 Orchard Street, BT48 6EG t: (028) 7136 3306t: (028) 7136 0763f: (028) 7137 7389e: [email protected]
Located in the heart of the city mid-way between two
of Derry’s most popular theatres, this venues also a
popular spot for pre and après theatre drinks.
And, if you love shopping then Badger’s Place is the
perfect place to take the weight off your feet mid-
spree, situated as it is between Derry’s two largest
shopping centres, Foyleside and Richmond Centre.
The bar is also perfectly located opposite two of the
Fleadh’s largest venues, Millennium Forum and St.
Columb’s Hall.
Serving local fresh produce to suit all tastes. Function
rooms also available for large parties of 130 plus.
Great food, great value and great hospitality - what
Badger’s sets out to do, it does well!
City Hotel
Queens Quay, BT48 7AS t: (028) 7136 5800f: (028) 7137 5801e: [email protected]
Of all the Derry hotels, the City Hotel enjoys one of
the most idyllic locations; perched on the banks of
the River Foyle within 5 minutes walking distance of
the historic Derry Walls. The City Hotel is perfectly
positioned for sightseeing breaks in Derry City and the
surrounding areas.
A stay at our hotel guarantees easy access to some of
the most remarkable golf courses in Ireland. Explore
Derry, Donegal and Antrim, including the Giant’s
Causeway, at your leisure. If you tire yourself out, you
can always relax, enjoy the craic and a few pints of the
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The hotel offers 158 guestrooms, including “The Col-
lection Penthouse Suites and Rooms”, superior rooms
and suites, all of which have been designed to the
most exacting standards of contemporary styling.
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St. Columb’s Hall
Orchard Street, BT48 6EG t: (028) 7126 2880e: [email protected]@StColumbsHall
St Columb’s Hall is delighted to be one of the main
venues in the city during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Doire 2013 and this will be a great opportunity to
experience this iconic building in full swing.
St Columb’s Hall will be the spectacular venue for
the Club Éigse from Monday 12 August to Thursday
15 August during Fleadh Cheoil. Also the venue will
be host competitions and entertainment over the
weekend. St Columb’s Hall was built in 1886, this
architecturally stunning building is situated in the
heart of the city next to Derry’s historic city walls. The
building was previously owned by the Catholic Church
and under the new ownership of The Garvan O’Doherty
Group this historic listed building will under go major
refurbishment to cover the space into a multi-purpose
entertainment facility. St Columb’s Hall welcomes performers to come into the venue and have musical sessions throughout the Fleadh Cheoil.
Ramada Da Vinci’s
15 Culmore Road, BT48 8JB t: (028) 7127 9111 e: [email protected]@DaVincisHotel
4* Da Vinci’s Hotel is excited to welcome all those
attending Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Doire 2013. 4*
Da Vinci’s Hotel is famous in Derry for outstanding
staff, great food, value for money, a warm welcome
and is always good craic! The hotel is located a short
walk from Derry City Centre and is sure to be a hot
spot during the Fleadh Cheoil. 4* Da Vinci’s Hotel
Complex has 65 modern bedrooms, an award winning
traditional Irish bar and the Grillroom Restaurant
which is one of the best restaurant’s in Derry on
site. All guests of the 4* Da Vinci’s Hotel can enjoy
UaTT�d][X\XcTS�fX�o�cWa^dVW^dc�cWT�R^\_[Tg��UaTT�RPa�parking and a complimentary shuttle bus travelling
from the hotel into the city centre during Fleadh
Cheoil. 4* Da Vinci’s Hotel is always a hub of activity
during large scale events and provides the warmest
welcome in Derry to visitors. 4* Da Vinci’s Hotel welcomes performers to come to our hotel, bar and restaurant and have musical sessions.
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Peadar O’Donnell’s & the Gweedore
59-63 Waterloo Street, BT48 6HD t: (028) 7126 7295e: [email protected]
Peadar O Donnell’s, the home of Live traditional
& contemporary music in Derry. On our premises
we have 3 different bars – Peadar O’Donnells, the
Gweedore Bar and Gweedore Upstairs.
