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O’DONOGHUES OPERA
(2.00PM)
O’Donoghue’s Opera is officially Ireland’s
first film musical. Shot in 1965, it remained uncompleted
and unseen until 1997. Starring Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners
fame, this whimsical piece incorporates those essential themes
of porter, whiskey, music and wit.
Joyce would have been proud!
Admission free.
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FLEADH CEOIL
(2.30PM)
Fleadh Ceoil by Louis Marcus, is a documentary on the Kilrush
Fleadh Ceoil of 1966. In addition to some great toe-tapping
music and energetic dancing, this documentary provides a fascinating
insight into country life in the 60s.
Admission free.
SONGS
& PINTS
(3.30PM)
The final official session of the Fleadh weekend hosted by
the irrepressible Joe Mulheron and guest singers including
Patricia Flynn, Mick Quinn, Jimmy Gallagher and Maranna McCloskey.
Then it’s time for a lie down.
Admission free
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