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May / Bealtaine 3
June / Meitheamh 9
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July / Iúil 16 We have a selection of Friend’s
August / Lúnasa 17 Membership Schemes on offer for
Classes, Workshops 22
2018-2019 and have also changed
and Various Activities the annual membership (from 1st
Jan – 31st Dec) to one calendar year
Information 28 from the date of your subscription.
Events at a Glance 35
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The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre Company Ltd.
Registered Office: The Séamus Ennis Arts
Centre, Naul, Fingal, Co. Dublin
Registered in Ireland, Company Registration No.
342034, Registered Charity No. CHY15403
Cover: Garden Party - This Summer in The
Piper’s Garden at The SEAC from July 15th
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May / Bealtaine 3
Sully Whitney Rose & Band
Cinema / Scannánaíocht Music / Ceol
Friday 4th May
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
ursday 3rd May
€16/€13 advance booking
Senior Citizens & SEAC Friends/Members: €18/€15 at the door
FREE (book in advance)
Non-Members: Whitney Rebecca Rose was born and raised in
€5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island.
Her grandparents ran a bar called the Union Hall.
Rose's favourite song from the age of two was Hank
Afternoon show: Williams’ “There’s a Tear in My Beer”, which she'd
Doors: 2pm Commences 2.30pm sing to bar customers - sometimes crawling
Evening show: downstairs after her bedtime, and sometimes being
paid a dollar to sing. As she jokes, "I guess it became
Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm
my career pretty early on. Turning her nose up at her
family’s collection of more currently popular fare,
As part of Access Cinema’s ‘Bealtaine Cinema Rose favoured the "queen bees" of Nashville like
Tour’, Senior Citizens are admitted free. Kitty Wells, Tammy Wynette, and Dolly Parton. She
also preferred "country kingpins" like Hank Williams,
From Oscar-winning director Clint Eastwood comes
George Jones, and Keith Whitley. Rummaging
Warner Bros. Pictures' drama "Sully", starring Oscar
through her grandparents’ cassette tapes, she
winner Tom Hanks as Captain Chesley "Sully"
discovered the Ronettes and ‘the Runaround Sue
Sullenberger.
guy’, Dion DiMucci. Of her taste for music, Rose
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the says, “I still listen to that stuff today. And I did even
"Miracle on the Hudson" when Captain "Sully" through my teenage years. My friends never wanted
Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid to drive with me because I would not be listening to
waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 like quote-unquote, cool music”.
aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by
the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of “Don't Take Yourself Too Damn Seriously”, is the
aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that origin of both the title and ethos of Whitney Rose's
threatened to destroy his reputation and his career. latest album, Rule 62.
Director: Clint Eastwood, Duration: 96 minutes “Ready-made for packing a central Texas dance hall.”
Language: English, Cert: 12A Austin Chronicle
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May / Bealtaine
Robbie Hannan & Sunday Singing
Paddy Glackin - Session
Tribute to Séamus Ennis Music & Community / Ceol & Pobal
Music / Ceol
EARLY BOO
RECOMMENKING
DED!
Saturday 5th May
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€16/€13 advance booking
€18/€15 at the door
Join us as we celebrate the life and work of our
namesake, Séamus Ennis, on the date of his
99th birthday.
Upon hearing the recordings of Paddy Maloney with
The Chieftains and Liam O'Flynn with Planxty, Robbie
Hannan decided to take up the pipes in 1977. Regula
Influenced by the piping of Séamus Ennis, Willie Clancy
and Tommy Reck, Robbie has also adapted some of the
Event r
repertoire of the Donegal fiddle playing tradition to the
pipes. He has made numerous recordings including a
duet recording with Paddy Glackin and has taught the
advanced piping class at the Willie Clancy Summer Sunday 6th & 20th May, 3rd & 17th June,
School in Co. Clare and at Scoil Acla in Co. Mayo for
8th & 22nd July, 12th & 26th August
several years. Robbie studied Celtic languages and
literature and Law at Queen's University, Belfast and is
currently Curator of Musicology at The Ulster Folk and
Doors 1.30pm Commences 2pm FREE
Transport Museum.
Paddy Glackin, a former member of the well-known Join us for a regular Sunday Singing Session where
Bothy Band and a noted commentator and lecturer on it’s all about the song. All singers are welcome,
Irish music is also greatly in demand as a session player. especially traditional singers, but we won't turn
anyone away! This is an informal session where all
Paddy, as a young fiddler, became close to Séamus Ennis participants are encouraged to perform and share
from 1970 onwards. “Séamus was a legend even in the songs in a relaxed environment. If you prefer to just
1950s and 1960s... I remember one night in the 1970s listen, come along and enjoy some refreshments
he did a gig without a note of music – just talk. And he from The Cottage Café. The SEAC’s Sunday Sessions
got a standing ovation at the end of the night.” have established themselves as a great afternoon of
music and a platform for local talent. As always,
Now a senior producer in RTÉ Radio, Paddy is as
all performers and listeners are welcome.
comfortable playing the music of John Cage as he
is sitting down to play tunes with Robbie Hannan. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Brittany & Natalie Haas Bealtaine
Music / Ceol House Parties i
Music, Community, Independent Event
/Ceol, Pobal & Imeacht Neamhspleách
Friday 11th May
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€13/€10 advance booking
€15/€12 at the door
Brittany Haas is widely regarded as one of the most
influential fiddlers of her generation. She grew up
Monday 14th, 21st & 28th May €5
developing her unique style of fiddling at the influence
of her mentors, Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger. She has Doors 7.30pm Commences 8pm
since toured with Darol Anger's Republic of Strings and
seminal "chamber-grass" band Crooked Still. Highly in May belongs to the Bealtaine festival, celebrating
demand as a session musician, she has appeared on creativity as we age!
