Tubbercurry
GAA OSKARS
Missed the Tubbercurry Oskars or you would like to see the movies again? Join us on Friday, July 6, at 8 p.m. in St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry for a viewing of all seven films with over 60 local actors. Ticket are €10 (includes your brochure) on the door. This is a re-run of the show done in the Sligo Park Hotel a month ago. Indeed the large crowd that attended that night gave rave reviews about the various films, so if you missed out last time, now is your chance again for a great evening entertainment. Parental guidance is advised for younger viewers. Thank you for your support.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Final plans are being put in place for the 32nd year of the South Sligo summer School of traditional music, song and dance in Tubbercurry which runs from Sunday, July 15, to Saturday, July 21. This year Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Head of music, Neansai Ni Choisdealbha, will officially open the summer School.
Following the official opening in St Brigid’s Hall at 7 p.m. on Sunday, 15th, to which everyone is invited, the ever popular local Swallows Tail Ceilí Band will play for the opening céilí from 8.30 to 11.30 p.m. This year’s stellar line up of céilí bands in St Brigid’s Hall also includes Sligo’s own Dartry céilí Band, playing on Wednesday, 18th and the Swallows Tail céilí Band play again on Thursday, 19th. Registered students have free entry into the céilí on Thursday night. Other bands playing during the week include Matt Cunningham and the Glenside céilí Bands, both regular visitors to the summer school over the years.
Daily workshops in a wide variety of traditional instruments will take place in St Attracta’s Community School and in a number of other venues around town. All ages and levels of experience welcome. We will help you find the workshop best suited to your needs. Registration is from 8.30 a.m. on Monday morning, July 16, in St Brigid’s Hall, with pre-registration also available online on our website sssschool. org.
The hugely popular Mixed Instruments Workshop for adults will be available again this year, facilitated by Fiona Doherty and Michael Hurley. Our classes are recognised for EPV/CPD for primary teachers by the Department of Education and Skills. Having introduced the Harmonica for a trial workshop last year, Rick Epping this year for the full week. Rick will cater for players of varying levels of experience. Participants need to bring a harmonica in the key of G Masterclasses are open to experienced players in fiddle and flute this year, facilitated by John Carty and Colm O’Donnell. These take place on Tuesday, July 17, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the National School.
Nightly concerts and recitals featuring tutors, local and visiting musicians are always a highlight of the summer school and open to everyone to come along and listen to the very best in traditional music and song.
This year’s Monday night concert in St Attracta’s Community School is in honour of the Kearins Family. Fionnuala and her son and daughter Cian and Caoimhe have been teaching at the South Sligo summer School for many years. They will be joined by family and friends for a celebration of music and song and it promises to be a very special night. Tickets will be available at the door. Mark your diary: Monday, July 16, at 8 p.m. Come early.
For a full list of tutors, instruments taught and other details of this year’s programme please check out our website sssschool. org where you will also find links to our Facebook page, YouTube channel and Twitter or for further information ring 071 9120912. The summer school programme is also widely available the local tourist office, in local shops and businesses around Tubbercurry and the surrounding area or from any member of the organising committee.