Peadars is known throughout the world and is a must
eXbXc�[^RPcX^]�U^a�cWT�\P]h�c^daXbcb�cWPc�p^RZ�c^�5Taah�in ever increasing numbers.
We are famous for, among other things, our live music
which is largely organised but has regular impromptu
sessions from either local musicians or visiting
performers.
You can view the images of Derry photographer Robert
Emmett of Peadar’s and some of the musicians who
play nightly here in our gallery.
Whichever of our bars you would like to visit, you are
guaranteed a warm welcome, a good time and the
best pint in Derry.
Tower Hotel
Butcher Street, BT48 6HL t: (028) 7137 1000 f: (028) 7137 1234e: [email protected]
Overlooking the famous Derry City Walls, the Walls
Bar & Restaurant at the Tower Hotel provides a
contemporary and stylish setting that is appealing to
both residents and locals alike. Both Full Ulster and
Continental Breakfasts are served in the restaurant
from 7.00am until 10.00am daily and from 7.30am at
the weekend. The imaginative lunch and dinner menu
Xb�P�UdbX^]�^U�[^RP[�P]S�:]cTa]PcX^]P[�X]pdT]RTb�P]S�this award winning combination has become a very
popular choice amongst the local Derry community
and international visitors.
Our new Lyric Bar and Grill, “the home of loud food
and tasty music” incorporates the eclectic music
culture past and present within this wonderful city.
Live at the Lyric, quality music sessions to suit all
taste buds. An experience not to be missed!
Food + Drink | 4948 | Food + Drink
Waterfoot Hotel
Caw Roundabout, Waterside, BT47 6TB t: (028) 7134 5500 e: [email protected]
The Waterfoot Hotel Derry - Londonderry, Northern
Ireland is chic and unique. Overlooking the River
Foyle on the Waterside of the city, it’s excellent
location is just a 5 minute drive from the City of
Derry Airport or into the city centre. This hotel is
ideal for the business and leisure traveller visiting
Derry-Londonderry, the UK’s City of Culture for 2013.
If you wish to relax, shop, golf, do business or go
sightseeing it’s location allows easy access for visitors
travelling from all directions. It’s excellent reputation
for weddings, conferences, food and private functions
makes it one of the best hotels in the city. The newly
built Peace Bridge and The Venue at Ebrington is a
leisurely 15 minute walk from the hotel and a further
UTf�\X]dcTb�cPZTb�h^d�PRa^bb�cWT�QaXSVT�P]SÆX]c^�cWT�RXch�RT]caT�ÆHXcW�TgRT_cX^]P[�WXVW�bcP]SPaSb�^U�bTaeXRT�and leading edge facilities at the heart of this fantas-
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business or leisure breaks.
Bound for Boston
27-31 Waterloo Street, BT48 6HA t: (028) 7127 1315 e: [email protected]
The ‘Bound For Boston’ is a traditional Free House a
few minutes walk from the famous Butcher Gate and
City Walls; The name refers to the days of the famine,
when millions of Irish citizens made the exodus across
the Atlantic to America. Situated in Waterloo Street
this lively bar attracts people of all ages to sample
the perfect pint and to enjoy regular performances by
some of the best local live music Derry has to offer.
the Delacroix
18A Buncrana Road, BT48 8AB t: (028) 7126 2990f: (028) 7127 2799
The Delacroix Bar is a friendly and welcoming pub
which is well known for its traditional Irish menu.
Make sure you book on Sunday’s for their classic roast
lunch as it is extremely popular. The bar has a large
function room available for parties and events. It
serves both pub grub and a la carte, reasonably priced.
Plenty of screen for watching sporting events.
Food + Drink | 5150 | Food + Drink
the Dungloe Bar
41-43 Waterloo Street, BT48 6HD t: (028) 7126 7716 f: facebook.com/dungloebar.derry
The Dungloe is a pub in Derry city
centre with a local feel, good beer
and great craic.
Over the years we have built up a
reputation as one of the best pubs
for music in the city supporting
local bands, traditional music and
new talent. Looking for a venue to
show off your band or trying to get
a regular booking? We encourage all
new upcoming acts to get in touch.
