Temple Bar TRADFEST 2011 Announces Free Upcoming Events January 26-30

Temple Bar TradFest is welcoming families of all ages to join in the Festival celebrations this January with a host of events and performances to enjoy. Some are ticketed but there are also 200 free events taking place in Temple Bar from 26th - 30th Jan. This year the TradFest Family programme, in association with Dublin City Council, will burst out onto the streets of Temple Bar with 2 outdoor stages bringing music to the cobbles.

GIGS FOR KIDS at The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children: Barcó, the virtuoso musical brothers of the De Barra family will fill The Ark's theatre with a lively medley of contemporary and traditional Irish sounds. They'll also be joined by a special guest or two. The Cunningham Family Sean-nós dancers and musicians will take The Ark by storm with their energetic dancing on barrels and breath-taking style, blending the old and the new in what promises to be an unforgettable performance.

The Ark and Temple Bar Tradfest are delighted to showcase emerging young talent and will present the 2010 Siansa Gael Linn winning group Ioscaid in concert. All events suitable for families and children aged 3+ (Tickets now on sale)

The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children
Sat 29 Jan: Barcó at 2pm, 10/8* Euro // The Cunningham Family at 4pm, 10/8* Euro
Sun 30 Jan: Ioscaid (showcase) at 12pm, 5 Euro // The Cunningham Family at 2pm, 10/8* Euro // Barcó at 4pm, 10/8* Euro
*Price for students, senior citizens, the unwaged, those parenting alone and their accompanying children Telephone: 01 670 7788

ANIMAL FARM: For the first time, Airfield, Dublin's only working urban farm will move from its home in Dundrum into the very heart of the city, bringing goats, sheep, hens and calves to Temple Bar as part of the festival. Children can enjoy free workshops such as butter making and tasting and making a wool angel. Meet farmer Eamon who will tell you all about what it's like to be a farmer in Dublin and how to look after these animals
At the bottom of Cows Lane Sat 29 & Sun 30 Jan between 12noon and 4pm
Sat 29: Make a wool angel, from 12.30pm - 1.45pm // Make a St Brigid's Cross, from 2pm - 2.45pm // Better making & tasting, from 3pm - 3.45pm
(All sessions are drop in, have a limited capacity and on a first come, first served basis)

STREET PERFORMERS: 12 larger than life street performers will be seen on the streets of Temple Bar throughout the weekend Festival. Watch out for the leaping salmon, fiddling foxes and stilt walking swans.
GIG RIG - EAST ESSEX STREET Across the weekend the East Essex street will be transformed as a Temporary Roof is erected and a stage truck will play host to pipe bands and well known Irish Musicians, including The Furey Brothers and Elanour Shanley, Irish dancing and surprise guests! Get your toes tapping on Sunday for a Ceili on the cobbles with Shaskeem

Sat 29 Jan

Coláiste Eoin & Íosagáin Trad Band
12.00pm
St.Maurs Pipe Band
12.45pm
Air Corps Pipe Band
1.30pm
The Arlington Irish Dancers
2.15pm
Mike Hanrahan and Eleanor Shanley
3.00pm
The Furey Brothers
3.45pm
Sun 30 Jan

DIT Trad Ensemble
12.30pm
Artane Senior Band
1.15pm
Garda Band
2.00pm
Shaskeen Céilí on the Cobbles
3.00pm
The Legend of Luke Kelly
4.00pm

SIAMSA COIS LIFE (meaning fun beside the Liffey) aims to create exactly that. Young people from all over Ireland will showcase their extraordinary talents on a purpose build stage in Temple Bar.

Sat 29 Jan

Atlantic Steps
12.30pm
Craobh Sean Treacy CCE
13.15pm
Scoil Rince Dunleavy
14.15pm
Nyah Festival Cavan
14.50pm
Paidí Bán O Broin
15.45pm

Sun 30 Jan

Ceoltóirí Chluain Tarbh (U18 group)
12.30pm
Ceoltóirí Chluain Tarbh (O18 group)
1.20pm
Nova Scotia Pipe Band
2.15pm
The Arlington Irish Dancers
3.15pm
Pipe bands including the Nova Scotia pipe band from Canada, outdoor performances and lots more.
GAELCHULTÚR WORKSHOPS: Irish Music and Cultural workshops two-hour workshops where participants will learn about the origin, history and evolution of the traditions and then have an opportunity to learn a few songs and dance steps themselves.

Thurs 27 Jan from 7-9pm // Fri 28 Jan from 7-9pm // Sat 29 Jan from 11am-1pm, 2-4pm and from 6-8pm // Sun 30 Jan from 11am-1pm, 2-4pm and from 6-8pm
Ticket price €12 Available from the Temple Bar TradFest Box Office and Gaelchultúr
on (01) 484 5220 / eolas@gaelchultur.com / www.gaelchultur.

SIANSA GAEL LINN is a competition for young traditional music and singing groups organised by Gael Linn with sponsorship from RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and Irish Music Magazine. For more information visit the website www.gael-linn.ie

CHILDREN'S CLUB As part of TradFest 2011 we will have a FREE children's club in the Temple Bar Hotel, where children can enjoy face painting, balloon modelling, craft workers and much more.

Sat 29 & Sun 30 12.30- 17.30

www.templebartrad.com Temple Bar TradFest Family Programme gratefully acknowledges Dublin City Council, Failte Ireland, Tourism Ireland, IMRO and The Arts Council

The Ark gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council and the support of the Department of Education and Skills, Temple Bar Cultural Trust and Dublin City Council.

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