Late Night with David Letterman, Saturday Night Live
and the Ellen DeGeneres show as part of Steve As part of this May’s annual Bealtaine Festival, Naul
Martin's bluegrass band. Now residing in Nashville, Senior Citizens Committee are delighted to invite you
Brittany currently performs with her quartet Hawktail, to their House Parties at the SEAC on Monday, May
the Dave Rawlings Machine (featuring Gillian Welch), 14th, 21st & 28th at 8pm.
and the house band for Prairie Home Companion,
Featuring live entertainment, caint agus ceol. Come
hosted by Chris Thile.
along, sing a song, recite a verse or two, or just sit
Natalie is one of the most sought-after cellists playing back and enjoy the craic! Refreshments provided.
traditional music today. She and Scottish fiddler For more details or bookings, please contact
Alasdair Fraser have toured as a duo for over 18 years, Paddy Nugent on (086)4060070
wowing audiences at festivals and concerts worldwide
with their unique sound. As a studio musician, Natalie
has been a guest artist on over 50 albums, including
those of (Cape Breton fiddler) Natalie MacMaster,
Altan, Solas, Liz Carroll, and Americana icon Dirk Follow us on
Powell. A graduate of the Juilliard School, Natalie now
teaches at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where
she is an active member of the traditional music scene.
Facebook
This is their first international duo appearance; facebook.com/TSEAC
don’t miss it!
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May / Bealtaine
Ballymun Lullaby Woody Pines
Cinema / Scannánaíocht Music / Ceol
Saturday 19th May
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€18/€14 advance booking
ursday 17th May €20/€16 at the door
Senior Citizens & SEAC Friends/Members: Roots music hotshots Woody Pines have wowed the
FREE (book in advance) crowds on both sides of the Atlantic and last time they
toured the UK, reviewers unanimously declared them
Non-Members:
to be one of the most entertaining acts on the
€5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
Americana circuit.
These Muddy Roots Records stars count BBC's Bob
Afternoon show:
Harris as a fan - he invited them to appear on the stage
Doors: 2pm Commences 2.30pm he hosted at the C2C event in London's 02 arena.
Evening show: The trio was one of the headline acts previously flown
Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm over to Scotland to take part in Glasgow's Celtic
Connections mid-winter bash, included for their
"fiery moonshine spirit that sparkles with feelgood
As part of Access Cinema’s ‘Bealtaine Cinema freshness". This is a band that counts some other
Tour’, Senior Citizens are admitted free. big hitters as fans, including Outlaw Country legend,
Ballymun Lullaby is the stirring and inspiring account Billy Joe Shaver. When he followed them at the big
of how one man single-handedly brought children Nelsonville Folk & Blues Festival, Billy Joe declared:
from Ballymun in North Dublin together to collaborate "They're the best damn band I've ever heard!”
on the Ballymun Music Programme, a children’s music
Always a sell-out show at the SEAC, don’t miss them!
education programme based in the area.
Ron Cooney is a professional music teacher who had "Go and see them, you won't regret it"
a simple aim: to provide an introduction to music American Roots UK
through free music lessons in a community that had "Something for everyone - and huge fun"
almost no access to free education. Frank Berry’s fRoots magazine
documentary follows Ron and some of the youngsters
participating in his music choir as his effortless "When showtime comes you just know these guys
enthusiasm and charm turns his aim into reality. will rip it up!" Julian Piper, Acoustic Magazine
Director: Frank Berry, Duration: 72 minutes, "A delightful potpourri of timeless American music"
Language: English, Cert: G David Innes, R2 magazine
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Des Bishop Live
Fairy Garden Comedy / Coiméide
Workshop
Sun 20th May
See page 22
Sunday
Singing Session SOLD OUT!
Sun 20th May
u 24th, Fri 25th, Sat 26th May
See page 4
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
Bealtaine i €22/€18 advance booking
€25/€21 at the door
House Party
Don’t miss one of three exclusive SEAC performances
Mon 21st May by "one the most enigmatic forces on the
international comedy circuit”, Des Bishop.
See page 5
Since moving from Queens, New York to Ireland in
his mid-teens, Des Bishop has carved out a highly
successful career in stand up comedy in Ireland as
Weekly
well as having a number of acclaimed television
series on RTÉ including The Des Bishop Work
Experience (2004), Joy in the Hood (2006), the award
Music
winning six episode comedy documentary series
In the Name of the Fada (2008) and most recently,
Des Bishop’s Election (2016). In 2011, RTÉ broadcast
Classes
a critically acclaimed documentary made with his
terminally ill father, My Dad Was Nearly James Bond.
The openness and honesty of his presenting style
combined with his restless imagination and
insightful comic observations make Des Bishop a
“must-see” for fans of unique, inquiring and
Now enrolling for our entertaining comedy.
new September term
Catering for complete beginners to
advanced players, classes are available
Bealtaine i
in Guitar, Banjo, Button Accordion, House Party
Bodhrán, Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle &
Uilleann Pipes. Mon 28th May
See page 27 for more details See page 5
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May / Bealtaine
Slow Session Guess Who’s
Workshop & Music / Coming to Dinner
Ceardlann & Ceol Cinema / Scannánaíocht
Regula
Event r
ursday 31st May
Senior Citizens & SEAC Friends/Members:
FREE (book in advance)
Non-Members:
€5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
Afternoon show:
Doors: 2pm Commences 2.30pm
Evening show:
Doors: 8pm Commences: 8.30pm
As part of Access Cinema’s ‘Bealtaine Cinema
Sunday 27th May & Sunday 24th June Tour’, Senior Citizens are admitted free.
Old-line liberals Matt and Christina Drayton (Spencer
Commences 8pm
Tracy and Katharine Hepburn) have raised their
daughter Joey (Katharine Houghton) to think for herself
€5 SEAC Friends/Members: FREE and not blindly conform to the conventional. Still, they
aren't prepared for the shock when she returns home
Our Slow Sessions are aimed towards (adult) from a vacation with a new fiancé: African-American
musicians who are learning an instrument and are doctor John Prentice (Sidney Poitier). While they come
at a stage where they wish to take part in a relaxed to grips with whatever prejudices they might still
informal traditional music session. These sessions aim harbour, the younger folks must also contend with
to encourage the participants to learn a repertoire John's parents who are dead-set against the union.
of new tunes while playing with other musicians at While Joey is determined to go ahead with the wedding
slow to moderate tempos. A list of tunes which are no matter what people think, John refuses to consider
regularly played at the Slow Sessions is available marriage until he receives the unqualified approval of all
to download from our website www.tseac.ie by concerned. The closing monologue delivered by
clicking on About Us. All welcome! Spencer Tracy turned out to be the last scene ever
played by the veteran film luminary. Originally released
Slow Sessions are hosted by Paudie O'Connor; a
in the racially volatile year of 1967, the film was
Button Accordion player grounded in the Sliabh
nominated for 10 Academy Awards.
