2709Kilcar Street Festival Thursday, 29 July – Monday, 2 August A great mix of activities and fun to suit all ages. Outdoor games and street events, open air concerts and entertainment in pubs every night 29/07/201002/08/2010festivals.jpg41276Kilcar Parish Hall3098www.kilcaronline.comSee www.kilcaronline.com for all events July/ August 201029/07/201031/08/2010musicdance.jpg3303075Live Traditional Irish Music Ernin & FriendsJoin Ernin & Friends for a great night of live traditional Irish Music and song..Come along and bring your fiddle, guitar, bodhran and your voice and join in the music..Bring your friends and enjoy the ceoil agus craic.30/07/201030/07/301020050128034459.Arnolds1.JPG36524212Arnolds Hotel3057Outdoor Wild West B-B-Q NightTake your partner by the hand to the Station House Hotel Letterkenny on Friday July 30th featuring “Off the Cuff” Live Wide selection of delicious B-B-Q Food Available Pig on the Spit! *No Admission Fee* For further information call us today on 074 912310030/07/201030/07/2010170610014802.LogoReception.jpg01491Station House Hotel Letterkenny2633The Glen River Summer FestivalFriday 30th. July—Sunday 15th August SAT.31st..JULY/SUN.1st. AUG.: :SEAN NOS DANCE WORKSHOP BY KATHLEEN AND MICHAEL MC.GLYNN. SAT. AND SUN IN ODONNELLS BAR: CEILI,SETS AND TWO HAND DANCING. MUSIC SAT NIGHT WITH MARTIN DOOHAN SUN NIGHT WITH AN OTHER. .FRI.13th./SUN.15th.AUG. CEILI,SETS AND BARNDANCE WEEKEND. DANCE WORKSHOP ON SAT WITH CLEMENT GALLAGHER @2.30 MIXED CEILI ON SUN @ 2.30.MUSIC BY DANNY WEBSTER .CLEMENT GALLAGHER CALLING. MUSIC AND DANCE IN ODONNELLS BAR FRI.,SAT.AND SUN NIGHTS WITH DANNY WEBSTER WITH CLEMENT GALLAGHER CALLING. Every Thursday night for July + August we have an acoustic Set with The Jalapenos. Every Wedensday for July + august Rory's Beginners basic dance Class in traditional donegal Two hand dancing.30/07/201015/08/2010281009051355.odonnellsmeen.jpg16802O Donnells Bar Carrick2897Ballyshannon Folk FestivalBallyshannon Folk Festival30/07/201001/08/2010festivals.jpg21077Ballyshannon3004Country Dancefest The Bundoran Country Dancefest Kicks off on Friday 30th July and continues non-stop to Tuesday morning August 3rd. Features the kings of country music, like Mike Denver, Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell, Nathan Carter,Mick Flavin, Seamus Moore, John MC Nicholl, Hugo Duncan, Dominic Kirwan plus lots more Call Showtous @ 0818 300 888 NI/UK; 00353 94925 5000 Email; info@showtours.ie 30/07/201003/08/2010128463511687849237_CopyofGreatNorthernphotofrombigwheel.jpg4589The Great Northern Hotel Golf and Leisure Centre 4****3042Ian Smith - Live Music Live Music in Whiskey Fly Bar31/07/201031/07/201020050128034459.Arnolds1.JPG012Arnolds Hotel2736Cúrsa Gaeilge/Irish Language CoursesOideas Gael Language courses are specially designed to cater for the needs of adults at all learning stages, including those who are more advanced but in need of practice. Each course contains three or more levels: Beginner, intermediate and advanced and is usually of one week’s duration. Class tuition is by specialist teachers who use graded courses, supported by modern audio-visual resources, as well as other proven methods of language teaching. The daily schedule consists of intensive morning and afternoon tutorials with attention directed towards spoken Irish (except for some units at the highest level), aiming at correct pronunciation, proper idiom and development of vocabulary, particularly of contemporary life. Our aim is to foster conversational ability and fluency, with some 35 language contact hours per course. Recreational activities such as dancing, poetry, or guest lectures take place each evening, after which participants are free to practise their Irish with people from all other levels while enjoying the craic in the local pubs. The Social format of the courses ensures that people attending on their own, quickly feel comfortable and at ease within the group. It has been the experience of the Directors that those who have completed a two-week programme succeed in achieving a marked improvement in fluency. Courses are officially recognised by the Department of Education.31/07/201007/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael2746Siúl Sléibhe/HillwalkingSouth West Donegal has some of the best hillwalking areas in Ireland and its 2000 ft. mountain, Sliabh Liag, is regarded as the finest marine cliff in Europe. Despite the beauty of this peninsula, it is relatively under-utilised by walkers, even in the height of the ssummer sseason. All routes, followed by Oideas Gael, vary in difficulty and give participants a chance to see the best of South Donegal’s wild and varied coastal scenery. This area forms part of the Donegal Gaeltacht and it is hoped that walkers will be able to use their knowledge of Irish during the course of the week’s holiday, or if new to the language, that they will practise a few works and expressions. Emphasis is on enjoyment and the evenings are spent listening to some of the traditional music, for which the area is famous & to join in the craic which accompanies the OIDEAS GAEL programme of courses. These walks will not involve any rock climbing and some are quite long and strenuous. It is essential, therefore, that participants ensure that they are fit enough to undertake such exercise (all walks are 4-6 hours long). In iardheisceart Chontae Dhún na nGall atá cuid de na limistéirí siúil is fearr in Éirinn, le Sliabh Liag a mheastar a bheith ar an bhinn mhara is mórthaibhsí san Eoraip. D’ainneoin áilleacht na leithinise, ní thaithíonn siúlaithe cnoc an oiread sin í, fiú le linn ardséarsúr an tsamhraidh, as siocair í bheith chomh scoite sin. Tá rogha siúlóidí á tairiscint nach ionann deacracht; tugann gach ceann acu deis do shiúlaithe breathnú ar éagsúlacht radharcanna fíoráille de chuid chóstaí iargúlta dheisceart Dhún na Gall. Cuid de Ghaeltacht Dhún na nGall é an ceantar seo agus táthar ag súil go mbeidh ar chumas siúlaithe a gcuid Gaeilge a úsáid le linn shaoire na seachtaine, sin nó, mura bhfuil an teanga ar a dtoil acu, go dtógfaidh siad abairt nó dhó. Sult agus sásamh is mó atá i gceist sa chúrsa & beidh am go leor tráthnóna le h-éisteacht leis an cheol tíre a bhfuil cáil ar an réigiún dá bharr agus taitneamh a bhaint as ach chraic a bhíonn mar ghnáth chuid de