Is é Ephrem Bogues an chéad duine le crannchur míosúil na mball a bhaint.

Ephrem Bogues won the first monthly members’ draw. He was presented here with his cheque for £100 by Seán Hayes, Chairperson of An Droichead.

To find out more about our membership scheme and all the benefits go to our Members’ page

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clar nua Jan 2012

A chairde tapaigh chun spás a chinntiu ar an dianchúrsa nó ag an cheolchoirm ( Damien O Kane Trio ) in An Droichead deireadh na seachtaine seo.

A chairde limited space left on our week end language course 26/27 Nov here in An Droichead. Part of our packed week end is the return of the brilliant Damien O Kane Trio. £20 for the course and £5 concession price for concert admission if enrolled on week end course

Tickets are now available for our concerts. To buy a ticket go to our box office.

Our new programme will be available to download from the website on Monday 5 Sept, and hard copies available before this weekend.

Unfortunately, we have no more places available for our weekend trip to An Ghaeltacht in August. The response was overwhelming due to the 50% discount on accomodation costs.

One small change of note. For anyone looking to travel on the bus from An Droichead, we have had to change the charge to £10 for a return journey. Sorry about this.

Doirse/Doors 7.30in

Ticéid £10.00

“One of the great songwriters to emergein the last 10 years is John Spillane”. Christy Moore “ Other Voices ” Feb ‘09

Mar bhuaiteoir faoi dhó de ghradam “Meteor” sa chatagóir ceol na ndaoine/traidisiúnta is fearr, rinne John Spillane camchuairt ar fud na tíre agus an domhain ag spreagadh áthais le meascán d’amhráin shéiseacha, scéalta siamsúla agus liricí fileata.
Rinne Irish Music Magazine cur síos air mar ‘one of the truest Irish voices of his generation’ ‘ agus cuireann Spillane an spiorad Ceilteach i bhfriotal.
Níl ach rud amháin atá cinnte, ag deireadh seó John Spillane ní bheidh súil thirim ar bith sa teach agus tabharfaidh sé ar thuras thú bíodh sin lena amhráin mhothúchánacha nó lena acmhainn
grinn Chorcaíoch nó nach mbíodh.

Henrietta Game

METRO * * *

IRISH TIMES * * *

HOTPRESS * * * *

ENTERTAINMENT.IE * * * *

RTE Radio1 Album of the week “Henrietta Game are….Wow”

Cuireadh an banna ceoil Henrietta Game le cheile i mí Eanair 2009 agus tá siad ag ardú ó chéim go céim ó sin. ‘Alternative folk merchants’ an teidil a chur an iris Hotpress orthu agus chur Tony Fenton an tainm ‘little gems’ orthu. Banna eicléictiúil den scoth a tarraingaíonn insileachtaí fairsing as an mheid seánra: rac, 80’s, ceol claisiceach agus amhranaithe araithe ó Bob Dylan go Win Butler. Ceathairéad ceol eolach atá iontu – Christy Leech ar an gíotar agus guth, Judy Macnamara ar an Glockenspiel, piano, druma agus guth, Aisling O’Connor ar an veidhlín, guth agus Harmoniuum agus Aongus Mac Amhalaigh ar an cello agus guth. Tá siad tar éis a chéad albam ‘Black Ship’ a taifeadadh agus eisiúint le Tommy McLaughlin, ceoltór leis an ghrupa na Villagers. Mar gheall ar seo tá siad an gnóthach faoi láthair ag seinm thart fán tír – Dún na ngall, Gaillimh, Port Láirge, an Uaimh, Whelan’s, an Button Factory, an Olympia, an Tripod, tacataíocht do Peter Green ins an Academy, an Village i mBaile Átha Cliath , comh maith le taispeaintí ar Today FM, Radio na Gaeltachta, Radio na Life, RTÉ 2, BBC 2, 98 FM agus Phantom FM. Piocadh an albam mar albam na seachtaine ar RTE 1 a dúirt go raibh an WOW factor ag an albam. Comh maith le filleadh ar an Electric Picnic i mBliana tá neart eile ag dul ar adhaigh acu:

Declan O’Rourke & Band in concert

Dé hAoine 3 Meitheamh 2011 – Friday 3 June 2011

Ionad/Venue: The Errigle Inn,

Doirse/Doors: 7.30 – Ticéad/ Tickets: £15.00

Click here to buy Ticket

Declan O’Rourke used to be one of Ireland’s best kept secrets, but rave reviews for his debut album ‘Since Kyabram’, a growing international fanbase and an enviable collection of eminent devotees, including Paul Weller, Snow Patrol and Kate Rusby, are rapidly changing that.
On its release in Ireland, ‘Since Kyabram’ reached double platinum status and garnered Hot Press magazine’s ‘Best Debut Album’ award. A major record deal with V2 and a publishing deal with BMG followed, as did patronage from his peers – invitations to support Snow Patrol at Marlay Park in Dublin, Teddy Thompson on his UK tour, The Divine Comedy for dates in Germany and the U.K., and to perform at the legendary 100 Club at the request of Paul Weller.
The buzz is growing, based on the simplicity of great songs and a unique voice. Declan’s lyrics touch on all aspects of the individual, his songs focus on the centre of everyday emotions and his voice irresistibly draws the listener in. He has an understated charm, a quick-wittedness that make him highly endearing live and equally at home playing to one person as he is to thousands.
Declan’s new album ‘Mag Pai Zai’ goes on general release from all major record stores, including HMV, Tescos and Golden Discs, and for digital download from iTunes and Amazon, from FRIDAY 8th APRIL

Dónal Lunny, Aibreán 2011

“On my last visit to An Droichead, I was delighted to be asked if I would be a patron of An Droichead. Given the achievements of An Droichead to date, and the positive spirit in which it promotes the music and language of this country, I have no hesitation in accepting the invitation, and consider it a great honour to be asked”.

Doors 7.45pm

Ticket £10

The Steph Geremia Band: One of the most exciting new acts on todays scene.

Steph Geremia, traditional flautist and singer, has been described by Irish Music Magazine as “one of the most promising young flute players around” and “an unexpected treasure”. Her recent debut album release, The Open Road, was named as one of Folk Worlds ‘top ten trad albums ’.

Steph performs and tours regularly as part of the Alan Kelly and has also toured and guested with critically acclaimed artists such as the grammy award winning Chieftains, Eddi Reader, Johnny ‘Ringo” McDonogh, Michael Rooney and Liadan

Johnny ‘Ringo’ McDonagh, (De Danann, Arcady, Eileen Ivers, Mary Bergin )widely considered as one of the top bodhran and bones players in the world.  A true innovator, Johnny invented several groundbreaking techniques that actually extended the musical vocabulary of the instrument.

Meabh O’Hare, a Belfast native and student of legendary fiddle Maestro, Sean Maguire. In 2000, Meabh received the TG4 Young Traditional Musician of the Year. She has toured and performed with groups including Providence, Bavan, Fiddle Sticks and The Stride Set. She has presented the traditional music series Banish Misfortune on RTE.

Matt Griffin, upcoming guitarist, originally from London has been based around Ireland for many years.  He completed the traditional music performance degree at the University of Limerick as well as studying for two years at the world-renowned Purcell School in the UK.

Dé Sathairn 9 Aibrean,

Doirse 7.45in

Ticéid £10

The Steph Geremia Band: Ceann de na bannaí ceoil nua is spreagúla i réimse an cheoil inniu.

Rinne Irish Music Magazine cur síos ar Steph Geremia, amhránaí agus fliúiteadóir ceoil thraidisiúnta mar “one of the most promising young flute players around” and “an unexpected treasure”. Ainmníodh an t-albam is déanaí s’aici, The Open Road, mar cheann de ‘top ten trad albums ’ de réir Folk World.