Luachra tradition as well as being a nationally
recognised performer. Director: Stanley Kramer, Duration: 108 minutes
Language: English, Cert (UK): PG
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June / Meitheamh 9
NoCrows Remi Harris Trio
Music / Ceol Music / Ceol
Friday 1st June Saturday 2nd June
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€18/€14 advance booking €16/€13 advance booking
€20/€16 at the door €18/€15 at the door
In 2005, four musicians got together for an informal The Remi Harris Trio take Gypsy Swing characteristics
session in one of Sligo’s most unique pubs, ‘Shoot the and infuse them with influences from Jazz, Blues,
Crows’. Soon the Wednesday night session was one Rock'n'Roll, Funk, World Music and more.
of the most famed in the area, with musical styles
They play an eclectic mix of original compositions,
from Irish Traditional to Latin Bossa and a lot more
jazz standards and new arrangements of music from
in between. Encouraged by the weekly rapturous
Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery,
response, the four musicians, harking from different
Charlie Parker, Peter Green and more. The show
musical and cultural backgrounds, agreed to join
features Remi on a variety of acoustic and electric
forces and take their unique styles to the next level;
guitars accompanied by a hot club rhythm section of
NoCrows was born.
acoustic guitar and double bass, and it includes solo,
Now featuring Felip Carbonell (guitar, percussion), duet and trio playing interspersed with Remi's
Ray Coen (guitar, fiddle), Anna Houston (cello, commentary about the history of the music and the
mandolin), Eddie Lee (double bass, electric bass), guitars he plays.
Oleg Ponomarev (violin) and Steve Wickham (fiddle,
Remi and his trio have toured worldwide as well as
mandolin, viola) the band celebrated twelve years of
performing at Buckingham Palace, Montreal Jazz
its musical journey in 2017 with a fifth CD release,
Festival, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie
entitled “Why Us?”
Cullum, on BBC 4 Television and live on BBC Radio 2
Such is the versatility of its musicians, NoCrows is and BBC Radio 3.
impossible to pigeonhole into one genre.
“extraordinary musician" Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2
Their exciting live set reflects their versatility in a
“astonishing stuff" Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6 Music
virtuosic display of unadulterated joy. These musicians
never fail to show how much they love performing “Brilliant" Martin Taylor MBE
together, drawing music from one another with “tremendously gifted” John Etheridge
great ease.
“Terrific” The Telegraph
Always a sell-out show at the SEAC; please book
“extraordinary" R2 Rock'n'Reel Magazine
your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
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June / Meitheamh
e 4 of Us
Sunday
Music / Ceol
Singing Session
Sun 3rd June
See page 4
Photographic
Exhibition by
Simon Prunty
Exhibitions / Taispeántais
Friday 8th June
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€20/€16 advance booking
€22/€18 at the door
Monday 4th June FREE
The Murphy brothers return to the SEAC (as an
acoustic duo).
Open daily from 10am to 4.30pm
“Never before have I been to a gig where the
atmosphere has been so electric.” Irish News
Simon Prunty is an artist from Dublin. He is a
graduate of NCAD (The National College of Art and The 4 Of Us are one of the most acclaimed bands in
Design) with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art Media. Ireland, having been a steadfast part of Irish music
history for over 25 years. Blending contemporary roots
Simon’s photographic work focuses on a passionate
with rock, the award-winning band is fronted by
revival of traditional analogue photographic practices
brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy from the border
and his most recent ongoing body of work is based
town of Newry, Northern Ireland.
entirely in traditional black and white 35mm and
Medium Format analogue photography; entitled, 'Sugar Island', their latest album, explores the Murphy
“Looking for Peace”. brothers' early years growing up in a border town
Each image is hand-printed by the artist in the during the height of the troubles in Northern Ireland.
darkroom on archival silver gelatin paper. The work As singer Brendan recalls: "It was a dark time for sure,
explores a quiet, minimalist and mysterious aesthetic, but as kids we still managed to have a lot of fun.
assuming no concrete answers about the world it Everyone who lived through that time has their own
depicts, but rather displays scenes with an almost stories to tell; we thought we’d share some of ours.”
agnostic nature; gathering questions and celebrating The 4 Of Us shot to early fame towards the end of
the unknowable. 1989 with their debut 'Songs for the Tempted', which
Simon has also taught traditional darkroom skills to featured the massive hits ‘Mary' and 'Drag My Bad
students at DUPA (Dublin University Photography Name Down'. The follow- up 'Man Alive' made Q
Association) in Trinity College, Dublin. magazine's prestigious Top 50 Albums of 1992 and
included the UK Top 30 song 'She Hits Me'.
This exhibition will be displayed in our Easter Snow
Gallery throughout June and July from 10am to Always a sell-out show at the SEAC; please book your
4.30pm daily. Admission is free. All welcome. tickets early to avoid disappointment!www.tseac.ie 11
Scullion Elementary
Music / Ceol (Primaire)
Cinema & Food / Scannánaíocht & Bia
Saturday 9th June
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm ursday 14th June
Doors 7pm (for food)
€20/€16 advance booking
Cinema Commences 8.30pm
€22/€18 at the door
SEAC Friends/Members - FREE (book in advance)
"We have played in back rooms, front rooms, bar
Non-Members -
rooms and bedrooms, flat-bed trucks, concert halls,
€5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
The Albert Hall and everywhere else in between"
says Philip King. “The exchange that happens when
engaging live with an audience is more alluring and General admission is not inclusive of food; please
vital than ever in this age of virtual connection. book the pre-event supper with your tickets if you
We have an amazingly diverse musical language wish to take part in the food event at 7.30pm.
on this creative island and many of those strands Join us for a night of French food and cinema with
are woven into Scullion’s musical DNA”. our Cottage Café serving up some classic French
dishes and wine ahead of the heart-warming drama,
Sonny Condell, the creative core and inspiration for
Primaire.
the band continues to invent and innovate. He writes
music and songs that are powerful, poetic, soulful Florence (Sara Forestier) is a primary school teacher
and joyful. He is one of Ireland’s most enduring who finds herself caring for a troubled pupil named
creative artists and with Robbie Overson and Philip Sacha. As she begins to track down Sacha’s absent
King, creates the signature sound that is Scullion. parents, Florence’s life begins to fall apart as she
struggles with her own frustrated son and an
"The band never stopped, we just have some periods increasingly stressful job.
of intense rest! Philip is a successful film maker and
broadcaster and produces Other Voices and I have Primaire is a love letter to teachers everywhere.
my own band and recording career, Robbie plays While the film has no shortage of charm, it doesn’t
the music the world over, so we come together shy away from the reality of modern education -
when the time is right”. showing how both teachers and pupils can find
themselves struggling in an often unfriendly and
Scullion’s back pages include the anthems, ‘Down In under-resourced system.
the City’, ‘Eyelids into Snow’ and ‘John the Baptist’.
