The Manchester Irish Festival: 4th - 20th March 2005
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Saturday 5th March
St Kentigern's Social Club>
Brendan Shine
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Culainn
Time: 9pm – 1am
Admission: £2
Formed in 1998 by John Bilek former front man of Rattle n’ Reel, celebrate the Manc Irish export, fusing rock with traditional and even soul with didgeridoo!
The Irish Association Social Club
Ged Graham
Time: 8pm
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
Waxy O’Connors
Galaxy 102 FM’s Irish Alan
Time 9pm – 2am
Conors Bar & Lounge
The Mayo Man
Time : 8pm
Peter Mylett in his first show at Conors, playing Country & Western and Traditional Irish Ballads. A true class performer who should not to be missed.
Dunicans Bar
(The Great Western)
Tony Sullivan
Time : 8pm
Sunday 6th March
Union Music Lounge
The Sunday afternoon Session
with Driftwood
Time: 4pm- 8pm
Admission: FREE
This Sunday afternoon session has become a legendary fixture of Levenshulme Village, where the emphasis is on having a great time. Expect a lively afternoon of good old Irish ‘Craic’ and Irish Music that makes you want to dance. South Manchester’s most popular Irish Band, “Driftwood” play a fine selection of country and Irish music.
A part of the Levenshulme Fleadh
Sponsored by Magners Irish Cider
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Celtic Rogue
Time: 9am – 1am
A regular favourite, finish the weekend with some traditional Irish music with true Celtic rock
Waxy O’Connors
The Sturdy Beggars
Time: 9pm – 2am
Irish World Heritage Centre
Celtic Vibes
Time: 8pm – Late
Traditional Music
Conors Bar & Lounge
Kieran Cunningham
Time 12 noon
A regular attraction at Conors, Kieran Cunningham is an outstanding Newry singer and guitarist.
Conors Bar & Lounge
The Long Road
Time: 8pm
John Joyce and Fergal O’Neil are an exciting traditional band new to the circuit, with a refreshing Irish sound.
Monday 7th March 2005
Conors Bar & Lounge
Dezi Donnelly and Kieran Cunningham
Time: 8pm
Award winning fiddle player Dezi Donnelly along with Kieran Cunningham, playing a mixture of the finest Irish Music
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Skirm
Time: 9pm – 1am
Skirm, who is regarded as one of the finest traditional musicians in Manchester, goes solo in own unique style. Not to be missed!
Tuesday 8th March 2005
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Sean O’Connor and Richard Sanderson
Time: 9pm – 1am
Sean although new on scene is proving himself to be amongst the best in Manchester, joined by Green Hot Clover's energetic fiddler Richard.
Wednesday 9 March
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Barry James and Friends
Time: 9pm – 1am
The Ex Toss the Feathers front man provides a range of Celtic tunes from Christy Moore to Van Morrison
Thursday 10th March
Waxy O’Connors
Live Music from The Gallery
Time: 9pm – 2am
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Green Hot Clover
Time: 9pm – 1am
GHC are one of the youngest and most enthusiastic bands on the circuit. Combine this with their doubtless talent and you have a great band playing great Irish music.
Friday 11th March
Union Music Lounge
Friday Night Irish Session
Launch night of Levenshulme Fleadh
with Pete Durkin & Kev Deisey
Time: 8pm
Admission: FREE
Two of Manchester's most renowned Irish musicians kick off the 'Levenshulme Fleadh' with a full on Irish session of traditional Irish music and craic. Guest musicians, singers and dancers are sure of an Irish welcome to join in the session.
Palace Levenshulme
Rory Gallagher 10th Anniversary
Tribute Concert
with 'Sinnerboy'
Doors Open 9pm, on stage 9.30pm
Admission: FREE
email ygg@levenshulme.com
to get on the free guest list
After their sell out concert during last years Levenshulme Festival in October, Europe's leading 'Rory Gallagher' tribute band return to launch the Manchester Irish Festival celebrations in Levenshulme.
This special concert will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the late Irish Blues Rock guitarist 'Rory Gallagher' who died in 1985. Admission is free to anyone who emails the festival at ygg@levenshulme.com
or contacts the venue on 0161 257 2484
with their name for the guest list.
A part of ‘Levenshulme Fleadh'
Sponsored by Guinness.
Conors Bar & Lounge
Kieran Cunningham
Time : 8pm
A regular attraction at Conors is the outstanding Newry singer and guitarist Kieran Cunningham.