chúrsaí Oideas Gael. Cé nach mbeidh ailleadóireacht i gceist sna siúlóidí beith roinnt acu measartha fada agus maolach agus caithfidh luacht an chúrsa a chinntiú go mbeidh siad www.Oideas-Gael.com31/07/201007/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael2769Archaeology Course/Cúrsa Seandalaíocht5000 years in stone is the theme of this programme. Field trips are organised to the numerous pre and early Christian monuments of the region as well as evening lectures by scholars in early Irish literature, history, art, archaeology and folklore. For more detailed information on the programme you can contact Oideas Gael at 074 9730248 or visit our web site at www.Oideas-Gael.com31/07/201007/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael3088Country Fest 2010We will have 4-5 American acts and 25-30 of Irelands top acts will appear on 3 live stages at the impressive clanree complex. There will be four stages. Country Fest 2010 Line-up Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny Gene Watson, Pam Tillis, Daryle Singletary, Kimmie Rhodes, Brent Mason, Jimmy Buckley, Philomena Begley, Declan Nerney, Robert Mizzell, Roly Daniels, Linda Welby, Nathan Carter, Kieran McGilligan, Patrick Feeney, Aidan Quinn, Brendan Quinn, Eamonn McCann, Louise Morrissey, Hugo Duncan, Shaun Loughrey, Seamus McGee, Thomas Maguire and Fhiona Ennis, Justin McGurk, Shunie Crampsey, The Benn Sisters, Kenny Johnson, The Carmel Sheerin Band, Tony Kerr, Sean Corrigan, Off the Cuff. Box Car Brian, Steve Farlow, Damien Bowe, Lisa McHugh, Carmel McLoughlin, Elaine Boyle, Alistair Coyles, Gary Quinn, Kim Dickinson, Wookalily, Caitlin, Michael Cleary and Briege Kelly, Trevor Loughrey, Sinead Taggart, Sharon Nixon, Curtis Magee, John Farry, Gary Gamble, Ally Harron & Marian Curry, Liam McLaughlin, Frank McCaffrey, Jason McGilligan and The Big Bea, Anthony McBrien, Bryan Mullen and Paul and Mary B. 31/07/201001/08/2010128547370673170578_001.jpg142Clanree Hotel Letterkenny3089Ceol na gConnolach ( The Donegal Sessions)The Donegal Sessions - a Concert of Traditional Irish Music - Venue: Aislann Chill Chartha. Brid Harper on Fiddle, Noreen Lyons Accordian & Claire Gallagher Fiddle. Doors open 8.00 concert start 8.30 sharp. Refreshments served.31/07/201031/07/2010musicdance.jpg01276Kilcar Parish Hall2992Killybegs Annual RegattaKillybegs Sailing Club Annual Regatta01/08/201001/08/2010TARA4.jpg0860Tara Hotel Killybegs Donegal3080August Fair Day Dance Join us for a great night of fun and entertainment and presentation of August Fair Day Prizes. Dance the night away with Barney and the Circle ..come along and bring your friends for a great night..02/08/201002/08/201020050128034459.Arnolds1.JPG012Arnolds Hotel3083Killybegs Summer FestivalThe Killybegs Summer Festival takes place in Ireland's premier fishing village 6-8 August 2010. The town is aiming to make this year's festival the best ever. Events will include entertain on the festival stage throughout the weekend including local bands, a battle-of-the-bands competition, kids' entertainment, a car treasure hunt and a kids' fancy dress competition. The festival opens on Friday 6 August with the popular Crowning of the Queen of the Fleet, with MC by TV3's Noel Cunningham. Visit http://www.killybegsfestival.com for the full event schedule and further details. Or us on Twitter for regular updates: http://twitter.com/killybegssummer Festival contact: Email the Killybegs Festival Committee: killybegsfestival@gmail.com06/08/201008/08/2010080710050201.Killybegs_festival2.JPG203090The Donegal Sessions ( Traditional Irish Music Concert)Ceol na gConnalach - Donegal Sessions.Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh & Tim Eady, "Donegal Person of the Year & celebrating 25years with Altan" Maureen & Colum McGrattan on flute. 07/08/201007/08/2010musicdance.jpg01276Kilcar Parish Hall3043Josie Cannon - Live MusicLive Music in Whiskey Fly Bar07/08/201007/08/201020050128034459.Arnolds1.JPG012Arnolds Hotel2760Cúrsa CruinneasCé air a bhfuil an cúrsa dírithe? Tá an cúrsa seo dírithe ar dhaoine a bhfuil caighdeán ard Gaeilge labhartha acu, a bhfuil roinnt eolais acu cheana ar ghramadach na teanga ach ar mian leo eolas níos fearr a fháil uirthi. Tá sé oiriúnach do dhaoine a úsáideann an Ghaeilge go rialta ina gcuid oibre, mar shampla múinteoirí, craoltóirí, iriseoirí agus scríbhneoirí. Tá sé fóirsteanach chomh maith do mhic léinn atá ag déanamh staidéir ar an Ghaeilge san ollscoil. Beidh an bhéim ar scríobh agus ar léamh na teanga ach beidh gníomh-aíochtaí cainte i gceist chomh maith. Ábhar agus gníomhaíochtaí Ní mhúinfear ach gramadach atá úsáideach agus a chuideoidh leis na rannpháirtithe agus iad ag úsáid na teanga go laethúil. Múinfear rialacha agus ansin tabharfar deis do na rannpháirtithe iad a chur i bhfeidhm sa chaint agus sa scríobh. Tabharfar tús áite don Chaighdeán Oifigiúil seachas do chanúint faoi leith ar bith. Seo cuid de na nithe a bheidh i gceist sa chúrsa: • foclóir nua-aimseartha ag baint le réimsí mar na meáin chumarsáide agus cúrsaí reatha; • cleachtaí éisteachta ina mbeidh béim faoi leith ar chúrsaí nuachta; • cleachtaí scríbhneoireachta, mar léirmheasanna gairide, litreacha agus achoimrithe; • cluichí agus comórtais ghramadaí • cora cainte úsáideacha atá le fáil sna canúintí éagsúla; • cleachtaí cainte, mar dhíospóireachtaí agus rólghníomhaíochtaí. Modh múinte Chomh maith le hobair aonair, beidh obair bheirte agus obair ghrúpa i gceist sna ranganna. 