Director: Helene Angel, Duration: 105 minutes
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch them live, Language: French (with English subtitles),
in the intimate surroundings of the SEAC. Cert (UK):12A12
June / Meitheamh
e Unwanted
Music / Ceol Sunday
Singing Session
Sun 17th June
See page 4
Martin & Eliza Carthy
Music / Ceol
Saturday 16th June
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€16/€13 advance booking
€18/€15 at the door
Friday 22nd June
The Unwanted consists of Cathy Jordan, Rick Epping Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
and Seamie O’Dowd. Between them, they encompass
a vast range of the music of Ireland and the lands that
€16/€13 advance booking
encircle the Atlantic Ocean.
€18/€15 at the door
Roscommon born Cathy Jordan, lead singer for
acclaimed group Dervish, moves effortlessly between
Martin Carthy is a legendary ballad singer and guitarist
Sean-nós, Appalachian ballad and contemporary
who has influenced a generation of artists, including Bob
folksong, lending rich accompaniment on bodhrán
Dylan and Paul Simon, while his daughter Eliza has been
and tenor guitar. Her engaging stage presence and
twice-nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and a
easy interaction with the audience turns a simple
multiple-award winner at the BBC Radio Two Folk awards.
concert into an evening at home among good friends.
For more than 50 years Martin Carthy has been one of
Sligo native Seamie O’Dowd (guitar, fiddle, harmonica) folk music's greatest innovators, one of its best loved,
grew up steeped in the tradition of Sligo fiddling. most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial
Expanding his repertoire to include the New World of figures.
traditions; today he is as accomplished playing the blues
“Arguably the greatest English folk song performer,
as he is playing jigs and reels. Seamie is well known both
writer, collector and editor of them all.” Q Magazine
from his years with Dervish and from performing with
the best of Irish traditional musicians such as piper Liam Winner of innumerable accolades over a 20-year career,
O’Flynn and accordionist Máirtín O’Connor. Eliza Carthy has performed and recorded with a diverse
array of artists including, Paul Weller, Rufus and Martha
Rick Epping (harmonica, concertina, banjo, jaw harp), Wainwright, Patrick Wolf and Bob Neuwirth.
a native of California, has been moving back and forth
between Ireland and the United States for over 35 years. “Eliza Carthy is one of the figureheads of the English folk
Having played with musical greats as varied as Bill revival … compelling.” Evening Standard
Monroe, Texas bluesman Mance Lipscomb and Irish Don’t miss this opportunity to catch them as they join
accordionist Joe Cooley, Rick brings to the group a forces to perform songs from their first duo album
wealth of experience and authentic style. ‘The Elephant’ and more.www.tseac.ie 13
Maighread & Tríona
Ní Dhomhnaill Slow Session
Music / Ceol
Sun 24th June, 8pm
See page 8
Maudie
Cinema / Scannánaíocht
Saturday 23rd June
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€16/€13 advance booking
€18/€15 at the door
ursday 28th June
Sisters Maighread and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill belong
to a renowned singing family originally from the
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
Donegal Gaeltacht. The unique style and repertoire
of traditional singing they represent so gloriously,
comes down to them through generations of the SEAC Friends/Members - FREE (book in advance)
Ó Domhnaill family. Added to this is their distinctive Non-Members -
unison and harmonic interpretations of Donegal €5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
songs and their fluent and accomplished singing
to instrumental accompaniment. Maud Dowley, (Sally Hawkins) is a bright-eyed and
Tríona (who was a member of one of the most determined young woman who, despite suffering from
influential groups in contemporary Irish traditional juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is desperate to live
music, The Bothy Band) is a skilled keyboard player independently from her over-protective family and gain
of piano, clavinet and harpsichord and also a the freedom to paint the colourful art she passionately
composer and arranger of traditional material. creates. On applying to become a housekeeper for
With their brother, the late Mícheál, a fine singer reclusive fish peddler Everett (Ethan Hawke), the two
and instrumental player, they formed the seminal social misfits form a bond that soon leads to marriage.
traditional group, Skara Brae in the late 1960s. As Maudie’s creative output increases, a chance
It was through this group and its one recording, encounter with a visiting New Yorker eventually leads
now a classic, that the regional songs of their to wider recognition of her talent.
native Donegal were introduced to a wide audience This gentle biopic from Irish filmmaker Aisling Walsh
both in Ireland and abroad. (Song for a Raggy Boy) is both an unlikely love story
and an inspiring tale of the woman who became one
Touring as a duo; their live performances are
of Canada's most celebrated folk artists.
unforgettable heart-rending events, and the sound
of their solo, and combined voices is indescribable Director: Aisling Walsh, Duration: 115 minutes,
but lingers in the memory forever. Language: English, Cert: 15A14
July / Iúil
Freddie White
Music / Ceol Modern Brush
Calligraphy
Workshop
Sat 30th June
See page 22
Sunday
Singing Session
Sun 8th July
Saturday 29th June
See page 4
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€20/€16 advance booking
€22/€18 at the door Make a Fairy World
(3 day Summer Camp)
Freddie White has long been synonymous with music
of the highest quality. He has been part of the fabric Tue 10th - u 12th July
of the live music scene in Ireland since the 1970’s
and his albums continue to sell amongst his loyal See page 23
and newfound fan base. Born in Cobh, Co. Cork
into a musical family, by age 17 he was playing
professionally. At 19, he moved to London, where he
busked in subways, and developed his unique voice Glitz Dance
and guitar style.
Academy
“The sparse and haunting ‘Live on Tour’ is still Summer Camp
among the greatest Irish albums of all time.
