Reels on Wheels 2017
“Back by popular demand for yet another year!”
Presented by
Comhaltas Winnipeg Inc.
When Thursday, June 8 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm
What Enjoy three concerts in one evening! Irish music & song at three venues in River Heights*
Who Curragh – – Borley & Stearns – – Double the Trouble
How Enjoy a 30 minute concert. Drive or bike to the next location – or join a car-pool at your first stop.
Don’t miss out on an evening of great entertainment!
* Locations to be listed on tickets *
Only 90 tickets available! Tickets are $20
Phone or text
Rae @ 204-918-9429 or Lynn @ 204-995-1084
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2017 Irish Winter Céilí
When: Sunday, March 5 – TIME: 1:30-4:30 pm
LOCATION: St Paul’s Anglican Church, Point Road & North Drive
PROGRAM: Music by the Flatland Céilí Band
Dance Demonstration: the Comhaltas Set Dancers
Songs: Traicy Robertson
Participatory Céilí dancing: taught & called by Jeremy Hull
Light refreshments Served
Admission COST: $10 (general) $5 (Comhaltas members) Children under 12 free
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Please see the review of above from the front page of the “Winnipeg Free Press – Sou’wester written by: DANIELLE DA SILVA – SOU’WESTER posted on 03/06/2017
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IRISH FEST 2016
Friday September 23 though Sunday the 25th
ACTUAL WORKSHOP TIMES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Gala Concert: Saturday Evening September 24, 8 pm to 11 pm held at “The West End Cultural Center” 586 Ellice Ave
The “ECHOES OF ERIN” tour group for 2016 consists of …
Carla Hanafin (Dancer) Tralee
Tim Doyle (Pipes) Dublin
Paul Clesham (Concertina) Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Fiona Nic Conmara (Fiddle) Dublin
Jana McCarthy Kent (Flute) Tramore, Waterford
Uinseann Ó Murchú (Box) Gorey Wexford
Séamus Ó Flatharta (Harp, Bodhrán, Dancer & Singer) Galway
Seamus Tierney (Flute) Cavan
Grainne Nic Ghiobúin (Harp) Limerick…
Sarah O’Gorman (Fiddle) Waterford
Annette Hannigan (Banjo) England
Vincent Jordan (Manager) England
Fernando Marcos (Dancer) Argentina
Eimear Arkins (Fiddle, Singer & Dancer) Ennis, Co. Clare
Joe Arkins (MC & Singer) Ennis, Co. Clare
John Lee (Sound) Dublin
About Irish Fest
This year we have the Echoes of Erin tour group from Ireland to perform in concert at the West End Cultural Centre on Saturday evening, September 24. The weekend also includes performances by local Irish music and dance groups on Friday evening, September 23, at Shannon’s Irish Pub, followed by a rousing traditional Irish music session. Throughout the day on Saturday, there are workshops and demonstrations held at Kelvin High School, led by local artists and members of Echoes of Erin. Sunday is the day for dance workshops by the McConnell School of Dance and to kick up your heels at a free Céilí Dance at the Irish Club on Erin Street. Please visit our Irish Fest website (www.irishfest.ca) for additional information.
Ticket Info: A Festival Pass is $55 and gains entry to all Irish Fest events and unlimited workshops. And, if you join or renew your Comhaltas membership at Irish Fest, we’ll give you a $20 refund per pass.
Festival Kick-Off – Shannon’s Pub -175 Carlton Friday, Sept. 23, 7:30 pm, $10 at the door
Workshops – Saturday Sept. 24, 9:30am – 4:00pm, – Kelvin High School 155 Kingsway , $10 each at the door
Echoes of Erin Concert – West End Cultural Center – 586 Elice Avenue Saturday, Sept. 24, $25 at the door
Dance Workshops –Sunday Sept.25 12:00noon – 3:15 – Irish Club- 654 Erin Street, $10 at the door
Celli Dance – Sunday, Sept. 25, 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Irish Club- 654 Erin Street, FREE!
Festival passes are available at: www.irishfest.ca ,McNally Robinson Booksellers, Festival Kick-Off and workshops
Concert tickets are available at the above and at the West End Cultural Centre.
Keep in touch as more information becomes available at http://www.irishfest.ca/
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Reels on Wheels 2016
“Back by popular demand for yet another year!”
Presented by
Comhaltas Winnipeg Inc.
When —- Thursday, June 2 at 7:00-9:00pm
What —- Enjoy three concerts in one evening!
