Tuesday 8 April
The Workhouse, Carrickmacross.
| 10:00 – 3:00pm | Art workshop for adults on the theme, ‘how music affects painting’ |
| 8:00pm | Official Launch by Meara Bhaile, Carraig Mhachaire Rois and art exhibition featuring work from that morning’s workshop with tutor Kate Beagan. |
| 8:30 – 10.00pm | Annual Patrick Byrne lecture on ‘the Genetic History of Patrick Byrne, Harper of Farney’ by Shaun O’Byrne, Adm. free. |
Wednesday 9 April
The Shirley Arms Hotel, Carrickmacross.
| 7:30pm | Official welcome to group from Carhaix, France organised in conjunction with Carrickmacross Town Council and Carrickmacross Town Twinning Association. Private Function. |
Thursday 10 April
St. Finbarr’s Church, Carrickmacross.
| 8:00 – 9.30pm | Dónal McCague with Michael McCague and Maggie Carty. Adm. free. |
Boylan’s, Carrickmacross.
| 9:30 – 11:30pm | Seisiún Cheoil / music session. Adm free. |
Friday 11 April
The Holy Family Hall, Carrickmacross.
| 8:00 – 10:00pm | Comhaltas concert featuring local CCÉ musicians and visiting musicians from the École de Musique de Carhaix. Adm. Adults €5. |
The Valley Lodge, Carrickmacross.
| 10:00 – 12:00am | Seisiún Cheoil / music session. Adm free. |
Saturday 12 April
| 11:00am – 12:30pm | Historical walking tour of Carrickmacross with emphasis on sites relevant to Patrick Byrne. Adm. free. Meet at the Court House. |
The Phoenix Centre, Carrickmacross.
| 10.30 – 1:30 | Workshops – ‘Fun Trad’ for under 12s and ‘Session Technique’ for teens. |
St. Louis Convent Hall, Carrickmacross.
| 8:00pm – 11:30 | Concert with We Banjo 3 plus support from Breton and local traditional musicians. Adm. Adults €10. |
Markey’s, Carrickmacross.
| 11:00 – 12:00am | Seisiún Cheoil / music session. Adm free. |
Sunday 13 April
Inver College, Carrickmacross.
| 1:00 – 3.00pm | Workshop in Set dancing (Kathleen & Michael McGlynn). |
| 3:00 – 6:00pm | Sets Céilí with the Awbeg / 5 Counties Céilí Band. Adm. €10. |
Shirley Arms Hotel, Carrickmacross.
| 6:30 – 10.30pm | Seisiún Clainne – family music session. Adm. free. |