‘Do You Do’ swings and struts just as profoundly. Mon 16th - Fri 20th July
Imagine those two cuts of vinyl made decade ago,
they still stand as perfection.” Irish Times
See page 23
Entitled ‘Prodigal Songs’ Freddie’s latest album is a
collection of songs about the power of love, the
i
power of music, an observation on the history of
Ireland over the last 100 years; with a healthy
inclusion of some rare covers… and one song about
Making Lavender
a certain dog. Currently putting the finishing touches Wands
to his new album ‘One Heart Beating’ for a spring
release, Freddie will be touring in June and July 2018, Sun 22nd July
where new songs will feature alongside classics from
his 40-year career as a principal in the orchestra of
See page 24
Irish folk and rock music.www.tseac.ie
August / Lúnasa 15
Exhibition by
Sunday
Judy Carroll Deeley
Singing Session
Exhibitions / Taispeántais
Sun 22nd July
See page 4
Introduction i
to Encaustic
Painting
Sat 11th Aug
See page 24
Sunday
Singing Session
Sun 12th Aug
Monday 20th August FREE
See page 4
Open daily from 10am to 4.30pm
Judy Carroll Deeley’s paintings are concerned with
Children’s illuminating the strange or mysterious qualities that
Art Camp haunt everyday objects.
In Paraphernalia the source of her work is a number
Mon 13th - of gifts of kitchen implements she received for her
Wed 15th Aug wedding but never used. Now largely rusting or
otherwise discoloured or dilapidated, the act and fact
See page 25 of painting these objects is her way of ‘reclaiming’
them and acknowledging the temperament she feels
pertains to them on taking a fresh, long-delayed look.
Introduction to i Judy Carroll Deeley is a professional artist and has a
BA Hons. Fine Art (Painting) from NCAD, 2008, and
an MA Hons. Visual Art Practices from IADT, 2011.
Wood Carving
‘Paraphernalia’ will be exhibited in our Easter Snow
Sat 18th - Sun 19th Aug Gallery throughout August and September from
10am to 4.30pm daily. Admission is free.
See page 25 An official exhibition launch will take place on Sunday,
September 9th at 4pm. All welcome.16
The Piper’s Garden at The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
e California Feetwarmers Usher’s Island
+ Special Guest
Sunday 15th July Friday 20th July
details on page 18 details on page 18
Rodney Crowell & Band Céilí Mór with e
+ Special Guest Matt McGinn Johnny Reidy Band
Sunday 29th July Saturday 11th August
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www.tseac.ie
or call us on 01-8020898
Grease 40th
Family Matinee Anniversary Hop
Saturday 28th July Saturday 28th July
details on page 19 details on page 19
Baile an Salsa Hudson Taylor
+ Special Guests Wyvern Lingo
Saturday 25th August Friday 31st August
details on page 21 details on page 2118
e California Usher’s Island
Feetwarmers + Special Guest
Music, Dance & Food / Music / Ceol
Ceol, Rince & Bia
Sunday 15th July Friday 20th July
Doors 4.30pm Commences 5pm Doors 7.30pm Commences 8pm
General Admission: €13 General Admission: €20
Children (under 16): €5 Unreserved seating: €25
General admission + return bus from Dublin The five names in this band read like a nominations
City Centre: €20 list for an Irish traditional music hall of fame; Dónal
Lunny (Bothy Band, Planxty, Moving Hearts, LAPD,
Put on your dancin’ shoes and join us for a family Mozaik), Andy Irvine (Sweeney’s Men, Planxty, LAPD,
friendly afternoon of music, dance, food and fun in Patrick Street, Mozaik), Paddy Glackin (Bothy Band,
The Piper’s Garden at the SEAC. LAPD), Michael McGoldrick (Lunasa, Capercaillie) and
John Doyle (Solas).
Hit the dance floor to incredible live music by the
masters of Ragtime, Dixieland Blues and Early Swing, Dónal Lunny, Andy Irvine and Paddy Glackin link the
from Los Angeles, The California Feetwarmers. band’s heritage back to the glory days of Planxty and
The Bothy Band while two of today’s leading heirs to
Bring the family to enjoy a BBQ, Popcorn, Candyfloss
these pioneers – signature guitarist John Doyle and
and be in with a chance to pick up some great prizes
virtuoso flautist Mike McGoldrick – bring their
for dance and costume too!
experience of Celtic and other international roots
The California Feetwarmers is the band that Keb’ Mo’ styles to the mix. Each is a talented soloist in their
sought out to provide the right feel and authenticity own right, but in this new band they offer a blend
for his latest album, BluesAmericana (winning them of old and young and of vocal and instrumental
a Grammy-nomination), he did so as he wanted it to talents that results in exceptional music.
be “a joyous thing – a party”. Now, couldn’t we all
This is an evening of super talents combined,
do with a bit of that in our lives!
not to be missed.
“Enough spark to raise the dead!” Folkworld
“Should be on prescription for those who need
their spirits lifted!” - AmericanRootsUKwww.tseac.ie 19
Family Grease 40th
Matinee Anniversary Hop
Cinema, Food & Community / Cinema, Music & Food /
Scannánaíocht, Bia & Pobal Scannánaíocht, Coel & Bia
Saturday 28th July
Doors 7pm Commences 7.30pm
Saturday 28th July
Admission: €16
Doors 1.30pm Commences 2pm
Grease is the one that you want! Go back to school
Admission: €3
with Pink Lady, Sandy (Olivia Newton-John), leader
of the bad-boy T-Birds, Danny (John Travolta), and
Bring the kids, bring your parents, bring friends and a rockin' and rollin' all-star cast for a special 40th
catch a classic Saturday matinee for only €3. Anniversary screening of this iconic musical
There’ll be Burgers, Popcorn, Candyfloss and other followed by live music by Riley & The
yummy treats available for adults and kids of all ages. Moonrockers.
A three piece Rock ’n’ Roll band, complete with
upright bass, guitar and drums; Riley & The
Moonrockers play their own distinctive brand of
Rockabilly and Rock ‘n’ Roll.
With an energetic live show that has been
entertaining audiences all over Ireland, UK and
Europe and had the pleasure of performing with
legends such as Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry to
name a few, the band’s enthusiasm for what they
do shines through in every performance. These guys
live Rock ‘n’ Roll, and if you’ve been to one of their
gigs, you’ll know how true this really is!