Dunicans Bar
Music by Smudge
Time: 8pm
Irish World Heritage Centre
Tony Sullivan
Time: 8pm
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Slap n’ Tickle
Time: 9pm – 1am
Admission: £2
Saturday 12th March
Apollo, Ardwick Green
The Saw Doctors
Time: 8pm
All the way from Tuam, this band needs no introduction to there thousands of Irish Mancunian supporters. If you haven’t yet heard the lads this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Pack Horse, Levenshulme
Traditional Irish Night
with 'Whiskey in the Jar'
Time: 8pm
Admission: Free
One of Manchester's favourite Irish folk bands host this special lively evening of traditional Irish Music and Song. Expect to hear everything from 'Whiskey in the Jar' to traditional jigs & reels.
A part of the ‘Levenshulme Fleadh’
Palace Levenshulme>
U2 tribute night
with 'Achtung-baby'
Doors Open 9pm, Band on stage 9.30pm
Admission £4 Pay on the Door
One of the world's leading tribute acts and winner of BBC 1's best tribute act and ITV's Stars in Your Eyes, Achtung Baby have toured all over Europe with the tribute to the chart topping 'U2'.
A Celtic Rock club night 'Sham Rock n Roll' with DJ David H follows the live music until the early hours.
A part of ‘Levenshulme Fleadh'
Sponsored by WKD
The Irish Association Social Club
Sharon, Aiden and The Strangers
Time: 8pm
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
Conors Bar & Lounge
The Long Road
Time: 8pm
An exciting traditional band new to the circuit, with refreshing Irish sounds from John Joyce and Fergal O’Neil
Dunicans Bar
(The Great Western)
Music by Moonshiners
Time: 8pm
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Green Hot Clover
Time: 9pm – 1am
Admission £2
G.H.C. are one of the youngest and most enthusiastic bands on the circuit. Combine this with their doubtless talent and you have a great band playing great Irish music.
Sunday 13th March
Pack Horse, Levenshulme
Post Parade Manchester Irish
Festival Party
with 'Celtic Vibes'
Time: 3pm-7pm
Admission Free
A welcome return for this male / female Celtic Rock band for this Sunday
afternoon Irish session to celebrate the St Patrick's Day Parade.
Irish Musicians and dancers are welcome to join in the craic. Arrive early
if you want a seat.
A part of the ‘Levenshulme Fleadh’
Sponsored by Stella Artois
Waxy O’Connors
Free Entertainment All Day
Time: 12noon till Late
Come and enjoy some Live Music, Irish Dancers, prize giveaways and promotions throughout the day.
Conors Bar & Lounge
Kieran Cunningham
Time: From 12 noon
A regular attraction at Conors, outstanding Newry singer and guitarist Kieran Cunningham.
Union Music Lounge
The Sunday afternoon Session
with Driftwood
Time: 4pm - 8pm-
Admission: FREE
This Sunday afternoon session has become a legendary fixture of Levenshulme Village, where the emphasis is on having a great time. Expect a lively afternoon of good old Irish ‘Craic’ and Irish Music that makes you want to dance from South Manchester’s most popular Irish Band, “Driftwood” play a fine selection of country and Irish music.
Sponsored by Magners Irish Cider
Conors Bar & Lounge
Mustang
Time: 8pm
Singing a range of Irish and Country tunes, truly one of Manchesters premier show bands.
St. Anne’s Social Club,
Pat Jordan & Finian’s Rainbow
Time 8pm till late
Come down and enjoy this ever popular band.
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Celtic Rogue
Time: 9pm – 1 am
A regular favourite, finish the weekend with some traditional Irish music with true Celtic rock
Monday 14th March
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Skirm
Time: 9pm – 1am
Conors Bar & Lounge
Dezi Donnelly and Kieran Cunningham
Time: 8pm
Award winning fiddle player Dezi Donnelly along with Kieran Cunningham, playing a mixture of the finest Irish Music.
Tuesday 15th March
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Sean O’Connor and Richard Sanderson
Time: 9pm – 1am
Sean although new on scene is proving himself to be amongst the best in Manchester, joined by Green Hot Clover's energetic fiddler Richard.
Wednesday 16th March
Union Music Lounge
ALL FM Radio’s Full Irish
St. Patrick’s Eve Party
Live Music with Kieran Cunningham
plus JIB Country Sounds
Time: 8pm on
Admission: FREE
Joe Casserly and all the team from ALL FM Radio’s Irish programme ‘The Full Irish’ will be on air from 7pm - 9pm and in the Union afterwards with Live Music by Kieran Cunningham plus JIB Country Sounds and surprise guests. Come and meet the team from the Full Irish and join in the Irish Party.
Part of Levenshulme Fleadh
Sponsored by ALL fm 96.9 fm
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!
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Barry James and Friends
Time: 9pm – 1am
The Ex Toss the Feathers front man provides a range of Celtic tunes from Christy Moore to Van Morrison
Conors Bar & Lounge
Celli Night
Time: 8pm
Pete Durkins Celli night, a fantastic friendly and enjoyable midweek break.
