Clare Arts Office celebrate 10 years of the Embrace Programme with a special exhibition of creative work produced by people with disabilities from throughout the county.
BreakThrough Dance company proudly presents their debut show, which boasts a variety of dance, drama and singing from all genres, so there's something for everyone!
From contemporary, commercial and hip hop dance to jazz and musical theatre, this show offers the audience a chance to see the different styles of song and dance BreakThrough offers its students, making an enjoyable night out for all the family.
The Macnamara Photographic Collection is a collection of glass plate negatives dating from the 1890s to the early 1920s, which were amassed in a collection by Dr. George Unthank Macnamara (1849-1919) was accessioned by Clare County Archives in 2010.
The collection contains a wide variation of images containing social, archaeological and historical witness to the late 19th and early 20th century Clare but indeed also to Burma where George’s brothers Lieutenant Colonel John William Unthank and Lieutenant Robert Joseph served in the Indian and Bengal Medical Services from the years 1879-1908. Family portraits including the Macnamara family and other local families form part of the collection as well as important sites and monuments throughout County Clare.
All Welcome
The Speks are a six-piece traditional Irish music band for children. They live on a mysterious Island off the coast of Co. Clare called Glasses Island where everybody wears glasses! The band members are Quince, Naymon, Tommo, Pete, Ed and Rafferty and they love singing and playing music for children.
The Speks have won a prestigious Parents' Choice music award in the US where their music has been described as "Riverdance for toddlers" and "grown up music for kids."
Enter a colouring competition to be in with a chance to win a Speks t-shirt, CD and book: download your entry here. Make sure to get your entry in by Friday May 11th.
To find out more about The Speks, check out their website: www.thespeks.com
The Dinan School of Ballet takes to the stage once again with their own unique blend of dance, music and drama.
Using a creative mix of ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary dance along with a wide ranging musical score their show will take you on a dramatic journey based on the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast. A fun night for all the family is guaranteed!
The future of our traditional music, singing and dance is always in the hands of the 'Aos Óg', the young generation. The Aos Óg Concert has always been a key event in the Fleadh Nua, which takes place in Ennis each year. This year, the concert will feature some of the best young traditional musicians, singers and dancers from Co. Clare and beyond.
The Máirtín O’Connor Band is a musical partnership of accordionist Máirtín O’Connor, fiddler and banjo player Cathal Hayden and guitarist and singer Séamie O’Dowd. Anchored by Galway man O’Connor’s dazzling button accordion, the astounding skill and virtuosity of all three musicians,will guarantee a vigorous and pulsating performance.
Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh is a singer and multi-instrumentalist who has made many recordings, as a solo performer and with the band Danú. Muireann has also recorded an exquisite album with Scottish singer, Julie Fowlis, exploring the music and singing traditions of the two Gaelic communities. Liam Flanagan (North Cregg & Danú) on fiddle and guitarist Donal Clancy (Danú & Solas) will join Muireann for a beautiful mix of songs and music.
Mick & Michelle Mulcahy from Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, have been entertaining audiences for many years, and with Michelle’s Louise, have released many albums.
‘Last Night As I Lay Dreaming’ explores the life and song of traditional singer Robbie McMahon from Spancilhill in Co.Clare who is credited with bringing the folk song 'Spancilhill’ to a worldwide audience. The film documentary charts the huge contribution Robbie McMahon has made to the world of singing down through the years, both through his own compositions and his unique interpretation of traditional songs.
Duration: 75 minutes
102 years in the business, the Kilfenora has gone from strength to strength since their centenary! From village parties in the early 1900s right down to their current international profile in the new millennium, each new generation slots seamlessly into the groove of their forebears.
The group can follow its roots back into the late 1800s. At the time, music was an important feature of life in rural Ireland. Kilfenora boasted a fine brass band, which gradually evolved into a dance band. Its story is the story of Irish music itself. From village parties in the early 1900s to bigger dances in the '30s, broadcasts in the '40s, commercial recordings in the '50s, foreign tours in the '60s right down to their current international profile they have set the bar for other ensembles.
For more information on Fleadh Nua events please click here.