So round up your Pink Ladies and T-Birds, get into
costume, put your dancin’ shoes on and join us for
a great night of Rock ’n’ Roll!20
Rodney Crowell & Band Céilí Mór with e
+ Special Guest Matt McGinn Johnny Reidy Band
Music / Ceol Dance & Music / Rince & Ceol
Saturday 29th July Saturday 11th August
Doors 7.30pm Commences 8pm Doors 7.30pm Commences 8pm
Admission: €25 Admission: €10
Rodney Crowell has been doing this for a while. In “There is always a very special atmosphere when
fact, his career has been so long and varied that you Johnny Reidy plays”. One of the most popular Céilí
have to specify exactly which “this” you’re talking Bands in the country and on the continent, this Kerry
about. There’s the record-making, which dates back based band play a very lively selection of Reels, Jigs,
to 1978’s Ain’t Living Long Like This to a decade later Polkas and Hornpipes. Formed in 1996 by Johnny Reidy
with Diamonds & Dirt, which yielded five number-one and Eddie Lee, the band has toured America, Germany,
country hits. There’s the fiercely lyrical and personal Holland, England and of course, Ireland extensively.
songwriting, which has attracted cover versions by The current line-up which has been together for the
everyone from Bob Seger to Keith Urban. And then past number of years are: All-Ireland champion Johnny
there’s the autobiographical writing, which extends Reidy on accordion from Scartaglen; Martina O' Neill
beyond the music world to a memoir, Chinaberry on fiddle from Kenmare; Tom Skelly on banjo from
Sidewalks, published in 2011. Ballymahon in Longford, and Eddie Lee on keyboards.
Now there’s a new album, Close Ties, featuring the With this group of such talented players, dancers can
award winning It Ain’t Over Yet, a vocal collaboration look forward to a fantastic night.
between Crowell, his ex-wife Rosanne Cash, and
John Paul White. It’s at once his most intimate record
and his most accessible, the product of years of
understanding the ways songs can enter, and be
entered by, life.
Rodney’s special guest is Matt McGinn. His second
album Latter Day Sinner was critically acclaimed
receiving praise from Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 - “I’ve
seen Matt play live and he’s fantastic and Latter Day
Sinner is a beautiful album”. Matt has just released
his third studio album Return of the Common Man.www.tseac.ie 21
Baile An Salsa Hudson Taylor
+ Special Guests Wyvern Lingo
Music, Dance & Food /
Ceol, Rince & Bia Music / Ceol
Friday 31st August
Doors 7.30pm Commences 8pm
Saturday 25th August
Admission: €27.50
Doors 7.30pm Commences 8pm
Irish duo, brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson Taylor,
Admission: €10 have just released their Feel It Again EP; their first new
music since their album Singing for Strangers debuted
in 2015. The EP gives their fans the first taste of
Baile An Salsa brings together an international mix of Hudson Taylor’s forthcoming second album.
world-class musicians to deliver a distinctive blend of
Latin rhythms and traditional Irish Music – a fusion The multi-talented siblings enjoyed a busy 2017;
which they call “Salsa-Trad.” The musicians seamlessly playing to one of the biggest crowds at the Electric
blend their influences from Latin America, Europe and Picnic, their single Feel It Again was one of the biggest
the United States to create a contemporary twist on Irish hits of 2017 and they rounded off the year with a
traditional tunes with original compositions. Vocals in sold out tour. 2018 has already seen the brothers sell
English, Spanish and Irish, provided by the band’s out a tour of the UK and Europe, and an exciting US
founder, Andres Martorell, meld with the group’s tour with Gabrielle Aplin.
vibrant combination of instruments, creating a full,
Returning to Ireland to find their second single Run
rich sound that is fun and danceable.
With Me in the airplay Top 10 and surging past 1.3
Baile An Salsa have enjoyed popularity worldwide million streams on Spotify; Hudson Taylor are thrilled
since forming in 2012 in Galway city. Their self-titled to be on tour back home.
debut EP received airplay and rave reviews at home
Music is the glue that helped Wyvern Lingo stick
in Ireland and as far away as Poland, South America,
together. Originally bonding over hand-me-down
Singapore and China (where their songs were played
albums by Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell and
at Salsa Festivals). This success was quickly followed by
Simon & Garfunkel; then starting their own thread of
a live appearance on The Late Late Show and the
music, which stitches together a rough but resilient
release of their first full length album, Tribú.
tapestry of influences, taking in folk, hip-hop, rock and
Their positive message of diversity and unity R&B, all united by the spectral chill triggered by their
contributes to their growing appeal, which allows the unique vocal harmonies.
band to perform at a variety of cultural gatherings.
“This sensual, beat-driven, R&B-flavoured pop plonks
Powerful and engaging, Baile An Salsa’s energetic
itself down on your lap, coils an arm around your
and entertaining stage performance makes it nearly
shoulder and seduces you to listen to every note.
impossible for their audience to stay in their seats!
Resistance is futile.” The Irish Times22
Classes, Workshops & Various Activities
Ranganna, Ceardlanna & Ilghnóthaí
Fairy Garden Modern Brush
Workshop Calligraphy Workshop
Workshop & Children’s Event / Workshop & Independent Event /
Ceardlann & Imeacht Leanaí Ceardlann & Imeacht Neamhspleách
ADVANCE
BOOKING
ESSENTIAL
Saturday 30th June From 11am - 2pm
ADVANCE
BOOKING €55 (materials included)
ESSENTIAL
This workshop requires no prior experience in calligraphy
or lettering.
Sunday 20th May €15
The overall purpose is to feel confident practicing
From 1.30pm - 2.30pm Modern Brush Calligraphy at home using all the
information and tools given.
Suitable for children aged 6+ During this 3 hour, hands-on workshop, you will not only
(Children under 6 welcome but must learn the basics of modern brush lettering, but the
be accompanied by an adult) following topics will also be covered:
- How to hold your brush pen
Join Trisha from Creative Genie for a special mini fairy - Differing pressure levels
garden workshop.
- Differences between brush pens
You will create your own enchanting little fairy house
- Common practice drills
in its own cute garden setting.