We have a large function room
upstairs which is available for
anniversaries, bands, birthdays,
christenings and parties. Hot and
cold buffets are available on request.
Tracy’s Bar
1 William Street, BT48 6HF t: (028) 7126 9700 f: (028) 7127 2799e: facebook.com/tracysbar.derry
One of the most famous spots in
the Derry, Tracy’s Bar is in the
heart of the city’s famous Waterloo
Street area. Located right on the
corner with William Street, this is a
traditional pub with character that
attracts tourists and locals every
day of the week.
Famous for its rich history, great
pints and the warmest of welcomes,
legend has it that it was the locals
in Tracy’s that kicked off Derry’s
iQRS�DUDQ�'@KKNVDDM�EDRSHU@K�A@BJ�in the day. Tracy’s is right in the
middle of things and is a must see
for any visitor to the city.
Café del Mondo
29 the Craft Village, BT48 6ARt: (028) 7136 6877 w: www.cafedelmondo.orge: [email protected]
Cafe del Mondo is located in the 19th century square
of Derry’s charming Craft Village in between lower
Shipquay St. and Magazine St. We operate a cafe
during the day and a licensed restaurant in the
evenings with a multicultural menu which changes
monthly. Our food is freshly prepared using organic
and free-trade produce, fresh bread and scones are
baked daily.
Downeys, Sugar, the Metro & Earth
Downeys & Sugar, 33 Shipquay Street, BT48 6DL t: (028) 7126 0820 ~ the Metro, 3 Bank Place, BT48 6EA, t: (028) 7126 7401 ~ Earth, 125-129 Strand Road, BT48 7PAt: (028) 7136 0556
Downey’s, Sugar, the Metro and Earth form an
essential part of the vibrant night life in Derry
City. Downey’s and The Metro offer an intimate
pub-style atmosphere right next to the City Walls
with some of the best pub grub in the city on
offer. “Sugar” and “Earth” are two of Derry’s
hottest nightclubs - attracting a stylish, eclectic
crowd.
The Sandwich Company
Bishop Street, BT48 6HP t: (028) 7137 2500
13 Strand Road, BT48 7BJt: (028) 7126 6771www.thesandwichco.com
(M������3GD�2@MCVHBG�"N�NODMDC�HSR�iQRS�R@MCVHBG�bar in Derry’s city centre. Our goals today are the
same as they were back then. We offer a unique
eating experience and deliver food, atmosphere
and comfort beyond the expectations of our
customers, with food being served that would be
identical from any of our stores.
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the Strand Bar
31-35 Strand Road, BT48 7BL t: (028) 7136 6910
The Strand Bar is a major bar and entertainment
complex right in the centre of the city. Cosmopolitan
restaurant which is open every day for lunch from 12
noon to 3pm and 5pm to last orders at 10.45pm.
All food is fresh and prepared as ordered. Cooking is
traditional and the average price is £10.00/euro17.00.
The restaurant is owned and managed by the B. Duddy
Family Group.
Flaming Jack’s
31-35 Strand Road, BT48 7BL t: (028) 7126 6400 f: (028) 7126 0929
Located on the corner of Strand Road and Great
James Street opposite the City Hotel. Flaming Jack’s
is perfectly located in the heart of the city centre,
offering affordable, tasty dining in the heart of Derry
night life. Newly refurbished locally owned restaurant,
very busy, great food, great service, great prices - we
just love food!
Rafters
122 Northland Road, BT48 0LX t: (028) 7126 6080 f: (028) 7127 2799
Located on the outskirts of the city centre, Raft-
ers is a tastefully decorated restaurant that can
cater for everyone’s needs, from couples dining to
large parties for special occasions. Live music and
karaoke at the weekends, and plenty of good craic
and night time entertainment.
Abercorn Bar
42 Abercorn Road, BT48 6SAt: (028) 7126 5467 e: [email protected]
Abercorn Bar is located close to the famous Craigavon
Bridge and just a stone throw away from tourist
attractions and amenities like Foyleside and city walls.
the Grand Central
27 Strand Road, Derry, BT48 7BJ t: (028) 7126 7826f: facebook.com/TheGrandCentralBar
As one of the oldest bars in Derry the Grand Central was
originally established in 1922. It is now a popular spot
for pub food and live music throughout the week.