Sparks Hip Hop Dance School Ennis, Clare’s longest running and most successful modern dance school, host their dance spectacular which is not to be missed by lovers of dance of all ages!! Sparks are ten times all Ireland champions and feature performers from as young as three to the not so young at all!!
Presented by glór and Clare Arts Office in association with Bealtaine.
The iconic Delia Murphy lives on through her songs, still played on Irish radio today and reissued on CDs. She continues to be cherished by all those who loved her singing and remember her from the innumerable occasions she graced the airwaves of Radio Éireann with her popular songs. She is not forgotten for her many recordings heard on gramophone and in dance halls throughout Ireland and the wonderful concerts she sang in, both at home and abroad.
Gerry Anderson will give an entertaining talk bringing you through Delia’s life and times. Márín O’Donovan adds a special dimension to the programme by singing some of Delia’s favourites, and Carmen Cullen, niece of Delia, adds some family reminiscences.
Suitable for ages 16+
Ken O’Shaughnessy and Paul Curley are well known around Clare for their involvement in pantomime and comedy theatre. They have finally done what they’ve been threatening to do for years, and pooled their comedic talents to write and perform What is Wrong with You?, a show guaranteeing lots of laughter and lots of frolics.
Don’t miss the world premier of What is Wrong with You?
This wonderful, wild, funny and moving story that shocked the nation on its publication in 1960 has now been written for the stage by the author. This is a truly contemporary, highly theatrical, dramatic and free-flowing telling of this classic coming of age story.
It is the early sixties in a country village in Ireland. Kate and her attractive friend Baba are on the verge of womanhood and dreaming of spreading their wings in a wider world; of discovering love and luxury and liquor and, above all, fun. With bawdy innocence, shrewd for all their inexperience, the girls romp their way through convent school to the bright lights of Dublin — where Kate finds that suave, idealised lovers rarely survive the real world.
Featuring prints from Donald Tesky, Carmel Benson, Caroline Donoghue & more.
Des Bishop is back, he’s learning the drums, and he’s not afraid to show it. Combining his love of hip hop, beat boxing, audience participation and a newfound passion for drumming, Des has fun with wordplay in this brand new stand-up show.
‘It’s going to be a bit silly, a bit musical, a bit improvised’ says Des. ‘The title comes from being given an electronic drum kit as a gift recently. I started messing around with it and ended up behind a set on stage. It went really well, so I’ve put together a comedy show with a bit of rhythm in it.’
Bishop’s famously warm, honest presenting style and restless imagination will be in evidence again, most recently seen in the worldwide success of his previous live show, My Dad Was Nearly James Bond. He has since released a book of the same name inspired by his experiences and RTÉ aired a TV documentary on the subject.
‘Charismatic, sincere, eloquent and always seeking the angle’ Chortle
‘Funny, erudite and effortlessly delivered’ The Scotsman, UK
Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club is an eclectic, roots collective of musicians, friends and songs inspired in part by a musical circus troupe from Barcelona, the movie soundtracks of Quentin Tarantino and the music of New York artists Lou Reed, Marc Ribot and Willy DeVille (Mink DeVille).
The bands sound has been described as a mix of 'lounge lizard schmooze and mariachi passion' and 'punk latino'.
The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Tribute brings audiences into the colourful worlds of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Iggle Piggle, Upsy Daisy, Dora the Explorer, Boots the Monkey and Peppa Pig.
Mickey Mouse hosts the show and wants to sing but when everyone gets the hiccups, they have to find ways of curing them. With participation from the audience and help from Mickey’s friends on stage, they all soon get there singing voices back and everyone joins in a sing song with all the gang.
Join Shelley and her students as they return to the glór stage with their energetic show .
DanceMasters teachers many forms of dancing including but not limited to, hip-hop, modern, jazz, street and most recently Zumba.
In this talk David looks at a range of family values and how to live them in a way that will help your family to thrive. Looking at the dilemmas and issues that affect families with toddlers, all the way through to teenagers, David will give sound, practical advice and guidance on how to build strong family relationships. From building your children's self esteem to dealing with sibling rivalry or protecting your children from the risk of bullying this information packed evening should help you help your family to thrive. At the end of his presentation David will throw the floor open for a questions and answers session, so if you wonder about other parenting issues you can ask him then and there!