Taibhíonn Steph agus tugann sí camchuairt go rialta mar bhall de The Alan Kelly Band agus thug sí camchuairt le agus thaibhigh sí mar aoicheoltóir le ceoltóirí ardmholta amhail na buaiteoirí ghradam Grammy Chieftains, agus le Eddi Reader, Johnny ‘Ringo” McDonogh, Michael Rooney agus Liadan

Tá meas forleathan ar Johnny ‘Ringo’ McDonagh, (De Danann, Arcady, Eileen Ivers, Mary Bergin ) mar dhuine de na seinnteoirí bodhráin agus cnámh is fearr ar an domhan. Mar fhíornuálaí, chum Johnny cuid mhór teicnící úrnua a chuir go dearfa le stór ceoil na huirlise.

Is as Béal Feirste ó dhúchas agus is mac léinn an Mháistir-fhidléara ardcháiliúil Sean Maguire í Meabh O’Hare, Sa bhliain 2000, bhuaigh Meabh an gradam TG4 Young Traditional Musician of the Year. Rinne sí camchuairt agus thaibhigh sí le grúpaí éagsúla, Providence, Bavan, Fiddle Sticks agus The Stride Set san áireamh. Chuir sí an sraithchlár ceoil thraidisúnta Banish Misfortune i láthair ar RTE.

Bhí Matt Griffin, giotáraí forásach, arb as Londain ó dhúchas dó, lonnaithe in Éirinn le cuid mhór blianta anuas. Rinne sé céim i dtaibhiú ceoil thraidisiúnta in Ollscoil Luimnigh agus rinne sé staidéar sa Purcell School domhancháiliúil sa Ríocht Aontaithe ar feadh dhá bhliain.

Ceannaigh ticéid anseo: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/114621

The course will run for 10 weeks and costs just £20.00.

Go raibh céad maith agaibh.

Thanks to everyone who attended the cultural weekend at the lárionad, More than 350 attended various events and as a result we will begin a new beginners class on Monday 4th April, from 7-9pm.

Níl ach beagan áiteanna fágtha againn do na ceardlanna ceoil le Jarlath Henderson (píopaí) & Ross Ainslie (feadóg). Más maith leat chlárú gabh i dteagmhail linn chomh luath agus is féidir.

and Jarlath Henderson

Dé Sathairn 26 Márta, Doirse 7.30in

Ticéid £10

Cuireann An Droichead, i gcomhar le Moving on Music Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson i láthair.
D’fhéadfaí a rá gurb iad an díséad is fuinniúla i gceol Ceilteach an lae inniu iad an dísreach Albanach/Éireannach Ross Ainslie agus Jarlath Henderson a raibh ardmholtaí tugtha dóibh as a gcéad albam, Partners in Crime, agus as a dtaibhithe beo spreagúla iontacha.
Thosaigh Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson ag seinm le chéile in 2003 ag Féile Píobaireachta William Kennedy agus ó shin, tháinig siad le chéile chun fuaim phíobaireachta a chumadh a chuireann siar na teorainneacha is féidir leis an dá uirlis baint
amach le chéile.
Is Curadh uile-Eireann Phíb Uilleann faoi trí é Jarlath agus níl sé ach 19 bliain d’aois. I mí na Nollag 2003 ba é an chéad cheoltóir Éireannach é a bhain an príomhghradam náisiúnta mórshuntasach BBC ‘Young Folk Musician Of The Year’. Is as Perth agus is iarbhall den bhanna píobaireachta Vale of Atholl Grád 1 é Ross. Ó shin, rinne sé camchuairt lena theagascóir nach
maireann Gordon Duncan, sheinn sé i mbanna Ivan Drever ‘Clueless’ agus sheinn sé le Flook! ar na mallaibh. Bhí muid ag obair go dian an díséad ionach seo a mhealladh go dtí An Droichead le tamall agus tá áthas orainn a gcéad taibhiú sa Lárionad a fhógairt.

Cliceáil anseo le ticéad a cheannacht http://www.wegottickets.com/event/105979

Saturday 26 March, Doors 7.30pm

Ticket £10

An Droichead and Moving On Music present Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson in concert.