07/08/201014/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael2747Siúl Sléibhe/HillwalkingSouth West Donegal has some of the best hillwalking areas in Ireland and its 2000 ft. mountain, Sliabh Liag, is regarded as the finest marine cliff in Europe. Despite the beauty of this peninsula, it is relatively under-utilised by walkers, even in the height of the ssummer sseason. All routes, followed by Oideas Gael, vary in difficulty and give participants a chance to see the best of South Donegal’s wild and varied coastal scenery. This area forms part of the Donegal Gaeltacht and it is hoped that walkers will be able to use their knowledge of Irish during the course of the week’s holiday, or if new to the language, that they will practise a few works and expressions. Emphasis is on enjoyment and the evenings are spent listening to some of the traditional music, for which the area is famous & to join in the craic which accompanies the OIDEAS GAEL programme of courses. These walks will not involve any rock climbing and some are quite long and strenuous. It is essential, therefore, that participants ensure that they are fit enough to undertake such exercise (all walks are 4-6 hours long). In iardheisceart Chontae Dhún na nGall atá cuid de na limistéirí siúil is fearr in Éirinn, le Sliabh Liag a mheastar a bheith ar an bhinn mhara is mórthaibhsí san Eoraip. D’ainneoin áilleacht na leithinise, ní thaithíonn siúlaithe cnoc an oiread sin í, fiú le linn ardséarsúr an tsamhraidh, as siocair í bheith chomh scoite sin. Tá rogha siúlóidí á tairiscint nach ionann deacracht; tugann gach ceann acu deis do shiúlaithe breathnú ar éagsúlacht radharcanna fíoráille de chuid chóstaí iargúlta dheisceart Dhún na Gall. Cuid de Ghaeltacht Dhún na nGall é an ceantar seo agus táthar ag súil go mbeidh ar chumas siúlaithe a gcuid Gaeilge a úsáid le linn shaoire na seachtaine, sin nó, mura bhfuil an teanga ar a dtoil acu, go dtógfaidh siad abairt nó dhó. Sult agus sásamh is mó atá i gceist sa chúrsa & beidh am go leor tráthnóna le h-éisteacht leis an cheol tíre a bhfuil cáil ar an réigiún dá bharr agus taitneamh a bhaint as ach chraic a bhíonn mar ghnáth chuid de chúrsaí Oideas Gael. Cé nach mbeidh ailleadóireacht i gceist sna siúlóidí beith roinnt acu measartha fada agus maolach agus caithfidh luacht an chúrsa a chinntiú go mbeidh siad www.Oideas-Gael.com07/08/201014/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael2737Cúrsa Gaeilge/Irish Language CourseOideas Gael Language courses are specially designed to cater for the needs of adults at all learning stages, including those who are more advanced but in need of practice. Each course contains three or more levels: Beginner, intermediate and advanced and is usually of one week’s duration. Class tuition is by specialist teachers who use graded courses, supported by modern audio-visual resources, as well as other proven methods of language teaching. The daily schedule consists of intensive morning and afternoon tutorials with attention directed towards spoken Irish (except for some units at the highest level), aiming at correct pronunciation, proper idiom and development of vocabulary, particularly of contemporary life. Our aim is to foster conversational ability and fluency, with some 35 language contact hours per course. Recreational activities such as dancing, poetry, or guest lectures take place each evening, after which participants are free to practise their Irish with people from all other levels while enjoying the craic in the local pubs. The Social format of the courses ensures that people attending on their own, quickly feel comfortable and at ease within the group. It has been the experience of the Directors that those who have completed a two-week programme succeed in achieving a marked improvement in fluency. Courses are officially recognised by the Department of Education.07/08/201014/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael2711Féile Cheoil Chill Chartha – Kilcar Fleadh (Traditional Music Festival) week long festival of Irish Traditional Music and Dance with a strong emphasis on the Donegal Tradition. The festival feature concerts with some of Ireland's top musicians and singers, workshops in singing, various instruments and dancing. Outdoor events including a cross-roads dance, lectures and talks and a 'big night' (ceilí) and nightly pub sessions. SATURDAY 7 AUGUST / DÉ SATHAIRN 7 LÚNASA Ceol na gConallach Ceolchoirm CONCERT Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh & Tim Eady, "Donegal Person of the Year & celebrating 25years with Altan" Maureen & Claire McGrattan SUNDAY 8 AUGUST / DÉ DOMHNAIGH 8 LÚNASA Performance by Kilcar Pipe Band Heritage Walk (Spanish Church to Lug Na Gnabh) 1 PM (TBC) Contact: Paddy 087-6737614 Sean 087-6154025 Shaun 086-1798563 Talk and audi-visual presentation on Music of Kilcar and the surrounding area by Mick Brown MONDAY 9 AUGUST / DÉ LUAIN 9 LÚNASA Ceol na gConallach Ceolchoirm/CONCERT FIDIL - Traditional Irish Fiddle Trio - Aidan O'Donnell, awarded TG4 Gradam Ceoil Young Musician of the Year/ Ciarán Ó Maonaigh TG4 young musician of the Year 2003, fiddle player Margaret Cunningham & Derek Williamson TUESDAY 10 AUGUST / DÉ MÁIRT 10 LÚNASA DAMHSA CROISBHEALAIGH CROSSROADS DANCE Music by: CEILI TIME - brothers Enda and Seamus McGlone Caller: Clement Gallagher WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST / DÉ CÉADAOIN 11 LÚNASA Coguish School Centenary Celebrations COGUISH CONCERT (MUSIC FROM UP THE GLEN) Local musicians and singers from up the Glen. Tom Byrne - "Tom Byrne - another musical genius whose mastery of this instrument is nothing short of phenomenal" Irish Music Magazine THURSDAY 12 AUGUST / DÉARDAOIN 12 LÚNASA Talk and audio-visual presentation on the Music of up the Glen by Ronan Galvin followed by ECHOES in the Glen FRIDAY 13 AUGUST / DÉ hAOINE 13 LÚNASA Coguish School Centenary Reunion Video & Audio by Christy Gillespie “history of school” BIG NIGHT - Music & Dance - Music by Martin Wilson and Mick Brown SATURDAY 14 AUGUST / DÉ SATHAIRN 14 LÚNASA Ceol na gConallach Ceolchoirm CONCERT Martin Tourish- "Named as being in the top 3 piano accordionists in Irish music in The Rough Guide to Ireland, he has brought his instrument to a new level by being the first piano accordionist to win TG4's prestigious "Young Musician of the Year" in 2008 Connie & Merla Drost CEARDLANNA/WORKSHOPS Registration for Workshops Monday 9th 11am – 2pm Fidil, Bosca Ceoil, Feadóg, Ceol agus Damhsa Fiddle,Accordion, Tin Whistle, Singing and Dancing Classes Monday 9th 2pm – 4pm Classes Tuesday 10th – Friday 13th 11am – 3pm 07/08/201014/08/2010festivals.jpg71276Kilcar Parish Hall3096Heritage walkPerformance by Kilcar Pipe Band Heritage Walk (Spanish Church to Lug Na Gnabh) 1 PM (TBC) Contact: Paddy 087-6737614 Sean 087-6154025 Shaun 086-1798563 Talk and audi-visual presentation on Music of Kilcar and the surrounding area by Mick Brown 08/08/201008/08/2010outdoor family events.jpg003097Music & Dance WorkshopsCEARDLANNA CEOIL AGUS DAMHSA MUSIC & DANCE WORKSHOPS Fidil / Fiddle, (Stephan Gallagher, Claire Gallaher, Mick Brown, Ronan Galvin) Bosca Ceoil / Accordion, (Donna Harkin) Feadóg / Tin Whistle, (Gavin Wheelan) Giotár / Guitar, (Derek Williamson) Amhránaíocht / Singing, (Patricia Flynn) Damhsa / Dancing, (Clement Gallagher) DÉ LUAIN 9 LÚNASA - DÉ hAOINE 13 LÚNASA Monday 9TH– Friday 13th August Clárú do Ceardlanna / Registration for Workshops: Fón: 074 9739133 / 0876499063 nó e-mail kilcar.fleadh@gmail.com Tuilleadh eolais: www.kilcaronline.com or the Fleadh office Monday 9th 11a.m – 13.45 09/08/201013/08/2010musicdance.jpg403091Fidil - Traditional Music Trio in ConcertFIDIL - Traditional Irish Fiddle Trio - Aidan O'Donnell, awarded TG4 Gradam Ceoil Young Musician of the Year/ Ciarán Ó Maonaigh TG4 young musician of the Year 2003, fiddle player Margaret Cunningham & Derek Williamson 09/08/201009/08/2010musicdance.jpg01276Kilcar Parish Hall3093Crossroads DanceDAMHSA CROISBHEALAIGH CROSSROADS DANCE Music by: CEILI TIME - brothers Enda and Seamus McGlone Caller: Clement Gallagher 10/08/201010/08/2010musicdance.jpg01276Kilcar Parish Hall3092Coguish School Centenary Celebrations ConcertCoguish School Centenary Celebrations COGUISH CONCERT (MUSIC FROM UP THE GLEN) Local musicians and singers from up the Glen. Tom Byrne - "Tom Byrne - another musical genius whose mastery of this instrument is nothing short of phenomenal" Irish Music Magazine 11/08/201011/08/2010musicdance.jpg003094Echos of the Glen of Kilcar (outdoor music)Talk and audio-visual presentation on the Music of up the Glen by Ronan Galvin followed by ECHOES in the Glen 12/08/201012/08/2010musicdance.jpg003095Ceili & Big nightBIG NIGHT - Music & Dance - Music by Mick Brown & Friends Caller: Clement Gallagher13/08/201013/08/2010musicdance.jpg01276Kilcar Parish Hall3061Danny Webster Ceili, Sets & Barndance WeekendFriday 13th - Sun 15th Aug Dance Workshop on Sat @ 2.30pm with Clement Gallagher Mixed Ceili on Sun @ 2.30pm. Music by Danny Webster Clement Gallagher calling Music & Dance in Bar Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights with Danny Webster & Clement Gallagher caller. Every Thursday night for July + August we have an acoustic Set with The Jalapenos. Every Wedensday for July + august Rory's Beginners basic dance Class in traditional donegal Two hand dancing.13/08/201015/08/2010220610030822.odonnellsmeen.jpg2968O'Donnell's Bar Meenaneary3099Ceol na gConallachCeol na gConallach Ceolchoirm CONCERT Martin Tourish- "Named as being in the top 3 piano accordionists in Irish music in The Rough Guide to Ireland, he has brought his instrument to a new level by being the first piano accordionist to win TG4's prestigious "Young Musician of the Year" in 2008 Patricia Flynn (Songs) Connie & Merla Drost (Fiddle) 14/08/201014/08/2010musicdance.jpg01276Kilcar Parish Hall2738Cúrsa Gaeilge/Irish Language CourseOideas Gael Language courses are specially designed to cater for the needs of adults at all learning stages, including those who are more advanced but in need of practice. Each course contains three or more levels: Beginner, intermediate and advanced and is usually of one week’s duration. Class tuition is by specialist teachers who use graded courses, supported by modern audio-visual resources, as well as other proven methods of language teaching. The daily schedule consists of intensive morning and afternoon tutorials with attention directed towards spoken Irish (except for some units at the highest level), aiming at correct pronunciation, proper idiom and development of vocabulary, particularly of contemporary life. Our aim is to foster conversational ability and fluency, with some 35 language contact hours per course. Recreational activities such as dancing, poetry, or guest lectures take place each evening, after which participants are free to practise their Irish with people from all other levels while enjoying the craic in the local pubs. The Social format of the courses ensures that people attending on their own, quickly feel comfortable and at ease within the group. It has been the experience of the Directors that those who have completed a two-week programme succeed in achieving a marked improvement in fluency. Courses are officially recognised by the Department of Education.14/08/201021/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael2748Siúl Sléibhe/HillwalkingSouth West Donegal has some of the best hillwalking areas in Ireland and its 2000 ft. mountain, Sliabh Liag, is regarded as the finest marine cliff in Europe. Despite the beauty of this peninsula, it is relatively under-utilised by walkers, even in the height of the ssummer sseason. All routes, followed by Oideas Gael, vary in difficulty and give participants a chance to see the best of South Donegal’s wild and varied coastal scenery. This area forms part of the Donegal Gaeltacht and it is hoped that walkers will be able to use their knowledge of Irish during the course of the week’s holiday, or if new to the language, that they will practise a few works and expressions. Emphasis is on enjoyment and the evenings are spent listening to some of the traditional music, for which the area is famous & to join in the craic which accompanies the OIDEAS GAEL programme of courses. These walks will not involve any rock climbing and some are quite long and strenuous. It is essential, therefore, that participants ensure that they are fit enough to undertake such exercise (all walks are 4-6 hours long). In iardheisceart Chontae Dhún na nGall atá cuid de na limistéirí siúil is fearr in Éirinn, le Sliabh Liag a mheastar a bheith ar an bhinn mhara is mórthaibhsí san Eoraip. D’ainneoin áilleacht na leithinise, ní thaithíonn siúlaithe cnoc an oiread sin í, fiú le linn ardséarsúr an tsamhraidh, as siocair í bheith chomh scoite sin. Tá rogha siúlóidí á tairiscint nach ionann deacracht; tugann gach ceann acu deis do shiúlaithe breathnú ar éagsúlacht radharcanna fíoráille de chuid chóstaí iargúlta dheisceart Dhún na Gall. Cuid de Ghaeltacht Dhún na nGall é an ceantar seo agus táthar ag súil go mbeidh ar chumas siúlaithe a gcuid Gaeilge a úsáid le linn shaoire na seachtaine, sin nó, mura bhfuil an teanga ar a dtoil acu, go dtógfaidh siad abairt nó dhó. Sult agus sásamh is mó atá i gceist sa chúrsa & beidh am go leor tráthnóna le h-éisteacht leis an cheol tíre a bhfuil cáil ar an réigiún dá bharr agus taitneamh a bhaint as ach chraic a bhíonn mar ghnáth chuid de chúrsaí Oideas Gael. Cé