The Manchester Irish Festival: 4th - 20th March 2005
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Dance
Saturday 5th March
English Martyrs Parish Centre
Fundraising Dance in aid of Diabetes U.K
music by Heartbeat
Time : 8pm
Admission: £3 members - £3.50 non members
Organised by Jim Elliott in memory of his late wife, Telephone 0161 226 1107 for further information
Sunday 6th March
St. Anne’s Social Club
Dance
With music from J.I.B. sound.
8pm till late
Telephone: 0161 865 9247
Monday 7th March 2005
Manchester Town Hall
Adult Irish Dance Class
Time: 7 – 9pm
Ever wanted to join Riverdance? Come along to a none stop class, and take your first steps.
Tuesday 8th March 2005
English Martyrs Parish Centre
Stella Morgan School of Irish Dancing
Time: 6.30pm - 8pm
All children welcome to this weekly class in Irish Dancing
St Kentigerns
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Club
Time: 7- 8.45pm
Set dancing lessons, come along and try a set.
All levels welcome.
Irish Association Club
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Club
Time 9-11pm
Set dancing lessons, come along and try a set.
All levels welcome.
Irish World Heritage Centre
‘A wild Irish Flower
(Blath Fiain Gaelach)
Time: 8pm
With traditional Irish music, dance, and poetry this drama commemorates the Irish emigrants of the 1950’s and 1960’s who made new lives in Manchester and Salford.
Wednesday 9 March
Irish World Heritage Centre
‘A wild Irish Flower
(Blath Fiain Gaelach)
Time: 8pm
With traditional Irish music, dance, and poetry this drama commemorates the Irish emigrants of the 1950’s and 1960’s who made new lives in Manchester and Salford.
St. Mary’s, Levenshulme
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Club
Time 8.30pm-10.30pm
Set dancing lessons, come along and try a set.
All levels welcome.
Manchester Town Hall
Children’s Irish Dance Class
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Come along and try you feet at Irish Dancing.
Thursday 10th March
MEN Arena
Riverdance
Time: 8pm
Admission £29.50 - £32.00
TICKETMASTER on 0870 190 8000
( subject to booking fee)
The world famous Riverdance comes to Manchester. This will be the final visit to these shores by the original and the best Irish dance show, and also marks the tenth anniversary of Riverdance’s first UK performances.
Composed by Bill Whelan, Produced by Moya Doherty and Directed by John McColgan, the full-length show opened in February 1995 in the Point Theatre, Dublin, and has been experienced live by over 18 million people worldwide. There have been over 8,000 performances in over 250 venues worldwide, throughout 30 countries across 4 continents. In February 1997 the album won a Grammy Award as “Best Musical Show Album”. The worldwide television audience to date is in excess of 1.5 billion people.
Riverdance was described by the Irish Times as 'a remarkable and scintillating show which will linger in the memory long after the last tap has faded away. It is a celebration of Irish dance and culture, presented with sophistication and vibrancy.' The Hollywood Reporter acclaimed, 'the sort of spectacle and experience that comes along once in a lifetime. Something like Haley’s Comet, only rarer'.
This series of dates in 2005 represent the last chance for UK Riverdance fans old and new to experience a truly phenomenal piece of theatrical entertainment. Don’t miss out!
Friday 11th March
MEN Arena
Riverdance
Time: 8pm
Admission £29.50 - £32.00
TICKETMASTER on 0870 190 8000
( subject to booking fee)
Saturday 12th March
MEN Arena
Riverdance
Time: 2.30pm and 8pm
Admission £29.50 - £32.00
TICKETMASTER on 0870 190 8000
St Kentigern's Social Club
The Fermanagh Dance
in aid of the Tsunami Appeal.
( with special guests )
English Martyrs Parish Centre
Fundraising Dance
to take sick people to Lourdes
Time 8pm
Admission £3 members - £3.50 non members
Organised by Brian Kane of
Our Lady Church Stockport.
Music by Mark Byrne & Woodstock and a visit from Castlerea Brass & Reed band. Co. Roscommon
Call 0161 226 1107 for further information
Manchester Town Hall
Feis
This is an open feis with all dancers welcome organised by Lancashire Celtic Cross Feis in conjunction with The 10th Manchester Irish Festival
Sunday 13th March
MEN Arena
Riverdance
Time: 2.30pm
Admission £29.50 - £32.00
TICKETMASTER on 0870 190 8000
( subject to booking fee)ds.
Palace Levenshulme
Post Parade Festival Disco
Time 9pm - 1am
Admission: Admission £3
This Irish Festival special mixes the very best of commercial R'n'B with Celtic grooves - everything from The Thrills to U2 will be hitting the decks. With its leather sofas, gallons of Guinness and the vibrant Celtic soundtrack, you could almost think you are in the bustling centre of Dublin.
