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This page is updated regularly so keep in touch for the latest information. Full details of all events will be posted here as the programme of events is rolled out
Friday, 30th May 2008
Bodhrán players gather in Milltown
7.30pm Blessing of the Bodhráns & Opening Ceromony
8.00pm BEOGA Live in Concert at the Community Centre "... a heady, virtually head-spinning sonic blend stamping Beoga as perhaps the most audacious Irish band rooted in trad today" featuring the phenomenal Eamon Murray on bodhrán and special guests Colm Phelan & Goitse. Tickets €25 on sale from Tuesday 1st April from +353 (0)85 7739553.
Saturday, 31st May 2008
Bodhrán workshops begin at various venues
11.00am Workshops begin and continue throughout the day (see Workshops link for more details)
2.00pm Street entertainment throughout the afternoon
5.00pm Rahan Comhaltas Groups Live on the Gig Rig
8.00pm THE CHIEFTAINS Live in Concert at the CYMS Hall Killorglin. The world's best known and most loved traditional Irish music group in concert with special guests. Tickets €50 on sale from Tuesday 1st April from +353 (0)85 7739553
Sunday, 1st June 2008
Family Day with fun for the kids and street entertainment
10.00am Workshops continue at various venues (see Workshops link for more information)
11.00am Heats of the competitions begin at Community Centre
2.00pm Open Air Céilí & Set Dancing Extravaganza with the Abbey Céilí Band Live on the Gig Rig
6.00pm Moving Cloud from Denmark on the Gig Rig
8.00pm Grand Finale - Finals of the World Bodhrán Championships. Featuring world percussionist Sandeep Raval and Rahan Comhaltas Group
Monday, 2nd June 2008
10.30am Bodhrán workshops continue at various venues
2.30pm World percussion workshop with Sandeep Raval
3.00pm Street entertainment competition with Comhaltas Groups with prize money for the best performers.
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