nach mbeidh ailleadóireacht i gceist sna siúlóidí beith roinnt acu measartha fada agus maolach agus caithfidh luacht an chúrsa a chinntiú go mbeidh siad www.Oideas-Gael.com14/08/201021/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael2770Sean-nós dancing & Traditional two-hand dancesThis week-long programme of Sean-nós and traditional two-hand dances will be held both morning and afternoon. A leading sean-nós dancer will teach the morning workshop while Edie Bradley will, in the afternoon, cover a wide range of two-hand dances including the Mazurka, Highland, Shoe the Donkey and the Peeler and the Goat. All dancing levels from beginner to improverwill be catered for and participants will have an opportunity of visiting and enjoying the many and varied attractions of the South-West Donegal region during the week. Beidh dhá sheisiúin damhsa gach lá, maidin agus iarnóin mar aon le hócáid oscailte damhsa don phobal iomlán gach oíche. Beidh an ceardlann damhsa sean-nóis gach maidin agus an ceann díriú ar dhamhsaí thraidisúnta san iarnóin. Beidh múinteoir rinnce sean-nóis den soth ag teagasc ar maidin agus is í Edie Bradley a bheas mar theagascóir tráthnóna agus déanfaidh sí réimse leathan de dhamhsaí tradisiúnta, ina measc an Mazurka, Highland, Shoe the Donkey agus The Peeler and the Goat. Tá an cúrsa oiriúnach doibh siúd atá ina nglantosaitheoirí agus dóibh siúd atá ag feabhsú.14/08/201021/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael3087Country Comes To Town Rossinver Youth & Community Project 'Country Comes To Town' A Fantastic Summer Fundraising Concert with the Irish Country Stars Host & Compere Marion Fitzgerald, OceanFM Featuring, Mick Flavin, Nathan Carter, John Hogan, Lisa Stanley, Brendan Quinn, Ray Lynam, Sean Loughry, Carrie & Leanne Benn, TR Dallas, Carmel Mc Loughlin, John Farry & Also Featuring The Nathan Carter Band Special over night rate of €60.00 per person Bed & Breakfast or 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast only €110.00 per person sharing. Admission; €20.00 Tickets available from Hotel reception Doors Open 8.00pm Show Starts 9.00pm18/08/201018/08/2010128463511687849237_CopyofGreatNorthernphotofrombigwheel.jpg0589The Great Northern Hotel Golf and Leisure Centre 4****30662nd Annual Silver Tassie Charity Golf Event2nd Annual Silver Tassie Charity Golf Event Friday 20th August 201020/08/201021/08/2010129060464778399748_silvertassieoutside.jpg1150Silver Tassie 4 Star Hotel and Spa Letterkenny3054Nominations Sought For the 2010 Donegal Sports Star of the Year AwardsA prestigious awards ceremony will take place at Drum Hill Country House on the 20th August to recognise sports stars of the county were keen sports persons will be crowned the 2010 Donegal Sports Star of the Year. Now it is your chance to have a say in who will win the 2010 awards by ensuring your favorite athlete, team, volunteer or administrator is nominated. Brian Cunningham Managing Director of the Awards has said that he is looking for people to nominate who they feel have outshone in their talent this year and has shown remarkable dedication to the sport. The Awards provide an opportunity to recognise excellence and achievements encompassing all sport ranging from the local sporting hero to the elite professional. The Nominations can be sent in by letter to The Donegal Sport Star of The Year Awards, C/ O Brian Cunningham, Ummerawirrinan, Teelin, Carrick, Donegal Town Co. Donegal. You can also call The Face of Ireland Offices in relation to your nomination on 0749190626 or by email to brian@faceofireland.com. Nominations will close on the 23rd of July and the winners will be announced in local press So whoever you feel deserves to be acknowledged we want to hear from you. Nominations will be accepted for the following categories; • Sportsman of the Year • Sportswoman of the Year • Team of the Year • Coach of the Year • Emerging Sportsperson of the Year • Personality of the Year • Club Team of the Year • Volunteer of the Year • Disabled Athlete of the Year • Fair Play Award • Official of the Year • Administrator of the Year • Lifetime Contribution to Sport Background The Donegal Sports Star of the Year Awards now in its second year and run in conjunction with the Face of Ireland. The annual dinner dance will take place on the 20th August 2010 in the Drum Hill Country House (formally known as Biddy Friels). The aim of the awards ceremony is to recognise our sporting stars in County Donegal and to acknowledge their contribution to the sporting world. Contact Brian Cunningham Managing Director Ummerawirrinan Teelin Carrick Co.Donegal Tel: 0871380404 Email: brian@faceofireland.com Ciara Maxwell Press and Media enquires Ummerawirrinan Teelin Carrick Co.Donegal Tel: 0749190626 Email: ciaramaxi@hotmail.com20/08/201020/08/2010other events.jpg003044Patrick Doherty - Live MusicLive Music in Whiskey Fly Bar21/08/201021/08/201020050128034459.Arnolds1.JPG012Arnolds Hotel2764The Glencolmcille School of Marine & Landscape PaintingThis Summer School is conducted in the heart of the Sliabh Liag peninsula in the South-West Donegal Highlands. The dramatic landscape and coastline of this area is the setting for this course of painting tuition for beginners and improvers. The daily schedule will be flexible and participants are assured of personal guidance and attention from our accomplished guest tutor. There will usually be two sessions per day, some possibly early morning to capture light variables. Students need only bring with them materials for their own preferred media such as acrylic, gouache or oils. They also need a sketch pad, a selection of two or three brushes and we suggest that you bring a discarded knife for mixing colours, a palette (a dinner plate will do), some rags and treated boards or canvas, an easel would also be of advantage. Some materials will be available at the course location for further requirements. The Tutors Kenneth King is a professional marine painter specialising in the naval and merchant shipping of Ireland, together with the country’s lighthouses & coastline. His work has been commissioned by State and private sector maritime interests. Apart from regular showings in Ireland, his work has been exhibited in the U.S., U.K., and Continental Europe. His studio-gallery is in Straid, Gleann Cholm