A part of ‘Levenshulme Fleadh'
Sponsored by Guinness
Monday 14th March
Palace Levenshulme
BBC GMR's 'The Parlour' 20th Anniversary Charity Concert
in aid of Christie's against Cancer
Compered by Alan Keegan from BBC GMR with Young, Gifted & Green
Irish Music & Dance Show and the
Keegan Kennedy School of Dancing
plus special guests
Doors Open 6.30pm, show starts 7pm prompt.
Tickets £7 available from
Hennigans Sports Bar - 0161 257 2484
This special concert for the Manchester Irish Festival is to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the UK's longest running Irish Radio show 'The Parlour' which has been broadcasting on BBC GMR for the last twenty years. The award winning 'Young, Gifted & Green' are celebrating their own tenth anniversary with special concert which will feature some very special guests.
The two and half hour traditional Irish Music and dance show will be compered by Alan Keegan and the rest of the 'Parlour Team' from BBC GMR.
YGG have built a legendary status with their sell-out shows at places like the 2,000 capacity Bridgewater Hall and Manchester Town Hall. They have appeared on numerous TV shows from Blue Peter to Songs of Praise, as well as being featured in the Granada TV six-part Irish documentary, 'The Irish Connection' last year and have helped raise over £80,000 for various charities. One of its former principal dancers is the three times world champion 'James Keegan' the current principal of the world famous 'Lord of the Dance' show.
Tickets are very limited for this intimate one off show, the first hour of which will be broadcast live by BBC GMR's Irish show 'The Parlour'.
A part of ‘Levenshulme Fleadh'
Irish World Heritage Centre
Ceili
Time 9pm - Midnight
Tuesday 15th March
English Martyrs Parish Centre
Stella Morgan School of Irish Dancing
Time: 6.30pm - 8pm
All children welcome to this weekly class in Irish Dancing.
St. Richards Social Club
Irish Community Care Celebrations
Time: 12.30-3.00 pm
A St Patrick’s Celebration for the over 50’s and Reminiscence Exhibition of the lives of Manchester’s Irish Community. Entertainment by the renowned “Mayo Man” Peter Mylett. A lively afternoon of refreshment’s, dancing, singing, memories and craic!
St Kentigerns
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Club
Time 7- 8.45pm
Set dancing lessons, come along and try a set, all levels welcome.
Irish Association Club
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Club
Time 9-11pm
Set dancing lessons, come along and try a set, all levels welcome.
Wednesday 16th March
English Martyrs Parish Centre
Stella Morgan School of Irish Dancing
Time: 6.30pm - 8pm
All children welcome to this weekly class in Irish Dancing.
St. Richards Social Club
Irish Community Care Celebrations
Time: 12.30-3.00 pm
A St Patrick’s Celebration for the over 50’s and Reminiscence Exhibition of the lives of Manchester’s Irish Community. Entertainment by the renowned “Mayo Man” Peter Mylett. A lively afternoon of refreshment’s, dancing, singing, memories and craic!
St Kentigerns
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Club
Time: 7- 8.45pm
Irish Association Club
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Club
Time 9-11pm
Set dancing lessons, come along and try a set, all levels welcome.
Jabez Clegg
Manchester Ceilidh
Time: 8pm
With two live bands and dynamic young callers to lead you through the steps we guarantee you a night to remember that will leave you begging for more. For further information visit www.manchesterceilidh.co.uk
English Martyrs Parish Centre
Shamrock Shufflers Line Dancing
Time: 6.30pm - 8pm
Come down and join this weekly class in Line Dancing.
Conors Bar & Lounge
Celli Night
Time: 8pm
Pete Durkins Celli night, a fantastic friendly and enjoyable midweek break.
St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Levenshulme.
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Club
Time: 8.30-10.30pm
Set dancing lessons, come along and try a set, all levels welcome.
Thursday 17th March
Pack Horse, Levenshulme
St Patrick's Day Special
with Irish DJ David Hennigan
plus special guests
Time: 12 noon-8pm
Admission Free
After the success of last years session, Irish DJ David Hennigan returns to host this full day session of Irish Music, Comedy and entertainment. The event includes a musical marathon around the Emerald Isle playing requests and classic Irish foot-stompers from all corners of Ireland, special guest artist Johnny Johnson from County Levenshulme.
Any guest musicians, dancers and comedians are welcome to join in the party, just turn up on the day.