Arguably the most dynamic double-act on today’s Celtic scene, the Scottish/Irish piping duo of Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson have won huge plaudits for their 2008 debut album, Partners in Crime, as well as for their brilliantly incendiary live
performances.
..Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson.. first started playing together back in 2003 at the William Kennedy Piping Festival, and have since joined forces to create a pipe sound that pushes the boundaries of what both instruments can achieve together
Jarlath.. is a three time All-Ireland Champion’ Uilleann Piper and is still only 19 years of age. In December 2003 he became the first Irish musician to win the prestigious BBC ‘Young Folk Musician Of The Year’, a major national award. …. ..Ross.. hails
from Perth and is a former member of the Grade 1 Vale of Atholl pipe band. He has since toured with his tutor the late Gordon Duncan and was involved in Ivan Drever’s band ‘Clueless’ before recently playing with Flook!
We have been working hard to bring these fantastic musicians to An Droichead for some time now and are delighted to announce their debut appearance at the Lárionad.

Please follow this link to buy tickets http://www.wegottickets.com/event/105979

Más maith leat foirm chláraithe, cuir rphost chuig  imeachtai@androichead.com

Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil  cliceáil ar an nasc seo

Our next weekend Irish course will take place on Sat/Sun 10/11 March. Classes at four levels are available

i) Beginners, ii) Lower Intermediate, iii) Higher Intermediate and v) Advanced

If you would like a registration form, please contact us at imeachtai@androichead.com

For further info, click this link

Donal Lunny, Pádraig Rynne

and Sylvain Barou

Dé hAoine 11 Márta, Doirse 7.45in

Ticéid £12.50

Donal Lunny, Pádraig Rynne

agus Sylvain Bar

Friday 11 March, Doors 7.45pm

Ticket £12.50

Is ceoltóirí iad an triúr seo, Pádraig Rynne, Donal Lunny agus Sylvain Barou a spreagfadh móidín ceoil thraidisiúnta ar bith. Mar sin de, ná caill an taibhiú speisialta aonair seo! Bhí Donal ar thus cadhnaíochta cheol na hÉireann le 50 bliain anuas agus é ina bhall bunaidh de bhannaí tábhachtacha amhail Planxty, Moving Hearts agus The Bothy Band.
Is baill bunaidh de “Guidewires” iad Pádraig agus Sylvain – an banna is corraithí a tháinig chun cinn i gceol na hÉireann le blianta déanacha anuas.
Beidh an triúr seo ag seinm seiteanna nua le chéile go príomha, ag taispeáint a scileanna cóirithe le píosaí ceoil ón Bhriotáin, ó na Balcáin, ón Mheánoirthear, ó Asturias, agus ó Éirinn leoga.
Is cinnte gur ceolchoirm shuntasach eile in An Droichead a bheas ann.

Pádraig Rynne, Donal Lunny and Sylvain Barou are three names that would individually excite any traditional music fan. So this special one off performance is not to be missed.
Donal has been at the forefront of Irish music over the last 50 years being a founding members of important bands such as Planxty, Moving Hearts and The Bothy Band.
Pádraig and Sylvain are founder members of “Guidewires” – the most exciting band to emerge in Irish music in recent years. Together this trio will be performing mostly new sets outing their arrangement skills into action with pieces from Brittany, The Balkans, Middle East, Asturias and of course Ireland.
This promises to be yet another memorable an Droichead concert.
To buy tickets please follow this link: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/105978

Dé Domhnaigh 6 Márta, 8.00in

Saorchead istead

Beidh muid ag taispeáint cuid gearrscannán
Gaeilge (le fotheidil) a chuireann béim ar
shaothar de chuid léiritheoirí óga na hÉireann.
Tabhair do chuid “ Popcorn” Féin!!

Bilingual Short Films

Sunday 6 March, 8.00pm

Free

We will be showing a series of Irish Language
short films (subtitled) highlighting the work of
some of Irelands top young film makers.
Bring your own popcorn!!

