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THE AMAZING TIG COILINI’S

SATURDAY MAY 8
VARIOUS LOCATIONS


The Amazing Tig Coilini’s were brought into being by Pat Bracken and Annette Moore. These stars of stage, screen and street corner feature a dazzling array of talent including Ludwig O’Leary (piano), Sibelius O’Sullivan (violin), Sinead O’Shannon (accordian) and Wesley the Protestant Sean Nos Dancer (from the Glenties)

FOLK ON A BOAT
SATURDAY MAY 8
DEPARTS FROM DONEGALL QUAY
SAILINGS 2.00PM, 3.15PM

A hardy festival perennial, these trad cruises are now a legend and have attracted visitors from all over the globe. Bring a bottle and navigate the Lagan as our finest folk musicians…

This event always sells out, so please book your tickets early.

Tickets £5 available from the Festival office on 028 9023 2403


CROSSROADS CEILIDH
SATURDAY MAY 8
COMMERCIAL COURT
(OUTSIDE THE DUKE OF YORK) 2.00PM - 7.00PM

The success of this event continues to grow and grow, so why try fix it? A hugely entertaining outdoor Ceilidh where all dancers are welcome to participate in sets and ceilidh dances on the cobbled streets of old Belfast. Comely maidens, sturdy young men, and all shades in between.

At 4.00pm the great Loughbeg Comhaltas Group hit town.

At 5.00pm a mighty session in the Duke of York featuring local and visiting musicians.

Admission free