Andy Irvine- the voice of Planxty, returns to An Chultúrlann. A musical legend, Andy has been hailed as “a tradition in himself.” Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his 45-year career. From Sweeney’s Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s and then from Patrick Street to Andy Irvine & Dónal Lunny’s Mozaik, Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians. A rare opportunity to share a seat in the intimate Cultúrlann theatre with a true musical legend. Beidh Andy Irvine, guth Planxty, ag filleadh chun na Cultúrlainne. Is laoch ceoil é Andy agus dar le daoine áirithe ‘gur traidisiún ann féin é’. Is ceoltóir, amhránaí agus scríbhneoir amhrán é Andy Irvine ar éirigh leis a sainstíl agus a ardscileanna ceoil a chur os comhair lucht féachana le 45 bliain anuas. Ó Sweeney’s Men i lár na 60í, go dtí an rath mór a bhí ar Planxty sna 70’s agus ansin Patrick Street agus Mozaik Andy Irvine & Dónal Lunny. Is ceannródaí agus íocón é Andy sa cheol traidisiúnta agus i measc ceoltóirí. Deis iontach é seo bheith taobh le fíorlaoch ceoil in Amharclann na Cultúrlann.
Contact: +44 (0)28 9096 4180
Myths and legends guided walk on Divis Mountain
Thursday 19th July 2012
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Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Divis & Black Mountains
Come along to an evening guided walk exploring the myths and legends of the Divis Mountain. Walk taken over boggy terrain so wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Suitable only for adults and children aged 12 years and over.
Contact: The National Trust on 028 9061 4115
Bridget Ryan Exhibition - Bridget Ryan Taispeántais
Thursday 14th June - 5th July 2012
Price: Free
Time: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Venue: Gerard Dillion Gallery Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich
Bridget Ryan was born and raised in the Connemara village of Cornamona, located on the northern shores of Lough Corrib and now lives in Galway city. Bridie’s work has been exhibited in galleries throughout Ireland and in Bermuda, California, New York and Scranton, Philadelphia. Her work focuses on landscape scenes of Connemara and in particular on derelict buildings in this landscape. She is experimental in her techniques, using them to create the shapes and moods associated with these beautiful yet mysterious structures. Rugadh agus tógadh Bridget Ryan igCorr na Móna, sráidbhaile i gConamara atá suite ar chladach thuaisceartach Loch Coirib ach tá sí ag cur fúithi i gCathair na Gaillimhe anois. Taispeánadh a cuid saothair i ndánlanna fud fad na hÉireann, agus i mBeirmiúda, California, Nua-Eabhrac, agus Sranton, Philadelphia. Díríonn sí ar radhairc thírdhreacha Chonamara, go háirithe ar thithe tréigthe an cheantair. Bíonn cur chuige trialach in úsáid aici agus í ag baint feidhm as teicnící éagsúla le cruthanna agus le mothúcháin na struchtúr rúndiamhair álainn seo a léiriú.
Welcome to West Belfast – the heart of Ireland’s second city. West Belfast is known throughout the world as a hotbed of political invention and a platform for social progress. The legacy of the recent conflict is a confident community that attracts interest from actors, writers, politicians and an ever-increasing number of tourists from every continent.
Take a taxi tour in one of our famous Black Taxis or a walking tour organised by a political ex-prisoner. There’s lots to see - from the huge range of political murals to the traditional music sessions, from Milltown and City Cemeteries to Clonard Monastery. If you want fresh air, why not take a walk up Divis and Black Mountain or round the Bog Meadows? And if you are looking for a rest afterwards and a bite to eat, you’ll be spoilt for choice in West Belfast. Whether it’s lunch in the Cultúrlann or a coffee at the bottom of Colin Glen Forest Park, you’ll be assured of a warm welcome and good service.
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