Irish music, song, and storytelling at three venues in River Heights* featuring artists …
Who —- – Kate Ferris – – Humors of Whiskey — The Barefoot Celi Band –
How — Enjoy a 30 minute concert then walk, cycle, or drive to your next concert. Concerts start promptly at 7, 8 and 9 pm. And end the evening with a light refreshment provided by Comhaltas and your last host.
Don’t miss out on an evening of great entertainment!
*Locations to be listed on tickets
Only 90 tickets available! Tickets are $15 each and are available by contacting:
Al at 204-230-7911 , Rae at 204-774-4423 or Traicy at 204-451-5365
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Please Join with us to hear:
Gerry O’Connor, renowned fiddle player, for a lecture and concert at the Irish Association of Manitoba, 654 Erin Street, Winnipeg.
Saturday, February 27, 7:30pm
Currently touring with the Irish Rovers, Gerry O’Connor grew up in Dundalk, County Lough, Ireland, in a family of musicians, dancers and singers. Gerry has played and recorded with such highly-regarded groups as La Lugh (Eithne Ni Uallachain, Sony Music) and Skylark (Len Graham, Gary O’Briain & Mairtin O’Connor), recording four CDs on the Claddagh label. Gerry has toured and recorded with members of legendary groups such as Planxty, Bothy Band, De Dannan, Boys of the Lough and Chieftains.
Tickets $10 – Irish Association of Manitoba and Comhaltas members $15 – non-members
Comhaltas members – contact dennis.lyons.3@gmail.com IAM members – contact info@irishassociation.ca
To view this poster or to print out Gerry O’connor poster.
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Comhaltas Winnipeg invites you to ….
The 2016 Valentine’s Day the Irish Ceili
Hold the date! Sunday, Feb. 14 from 2:30-5:00 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church hall on Point Road & North Drive. The ceili will feature music by the Flatland Ceili Band, ceili dancing for everyone called by Jeremy Hull, and dance performances by the McConnell Irish Dancers and the Comhaltas Set Dancers. We will end with an open music session. Tickets at the door – $5 for Comhaltas members and students, $10 for others, children under 12 are free. Please let Jeremy know if you are interested in helping out as a volunteer or if you have an idea for the the event (anyone know any Irish Valentines Day songs or dances?). Contact: 204-477-5981 or hull.jeremy@gmail.com.
Sunday, Feb 14, 2:30 – 5:00 pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, Point Road & North Drive, Map Link
Winnipeg Ceili dancing for everyone called by Jeremy Hull With live music by The Flatland Ceili Band Performances by: The McConnell Irish Dancers The Comhaltas Set Dancers followed by…. a Traditional Irish Music session
Tickets at the Door: $5 (Comhaltas Members) / $10 (non-members) / $5 students Children 12 or under Free
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2015 Irishfest
With “Craobh Rua“
Friday, September 18
Festival Kickoff
7:30 pm at Shannon’s Irish Pub, 175 Carlton St, Winnipeg Tickets $10 at the door* Come on down and help us kick off this year’s Irish Fest (bring your musical instrument or just drop in and listen).
Saturday, September 19
Workshops
9:30 am to 3:30 pm at Kelvin High School, 155 Kingsway Avenue, Winnipeg $10 per workshop*
Workshop schedule TBA. Workshops will be taught by our gala concert performers or by local artists.
Gala Concert with Craobh Rua
8:00 pm (doors open 7:15pm) at The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door* An exciting evening of music and song featuring Craobh Rua from Ireland.
Sunday, September 20
Ceili Dance
Time 2:00pm till 4:30pm l at the Irish Club, 654 Erin Street, Winnipeg Free admission. Refreshments available for purchase.
Watch this site for news and check out The Irishfest Site at Irishfest.ca
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Back by Popular Demand !!! “Reels on Wheels”
brought to you by
Comhaltas Winnipeg Inc.
When: Thursday, June 11th
Starting At: 7:00-9:00pm
Enjoy an evening of Irish music, song, and storytelling, over 3 venues in River Heights* featuring the entertainment of …
1 Curraugh –
– 2 Distant Shores with Maureen Taggart –
– 3 Lynn & Peter McClure with Mary Louise Chown –
Enjoy a 30 minute concert then walk, cycle, or drive to your next venue (1.5km or less). Locations listed on tickets.
Enjoy a light refreshment after your final concert.
Only 90 tickets available! Tickets are $15 each and are available by contacting
Al at aamyot3@gmail.com, 204-488-7911
Or
Rae at raeh@mymts.net, 204-774-4423
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