Friday 2nd of August 2024
Registration 7pm. (Insurance covered by Keadue Development Association)
Set Dancing Céilí, St. Ronan’s Hall. Admission €10.
Saturday 3rd of August 2024
Brilliant day out for all the family…with sports events, football in the all weather pitch, bouncy castles and loads of other surprises. (Insurance covered by Keadue Sportsfield Committee.)
Sponsored by Arigna Fuels.
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GomBean – New Irish Comedy by Niamh McGrath
GomBean takes place in a small town in Sligo, home of Grace O’Malley, a reluctant coffee slinger, still living off the highs of a tragically cut-short wrestling career.
That loss at the U18’s Community Games in ’94`still stings, but out of nowhere life throws Grace a shot at the money she desperately needs, as long as she wins one more tournament.
Easy pickings when your toughest competition is the local postman, right? But what happens when wrestling superstar (and sworn enemy) Ruby Stephens arrives back in town, with her sights locked on Grace?
Sunday 4th of August 2024
Festival Parade led by Kiltubrid Pipe Band – Assembly in Church car park. A sample of the cultural, business, voluntary and plain daft life of the region will pass by the viewing stand.
A collaboration of the traditional multi-instrumentalists Kerrie Herrity, Kenny Donagher, John Dwyer & Fiachra Guihen have been performing as Seoid for 2 years now with their eclectic mix of trad tunes and newly composed instrumental material. They have a lively style of traditional music rooted in the Sligo, Roscommon and Leitrim flute and Fiddle tradition which has delighted crowds across Ireland and the UK at concerts and festivals. The band has been featured in multiple radio, live streams and television performances over this time most recently on the RTE “Fleadh Cheoil” series 2023.
For years, Cherish the Ladies, one of America’s most heralded Irish music ensembles, has won the hearts of audiences worldwide with their rousing blend of traditional music, captivating vocals, and propulsive step dancing. To quote The Boston Globe: “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do”, speaking of this Grammy-nominated Irish American super group that formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of women in what had been a male-dominated Irish music scene. Since their inception, they have toured the world performing thousands of concerts from the White House to the Olympics, recorded 18 critically acclaimed albums and an Emmy award winning PBS television program, “An Irish Homecoming”.
Under the leadership of Joanne Madden, the 2021 National Heritage Fellowship Award winner and All-Ireland flute and whistle champion, these extremely gifted women create an incredible moving experience brimming with sheer talent and berant entertainment. Their group includes All-Ireland champions Mirella Murray (accordion) and Nollaig Casey (fiddle) along with the nimble finger-work of Mary Coogan (guitar), the beautiful vocals of County Clare songstress Kate Purcell (lead vocals, guitar) and the extremely talented County Galway native Catherine McHugh on piano. World champion Irish step-dancers will add their magical footwork to the performances.
The New York Times calls their music “passionate, tender, and rambunctious,” and The Washington Post praises their “astonishing array of virtuosity”. They won recognition as the BBC’s Best Musical Group of the Year and were named Top North American Celtic Group at the Irish Music Awards. They have collaborated with such musicians as Vince Gill, Nanci Griffith, The Boston Pops Orchestra, Pete Seeger, The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, the Chieftains, Don Henley and Ario Guthrie as well as being the most successful Celtic Pops act in history with over 300 performances with leading symphony orchestras.
Monday 5th of August 2024
Visit and laying of wreath at O’Carolan’s grave – Kilronan Cemetery.
Lecturer: Professor Lillis Ó Laoire
Institution: School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University of Galway
Title of lecture: ‘Place, Prayer and Power at the Holy Wells of Ireland’.
Music, Song and Dance with youth members of Keadue CCE.
Known as Irelands Top Young Entertainer, David James & his band from Donegal are taking the country music scene by storm. Known for his energetic live performances David brings an unmissable atmosphere to any event.
Internationally renowned Door Dancing Compeition – music by members of Keadue CCE.