Live Music Events during the Manchester Irish Festival
Irish Extravaganza
Thursday 4th March 2010
starts: 12:45pmPerformances from young musicians who practice at Wythenshawe or East Didsbury Music Centres
- Admission:
Irish Blues Night
Friday 5th March 2010
starts: 7:30pmSean Taylor plus guests wth tributes to Van Morrison and Ireland’s favourite Blues artists
- Admission: £3 advance / £5 door
Grada
Friday 5th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmPerhaps the finest of the young generation of Irish traditional bands, on tour with the release of their 4th album "Natural Angle"
- Admission: £12.50
Irish Festival Launch Night
Friday 5th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmGreen Hot Clover, a great band playing great Irish Music!
- Admission:
Young, Gifted & Green Concert for The Christie Cancer Hospital-SOLD OUT
Saturday 6th March 2010
starts: 6:45pmTwo hour concert featuring 100 Irish musicians, singers & dancers
- Admission: advance ticket only £20 Adults - not available on the door
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
Saturday 6th March 2010
starts: 7:30pmThe first visit of the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra to the North West.
- Admission: £12.00 - £21.00
Clancy Brothers Tribute Night
Saturday 6th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmWhiskey in the Jar headline a special tribute to the Clancy brothers.
- Admission: Free
Ceili
Saturday 6th March 2010
starts: 8:30pmCeili with "Ceili Time"
- Admission: tickets £5 - £6 on the door
Sean Dempsey set dancing
Saturday 6th March 2010
starts: 8:30pmCeili with "Ceili Time
- Admission: £5 advance £6 door
The Long Road
Saturday 6th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmThe Long Road with Fergal O’Neill and John Joyce.
- Admission:
Irish Country and Western
Saturday 6th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmLive in the lounge bar
- Admission: Free
Sean Dempsey set dancing
Sunday 7th March 2010
starts: 2:00pmCeili with "Ceili Time
- Admission: £5 advance £6 door
The Craickers.
Sunday 7th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmLive Entertainment from The Craickers.
- Admission:
The Sturdy Beggars
Sunday 7th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmTraditional Irish Music at its very best
- Admission:
Declan Nerney
Sunday 7th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmThe man from Drumlish Co. Longford set to rock another sell out night
- Admission: £10 in advance or on the door
Children's Irish tin-whistle lessons
Tuesday 9th March 2010
starts: 5:30pmIrish tin-whistle lessons for children with Emma Sweeney
- Admission:
Mark & John
Thursday 11th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmA wide variety of both traditional and modern music
- Admission:
Irish Market and Mulligan's Marquee
Friday 12th March 2010
starts: 12:00pmthe very best in Irish art, crafts and foods and music in Mulligan's Marquee
- Admission:
Innisfree: Traditional Irish Music
Friday 12th March 2010
starts: 7:00pmLive Traditional music after the "Kieran’s on Corrie party"
- Admission: Free
Tradfest
Friday 12th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmfeatures The Henry Girls from Donegal showcasing their new album, the launch of Shake the Barley's debut CD, Zoe Mulford and the award winning Scally brothers
- Admission: £5 advance, £7 on the door
John Bilek's Band
Friday 12th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmTop traditional Irish Band fronted by lead singer John Bilek
- Admission: Free
Fiddlers Celebration
Friday 12th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmwith the Fabulous “New Beginnings”
- Admission: Free
Grand Charity Night: music by Chris Hooley
Friday 12th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmin Aid of Motor Neurone Disease
- Admission:
T.R. Dallas and his band
Friday 12th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmT.R. Dallas in a pre St. Patricks' Day Special
- Admission:
John McNicholl
Friday 12th March 2010
starts: 8:30pmIrish Country Singer John McNicholl
- Admission: £10
Sean & Richard Unplugged
Friday 12th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmSean and Richard of Green Hot Clover fame play an eclectic mix of tunes
- Admission:
Irish Market and Mulligan's Marquee
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 12:00pmthe very best in Irish art, crafts and foods and music in Mulligan's Marquee
- Admission:
Phoenix
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 3:00pmPhoenix from Wicklow (after Manchester United v Fulham)
- Admission:
Brendan Shine
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 7:00pmDinner dance show with Brendan Shine and his band
- Admission: £60
Club Cuideachta
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmChat in as much Irish as you can over a drink with live traditional music
- Admission: Free (admission by ticket)
Cheapskates
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmStiff Little Fingers (SLF) tribute night
- Admission: Free
Oasis Night
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmOasis tribute night features live acoustic sets by the legendary singer songwriter Johnny Ryder
- Admission: Free
Lyra Celtica
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmfeaturing Lynn Tocker on accordion
- Admission: £5
Frank Dempsey
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmLive Entertainment from Frank Dempsey
- Admission:
Garva
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmSale Folk Club presents a celebration of Irish Folk Music
- Admission:
St Patrick’s weekend Tradfest - with Corries Kieran Cunningham & Quare Craic
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 8:45pmSpecial party night with Coronation Street new boy - Kieran Cunningham
- Admission: free
Green Hot Clover
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmGreen Hot Clover, a great band playing great Irish Music!