Cille (www.king-studio.com). Conal McIntyre is a painter and art teacher with experience in a wide range of art media. He studied art in Limerick and London. After teaching overseas and exhibiting widely in the Middle East he returned to settle in Gleann Cholm Cille. Currently he works from his studio and teaches art part-time. He is a member of the Artists Association of Ireland. The works of both artists are held in private collections here in Ireland and worldwide Scoil Péintéireachta Mara & Tírdhreacha I gcroílár leithinis Sliabh Liag i sliabhraon iardheiscirt Dhún na nGall atá an Scoil Shamhraidh seo ar bun. Is iad tírdhreach agus imeallbhord cósta an limistéir is suíomh do na cúrsaí phéintéireachta atá a stairiscint do thosaitheoirí agus don dream a bhfuil feabhas uathu. Clár laethúil solúbhtha a bheidh ann agus dearbhaítear aire agus treoir phearsanta an aítheagascora shárchumasaigh. Dhá sheisiún a bheidh ann gach lá de ghnáth, cuid acu i moch an lae, b’fhéidir, le breith ar éagsúlacht solais. Ní gá do lucht an chúrsa ach ábhair a thabhairt leo le haghaidh an mheáin is fearr leo, cuirim i gcás aicrilic, guais nó olaí; teastaíonn leabhar sceiteála chomh maith mar aon le rogha dó nó trí de scuba. Moltar lena chois sin go dtugtar scian athchaite de dathanna a mheascadh. Cuirfear ábhair áirithe eile a mbeidh gá leo ar fáil ag lathair an chúrsa. Na Teagascóirí Is é Kenneth King an péintéir muirdhreacha gairmiúil is iomráití in Eirinn ar léiríodh taispeántais dá shaothair ar fud an domhain. Tá a dhánlann mhuirdhreacha aige i Sráid, Gleann Cholm Cille (www.king-studio.com). Tá Conal Mac an tSaoir ina ealaíontóir agus ina mhúinteoir, as Gleann Cholm Cille. Chaith sé tréimhse sa mheánoirthear sul ar phill sé le socrú ina cheantair dúchais. Tá sé ina chomhordaitheoir ar scéim ealaíne pobail agus ag teagasc go rialta. Tá a chuid ealaín i mbailiúcháin priobháideach in Éirinn agus ar fud an domhain www.Oideas-Gael.com21/08/201028/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael2749Siúl Sléibhe/HillwalkingSouth West Donegal has some of the best hillwalking areas in Ireland and its 2000 ft. mountain, Sliabh Liag, is regarded as the finest marine cliff in Europe. Despite the beauty of this peninsula, it is relatively under-utilised by walkers, even in the height of the ssummer sseason. All routes, followed by Oideas Gael, vary in difficulty and give participants a chance to see the best of South Donegal’s wild and varied coastal scenery. This area forms part of the Donegal Gaeltacht and it is hoped that walkers will be able to use their knowledge of Irish during the course of the week’s holiday, or if new to the language, that they will practise a few works and expressions. Emphasis is on enjoyment and the evenings are spent listening to some of the traditional music, for which the area is famous & to join in the craic which accompanies the OIDEAS GAEL programme of courses. These walks will not involve any rock climbing and some are quite long and strenuous. It is essential, therefore, that participants ensure that they are fit enough to undertake such exercise (all walks are 4-6 hours long). In iardheisceart Chontae Dhún na nGall atá cuid de na limistéirí siúil is fearr in Éirinn, le Sliabh Liag a mheastar a bheith ar an bhinn mhara is mórthaibhsí san Eoraip. D’ainneoin áilleacht na leithinise, ní thaithíonn siúlaithe cnoc an oiread sin í, fiú le linn ardséarsúr an tsamhraidh, as siocair í bheith chomh scoite sin. Tá rogha siúlóidí á tairiscint nach ionann deacracht; tugann gach ceann acu deis do shiúlaithe breathnú ar éagsúlacht radharcanna fíoráille de chuid chóstaí iargúlta dheisceart Dhún na Gall. Cuid de Ghaeltacht Dhún na nGall é an ceantar seo agus táthar ag súil go mbeidh ar chumas siúlaithe a gcuid Gaeilge a úsáid le linn shaoire na seachtaine, sin nó, mura bhfuil an teanga ar a dtoil acu, go dtógfaidh siad abairt nó dhó. Sult agus sásamh is mó atá i gceist sa chúrsa & beidh am go leor tráthnóna le h-éisteacht leis an cheol tíre a bhfuil cáil ar an réigiún dá bharr agus taitneamh a bhaint as ach chraic a bhíonn mar ghnáth chuid de chúrsaí Oideas Gael. Cé nach mbeidh ailleadóireacht i gceist sna siúlóidí beith roinnt acu measartha fada agus maolach agus caithfidh luacht an chúrsa a chinntiú go mbeidh siad www.Oideas-Gael.com21/08/201028/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael2739Cúrsa Gaeilge/Irish Language CourseOideas Gael Language courses are specially designed to cater for the needs of adults at all learning stages, including those who are more advanced but in need of practice. Each course contains three or more levels: Beginner, intermediate and advanced and is usually of one week’s duration. Class tuition is by specialist teachers who use graded courses, supported by modern audio-visual resources, as well as other proven methods of language teaching. The daily schedule consists of intensive morning and afternoon tutorials with attention directed towards spoken Irish (except for some units at the highest level), aiming at correct pronunciation, proper idiom and development of vocabulary, particularly of contemporary life. Our aim is to foster conversational ability and fluency, with some 35 language contact hours per course. Recreational activities such as dancing, poetry, or guest lectures take place each evening, after which participants are free to practise their Irish with people from all other levels while enjoying the craic in the local pubs. The Social format of the courses ensures that people attending on their own, quickly feel comfortable and at ease within the group. It has been the experience of the Directors that those who have completed a two-week programme succeed in achieving a marked improvement in fluency. Courses are officially recognised by the Department of Education.21/08/201028/08/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg7467Oideas Gael3063Brendan Grace Brendan Grace Saturday 21st August special package 2BB+1D + Ticket to the show only €185.00 pps for more infomration contact the hotel 21/08/201021/08/2010160710092450.brendan.jpg0589The Great Northern Hotel Golf and Leisure Centre 4****3100Ceol na nConallach ( The Donegal Sessions)Saturday, 21 Aug - Donna Harkin (accordion), Jim Byrne (guitar) & Fiona Haywood (songs). Local artistes tbc. Saturday, 28 Aug - Tom Byrne (accordion & harmonica) & Joleen 'Henry' McLaughlin (harp & piano) Saturday, 4 Sept - Martin McGinley (fiddle), Shane Mitchell (accordion) & Michael Holmes (bouzouki) - three founder members of Dervish. Local musicians tbc. Saturday, 11 Sept - Frank Kelly (fiddle) & Rita Gallagher (songs). Ronan Galvin (fiddle) & Eddie O'Gara (melodeon). 