A part of the ‘Levenshulme Fleadh’
Sponsored by Guinness
Pack Horse, Levenshulme
Irish Disco
with Tommy Dee
Time: 8pm
Admission: Free
Tommy Dee finishes St. Patrick's Day off with a mixture of chart, 70's and 80's and classic Irish tunes
English Martyrs Parish Centre
St Patrick’s Night Celebration Dance
Time: 6.30pm - Late
Admission £5
Music by SHARON, AIDEN & THE STRANGERS, with a display from the Stella Morgan school of Irish dancers and a visit from Irish World Heritage Pipers.
Conors Bar & Lounge
Music, Dance and more
2.30pm – 5pm Loch Inn
6.30pm – 7.30pm Lally School of Dancing
8pm Mustang
Hennigan’s Sports Bar
‘Hennigan’s Hooley’
with Irish DJ James H
Admission: Free
Time: 8pm-late
Irish Student DJ ‘James H’ brings his full on Irish party to ‘Hennigan’s’ for this pre club warm up for St Patrick’s Night. Expect a soundtrack ranging from traditional jigs and reels to the full on Irish Rock of the ‘The Thrills’ and ‘U2’. Located just yards away from the famous Palace Nightclub, one of the main venues for the Irish festival, the venue is the ideal meeting place for the big night out.
A part of the Levenshulme Fleadh
Albert Inn, Withington
St. Patrick's Day Party
From 11am
Tommy Grogan and family invite you to join them in celebrating the 10th Manchester Irish Festival. Traditional Irish fayre and a warm Irish welcome awaits you…. and why not get plastered with a Shamrock face painting to get you in the mood for the all day party!
Manchester Suite,
Manchester United Football Club
The Manchester St. Patrick’s Society Annual Ball
Time: 7.30 pm
Tickets: £40 in advance only
Join this annual celebration black tie dinner, with entertainment from Jimmy Buckley and Joe Casserley and a host of Irish Dancers.
For further information contact
Joe Dolan 0161 480 0050
Palace Levenshulme
St Patrick's Day Celebrations Disco
Time: 10pm - 2am
Admission £5
It's the BIG ONE. The Celtic Groove Sound System, featuring Manchester top Radio DJs will be playing Celtic tunes mixed in with the latest Chart Hits and Dance.
Arrive early if you want to get in! It's standing room only at the festival's biggest Irish party in town. Don't forget to paint your face green and wear your shamrock with pride, whether you are Irish or just out to join in the biggest party of the year!
A part of ‘Levenshulme Fleadh'
Sponsored by Guinness
Friday 18th March
Pack Horse, Levenshulme
Irish Disco
with Tom Dee
Time: 8pm
Admission Free
A part of the ‘Levenshulme Fleadh’
Palace Levenshulme
Manchester Irish Festival
WKD Party Night
Time:10pm - 2am
Admission £2
For a Wicked night out there's only one place to be - the return of the 'WKD' Manchester Irish Festival Party night. Great tunes and give-aways from the UK's premier vodka drink make it the ideal recipe for all you party animals.
A part of ‘Levenshulme Fleadh'
Sponsored by WKD
Sunday 20th March
Palace Levenshulme
Manchester Irish Festival Charity 'MSU'
Under 18s Club Night Special
with teen Rock band 'SPR'
plus student DJ James H & DJ Tom Dee
7pm-10pm
Admission £5 advance ticket only
Manchester Schools Unite is a unique club night for the city's 11-17 year olds. With over 600 members from 23 different schools throughout Greater Manchester, it has become one of the city's premier club nights for it's teenage population.
This Manchester Irish Festival special will feature top name Radio DJ's Plus a live PA by teen Rock band 'SPR' playing hits from Franz Ferdinand to Nirvana. Plus 17 year old student DJ James H and DJ Tom Dee.
No alcohol or smoking is allowed.
Soft Drinks Bar only.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Available from Hennigans Sports Bar
908 Stockport Road
or send a S.A.E. to MSU, The Palace Nightclub, Farmside Place, Levenshulme, M19 3BF.
Cheques payable to
The Levenshulme Pub Company
or contact the club on 0161 257 2484
(Monday -Friday only 9am - 5pm)
This is a charity event and is a part of the ‘Levenshulme Fleadh'
Sponsored by Coca Cola
www.msuclub.co.uk
www.levenshulme.com
Palace Levenshulme
Manchester Irish Festival Closing Party
with Tom Dee and guest DJ's
Time: 10pm-1am
Admission £3
The festival closing party will feature the very best of commercial Celtic inspired R'n'B with the Celtic groove of everything from Samantha Mumba through to The Thrills and U2. With its leather sofas, gallons of Guinness and the vibrant Celtic soundtrack, you could almost think you are in Dublin's bustling centre.
Sponsored by Guinness.
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