The Untouchables
Presentation Night
in St Matthew’s
Saturday 5 March, Doors 8.00pm
Ticket £5
A presentation night will take place in St
Matthew’s Social Club Short Strand for the
children from Rang 7 who left Scoil An Droichid
last year. The entertainment will be provided by
‘The Untouchables’ Irelands best live band. They
recorded their first album last year and their
energetic live show is the biggest drawing act
around. Show your support for the school by
supporting this annual fundraising event.

cuireadh a thabhairt duit chuig an tríú caint sa tsraith

ar áit na Gaeilge i sochaí na hÉireann thuaidh theas.

Aoichainteoir – An Dr Réamaí Mathers

Oifigeach sinsearach forbartha Chomhairle na Gaelscolaíochta.

Téama: An Ghaeilge –

‘Teanga mharbh, Cultúr mharbh’

A luach don phobal agus laistigh den phobal

24ú Feabhra 2011 ar 7.00i.n.

Oifigí Trademark, Sráid North Howard (taobh le balla na síochána)

Beidh tae/caifé agus sólaistí ar fáil

Pictiúir Cliceáil anseo

To see some pictures from our Bog Oak carving class 2006 – 2010, click on the link below.

To see more pictures click here

Saturday 12 February, Doors 7.45pm

Ticket £10

An Droichead in association with Moving on Music present Breabach, one of the most inventive and diverse bands to have emerged from the Scottish folk scene in recent years. From their foot-stomping reels to their heart warming delivery of songs, there can be no doubt why Breabach has become a household name for many on the folk and roots music scene. Breabach’s enviable musicianship is coupled with a delightful ability to connect with their audience, a combination that has gained the band international recognition as one of Scotland’sb leading new acts.
“…stirring tunes and top notch songs… there will be few who
can sit still when listening to these brilliant tunes, brilliantly
played.” (Debbie Koritsas, Living Tradition)

Click here to buy tickets http://www.wegottickets.com/event/105977

Dé Sathairn 12 Feabhra,

Doirse 7.45in

Ticéid £10

“…stirring tunes and top notch songs… there will be few who
can sit still when listening to these brilliant tunes, brilliantly
played.” (Debbie Koritsas, Living Tradition)
Cuireann An Droichead, i gcomhar le Moving on Music Breabach i láthair. Tá Breabach mar cheann de na bannaí ceoil is cruthaithí agus is ilghnéithí i gceol tire na hAlban le blianta
déanacha anuas. Ó ríleanna a chuirfeadh do chosa ag greadadh an urláir go seinm chroíúil a gcuid amhrán, níl amhras ar bith ar an fháth a bhfuil ardmheas ag cuid mhór daoine i réimse cheol tíre agus rútaí ar Breabach.
Chomh maith le ceoltóireacht inmhaíte Breabach tá cumas galánta acu nasc a dhéanmh lena lucht éisteachta, tréithe a bhain clú agus cáil idirnáisiúnta amach don bhanna mar cheann de na príomhcheoltóirí is nuaí in Albain.

Cliceáil anseo le ticéad a cheannacht http://www.wegottickets.com/event/105977

Beidh droch-thionchar mór insa phobal ag na ciorruithe atá molta do bhuiséad na n-Ealaíon, dar linn. Mar sin ba mhór linn dá dtiocfadh leat cúig bhomaite a ghlacadh chun achainí na Comhairle Ealaíon in éadan na gciorruithe seo a shíniú. Go raibh maith agat as ucht do thacaíochta.

http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/petition.htm

ENGLISH

Like many other culture and arts providers at grassroots level An Droichead provides an invaluable service to south and east Belfast and a gateway to the arts for our community. Through continued support from The Arts Council and other sector funders we are able to provide access to top quality traditional arts, be that through our traditional music concert programme, dance, craft and language workshops and our many free workshops.

We believe the proposed level of cuts to Arts funding will have a serious and adverse impact at community level. Please take 5 minutes of your time to sign the ACNI petition against these proposed cuts. Thank you for your support.

http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/subpages/petition.htm

We still have a few places available for our bog oak and art classes, if you would like to enrol. Please do so as soon as possible.

