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| Saturday 15 March |
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NORTH IN CONCERT
North blend together Irish traditional, folk, acoustic and
country music. Their unique approach has generated
widespread interest from their audiences...they are back for
another great performance at Down Arts Centre! Organised
by Down District Council.
| Time |
8.00pm |
| Venue |
Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick |
| Admission |
£10.00 |
| Contact |
Down Arts Centre |
| Telephone |
028 4461 0747 |
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| Sunday 16 March |
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WORKSHOP & SETS CEILI
WITH ORIEL CEILI BAND
WORKSHOP
Prior to the evening ceili, tutor Ashley Ray will teach basic steps, the Claddagh Set and Antrim Square Set, followed by refreshments.
SETS CEILI
The Claddagh and Antrim Square Sets will be CALLED. In
addition, the Plain, Cashel, Clare Lancers, Corofi n Plain,
Ballvourney Jig and Connemara will be danced, but following the
West of Ireland tradition, these sets will NOT be called, however
Ashley will describe each fi gure before it is danced.
| Time |
Workshop 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Sets Ceili 7.00pm - 10.30pm |
| Venue |
Down Arts Centre,
Downpatrick. |
| Admission |
Workshop £3.00 / Sets Ceili £6.00 / Both events £8.00 |
| Telephone |
028 4461 0747 |
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| Monday 17 March |
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ST PATRICK’S DAY ENTERTAINMENT
Live music and entertainment for all will liven up St Patrick’s Square with Malachi Cush as MC for the event. First on stage will be local band the Pluckin Squeezers, with their lively repertoire of Irish and Scottish songs. Next up is a performance by the Brennan, Miskelly, McCormick School of Irish Dancing, followed by popular band The HouseM8’s who proved to be a hit with their catchy covers when they visited the district last year. Organised by Down District Council.
| Time |
12.00noon - 5.00pm |
| Venue |
St Patrick’s Square, Downpatrick |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
Downpatrick Tourist
Information Centre |
| Telephone |
028 4461 2233 |
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ST PATRICK’S DAY CARNIVAL PARADE
This cross-community event, the centre-piece of the festival, will be a spectacular cavalcade of floats, bands, people in fancy dress and lots of attractions! Parade theme: ‘Down Through Time’. The parade will assemble on the Ardglass Road at 1.00pm and depart at 2.30pm for the town centre where it will arrive at approximately 2.50pm. Parade route: Ardglass Road, Edward Street, John Street, Irish Street and Market Street. The closing date for parade entries is Friday 29 February 2008. Organised by Down District Council.
| Time |
2.30pm |
| Venue |
Downpatrick |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
Down District Council’s Community Relations
& Development Section |
| Telephone |
078 0383 2508 |
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‘GIVE MY HEAD PEACE
BACK FROM THE GRAVE!’
The Hole in the Wall Gang are bringing their comedy stage show to Downpatrick. Join ‘Ma’, ‘Da’, ‘Uncle Andy’, ‘Cal’, ‘Billy’, ‘Dympna’, ‘Big Mervyn’ and the rest of your favourites as they promise ‘a great night’s craic, entertainment and side splitting laughs’. If you loved the TV programme, this show is not to be missed! Organised by Down District Council and presented by David Hull promotions.
| Time |
8.00pm |
| Venue |
Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick |
| Admission |
£15.00 |
| Contact |
Down Arts Centre |
| Telephone |
028 4461 0747 |
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Please note - Show contains adult references. Responsibility for allowing under 12s to view lies with accompanying adult. |
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| Wednesday 19 March |
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THE CHAIRMAN’S AWARDS, SCHOOLS MUSIC COMPETITION
Schools within Down District will showcase the musical talent of their pupils, as they compete to win the Chairman’s Awards. The concert will be an extravaganza of music from the young stars. Organised by Down District Council.
| Time |
7.30pm |
| Venue |
The Great Hall,
Downshire Estate, Downpatrick |
| Admission |
£5.00 |
| Contact |
Downpatrick Tourist Information Centre |
| Telephone |
028 4461 2233 |
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| Other Activities - Throughout March |
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DOWN THROUGH TIME
Discover 9,000 years of human history in County Down. See thousands of historic artefacts and documents, learn more about Down’s turbulent past, explore databases of objects, sites and photographs, and have fun with exciting hands-on features.
| Time |
Monday to Friday, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday & Sunday, 1.00pm - 5.00pm
St Patrick’s Day, 11.00am - 6.00pm |
| Venue |
Down County Museum, Downpatrick |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
Linda McKenna |
| Telephone |
028 4461 5218 |
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