O’Sheas Irish Bar
Sean O’Connor and Richard Sanderson
Time: 9pm – 1am
Sean although new on scene is proving himself to be amongst the best in Manchester, joined by Green Hot Clover's energetic fiddler Richard.
Thursday 17th March
Waxy O’Connors
All Day Free Entertainment
Time: 12noon till 2am
Come and enjoy some Live Music, Irish Dancers, prize giveaways and promotions throughout the day. Special Menus throughout the day and live coverage of the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
St Kentigern's Social Club
Mick Flavin
Doors open 7pm
Make this St Patrick’s Day one to remember by joining Kevin and his team with the ever popular Mick Flavin.
Union Music Lounge
St. Patrick’s Night Special
with Adam Kelly and friends
Time: 8pm
Admission: FREE
Singer songwriter Adam Kelly hosts this special night of live entertainment playing everything from Danny Boy to N17 by the Saw Doctors. Get in early if you want to find a space in what will be fun filled evening of great Irish entertainment.
A part of the Levenshulme Fleadh
Sponsored by Guinness
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.
O’Sheas Irish Bar
St Patrick’s Day – LIVE at O’Sheas
Times:
11am – 6pm
Music by Culainn
(See listing on 5th March for further details)
7.30pm – Late
Music by Barry James & Friends
The Ex Toss the Feathers front man provides a range of Celtic tunes from Christy Moore to Van Morrison
Tickets in Advance £5 for the evening session.
Conors Bar & Lounge
Music, Dance and more
2.30pm – 5pm Loch Inn
6.30pm – 7.30pm Lally School of Dancing
8pm Mustang
Dunicans Bar (The Great Western)
All Day Entertainment
TIme: Lunchtime Tony Sullivan
8pm Stan the Man and Mags
St. Anne’s Social Club
Karen & Tommy
Time 8pm till late
Join us and have a Happy St Patrick’s Night, with fabulous duo Karen & Tommy.
Friday 18th March
Union Music Lounge
Friday Night Irish Session
Part of Levenshulme Fleadh
with Pete Durkin
Time: 8pm- 11pm
Admission: FREE
Pete Durkin hosts the post St Patrick’s Night Irish entertainment with a full on Irish session of traditional Irish music and craic. Guest musicians, singers and dancers are sure of an Irish welcome to join in the session.
St Kentigern's Social Club
Declan Nerney
Palace Levenshulme
10th Anniversary of
YGG Unsigned 2005 Final
Doors Open 8pm
Tickets £3 advance
Manchester brewery 'Boddingtons' is sponsoring the search for the cream of the UK and Irelands Irish Rock talent 'YGG Unsigned 2005'
This is the tenth anniversary of the event which has grown into one of the UK's biggest battle of the bands competitions for bands with Irish roots. In previous years the competition has attracted entries from as far away as Australia and Canada. Last years event was a complete sell out so get your tickets in advance or arrive early if you want to get in.
The aim of the event is to provide a showcase for unsigned acts with Irish roots and to give them a helping hand on their way to stardom. Six finalists have made it through the hotly contested heats in their bid for £1,500 worth of prizes like last years winners 'The Hustle'
This years competition is sponsored by
ALIVE,
Boddingtons,
the Levenshulme Pub Company,
The 'White Album',
Cutting Rooms Recording Studios,
Karen McBride Photography,
Imagine FM Radio
www.xsync.co.uk
www.24rockfest.com
More information can be obtained by contacting the organisers on 0161 225 0706
or emailing ygg2004@hotmail.com
www.24rockfest.com
www.alive.co.uk
www.karenmcbride.com
www.thewhite.co.uk
www.imaginefm.net
www.manchester-bands.co.uk
www.xsync.co.uk
www.levenshulme.com
Saturday 19th March
St Kentigern's Social Club
Luke Kelly tribute
with Brian Roebuck, Dezi Donnelly,
Michael Mc Goldrick.
Sunday 20th March
Pack Horse, Levenshulme
Manchester Irish Festival Party
with 'Whiskey in the Jar'
Time: 3pm-7pm
Admission Free
One of Manchester's favourite Irish folk bands host this special lively afternoon of traditional Irish Music and Song to mark the last day of the festival. Expect to hear everything from 'Whiskey in the Jar' to traditional jigs & reels.
A part of the ‘Levenshulme Fleadh’
www.whiskeyinthejar.co.uk
Union Music Lounge
The Sunday afternoon Session
with Driftwood
The Closing Party for Levenshulme Fleadh
Time: 4pm- 8pm
Admission: FREE
This Sunday afternoon session has become a legendary fixture of Levenshulme Village, where the emphasis is on having a great time. Expect a lively afternoon of good old Irish ‘Craic’ and Irish Music that makes you want to dance from South Manchester’s most popular Irish Band, “Driftwood” play a fine selection of country and Irish music.
Sponsored by Boddingtons Bitter