- Admission:
New Beginnings
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmNew Beginnings bring their blend of country and Irish to the festival.
- Admission: Free
Irish Rock Night
Saturday 13th March 2010
starts: 11:45pmIrish Festival Rock Night in the Celtic Tiger Nightclub
- Admission: Free before 11pm
The Mulligans Street Party
Sunday 14th March 2010
starts: 11:00amLive music by Phoenix & The Irish Trio
- Admission:
St Patrick’s Celebrations
Sunday 14th March 2010
starts: 12:00pmLive music all day from Ged Graham, Mark Byrne, Tony Sullivan
- Admission: Free
Irish Market and Mulligan's Marquee
Sunday 14th March 2010
starts: 12:00pmthe very best in Irish art, crafts and foods and music in Mulligan's Marquee
- Admission:
Festival Parade Party
Sunday 14th March 2010
starts: 12:00pmLive music with Manchester’s own Ged Graham from 4pm
- Admission: Free
Parade Day Party
Sunday 14th March 2010
starts: 1:00pmmusic from Green Hot Clover and The Sturdy Beggars
- Admission:
Celtic Vibes
Sunday 14th March 2010
starts: 4:00pmA Manchester Irish Festival Mothers Day Special
- Admission: Free
Mothers Day Special
Sunday 14th March 2010
starts: 4:00pmRonnie's Karaoke from 4pm & top Celtic Rock Band Celtic Vibes from 8pm
- Admission: Free
The Ballroom of Romance
Sunday 14th March 2010
starts: 7:00pmwith the legendary Showband Show on tour from Ireland
- Admission: £10 (Tickets available from the bar)
Children's Irish tin-whistle lessons
Tuesday 16th March 2010
starts: 5:30pmIrish tin-whistle lessons for children with Emma Sweeney
- Admission:
The Fureys And Davey Arthur
Tuesday 16th March 2010
starts: 7:30pmThe Fureys & Davey Arthur celebrate their 30th anniversary
- Admission: £18.50
Irish Music and Culture day
Tuesday 16th March 2010
starts: 10:00pmMusic and Culture day for Manchester Schools
- Admission:
Live Music for St Patricks Day
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 12:00pmLive Music on St Patricks Day with Hot Brandy
- Admission:
St Patricks Day Party
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 12:00pmParty with live music by Green Hot Clover in the evening
- Admission: Day time: free admission, Tickets available for evening
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 12:00pmLive music and craic all day till late
- Admission: Free
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 12:00pmLive music with The Showband & The Celtic Ramblers
- Admission: Free
St. Patricks Day Celebrations
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 12:00pmJIB Sound & Live Music from Roger Gabriel
- Admission:
All Day St Patrick's Day Irish Music session
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 12:30pmTraditional Irish music session with Grace Kelly and Friends
- Admission: free
La Fheile Padraig Sona Duit
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 1:00pmfrom All at the Bolton Irish Centre
- Admission:
Family Fun Day
Wednesday 17th March 2010
Chorlton Irish Association Club
starts: 2:00pmLive music, song and dance from the Tara O’Carolan group, Gaelic games club finals, children's activities
- Admission: Free
St Patrick’s night special with Driftwood
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 5:00pmA one-off reunion of the legendary Driftwood
- Admission: Free
St Patrick’s Night Tradfest with Denise Morgan
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 6:00pmFeatures Irish Duo Denise and Dominic Morgan plus special guest Julian Homer
- Admission: FREE
St Patrick's Day Celebrations
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 6:00pmthe best of Irish Traditional Music
- Admission:
the Indians
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 7:30pmOne of the most successful Irish bands ever to cross the Irish Sea
- Admission: £10
St Patricks Night Celebration
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmthe ever popular Michael Coyne & Sean Mc Sherry
- Admission:
Shake The Barley
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 8:15pmLive Irish music with traditional group Shake The Barley
- Admission:
St Patrick’s Dance
Wednesday 17th March 2010
Chorlton Irish Association Club
starts: 8:30pmLive music from Pat Jordan & Finians Rainbow
- Admission: £5
Irish Music and Culture day
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 10:00pmMusic and Culture day for Manchester Schools
- Admission:
St Patrick’s Day with the Ryans
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 11:45pmThe Ryans in the Celtic Tiger Nightclub
- Admission: £7
Mandola
Wednesday 17th March 2010
starts: 11:45pmMandola in the Celtic Tiger Nightclub
- Admission: £7
Irish Music Lessons
Thursday 18th March 2010
starts: 7:00pmSt. Wilfrids Branch C.C.E. All ages welcome.