David Coleman is a practicing clinical psychologist who also presents television programmes, contributes regularly to the Tubridy radio show on 2FM, writes a weekly column for the Irish Independent and has authored two books so far. David has become best known in Ireland as the presenter of the hit RTÉ television series ‘Families in Trouble’, ‘21st Century Child’, ‘Teens in the Wild’ and most recently ‘Families in the Wild’. All of his television programmes have dealt with aspects of family life, parenting and child and adolescent development. A natural communicator, David’s style is universally acclaimed as accessible and approachable.
Featuring Denise Broderick, Gemma Byrnes, Nigel Dugdale, Ian McGlynn and the MTW Quartet.
Musical Director: Noel Lennon.
Music Theatre West presents a magical evening of music celebrating the many genres of musical theatre. Audiences will be treated to the works of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim and the best of new work from Broadway and London’s West End. This concert also features Listen to My Heart – The Songs of David Friedman. This sophisticated, funny and heartfelt theatrical review is a thrilling and sometimes painful journey into the human heart, brilliantly capturing the human spirit in all its forms.
Music Theatre West is a professional performance company formed by Noel Lennon in 2007. It works in all genres of music theatre - Opera/Operetta, Musical, Song Book and Song Cycle, bringing together the finest theatrical, vocal and instrumental practitioners to the concert stage.
An opportunity to try your hand at circus Skills, aerial, acrobatics, clowning and performance with these exciting workshops by Sorcaluba Circus.
Monday 2nd July: Aerial Workshop
Tuesday 3rd July: Acrobatic Workshop
Wednesday 4th July: Clowning & performance Workshop,
Thur 5th & Fri 6th July: Circus skills Workshop
Workshops are suitable for those aged 8 and over and are 60 minutes in duration.
Presented as part of Ennis Street Festival.
Suitable for ages 8 to 12 years.
Presented as part of the Ennis Street Festival.
Suitable for ages 8 to 14 years.
If you are 13-18 years and interested in all aspects of acting, then this is the course for you. We will explore how we use our bodies, voices and imaginations to bring a character to life. There will be lots of theatre games, improvisation and creating your own character techniques as we become acquainted with the actor’s world. The course will be facilitated by Clare Youth Theatre leader, Eleanor Feeley.
Places are limited.
Early booking advised.
As part of the Ennis Street Festival
As part of Ennis Street Festival.
Suitable for ages 8 years +
Each workshop is 2 hours in duration.
As part of Ennis Street Festival
Suitable for ages 8+
As part of the Ennis Street Festival.
Suitable for ages 15+
The Clare Youth Service Mixtape project will showcase some of its young upcoming DJs, producers, rappers and beatboxers with a block-party styled outdoor concert. The event will take place outside glór, with the young people giving demonstrations of their own unique approach towards electronic music. It will also host some of the young street artists from the locality, who will be creating live graffiti on the boards provided. As with all CYS events, this is strictly a drug and alcohol free environment.
Performers include Kooki & ETG, Bubba J, fearandloating, Sam Lavery, DJ Souths, DJ EBM, mynameisjOhn, Evan Murphy, Joel and more.
Please contact jlillis@clareyouthservice.org for more information.
Emjoy a week filled to the brim with creativity and self-expression, workshops centred in dance and a performance held onstage, fully lit and dressed and open to friends and family. Participants work and perform alongside professional dancers from Ballet Ireland, and in collaboration with them, decide how each week’s show develops. With emphasis on all the component arts that combine to make a ballet; drama, music, painting and dance, the Ballet Ireland summer school week is filled with laughter, joy and inspiration.
This year we will explore the ancient story of The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, a fable that has been doing the rounds for at least 25 centuries! A town mouse pays a visit to his country cousins and enjoys the clean air and simple food and, of course, all the country dancing. He misses, however, the sophistication of the city and invites the cousins to stay with him there. They too can sample the delicacies at the dinner table and the latest trends on the dance floor. But which will prove the better environment in which a mouse can thrive?