21/08/201021/08/2010musicdance.jpg002806Taste of Donegal Food FestivalMore Details to come later27/08/201029/08/2010290110031732.manorhousechefs.jpg203045Ian Smith - Live MusicLive Music in Whiskey Fly Bar28/08/201028/08/201020050128034459.Arnolds1.JPG012Arnolds Hotel3101Ceol na nConallach ( The Donegal Sessions)Ceol na gConnolach (The Donegal Sessions) Saturday, 28 Aug - Tom Byrne (accordion & harmonica) & Joleen 'Henry' McLaughlin (harp & piano) Saturday, 4 Sept - Martin McGinley (fiddle), Shane Mitchell (accordion) & Michael Holmes (bouzouki) - three founder members of Dervish. Local musicians tbc. Saturday, 11 Sept - Frank Kelly (fiddle) & Rita Gallagher (songs). Ronan Galvin (fiddle) & Eddie O'Gara (melodeon). 28/08/201028/08/2010musicdance.jpg003084BAGATELLE AT JACKSONS HOTEL SUN 29TH AUGUSTSDI EVENTS are pleased to bring Bagatelle to one of the finest venues in the Northwest. After 25 years of incredible music, numerous hits, endless tours and all the ups and downs of the music business in general, BAGATELLE have once again, and rightfully so, been endowed with the recognition they so richly deserve, as one of Ireland's all time favourite bands, playing some of Ireland's all time favourite music!!! Tickets Available at Jacksons Hotel Tel: 0749131021 Packages Available - 1 Night B&B, 1 Evening Meal Plus Free Entry to Bagatelle concert for 2 People. €120.00 - 1 Night B&B, Entry to Bagatelle concert for 2 People. €90.00 www.sdievents.com/Events.html 29/08/201029/08/2010090710102408.bagatelle.jpg088Jacksons Hotel Conference and Leisure Centre3102Ceol na gConallach ( The Donegal Sessions)Ceol na gConnolach (The Donegal Sessions) Saturday, 4 Sept - Martin McGinley (fiddle), Shane Mitchell (accordion) & Michael Holmes (bouzouki) - three founder members of Dervish. Local musicians tbc. Saturday, 11 Sept - Frank Kelly (fiddle) & Rita Gallagher (songs). Ronan Galvin (fiddle) & Eddie O'Gara (melodeon). 04/09/201004/09/2010musicdance.jpg003046Donegal Joe - Live MusicLive Music in Whiskey Fly Bar 04/09/201004/09/201020050128034459.Arnolds1.JPG012Arnolds Hotel2888West Coast ChallengeWest Coast Challenge September 6 - 9 Entry Fee € 125 pp Clubs: Bundoran/ Donegal/ Enniscrone/ Strandhill Competition: Men team (3) and individual stableford Contact: West Coast Challenge Committee, Bundoran Golf Club, Bundoran, Co. Donegal Ph: 00353 (0) 71 98 42014 Email: info@bundorangolfclub.com06/09/201009/09/2010250310040257.BundoranGolfCompressed.jpg303023Glenties Harvest Fair Festival 2010<p>The Glenties Harvest Fair Festival will run this year from 9th - 13th September.</p> <p>Current events are planned as follows:</p> <p><b>Thurs 9th</b> - Official Opening</p> <p><b>Sun 12th</b> - Annual Float and Band Parade</p> <p><b>Mon 13th</b> - Harvest Fair Day</p> <p><a href="http://www.glenties.ie" target="_blank">www.glenties.ie</a></p>09/09/201013/09/2010240510071203.DSC_0063.jpg402750Siúl Sléibhe/HillwalkingSouth West Donegal has some of the best hillwalking areas in Ireland and its 2000 ft. mountain, Sliabh Liag, is regarded as the finest marine cliff in Europe. Despite the beauty of this peninsula, it is relatively under-utilised by walkers, even in the height of the ssummer sseason. All routes, followed by Oideas Gael, vary in difficulty and give participants a chance to see the best of South Donegal’s wild and varied coastal scenery. This area forms part of the Donegal Gaeltacht and it is hoped that walkers will be able to use their knowledge of Irish during the course of the week’s holiday, or if new to the language, that they will practise a few works and expressions. Emphasis is on enjoyment and the evenings are spent listening to some of the traditional music, for which the area is famous & to join in the craic which accompanies the OIDEAS GAEL programme of courses. These walks will not involve any rock climbing and some are quite long and strenuous. It is essential, therefore, that participants ensure that they are fit enough to undertake such exercise (all walks are 4-6 hours long). In iardheisceart Chontae Dhún na nGall atá cuid de na limistéirí siúil is fearr in Éirinn, le Sliabh Liag a mheastar a bheith ar an bhinn mhara is mórthaibhsí san Eoraip. D’ainneoin áilleacht na leithinise, ní thaithíonn siúlaithe cnoc an oiread sin í, fiú le linn ardséarsúr an tsamhraidh, as siocair í bheith chomh scoite sin. Tá rogha siúlóidí á tairiscint nach ionann deacracht; tugann gach ceann acu deis do shiúlaithe breathnú ar éagsúlacht radharcanna fíoráille de chuid chóstaí iargúlta dheisceart Dhún na Gall. Cuid de Ghaeltacht Dhún na nGall é an ceantar seo agus táthar ag súil go mbeidh ar chumas siúlaithe a gcuid Gaeilge a úsáid le linn shaoire na seachtaine, sin nó, mura bhfuil an teanga ar a dtoil acu, go dtógfaidh siad abairt nó dhó. Sult agus sásamh is mó atá i gceist sa chúrsa & beidh am go leor tráthnóna le h-éisteacht leis an cheol tíre a bhfuil cáil ar an réigiún dá bharr agus taitneamh a bhaint as ach chraic a bhíonn mar ghnáth chuid de chúrsaí Oideas Gael. Cé nach mbeidh ailleadóireacht i gceist sna siúlóidí beith roinnt acu measartha fada agus maolach agus caithfidh luacht an chúrsa a chinntiú go mbeidh siad www.Oideas-Gael.com10/09/201012/09/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg2467Oideas Gael2752Bodhrán ClassesOideas Gael Weekend courses offering the learner an opportunity of studying the various techniques of bodhrán playing. Learn how to accopmany solo and group musicians in a seisiún; how to play at the different speeds required for hornpipes, jigs, reels, mazurkas & polkas. A guaranteed craic weekend!10/09/201012/09/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg2467Oideas Gael3014Dunfanaghy Jazz and Blues FestivalJoin us for another action packed jazz and blues festival in Dunfanaghy... A festival of extraordinary jazz and blues musicians..Check it out www.dunfanaghyjazzandblues.com 11/09/201013/09/201020050128034459.Arnolds1.JPG212Arnolds Hotel2807Donegal International Beer