- Admission: Free
Mark & John
Thursday 18th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmA wide variety of both traditional and modern music
- Admission:
Kieran Cunningham
Friday 19th March 2010
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 6:00pmLocal Irish performer, Kieran Cunningham, plays traditional Irish ballads
- Admission: FREE
From Medjugorje to Mary's Meals
Friday 19th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmCharity Social Evening with music by Kevin Deasy’s Band ‘The Last Drop’
- Admission: £2.50 or £4 on the night
Tradfest with Claire Mooney & The Moving House Band
Friday 19th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmCelebrate Claire's 21st anniversary at this special Irish gig
- Admission: £3 advance, £5 on the door
St Patrick’s Family Night
Saturday 20th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmfeaturing Shake the Barley & the Keegan Kennedy School of Irish Dancing and special guests in aid of Niall Melon Township Trust
- Admission: £3 advance, £5 doors - children free with paying adult
Big Jim White’s ‘Presley in Mind’ show
Saturday 20th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmLegendary Elvis tribute artist Big Jim White
- Admission: FREE
Tradfest with Corrie's Kieran Cunningham
Saturday 20th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmCoronation Street new boy - Kieran Cunningham appears tonight with Quare Craic
- Admission: Free
Steven Doyle
Saturday 20th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmLive Entertainment from Steven Doyle
- Admission:
Roger Gabriel
Saturday 20th March 2010
starts: 8:00pmLive Entertainment from Roger Gabriel
- Admission:
Green Hot Clover
Saturday 20th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmGreen Hot Clover, a great band playing great Irish Music!
- Admission:
Tony Sullivan
Saturday 20th March 2010
starts: 9:00pmPlaying live in the lounge bar
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival closing party with the Doc
Sunday 21st March 2010
starts: 4:00pm
- Admission: FREE
The Dubliners: A time to remember
Sunday 21st March 2010
starts: 7:30pmCelebrate the greatest folk band to ever come from Ireland
- Admission: £20
Michael Coyne: Country and Ceili
Sunday 21st March 2010
starts: 9:00pmMichael Coyne with Guests Sean Hennessy & Mairead Nolan Smyth
- Admission: £3. Members £2
Manchester Irish Festival
The 2010 Manchester Irish Festival will run from
Friday 5th March - Sunday 21st March 2010
Launch Night will be at Manchester Town Hall on Friday 5th March 2010
2010 Festival Brochure
The printed Manchester Irish Festival Brochures are available now from the Visitors centre at the Town Hall, Mulligans Bar on Deansgate and Irish bars & venues across Manchester.
If any venue does not have brochures and requires a supply please email info@manchesteririshfestival.co.uk
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Other Festival Information
Press Enquiries
For all press/media enquiries
email Tony Hennigan
email press@manchesteririshfestival.co.uk
or text 079 125 129 77
Brochure & Listings
For information about the Festival Brochure and Festival Listings telephone Kevin Fitzpatrick on 0770 237 1966
or write to the Manchester Irish Festival
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Manchester, M14 7DW or
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