2010 Timetable
Friday 30th April - Monday 3rd May 2010
The 2009 “Cup of Tae” Festival was an outstanding success, confirming this Festival as the Festival to be at each year. The Festival success is based on the fact that so many great musicians come to Ardara for the week-end and great music can be heard everywhere. It is wonderful that John “the tae” in his mid eighties still shows a keen interest in the Festival which is in his own name. Also Packie Manus Byrne at 93 will appear somewhere to enjoy the music and this year is a special year as the focus is on the great Donegal Fiddler John “Simi “Doherty.
2010 Timetable
Friday 30th April, 2010.
7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. in Ardara Heritage Centre
Registration for Summer School of Music
Fidil, Feadóg Mór, Giotáir, Feadóg Stáin, Bosca Ceoil, agus Amhránaíocht.
Fee: Adult €60.00
Children: €30.00
Family rates available
Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Students catered for.
All Star Opening Concert in the Heritge Centre
Special Event to honour the late great John “Simi” Doherty
The famous Glackin brothers: Paddy, Seamus & Kevin join with the famous Campbell brothers: Vincent & James along with Caoimhin Mac Aodha will sit around the fire and tell stories, play tunes and discuss the significance of John “Simi” Doherty who’s 30th Anniversary is this year.
Tickets Limited
Doors open 8.00 p.m. (Performance starts 8.30 p.m.)
Traditional Music free in all Pubs every night (see Posters).
Saturday 1st May, 2010.
9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. - Final Registration
Beginners & Moderate in Flute, Fiddle, Tin Whistle & Accordian in St Marys School
Guitar and Singing in Heritage Centre
Class Times: 10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
at above mentioned Venues
Irelands Top Teachers in Attendance
Upstairs in the Corner House 12 noon to 2.00 p.m.
Breezy Willow - Storytelling and Cooking Session for children up to 12 years.
A Show highly popular and not to be missed
Heritage Centre at 1.00 p.m.
Free Recital by Family Members of the late John “Simi” Doherty
Open Air Recitals - 3.00 p.m.
Open Air Musical Recitals with top Musicians in Ireland
Heritage Centre at 5.00 p.m.
Session Class on blending Fiddle & Music by Top Musicians
Beehive Bar at 7.30 pm
Highly significant Documentary on John “Simi” Doherty with Musician accompaniment
Corner House Bar at 8.30 pm
The Packie Manus Byrne Concert.
An evening of story, song, dance, recitation and craic about John “Simi” Doherty’s time in Ardara.
The famous 92 year old Packie is joined by friends from home and abroad for a wonderful evening.
Free Irish Music in all Pubs in Town (see Posters)
Sunday 2nd May, 2009.
10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m Music Classes continue
2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Music Classes complete
Heritage Centre - 1.00 p.m.
Musical recital by top Musicians associated with John “Simi” Doherty.
Open Air Recitals - 3.30 p.m.
Open Air Musical Recitals with top Musicians in Ireland
On the Diamond at 5.00 p.m. (Weather Permitting)
Musical Recital by all the students and their Teachers displaying the learning that took place at the School. Parents and all are welcome.
Upstairs in the Corner House at 6.00 p.m.
The Breezie Willow Concert
A Show not to be missed. Come early. Limited Seating.
Finale Concert in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel at 8.00 p.m.
The John “the tae” Concert is always a special event.
This year top Musicians , Family & friends of the late John “Simi” Doherty open this Star Studded Concert. This Concert will see the best of talent in the area display this skill.
A show not to be missed.
The "Cup of Tae" is the name of an Irish Reel. Our Festival is in honour of a renowned Player John "the tae" Gallagher (generations of his family before him made 'taes' on Fair Days and other days of local importance) hence the name of the Festival.
Free Irish Music Sessions in all Pubs in Town (see Posters)
Monday 3rd May, 2010.
Various Music Sessions will take place in all Pubs
For details on accommodation and other information visit
www.cupoftaefestival.com and www.ardarafestivals.com
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How to get to Ardara from Dublin
McGeehan Coaches Direct Daily Services.
+ 353 74 95 46150 or www.mgbus.com
Bus Eireann +353 (0) 1 8366111
Include direction Map but omit Ireland Map
Beidh Failte Roimh Uilig
For more information Contact:
Stephen (087) 2424590/John 074 (95) 41769/Imelda (086) 3895001
Web: www.cupoftaefestival.com