You want your kids to feel free to crack eggs, make dough, create lots of wash up while learning to cook, but not in your kitchen?
glór has just the answer this summer...They can come make a mess in OUR kitchen while they learn the skills and craft of cookery in a fun, relaxed, safe and instructive environment.
JUNIOR CHEF - Tuesday 10 - Friday 13 July (inclusive)
This series of workshops are aimed at 10 - 12 year olds who will be shown how to make simple but tasty meals. Along the way they will learn about safety in the kitchen and will make a variety of yummy food, from smoothies to pasta sauces, home made goujons and a few special treats. The classes are designed to be interactive, with an emphasis on teaching children the skills necessary to develop their love of cooking.
TEEN CHEF - Tuesday 17 - Friday 20 July (inclusive)
OK so they already know a bit about cooking - they possibly fancy themselves as young Jamie's or Rachel's and they already love experimenting with food, (or they would like to experiment with food). If so, these classes are ideal to help them take that step-up to allow them present accomplished meals including some simple but tasty starters, main courses that pack a punch and some knock out desserts, all of which are easy to accomplish (once they get the hang of being organised in the kitchen!)
Your children will learn about engineering and mechanical principles, working on various structural and mechanical projects throughout the week.
For Bookings and for further information, please contact 015240004 or see www.learnit.ie / info@learnit.ie
Starcamp Summer camps 2012 are back – Ireland’s singing, dancing, acting and all-round fun summer camp is what all 5-13 (4 if attending school) year old boys and girls are waiting for. This is a rollercoaster week of performing, laughter and games while successfully dealing with self esteem and confidence. Starcamp 2011 was voted one of Ireland’s Top 5 Nationwide Summer camps last year by Primary Times readers. Qualified music teachers, choreographers and drama coaches are amongst the instructors who will be creating the fun-filled environment that your child will love to be part of.
Queries and bookings are directly with Starcamp. Book online or download and application form today at www.starcamp.ie or call 021-4377900 to book directly.
DÁN featuring Guidewires (Ireland), Kan (Scotland, England), Breton Quartet (France) and Alyth McCormack (Scotland), is a specially commissioned touring project that brings together some of the world’s most respected traditional and jazz musicians in a highly anticipated concert series.
Spearheading a new wave of traditional music DÁN is dedicated to an entirely new, suspense-charged relationship between the traditional and the modern. Brainchild of the highly accomplished Irish group Guidewires, the project brings together figureheads of the tradition to form an extraordinary ensemble for a musically charged experience that redefines brilliance. The impressive 14 member ensemble will present a programme of original, traditional, re-arranged and shared material, demonstrating the interconnectedness of music from the Celtic Fringe. Through a powerful fusion and an enchanting musical journey, DÁN will push tradition to the edge of its boundaries.
Imagine being stranded with the legendary Joe Dolan in a rural pub in Cavan on the night his car breaks down. That’s the fantasy scenario that’s imagined in this play written and directed by Padraic McIntyre which has had 2 runs at the Olympia and at long last comes to Ennis.
The play set on a stormy St. Stephen’s night as people gather to celebrate the 60th birthday party of the The Horse Munley. As the storm worsens and people head home a knock to the door brings the night’s entertainment to a new level. As the play unfolds so too do personal secrets, the music and the craic.
Mixing comedy drama and music, it is a treat for all theatre and Joe Dolan fans alike.
Don’t miss your chance to catch up with Michael ‘Soft Day’ Flatley, Joan ‘Can I Just Say’ Burton, Vincent ‘Ah That’s Very Good’ Browne and many more live on stage! With a new government in place, there are lots of interesting people to focus on and, of course, it would be rude not to give it a bit of ‘Boom Boom’ to Enda Kenny as part of the huge cast of characters - all played by one man - amazing!
Gift Grub can be heard every morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM. Of the live shows Ian said “Gift Grub really comes alive when Mario brings the characters on stage with flashing lights, video technology, swings, roundabouts, kitchen sinks and a live audience - the interaction is a very funny part of the show”.
Early booking strongly advised.
Tickets go on sale at 9.30am on Friday March 30th.