Tá mé i ndiaidh  tabhairt fá deara go bhfuil botún déanta sa chlár úr. Is ardrang é rang Bhreandáin UÍ Fhiaich seachas meanrang mar atá ráite sa chlár.

Have just noticed a mistake in the latest programme. Breandán O’Fiaich’s class is an advanced class not intermediate as is stated in the programme.

Dé Domhnaigh 23 Éanair 2010 (10 weeks)

6.30in – 8.00in
Saorchead isteach
Bun leibhéal -Meán leibhéal
Deis do chách atá ann roinnt céimeanna damhsa seit a fhoghlaim le Stevie agus Róisin gach seachtain. Beidh fáilte mhór roimh chách.

Set DancingWorkshops with Stevie Cash and Róisín Smylie

Sunday 23 January (10 weeks)

6.30pm – 8.00pm
Free
Beginner – Intermediate Level
A chance for all to learn a set or two with Belfast Set dancers Stevie and Róisín. Age or ability no barrier to a cracking few hours each week.
All welcome.

Download the New Programme -PDF

Ealaíona Traidisiúnta agus Ceardlanna

Tá clú agus cáil ar An Droichead as ceardlanna ardchaighdeánacha a chur ar fáil agus as spás uathúil cultúrtha a chruthú i ndeisceart Bhéal Feirste, áit a dtig le ealaíontóirí áitiúla a gcuid oibre a léiriú. Thug muid agus táimid go fóill ag cur ardán ar fáil a ligeann do dhaoine a gcuid scileanna teicniúla agus fiontraíocha  a fhorbairt in earnáil na gceardanna.

Bíonn réimse leathan de cheardlanna a thugann blaiseadh nó a mhaireann thar roinnt seachtainí a tharraingíonn ar theicnící ar leith, ábhair ar leith agus teagascóirí.  Bíonn ceardlanna saile, fíodóireacht ciseán, snoíodóireacht darach duibhe, criadóireacht agus léaráidí Ceilteacha ann.

Ceardlanna Giúis Phortaigh le Eamon Maguire
(10 seachtain)

Déardaoin, 20 Eanáir 2011, 7.00in – 9.00in,Táille £50.

Seans faoi leith an snoíodóireacht darach duibhe a fhoghlaim faoi stiúir éamon maguire, ealaíontóir, dealbhóir, agus fearm déanta bodhráin a thaispeáin a chuid saothar ar fud na cruinne, agus a bhí ann ar son ealaíontóirí Bhéal Feirste ag an Fhéile Smithsonian i Washington, SAm le déanaí. Thosaigh éamon ag teagasc in An Droichead sa bhliain 2002 agus chaith sé sé bliana anuas ag teagasc teicnící snoíodóireachta arís agus gearrtha do chuid mhór macléinn. Leanfaidh sé leis i mbliana ag cur eolais ar na téamaí agus ag plé íomhánna difriúla ar baineadh úsáid astu leis na cianta. Caithfidh clárú don chúrsa gan mhoill nó tá an éileamh air.

Péinteáil tírdhreacha d’fhoghlaimeoirí le Tony Bell.(10 seachtain)

Dé Céadaoin, 19 Eanáir 2011, 7.00 in- 9.00in.Táille £25

Deis iontach chun péinteáil tírdhreacha a fhoghlaim le healaíontóir agus dearthóir áitiúil Tony Bell. Tá saothar Tony, agus bailiúcháin mhórthaibhseacha s’aige d’áiteanna faoin tuath i dTír Chonaill, tá sé anois ar thaispeáint agus á mholadh go hard ar fud na tíre. is ar mhaithe leis an tosaitheoir a dhear Tony na ceardlanna seo agus rachaidh sé fríd an phróiseas ar fad leat de réir céimeanna i dtreo do shárshaothair féin.

