CONAMARA BOG WEEK 2009 - 21st May To 1st June
CONAMARA BOG WEEK 2009
an authentic festival celebrating 25 years - 22nd May to 1st June
A week packed with a mix of music, sport, craic & stunning landscapes. Included in the week is the Conamara Walkabout, three gentle days of walking in a magical landscape in the company of scientists, musicians, poets and artists.
This year sees the introduction of two Cycle Races to Bog Week and the launch of the Connemara Lamb Pie in Renvyle House Hotel ~ Book early to avoid disappointment
This year sees the introduction of two Cycle Races to Bog Week and the launch of the Connemara Lamb Pie in Renvyle House Hotel ~ Book early to avoid disappointment
MIGHTY MUSIC in pubs, hostel, hotel, schools and music workshops. The best of trad music each weekend.
MUSIC WORKSHOPS – Sat. 23rd Letterfrack NS from 11.00am – 3.30pm. Fiddle (beginners and advanced) with Liz and Yvonne Kane. Concertina with Noel Kenny. All instruments with Frank Custy.
CYCLING – two cycling races on Sat. 23rd and Sun. 24th May. Sponsors Renvyle House Hotel. Organised by Westernlakes Cycling Club, contact John James 087 9120910
Sponsor cards available from FORUM and Letterfrack NS
Sponsor cards available from FORUM and Letterfrack NS
VIBRANT NATIONAL SCHOOLS PROGRAMME – throughout the week featuring archaeologist Michael Gibbons, Kat Koch from the American Wilderness School and acclaimed German artist Hardy Langer.
ART EXHIBITIONS - Group Show from parents and past pupils of Letterfrack NS - ‘A Sense of Place’ – opening Fri. 22nd Connemara National Park 8.00pm. Renowned German artist Hardy Langer exhibits ‘Celebrating Landscape opening Sat. 23rd Letterfrack NS 8.00pm.
SALE OF WORK – in aid of Animal Rescue – Sun. 31st Ellis Hall 10.00am – 3.00pm
LAUNCHES - Book launch ‘A Naturalist View’ in honor of Tomas Burke
- ‘The Connemara Lamb Pie’ – a signature dish for Conamara
- Tim’s Kitchen – 6 products produced by chef Tim O’Sullivan of Renvyle House Hotel.
The three launches take place in Renvyle House Hotel on Mon. June 1st at 3.30pm. Celebrity tasters will be present to sample the pie and the whole afternoon will be wrapped in the fine music of Liz Kane and friends complete sean nós dancer Emma O’Sullivan and friends.
- ‘The Connemara Lamb Pie’ – a signature dish for Conamara
- Tim’s Kitchen – 6 products produced by chef Tim O’Sullivan of Renvyle House Hotel.
The three launches take place in Renvyle House Hotel on Mon. June 1st at 3.30pm. Celebrity tasters will be present to sample the pie and the whole afternoon will be wrapped in the fine music of Liz Kane and friends complete sean nós dancer Emma O’Sullivan and friends.
FOOTBALL primary school Soccer Blitz - Letterfrack NS 11.00am
SEAN NÓS WORKSHOPS with the Cunningham family Sun. 31st, Ellis Hall at 4.00pm Adults. 10:00am under 16's
For further information contact Leo Hallissey C.E.E.C.C., Letterfrack, Co. Galway.
Phone No.s: +353 (0)95 41034 or 43443.
Mobile: +353 (0)85 1154629
Email:lfrack@eircom.net and Website http://www.ceecc.org
Phone No.s: +353 (0)95 41034 or 43443.
Mobile: +353 (0)85 1154629
Email:lfrack@eircom.net and Website http://www.ceecc.org