Session Trail
Venue: Various different venues around Ballina
Connacht Fleadh 2022 Programme
Friday 23rd June
8.00pm
Saturday 24th June
Sunday 25th June
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
6:00p.m.
History of Uilleann Piping in Co Mayo with Historian Michael Kelly
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 6pm
7:00pm
Uilleann Pipes and Harp Ensemble Performance with Music Generation Castlebar
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 7pm
Monday 26th June
8:00pm
Cúpla Focal Club with Traditional Music Session
Venue: Rouse’s, Pearse Street
Time: 8pm – 9:30pm
Tuesday 27th June
10:30am
Croagh Patrick Climb
Dé Máirt, 27ú Meitheamh / Tue June 27th
10.30am: Depart Ballina for Croagh Patrick climb. Special Fleadh rate: €10pp return.
Limited spaces available.
Contact: Treacy Coaches to book your place Tel: 086-3993003
6:00pm
Kilmoremoy Ladies Minor Challenge Match
Dé Máirt, 27ú Meitheamh / Tue June 27th
Venue: Ballina Stephenites
Time: 6pm
7:30pm
Ballina Stephenites v Knockmore Senior Men
Dé Máirt, 27ú Meitheamh / Tue June 27th
Challenge Match
Venue: Stephenites
Time: 7:30pm
9:00pm
Deel Macra na Feirme Quiz night
Dé Máirt, 27ú Meitheamh / Tue June 27th
Venue: Ballina Stephenites Club House
Time: 9pm
9:00pm
Singing Club
Dé Máirt, 27ú Meitheamh / Tue June 27th
Venue: Merry Monk (Upstairs)
Time: 9pm
Wednesday 28th June
3:00pm
Ceol agus Amhránaíocht le Páisti
Dé Céadaoin, 28ú Meitheamh / Wed June 28th
Ceol agus amhránaíocht le Páisti ó Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol
Venue: Ballina Library
Time: 3pm
(sponsored by Gael Linn)
4:00pm
Tráth na gCeist le Páisti
Dé Céadaoin, 28ú Meitheamh / Wed June 28th
Tráth na gCeist le Páisti ó Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol
Venue: Ballina Library
Time: 4pm
(sponsored by Gael Linn)
6:00pm
Stepdancing Workshop
Dé Céadaoin, 28ú Meitheamh / Wed June 28th
Step dancing Workshop
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 6pm – 9pm
7:00pm
Eamonn Ceannt Lecture with his Grand-Niece Mary Gallagher
Venue: Jackie Clarke Collection
Time: 7:00pm
Eamonn Ceannt’s set of Uilleann Pipes will be on display at the Jackie Clarke Collection, from Tuesday – Thursday
(Courtesy of Curragh Military Museum)
9:00pm
PJ Hernon CD Launch followed by Local Musicians
Dé Céadaoin, 28ú Meitheamh / Wed June 28th
PJ Hernon CD launch followed by Local Traditional Musicians showcase with special guests Paddy Tighe and Darren Regan.
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 9pm
Thursday 29th June
3:00pm
Master Classes & Recital with Bríd Harper and Dermot Byrne
Déardaoin, 29ú Meitheamh / Thurs June 29th
Master Classes with Bríd Harper and Dermot Byrne followed by a recital featuring Bríd and Dermot. Limited spaces available. Tel: 087-2775317
Venue: Ballina Arts Centre
Time: 3pm – 5pm
8:00pm
Tribute Night with Bríd Harper and Dermot Byrne
Déardaoin, 29ú Meitheamh / Thurs June 29th
Tribute night in memory of recently departed musicians- Peter Gallagher (accordion), Mick Shannon (fiddle), Michael McCarrick (guitar) and John Cosgrove (accordion/guitar/singer).
Bríd Harper and Dermot Byrne will give a short concert followed by a gala session featuring local and visiting musicians.
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 8pm
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
Official opening of Connacht Fleadh with performance 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
Saturday 1st July
10:00am
Connacht Fleadh Competitions
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Connacht Fleadh competitions in St Mary’s Secondary School & Old Convent Secondary School
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
2:00pm
Busking Competition
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Town Centre
2pm
2:00pm
Fleadh Gig-Rig & Marquee
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Market Square, Ballina
Featuring Árds CCÉ including local and visiting musicians
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 with Marjorie Morrow (Marjorie’s Kitchen). Marjorie is a contributor to a weekly cookery page in “Ireland’s Own” magazine.
Wood-turning demonstration and class with Willie Creighton.
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 Padraig Egan
Venue: Twin Trees Hotel
Time: 9pm
Sunday 2nd July
9:00am
Competitions at Connacht Fleadh
De Domhnaigh, Iúil 2ú / Sun July 2
Venue: St. Mary’s Secondary School and Old Convent Secondary School
From: 9am (check timetable for individual competition details)
10:00am
Musical Showcase
De Domhnaigh, Iúil 2ú / Sun July 2
Venue: St. Mary’s Secondary School
Time: To be Confirmed
11:00am
Fleadh Mass
De Domhnaigh, Iúil 2ú / Sun July 2
Fleadh Mass featuring local Comhaltas musicians and guest soloist “Dana”
Venue: St Muredach’s Cathedral
Time: 11:00am
2:pm
Gig Rig & Marquee
De Domhnaigh, Iúil 2ú / Sun July 2
Market Square, Ballina
2:00pm
Handball featuring Bofield GAA All-Ireland champions
De Domhnaigh, Iúil 2ú / Sun July 2
Venue: St. Muredach’s College
Time: 2pm
7:pm
Fly-casting Demonstration on River Moy with Paddy McDonnell
De Domhnaigh, Iúil 2ú / Sun July 2
Fly-casting Demonstration on River Moy with Paddy McDonnell
Time: 7pm