Ceardlanna Seitdhamhsa agus damhsa céilí

Bhí an céilí coitianta  agus forleathan ag na Gaeil in Éirinn agus in Albain  san am a chuaigh thart go dtí le déanaí. Tá an traidisiún sin beo beathach anseo in An Droichead i ndeisceart na cathrach fríd an sraith de cheardlanna seitdhamhsa agus damhsa céilí. Tá lucht damhsa an-dílis bailithe againn thar na blianta  atá i ndiaidh dul i méadaíocht agus cuid mhaith daoine óga ina measc.

Ceardlanna Damhsa Séit   (saorchead isteach)

Dé Domhnaigh 23 Eanáir 2011 , 6.30in – 8.00in.

Deis do chách atá ann roinnt céimeanna damhsa seit a fhoghlaim le Stevie Cash agus Róisín Smylie gach seachtain. Beidh fáilte mhór roimh chách.

Traditional Arts and Crafts.

An Droichead has established a reputation in providing high quality craft workshops and in creating a unique cultural space in south Belfast where local artists can exhibit their work. We have provided, and continue to provide, the platform for people to develop technical and entrepreneurial skills within the craft sector.

The centre runs a broad range of craft workshops in both taster and long term formats utilising select techniques, materials and tutors.  Examples of our workshops include the use of traditional willow craft and basket weaving, bog oak carving, pottery and Celtic illustration.

Bog Oak Carving Workshops with Eamon Maguire. (10 weeks).

Thursday 20 January 2011, 7.00pm – 9.00pm, Fee £50.

A unique chance to learn to carve BOG OAK . Eamon Maguire artist, sculptor and bódhran maker has had his work exhibited world wide and most recently represented the work of Belfast artists at the Smithonian Festival in Washington DC. éamon started teaching classes in An Droichead in 2002 and has spent the past 6 years teaching carving skills and techniques to a growing number of students.. This year he will continue to teach students to explore and learn the art of carving themes and images from wood dating back thousands of years. Make sure to register early as these classes tend to fill up very quickly.

Landscape Painting for Beginners with Tony Bell. (10 weeks)

Wednesday 19 january 2011, 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Fee £25

A fantastic chance to learn the art of landscape learn the art of landscape painting with local artist and designer Tony Bell Tony’s breathtaking collections of rural Donegal have seen his work exhibited throughout the country to great acclaim. Tony has designed these workshops with the complete novice in mind and will take you step by step through the process of creating your own “ masterpiece”.

Céilithe, Sets and Céilí Dance Workshops.

The céilí was a regular occurrence in Irish and Scots society in the not-too-distant past. Here at An Droichead we have continued to help keep this tradition alive in the south of the city, through our series of Céilí and Set dancing workshops. We have built up a loyal audience over the years and have seen a steady increase in the number of young people in attendance.

Set Dancing Workshop with Stevie Cash and Róisín Smylie

Sunday 23 January 2011, 6.30pm – 8.00pm.Free.

A chance for all to learn a set or two with Belfast set dancers Stevie and Róisín . Age or ability no barrier to a cracking few hours each week.
All welcome.

Mar chuid de chlár na bliana seo tá muid ag leathnú an réimse ranganna comhrá atá ar fáil. Chomh maith lenár n-Ardrang comhrá a bhíonn ann gach Domhnach le Robert McMillen tá muid i ndiaidh Meánrang comhrá a chur ar bun le Fionntán Mac Oitir oícheanta Céadaoin, agus rang Cruinneas na Gaeilge le Breandán Ó Fiaich oícheanta Déardaoin. Tá na ranganna seo uilig saor in aisce agus tugann siad deis ar leith duit cur le do chumas tuisceana teangan agus chun snas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge labhartha.

Fáilte roimh chách.

Conversation Classes

As part of this year’s programme we are increasing our range of conversation based classes. As well as our regular Sunday night Ard rang comhrá with Robert McMillen we have introduced a Meán rang Comhrá (intermediate level) with Fionntán Mac Coitir on Wednesday evenings and Rang Cruinneas na Gaeilge ( Breandán Ó Fiaich) on  Thursday nights. All of these classes are free of charge and offer a fantastic opportunity to improve your conversational skills and further develop your understanding of the language.

All welcome.