- How to connect letters
Learn lots of new crafting skills that will spark the
imagination. - Understanding the different styles that can be achieved
All materials are provided. As a class, we will practice both uppercase and lowercase
alphabet by breaking down the connections to each
Places are extremely limited, please book early to
letter in a word.
avoid disappointment.
The workshop kit includes all the materials needed to get
started, including:
- Brush Pen Set: (Tombow Fudenosuke Hard Tip and
Tombow Fudenosuke Soft Tip).
-Personal Workbook printed on premium quality paper:
(lowercase and uppercase alphabet sheet guide, practice
worksheets, and tips and techniques).
Learn the beauty of Modern Brush Lettering and discover
your own creative side!www.tseac.ie 23
Make a Fairy World Glitz Dance
(3-day Summer Camp) Academy
Workshop & Children’s Event / Summer Camp
Ceardlann & Imeacht Leanaí
Workshop & Independent Event /
Ceardlann & Imeacht Neamhspleách
ADVANCE
BOOKING
ESSENTIAL
Tuesday 10th - u 12th July
From 11am - 1pm daily ADVANCE
BOOKING
ESSENTIAL
€60 (materials included) Mon 16th - Fri 20th July
Suitable for children aged 6+
From 10am - 1pm
(Children under 6 welcome but must
be accompanied by an adult)
Admission: €70
Join Trisha from Creative Genie for a magical three-
day crafting summer camp.
Suitable for children aged 3+
Learn how to design, build and sculpt your very own
toadstool house with flickering fairy light, fairy Glitz Dance Academy would like to invite all children
furniture and your very own forest fairy. Discover new aged 3+ to participate in this year’s Summer Camp.
painting and crafting skills with special effects that The camp will take place from Monday, July 16th to
you'll be able to use in lots of imaginative ways. Friday, July 20th inclusive, 10am till 1pm daily. There
will be different styles of dance taught throughout
Each child will take away their own special creations the week, including hip hop, jazz, lyrical, pop,
and a whole range of new skills from moulding and singing and also drama. A great week of fun for all
weaving to paint effects and much more. involved! On our last day of camp there will be a
All materials are provided. small performance, so students can impress their
families with the skills they’ve learned throughout
Wear old clothes and bring a drink and small snack. the week.
For more information on creative genie visit To book your place or for further information, please
www.facebook.com/creativegenie.ie call Rachel Smyth on 087-9420307.24
Classes, Workshops & Various Activities
Ranganna, Ceardlanna & Ilghnóthaí
Making
Lavender Wands i Introduction to
Encaustic Painting i
Workshop & Independent Event / Workshop & Independent Event /
Ceardlann & Imeacht Neamhspleách Ceardlann & Imeacht Neamhspleách
ADVANCE
ADVANCE BOOKING
BOOKING Saturday 11th August ESSENTIAL
ESSENTIAL
Sunday 22nd July
From 10am - 4pm
From 11am - 1pm €11
€100 (includes all materials)
€30 (materials included)
Are you intrigued or curious about encaustic painting,
Suitable for adults and aged 14+ an ancient painting process using pigmented molten
beeswax? Are you an art enthusiast wanting to
discover a new versatile creative process in an
A Workshop with Agnieszka ‘Uisce’. Over two intimate studio setting?
hours you will learn how to make fragrant lavender
Then join Isabelle for an introductory workshop,
wands. These traditional creations are fun to make,
learning the ancient art of encaustic painting.
they look beautiful as a sole decoration or in a dry
bouquet. They keep their aroma for long time and During the day-long workshop you will have the
their shape keeps for years. opportunity to discover the fascinating art of
Encaustics; an ancient painting process using molten
They make a perfect gift and they are… a natural
beeswax, resins and natural pigments. You will be
moth repellent!
introduced to the basic techniques of encaustic
During this 2 hour workshop you can make as many painting, sharing its spontaneous virtues of working
wands as you can manage. with texture and colours and its versatility with
building up layers. Learn easy and effective
All materials for the workshop are included, but you
techniques in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and
can also bring some ribbons to use (preferably 0.3 –
create beautiful artworks to bring home; using an
0.7 cm wide).
experimental approach to explore methods and
Places are limited, please book early in advance to manipulate the paint, embellishing with a wide range
avoid disappointment. of techniques.www.tseac.ie 25
Children’s
Art Camp
Introduction to
Wood Carving i
Workshop & Children’s Event / Workshop & Independent Event /
Ceardlann & Imeacht Leanaí Ceardlann & Imeacht Neamhspleách
ADVANCE
BOOKING
ESSENTIAL
Mon 13th - Wed 15th August
From 10am to 2.30pm daily
€28 for one workshop or book all ADVANCE
three (days of) workshops for just €75 BOOKING
ESSENTIAL
Sat 18th - Sun 19th Aug
Suitable for children aged 7+
From 10am - 4pm daily
During three jam packed days of creating paintings,
prints and sculpture; lucky participants will learn many €110 (for the two-day workshop)
new skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Two
experienced and friendly facilitators will guide each
budding artist all the way during each lesson. The course is primarily aimed as an introduction to
woodcarving with all tools and materials provided.
Day 1 - Printing The focus is on creativity and individuality and
Create your own prints by experimenting with a nurturing it through the medium of woodcarving.
variety of printing techniques including mono print,
All abilities will be catered for, as each participant will
relief printing and object prints.
receive individual tuition. Participants will be
Day 2 - Painting and other wet crafts introduced to the tools and how to sharpen and
Exploring textures, we will create a series of vibrant maintain them, the materials and characteristics of
paintings/artworks that will wow your family & different woods and finishing methods and the
friends! techniques of woodcarving.
Day 3 - Sculpture It is envisaged that each participant will go home with
a completed woodcarving piece at the end of the
Using varied recycled & found materials you will create
two-day workshop.
your own 3d sculpture while feeding the imagination.
