Session Trail
5pm-7pm, Hogan’s Bar, O’Rahilly St: Máirtín O’Donnell & Michael O’Rourke
7pm-8.30pm, An Bolg Buí, Bridge St: Mark O’Donnell & Aodán Cronin
7pm -9pm, Rouse’s Bar, Pearse St: Rouse’s Traditional Group
Saturday 24th June
Sunday 25th June – free events, all welcome
2:00pm
The Making of a Set of Uilleann Pipes with John Butler
Venue: Merry Monk
2pm – 3pm
3:00pm:
Try-out the Pipes with Na Piobairi Uilleann
Venue: Merry Monk
3pm – 5pm
5:30pm
Uilleann Pipes and Harp Ensemble Performance with Music Generation Castlebar
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 5:30pm
6:30p.m.
History of Uilleann Piping in Co Mayo with Historian Michael Kelly
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 6:30pm
6.30pm
Session Trail
The Merry Monk, Killala Road: Green Grove Group
Monday 26th June
Tuesday 27th June
Wednesday 28th June
Thursday 29th June
Friday 30th June
11:00am
Field Trip to Céide Fields
Dé hAoine 30ú Meitheamh / Fri June 30th
Field Trip to Céide Fields (New Exhibition 2022) returning via Downpatrick Head and Lacken.
Boots not required but strong walking shoes recommended for Downpatrick Head. Field trip led (Ballina – Céide Fields – Ballina) by Prof Séamas Caulfield who has been involved in Céide Fields research since 1963.
Approx 5 hours.
Start Time: 11am
Special Fleadh rate: €10pp return. Limited spaces available.
Contact Treacy Coaches to book your place Tel:086-3993003
7:30pm
Official Opening of Connacht Fleadh
Dé hAoine 30ú Meitheamh / Fri June 30th
Dr Labhrás O’Murchú, Ard Stiuthóir, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, will perform the official opening of the Connacht Fleadh and Fleadh an Phobail – Community Fleadh, in the Ballina Arts Centre on Fri June 30th at 7.30pm.Performances on the night featuring local musicians who entertained President Biden at Enniscoe House during his official State visit – David Calleary (Uilleann Pipes), Aileen Bourke (Concertina), Conor Maheady (Flute), Alannah Thornburg (Harp) & Caoimhe Kearins (Fiddle).
Venue: Ballina Arts Centre Time: 7:30pm
9:00pm
Killala Bay Folk Club comes to Ballina
Dé hAoine 30ú Meitheamh / Fri June 30th
Killala Bay Folk Club comes to Ballina to celebrate as part of the Connacht Fleadh Festival.
Songs, Poetry, Storytelling – All welcome to enjoy and participate.
Start Time: 9pm
Venue: Arkle Lounge, Rouse’s Bar
9:00pm
A night of music in The Merry Monk
A fabulous night of music awaits with Laura Jo Callaghan, the Tiernans and Cathal & Darren Culliney and Kyle Hampson in The Merry Monk from 9pm.
Free entry.
Saturday 1st July
8:00am
Ballina Farmer’s Market
The regular Ballina Farmer’s Market will take place in Market Square all day on Saturday, alongside the Gig Rig festivities.
10:00am
Connacht Fleadh Competitions
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
All competitions except dancing, will take place in St. Mary’s Secondary School, Convent Hill, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 YXC7
Dancing competitions take place in the Old Convent Hall, Convent Hill, Ballina, which is close to St. Mary’s Secondary School, F26 R928
However, we are advising people to follow the road signs and instructions from stewards, rather than the postcodes as this should make parking easier.Open to the public and all welcome. Admission: Adults €5, children €3
10:00am
Musical Instrument Showcase
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Musical Instruments showcase in St Mary’s Secondary School
Time: TBC
12:00pm
Historical Tour of Ballina with Terry Reilly
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Historical Tour of Ballina – A walk in the past.
Guided by local Author and historian, Terry Reilly, former Editor “Western People”.
Meeting point Ballina Library
Time: 12pm
1:00pm
Pop-Up Gaeltach Cearnog an Mhargaidh
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Pop-Up Gaeltach Cearnog an Mhargaidh – Market Square
Caint, ceol agus deis do mhunitir na Gaeilge casadh le cheile ag Fleadh Chonnachta – Drop by2:00pm
Busking Competition
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Town Centre
2pm
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Fleadh Gig Rig & Marquee
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Market Square, Ballina
Gig Rig Running Order
2:00pm: Aodán Cronin & Finéinn Quinn – accordion, bodhrán & fiddle
2:30pm: Mayo Teenage Trad Group (ages 15 to 18)
3:00pm: Glór na dTonn Céilí Band
3:30pm: Peter Fox Cómhrá Ceoil – accordion, banjo, concertina
4:00pm: Pat Fox – tin whistle & vocals
4:15pm: Caoimhe Kearins and Chris Maguire – fiddle and box and vocals
4:45pm: Pipers Cross Céilí Band
5:15pm: Angela and Caroline Deane & Lorraine Williams – whistle, bodhrán and vocals
5:45pm: Kate, Paddy & Sal Heneghan – harp, uilleann pipes, fiddle & vocals
6:15pm: Cathal & Darren Culliney & Kyle Hampson accordion, fiddle, piano & whistle
6:45pm: Lissadell Céile Band full céile band
7:15pm: Seoid – accordion, banjo, flute and guitar
Please note that this line-up is subject to change.
In the Marquee:
Set-dancing with Oliver Fleming
Fun introduction to Sean-Nós dancing with Tommy Stenson where everybody is invited to learn a step.
Boxty and potato cake making demonstration
Wood-turning demonstration and class with Willie Creighton.
5:00pm onwards
Session Trail
5-6.30pm, Paddy Mac’s, Garden St: Caoimhe Kearins & Chris Maguire
6-8pm, An Sean Sibín, Abbey St: The Deane Family
9-11pm, Katie’s Corner, Abbey St: The Lissadell Céilí Band
7:00pm
Try Rowing with Ballina Rowing Club
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Try Rowing with Ballina Rowing Club at the Kennedy Glasgow Centre at the Quay.
Contact Pat O’Brien: Tel:087-2540334
Time: 7pm
9:00pm
Padraig Egan Memorial Céilí
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Memorial Céilí with the Swallows Tail Céilí Band, in memory of Pádraig Egan
Venue: Twin Trees Hotel
Time: 9pm
Admission €12 at the door
Sunday 2nd July