Bogside Inn
21 Westland Street, BT48 9EP t: (028) 7126 9300e: [email protected]
Located in the heart of the Bogside area of the city
among the Bogside Murals. The Inn offers the guarantee
of a great pint for all and all visitors are welcome.
the Bowery
1 Orchard Row, BT48 6SNt: (028) 7126 0028f: facebook.com/bowery.barderry
The Bowery Bar, just off the Foyle Road, is a short
walk from the centre. It offers a cosy atmosphere and
the perfect place to relax after a busy day.
the Carraig Bar
113-119 Strand Road, BT48 7PA t: (028) 7126 7529
Carraig is a traditional Irish bar where they serve bar
food daily with a variety of drinks. They also have a
childrens menu with high chairs.
River Inn & Cellars
36-38 Shipquay Street, BT48 6DWt: (028) 7136 7463f: (028) 7131 2134
Derry’s oldest sited bar incorporates the famous ‘Derry
Walls’ and provides a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Food + Drink | 5554 | Food + Drink
Legenderry Warehouse No. 1
1-3 Guildhall Street, BT48 6BB t: (028) 7126 4798@Warehouse2013
We provide the very best coffee and tea the city has to
offer. Drop in for breakfast, lunch or evening treats. It is
also a unique place to pick up City of Culture gifts.
Water Fortune
44 Clooney Terrace, Waterside, BT48 6AP t: (028) 7134 1100
Located on the Waterside area of the city, the Water
Fortune produces top class Chinese and oriental food
with an express delivery service to keep everyone
happy!
Café Soul
2/3 Shipquay Place, BT48 6DHt: (077) 0830 3403w: www.cafe-soul.com
The cafe at the very heart and soul of Derry’s historic
walled city. Relax with friends and take in the view of
the impressive Guildhall enjoying home-cooked food.
Build-a-Burger
Waterloo Place, BT48 6BU t: (028) 7136 0132w: www.buildaburger.co.uk
You are the architect, we are your builders. We will
build to your spec, be it a simple burger or something
a wee bit more experimental. Your meal, your choice!
Custom House
Queens Quay, BT48 7AS t: (028) 7137 3366 e: [email protected]
We offer uncomplicated, succulent food with big mBWPVST��&BDI�EJTI�JT�QSFTFOUFE�CFBVUJGVMMZ�XJUI�TUZMF�BOE�QBTTJPO �PWFSMPPLJOH�UIF�CBOLT�PG�UIF�'PZMF�
Caife Fáilte
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, 37 Great James Streett: (028) 7136 9741w: www.culturlann-doire.ie
Located in the heart of the city centre, Caife Fáilte
HR�#DQQX�R�iQRS�(QHRG�K@MFT@FD�QDRS@TQ@MS �$MINX�EQDRG�food and practice your Irish language as well!
the Clarendon Bar
44-48 Strand Road, BT48 7AJ t: (028) 7126 3705
Located on one of the city centre’s busiest thorough-
fares, the Clarendon bar has late opening seven nights a
week. Lunches served daily.
the Monico
4-6 Custom House Street, BT48 6AD t: (028) 7126 3121
Located beside the famous Guildhall in Custom House
Street, full lunches are served from 12 noon- 2.30pm
with snacks served all day. Late night opening with
quizzes and weekend entertainment.
the Rocking Chair
15 Waterloo Street, BT48 6HA t: (028) 7128 1200
The Rocking Chair on Waterloo Street is a lively locals’
pub where you can relax with a great assortment of
drinks. An ideal place for a quiet drink with friends or
a loved one.
Cheers Steak House
59 Strand Road, BT48 7BN t: (028) 7136 1527f: facebook.com/cheersrestaurantderry
Tasty American-Irish food in a perfectly located city
centre spot, nearby to the Quayside cinema and North
West Regional college. Great meals at great prices.