Conleth Gent has exhibited widely throughout Ireland
All materials and equipment provided. and has been a multi-award winner at Sculpture in
Places are extremely limited; please book early to avoid Context in the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin.
disappointment. His work has been presented to President Mary
Robinson and other dignitaries. He has worked on
Claire Behan is an experienced art tutor working in large scale sculptures for Dun Laoghaire and Galway
adult education with over 15 years’ experience. Claire Co. Councils and the HSE 'Percent for Art'.
is also a professional artist and was a founding director
of The Market Studios and Gallery, a successful artists’ Places are extremely limited; please book early in
studios and gallery space in Dublin’s city centre. advance to avoid disappointment.26
Classes, Workshops & Various Activities
Ranganna, Ceardlanna & Ilghnóthaí
Weekly Classes
Pilates
Mondays & Fridays (from 7th & 11th May)
Mondays 10 - 11am (All levels)
Fridays 9.30 - 10.30am (Advanced Class)
Fridays 10.30 - 11:30am (Beginners Class)
€60 (for 6-week course)
For all levels of fitness, from beginners to
advanced. Pilates is an exercise system
developed to strengthen muscles, increase
flexibility and improve overall health. It works
every part of the body, engaging the mind with
the body to create exercises that involve the
whole body. Pilates strengthens core, improves
balance, increases coordination and decreases
e Metropolitan stress. It is appropriate for anyone from the age
of 10 to 100. All are welcome! Pilates focuses
School of Dance on learning to move better so the benefits
are felt in everyday life.
Tuesdays (from 1st May) 3pm
If you are interested, please don't hesitate in
contacting Alannah at alannah@fitbod.ie
Enrol today! From studio to stage, step into the or (087)3240595. www.fitbod.ie
magical world of ballet. We welcome children
from 3 years of age. Our young dancer’s
program offers specially designed classes that
introduce creative movement exercises in a fun-
filled and caring environment. Through these,
children are helped develop strength, co-
ordination, musicality and are given a pathway
to explore their own imagination. As our young
dancer’s progress, there are opportunities to
enter for examinations of the Royal Academy Irish Dancing
of Dance. Our school productions take place
every three to four years in the O’Reilly Theatre, Fridays (from 11th May) 3pm
Belvedere College. This has proven to be a
hugely popular and professionally produced
The McFadden-O’Shaughnessy School of Irish
event. There is no doubt that our productions
Dancing hold classes every Friday from 3pm for
have and will continue to create wonderful
boys and girls of all ages. Why not bring your
lifelong memories for all! For booking and
child along on Friday for dance, music and fun.
further information, please contact Mairead
For booking and further information, please
Langan on (087)2308137 or
contact Ann on (087)6648428.
info@metropolitanschoolofdance.iewww.tseac.ie 27
Yoga
Weekly
Tuesdays (from 1st May)
Music
Classes
7.30pm & 8.30pm
Improve flexibility, attention and relaxation.
These simple stretching, breathing and
balancing exercises are suitable for beginners as
well as more experienced students. Both male
and female students are welcome and classes
are tailored to individual needs and abilities. Now enrolling for our
You will feel calm and grounded as well as new September term
learning a valuable wellness tool for everyday
life. For booking and further information, Catering for complete beginners to advanced
please call or text Carmel on (087)2429489. players, our weekly music classes take place in
Naul National School on Tuesday evenings
from 5pm throughout the academic year.
Fees for the term are payable in advance.
Save money by availing of the discounted
'Early Bird' rate if fees are paid before the
1st class of the new term.
Glitz Dance Academy Classes are available in Guitar, Banjo,
Button Accordion, Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle
Mondays (from 7th May) 3pm & Uilleann Pipes.
Discounts are also available for additional
Glitz Dance Academy would like to welcome family members and those who are learning
all children aged 3 years to 14 years from 3pm more than one instrument.
to 4pm and children aged 8 years to 14 years
We also provide an Instrument Loan Scheme,
from 4pm to 5pm. Glitz Dance Academy will
please contact us for more details.
be teaching many different styles of dance
including: modern, jazz, lyrical and hip hop! If there are any other instruments you wish to
We will also be specialising in musical theatre learn, please let us know and we'll see what
and will be teaching drama and singing we can do.
throughout the term, bringing out the best
We look forward to hearing from you!
in every child! For booking and further
information, please call or text Rachel on
(087)9420307.28
Information/Eolas
Become
a Friend
Show your support for the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre and save yourself a small
fortune by joining our Friend’s Scheme.
We have a selection of Friend’s Membership Schemes on offer for 2018-2019 and
have also changed the annual membership (from 1st Jan – 31st Dec) to one
calendar year from the date of your subscription.
So, now you can get even more from your SEAC Friend’s Membership!
Individual Membership €85
This will entitle you to:
• A discount of 20% on the admission price of 1 ticket to most events
• Complimentary tickets to events of your choice up to the value of €32
• Free admission to our Slow Sessions
• Free admission to our Cinema screenings as well as other special Cinema events and a 20%
discount for 1 guest.
• Advanced notice and booking via our website, up to 10 days before events are made available
to the general public
• An invitation for two to all exhibition launches and special events
• Free entry into our annual draw for ‘The Golden Ticket’ which entitles the lucky winner to free
admission to all events run by The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre for a year
• 20% discount on group bookings of 6+
• Reserved seating
• Priority admission to Summer events held in the Piper’s Garden
• Invitations to exclusive Friends’ social events held throughout the yearwww.tseac.ie 29 Dual Membership €120 This will entitle you to: • A discount of 20% on the admission price of 2 ticket to most events • Complimentary tickets to events of your choice up to the value of €32 • Free admission to our Slow Sessions • Free admission to our Cinema screenings as well as other special Cinema events • Advanced notice and booking via our website, up to 10 days before events are made available to the general public • An invitation for two to all exhibition launches and special events • Free entry into our annual draw for ‘The Golden Ticket’ which entitles the lucky winner to free admission to all events run by The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre for a year • 20% discount on group bookings of 6+ • Reserved seating • Priority admission to Summer events held in the Pipers Garden • Invitations to exclusive Friends’ social events held throughout the year Family Membership €160 This will entitle you to: • A discount of 20% on all SEAC (excluding independently run) children's workshops • A discount of 20% on the admission price of tickets for all the family • Complimentary tickets to events of your choice up to the value of €32 • Free admission to our Slow Sessions • Free admission to our Cinema screenings as well as other special Cinema events • Advanced notice and booking via our website, up to 10 days before events are made available to the general public • Free entry into our annual draw for ‘The Golden Ticket’ which entitles the lucky winner to free admission to all events run by The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre for a year • 20% discount on group bookings of 6+ • Reserved seating • Priority admission to Summer events held in the Pipers Garden • Invitations to exclusive Friends’ social events held throughout the year
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