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31 Márta 2001
Oíche Mhór
Cheoil leis Na Casaidigh
Áras Pobal Ráth Cairn
Grúpa ceol as Tír Chonaill a bhfuil
cáil idirnáisiúnta orthu.
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Drama
Festival
February/March
A theatrical experience. Irish language plays are
presented by Cumainn Drámaí Gaeilge from all corners
of the island. (Organised by An Comhlachas Náisiúnta
Drámaíochta.) The
Boyne Dance
June-August
This 'Summer Show', a special compilation for visitors
to the area, is a display of local music, song and
drama. Bus tours, as well as individual tourists are
welcome, and can be catered for in the adjoining
restaurant. Bookings must be made in advance.
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Darach Ó Cathaín sna
1970í
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Féile
na Mí
Saturday
November 25th 2000 (more
details)
As part of this 'Meath Festival (organised by Conradh
na Gaeilge),a sean-nós singing competition is held in
Ráth Cairn attracting competitors of all ages
competing for Corn Chóil Neaine Pháidín or Corn
Mhaggie Tim. The senior competition draws contestants
from all over the country. |
Éigse
Dharach Uí Chatháin
October 13-15th 2000 (more
details)
A festival of sean-nós singing celebrating
the life of Darach Ó Catháin, a partner-in-song and
close friend of Seán Ó Riada. Guest sean-nós
singers visit Ráth Cairn for this festival and
participate in seisiúin where many of Darach's songs
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Siamsóir
na Mí
Saturday December
9th 2000 (more
details)
This is a special competition to find the 'All-Round
Entertainer'. Those taking part must perform three of
the following: sing a song in Irish, recite a story or
poem in Irish, dance, play an instrument, and/or
present any other act the judges may allow on the
night.
New
Year's Eve
31st December
The year goes out with a bang... two, three! And what
better way than watching the energy flow as Sean-Nós
dancers compete for the coveted Corn Stiofáin Seoighe.
Impromptu
Music Sessions
all year
As the title suggests, these 'seisiúin' can be found
in 'An Bradán Feasa' any night of the week. Saturday
nights are especially popular, with sean-nós singing
and dancing interspersed with the music.
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| Áine
Mhic Dhonncha presenting her late husband's
commerative cup, Corn Cóil Neaine Pháidín,
to Maidhc Stiofáinín Seoighe. |
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