The Exchange
Exchange House, Queens Quay, BT48 7AYt: (028) 7127 3990 e: [email protected]
An exciting city centre restaurant offering quality food,
delicious wine, ambient surroundings and bustling
atmosphere. Beside Guildhall and opposite City Hotel.
Quaywest & Fitzroy’s
Quaywest, 28 Boating Club Lane, BT48 7QB t: (028) 7137 0977e: [email protected]
Fitzroy’s, 2-4 Bridge Street, BT48 6JZ t: (028) 7126 6211D��HMEN�iSYQNXRQDRS@TQ@MS BNL
Food + Drink | 5756 | Food + Drink
Sandino’s
Water Street, BT48 6BQ t: (028) 7130 9297e: [email protected]
Argyle Arms
71 Argyle Terrace, Rosemount, BT48 0DN t: (028) 7126 4248
Primrose Café
15 Carlisle Road, BT48 6JJ t: (028) 7126 4622
Fiorentini’s
67-69 Strand Road, BT48 7BW t: (028) 7126 0653
Doherty’s Bakery
23 William Street, BT48 6EP t: (028) 7126 9376
Café Nervosa
7-8 Magazine Street, BT48 6HJ t: (028) 7126 0562Totally Celaic Friendly
Campbells
62 Spencer Road, Waterside, BT47 6AG t: (028) 7131 2949
Gainsborough Bar
5 Shipquay Place, BT48 6DH t: (028) 7126 2994
Oakgrove Bar
88 Bishop Street, BT48 6QEt: (028) 7136 0495
Porters
29 Foyle Street, BT48 6ALt: (028) 7126 5100
Crescent Bar
126 Beechwood Avenue, Creggan, BT48 9LT t: (028) 7126 8006
Telstar Bar
Central Drive, Creggan, BT48 9QG t: (028) 7186 0013
Café Fresco
18-22 Waterloo Place, BT48 6BUt: (028) 7126 3030
Sizzlers
12A Shipquay Street, BT48 6DN t: (028) 7126 0500
Café Grianan
10 William Street, BT48 6ES t: (028) 7126 9236
O’Díochan’s Bar
1-7 Chamberlain Street, BT48 6LR t: (028) 7136 6532f: facebook.com/odiochansbar
Centrally located just a minute’s walk from Waterloo
Place. Bar, offsales and food served daily. Good craic &
good food, live entertainment and daily specials.
Lawrences Bar
8 Dungiven Road, Waterside, BT47 6BW t: (028) 7131 1249
Abercorn Service Station
31c Abercorn Road, BT48 6SA
Taxi Services
A1 Taxis
7 Chapel Roadt: (028) 7134 2626
A Cabs
77 Racecourse Roadt: (028) 7135 3333
City Cabs
27-31 William Streett: (028) 7126 4466
Derry Taxis
21B Glenbrook Terracet: (028) 7126 0247
Express Taxis
9 Maydown Roadt: (028) 7186 1555
Foyle Taxis
10A Market Streett: (028) 7126 3905 t: (028) 7127 9999
Glassagh Taxis
Rath Mor Business Parkt: (028) 7136 1111
Nippy Taxis
19A Strabane Old Roadt: (028) 7131 2666
Taxi Co.
92 Bishop Street / Strand Roadt: (028) 7137 1944
Thornhill Taxis
Leafairt: (028) 7135 3111
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CD Launch: Dylan Foley & Tommy Fitzharris the Orchard Cinema, St Columb's Hall 1500
Battle of the Bands St Columb's Hall 1700
CCÉ Overseas Reception Minor Hall, St Columb's Hall 1800
Emmett McCourt: Feast or Famine Minor Hall, St Columb's Hall 1900
Dúchas Dhoire Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin 1900
BBC Radio Ulster, Blas Victoria Market 1900
Léacht: Amhránaíocht Lár-Uladh Ollscoil Uladh 1930
FleadhLive Craft Village 2000
Fiddle, Flute and Amorican Street Methodist Church, Carlisle Road 2000
Antrim and Derry Fiddlers Recital St Columb's Hall 2000
Dervish Victoria Market 2100
Singers Club A.O.H Hall 2130
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Transatlantic Fleadh The Venue, Ebrington 2000
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