FestivalGenuine Real Beer Festival. Free Open Air Concerts on the Diamond. More Details to come later.17/09/201019/09/2010290110031925.beerfest.jpg203047Patrick Doherty - Live MusicLive Music in Whiskey Bar18/09/201018/09/201020050128034459.Arnolds1.JPG012Arnolds Hotel3030Hills of Donegal Celtic Supporters Festival 2010Football lovers, especially fans of Celtic FC will enjoy the Hills of Donegal Celtic Supporters Festival between Thursday 23rd September until Sunday 26th September. Accommodation is extremely limited and early booking is advisable.Please phone 00353871373832/ 0871373832 or email karenbell@live.ie Now in its sixth year, this festival has gathered huge word of mouth support with over 4000 turning up last year to enjoy live music and meet their sporting heroes. This year the 1967 European Cup winning team, the Lisbon Lions, will be in attendance. This Celtic team won the European Cup in Lisbon, 1967, defeating Inter Milan 2–1. They were the first Northern European club to win the European Cup and are still the only Scottish club ever to have reached the final. The Druids have been added to the list of bands this year and the calibre of the musicians available at the festival will be second to none. Festival Bands include: Shebeen, Spirit of 67, Sean Sands, The Druids, Spirit of Freedom, Seanla and many more Please visit www.marinecelticbar.webs.com23/09/201026/09/2010280510044525.Celtic2010.jpg303048Donegal Joe - Live MusicLive Music Whiskey Fly Bar25/09/201025/09/201020050128034459.Arnolds1.JPG012Arnolds Hotel2887Donegal Bay / Fermanagh Lakeland SeniorsDonegal Bay / Fermanagh Lakeland Seniors September 27 - 29 Entry Fee € 110 pp Clubs: Bundoran/ Castle Hume / Donegal (Murvagh) Competition: Men team (3) and individual stableford Contact: Denis Doyle, 1 Willow Grove, Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Ph: 00353 (0) 86 603 8030 Email: denispjdoyle@hotmail.com27/09/201029/09/2010250310040038.GolfTeecompressed.jpg202768Weekend course in Flute & WhistleThe course is aimed at teachers and individuals who would like to explore the different dimensions of Irish music. This tradition of music, song and dance has evolved down the centuries through the lives and customs of the Irish people. Irish musicians are fortunate to have a rich cultural tapestry of song, dance and folklore which provides the source of our traditional music. The courses, taught by leading Irish musician Maureen McGrattan, aims to focus on the following aspects of Irish Music:- Music tuition: A number of daily practical sessions learning simple tunes & dances on the tin whistle and flute. Regional Styles: A musical tour of the country which will focus on the different styles of each region. This is an introductory course to the source of Irish music and previous experience in playing an instrument is not necessary. Tá an cúrsa ceoil seo dírithe ar mhúinteoirí agus daoine gur spéis leo na gnéithe éagsúla de cheol na hÉireann a fhiosrú agus a fhoghlam. Is í Maureen Mc Grattan, ceoltóir den scoth, a bhéas mar theagascóir agus í ag díriú ar thosnaitheoirí agus iad siúd ar mhaith leo níos mó dul chun cinn a dhéanamh. Beidh seisiún phraiticúil laethúil d’fhoinn simplí / rinncí ar an fheadóg agus ar an fhliút. Tabharfar sonraí ag léiriú na stíleanna éagsúla ar fud na tíre. Ní gá go mbeadh réamheolas nó cleachtadh ag an lucht páirte. Is féidir uirlisí a cheannach ó / Practice flutes can be bought from: Hammy Hamilton, Coolea, Co. Cork 026-45209 Mc Neill’s musical instruments, Capel St., Dublin 1 01- 872215922/10/201025/10/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg3467Oideas Gael2740Cúrsa Gaeilge/Irish Language CourseOideas Gael Language courses are specially designed to cater for the needs of adults at all learning stages, including those who are more advanced but in need of practice. Each course contains three or more levels: Beginner, intermediate and advanced and is usually of one week’s duration. Class tuition is by specialist teachers who use graded courses, supported by modern audio-visual resources, as well as other proven methods of language teaching. The daily schedule consists of intensive morning and afternoon tutorials with attention directed towards spoken Irish (except for some units at the highest level), aiming at correct pronunciation, proper idiom and development of vocabulary, particularly of contemporary life. Our aim is to foster conversational ability and fluency, with some 35 language contact hours per course. Recreational activities such as dancing, poetry, or guest lectures take place each evening, after which participants are free to practise their Irish with people from all other levels while enjoying the craic in the local pubs. The Social format of the courses ensures that people attending on their own, quickly feel comfortable and at ease within the group. It has been the experience of the Directors that those who have completed a two-week programme succeed in achieving a marked improvement in fluency. Courses are officially recognised by the Department of Education.22/10/201025/10/2010129157995526419074_oideasgael250.jpg3467Oideas Gael2808Donegal Mardi GrasMore details to come later.23/10/201031/10/2010290110032125.pumpkin130.jpg802671The Bundoran Elvis Festival 2010The Elvis Tribute Artists will be back again for the third running bigger & better again more details to follow05/11/201007/11/2011128463511687849237_CopyofGreatNorthernphotofrombigwheel.jpg367589The Great Northern Hotel Golf and Leisure Centre 4****2974Pairs & Rinks Bowling TournamentNovember 2010 at the Great Northern Hotel & Leisure Centre, Bundoran, Co. Donegal 12th/13th November 2010 2 nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast & 2 Evening Dinners, Bowling Tournament & Prize Giving on Sunday & Nightly Entertainment. Full use of Leisure Centre Facilities. Only €130.00 pps Book before 1st September 2010 & only pay €125.00 pps For more information or make a to make a reservation you must call Mary or Marion Tel R.O.I 1890 203 203 UK/NI FREEPHONE 0800 039 0035. email:info@bmceniffhotels.com 12/11/201013/11/2010280410091519.bowls.jpg1589The Great Northern Hotel Golf and Leisure Centre 4****2809Christmas LightsThe official switching on of the Christmas Lights in Donegal Town.28/11/201028/11/2010290110032526.Christmas113.jpg00