8.30pm

CONCERT

Fishbowl Youthgroup presents the best of up-coming talent from East Clare in an Acoustic night of entertainment. To include poetry readings, in a cafˇ style setting, the night will appeal to all ages.

Mountshannon Hall
Admission: €5. Proceeds to Hurricane Relief Project, New Orleans

7.00pm

OFFICIAL OPENING

Philosopher and poet, John O'Donohue officially opens the festival. With music by Martin O' Brien (concertina) and Eoin O'Neill (bazouki). All welcome, admission free, wine reception (sponsored by The Wine Buff, Ennis).

St Caimins Church of Ireland, Mountshannon Village
Free

9.00pm

CONCERT

Zrazy
Introducing the international award winning Dublin based group who bring a different edge to contemporary music in Ireland. This dynamic 5 piece line up promise a vibrant, soulful performance crossing the boundaries of jazz, latin, celtic and swing which will definitely get you into the groove!

Mountshannon Hotel
Admission: €15 (Tickets on door from 8.30pm)

8.30pm

HARP EVENING

The Time of O'Carolan
An inspiring evening with renowned Harper / composer Janet Harbison. Through words and music, Janet explores the classical period of Irish music Š 17th and 18th century, which peaked with the compositions of O'Carolan. Acknowledged as one of Ireland's most authoritative and prominent traditional harpers, Janet is founder member of the Grammy Awards Winning Irish Harp Orchestra and runs the Irish Harp Centre in Co. Limerick where she also teaches.

St Caimins Church of Ireland, Mountshannon Village
Admission: €10

8.00pm

MUSICAL FEAST

A performance by local artists, musicians and gardeners who will entertain you with the musical preparation of a 5 course meal. A 'one off' gastronomic experience designed to bring the joy and fun of food right to the stomachs of the audience. Come prepared to play with your food, and hungry enough to enjoy the feast. Limited numbers, book early 065 6835877 or 086 8836899.

Venue to be announced
Admission: €30 including wine

9.30pm

TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION

Open session, all welcome.

Keane's Bar, Mountshannon
Admission: Free

9.00pm

OLD-TIME DANCING

'Come Dancing' at Mountshannon Hotel.

9.00pm-12.00am
Mountshannon Hotel
Admission: €5

8.30pm

COMEDY

Presenting Snatch Comedy from Cork: Damien Punch, Cathal Carrol, Sean McNally and Adrian Scanlan form a talented young group of comedians whose sketches and improvised, audience participatory style have won them deserved acclaim at Kilkenny Cat Laugh's Festival. Snatch have surprised and amazed crowds throughout the country and promise to offer something special to Mountshannon.
 
Followed by:
MUSIC
The Fake McCoys
Based in East Clare this up and coming band play an eclectic, lively and uplifting mixture of Irish and Scottish Traditional, Bluegrass, Klezmer and originals. Ali Roberts (fiddle), Sandy Robertson (multi-instrumental), Eoin Delaney (guitar/mandolin/vocals) and Marcus Hulme (double bass). Time to get up and dance!

Mountshannon Hotel
Admission to both events: €15 (concessions €10)

8.30pm

CONCERT

Resident musicians Seamus Buglar and Kate Mc Namara open the concert followed by Tuamgraney native concertina player Martin O'Brien who recently launched his new C.D. 'Crann Carraige' (concertina melodies from East Clare) and will perform in his elegiac style with one of Ireland's greatest bazouki players Eoin O'Neill and special guest all the way from Colorado Adam Agee (fiddle). His debut album of timeless exquisite quality won him rave reviews on the Irish music scene, and deservedly so. A big welcome to him at his first festival performance in Mountshannon, a treat for us all.
 
No Crows
This awesome foursome of fine musicians are on tour from Sligo. Felip Carbonell is a magnificent Mallorcan guitarist, his Flamenco/Manouche style guitar provides the engine for No Crows exciting and stylish music. Steve Wickham (violin) of 'The Waterboys', with his energetic style and repertoire adds spice to the quartet. Anna Houston's Swiss/Celtic roots are apparent in her intricate and soulful playing of the Cello and Mandolin. Eddie Lee provides the hot grooves on his double bass. Their repertoire ranges from Irish traditional to classical and gypsy swing, folk tunes from China, Finland, Moldova, Russia, Venezuela, Greece and beyond.
 
The melting pot that is No Crows borrows from the cosmopolitanism of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra and Loyko's innovations (with just a tincture of the freewheeling of Django Reinhart) for their debut... Swing rarely felt this good.
Siobhan Long, Irish Times

Doors open 8.30pm
Mountshannon Hotel
Admission: €20 (concessions €15)

1.00pm

SEAN-NÓS DANCING

RTE/Arts Council award winner, Ronan Regan captures the heart, humour and subtlety of traditional music and dances percussively to the essence of the tune. As a natural teacher with an infectious love of dance, Ronan has offered sean-nós dancing workshops throughout Ireland and abroad. Don't miss this chance to join his workshops. Booking: 085 7165612.

Children 1.00-2.30pm, Adults 3.30-5.00pm
Mountshannon Hall
Workshop Fee: Children €10, Adults €15

3.00-6.00pm

OUTDOOR CONCERT

With a backdrop of Holy Island and Lough Derg, talented local school children and young musicians from East Clare will perform an outdoor concert in The Aistear. Followed by Seamus Buglar and Kate McNamara and visiting Colorado fiddle player Adam Agee (and friends) whose dynamic repertoire will offer an uplifting and exiting performance, for all to enjoy.

3.00-6.00pm
The Aistear
Admission: Free (donations welcome)

2.30pm

SINGING SESSION

Local and guest singers including, Robbie Mc Mahon, Helen Hayes, Gerry Shannon, John Lyons, newcomer Brian O'Halloran (11yrs old), The Ennis singers including Paddy Comane and the South Roscommon singers... plus surprise guests. Bean an Tí: Peneleapí Ní Tsung (singers club of East Clare). All welcome.

Keane's Bar, Mountshannon
Free