The
Manchester Irish Festival 2003
8th
- 18th March 2003
Traditional Music and Dance
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The
Manchester Irish Festival 2003 Traditional Music and Dance |
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Manchester has a rich tradition of traditional Irish Music and if there is one person that is synonymous with it's growth, it is Pat Sweeney. The Irish Community in this City are proud that Pat has become the first ever President of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, in tribute to this the Manchester CCE will be performing at a specially erected stage at the Printworks during the festival. In 1999
Pat was given the greatest honour by being elected President of Comhaltas
Ceoltóirí Éireann, the first person to hold this position
outside of Ireland in the organisation’s 50 year history. A member of St Wilfrids CCE, Pat Sweeney
has been a constant support to the movement of CCE in Manchester and across
the world. His contribution to maintaining the Irish Tradition through each
generation has Events |
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Shawn
Cuddy Direct from Ireland |
Nickie James Entertainment in
the Irish World
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Wilson Entertainment in the Irish World Heritage Centre Concert Room.
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Sharon,
Aiden and the Strangers
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The Faintin’ Goats |
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Young, Gifted
and Green YGG’s troupe of Irish Dancers, Musicians, and Singers return to the Palace Nightclub for an intimate concert in aid of the Francis House Children’s Hospice. Alan Keegan, from BBC GMR’s ‘The Parlour’ will compere and broadcast this show live at the beginning of the concert.
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Mustang
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| Danjo No Banjo Venue: The Albert Inn, Withington Date: Wednesday 12th March Time: 8.00pm Tel: 0161 445 5747 Price: Free The Manchester Irish Festival wouldn’t be the same without the regular gig by ‘Danjo No Banjo’ Music and Sing-along with Joe Naughton and Danny Claffey. Joe Naughton has been described as ‘one of the finest singers since Joe Dolan’, and you are guaranteed some ‘ snappy comments’ from Danny Claffey. |
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Brendan Shine One of Ireland’s
biggest international singing stars, Brendan Shine, comes to the
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Irish Music Declan
Nerney
One of Ireland’s top showbands. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Entertainment in
the Irish World
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Council
of Irish Associations Annual Dinner Dance Around
the Fire Entertainment in
the Irish World
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Irish Music Art Supple Entertainment in
the Irish World Pat Hayes
& Sea Breeze
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Sharon,
Aiden and the Strangers
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Flight of the Earls Tom Howley
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Martin
Cuffe With an excellent band behind him, the Martin Cuffe sound is second to none. |
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Annie Mac
Entertainment in the
Irish World Heritage Centre Concert Room. Dennis and
the New Exiles Arrive early to reserve
a seat at St Kents, The Ranchers
Showband
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Sharon,
Aiden and the Strangers
The great Seamus Moore returns to this legendary re-opened venue, expect plenty of craic and some familiar tunes.
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Landsborough
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Pat Sweeney joined Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) in
1970. For 33 years he has supported the growth of traditional music, set dancing
and the Irish language across Manchester. 
