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13th—14th November Friday 17th October.............................................7.30pm

Andy Irvine & Dónal Lunny’s Mozaik plus supportIn association with Saltairelive.............................................Mozaik are a dream combination, and another act for which we’ve had a long wait — only touring occasionally, they haven’t been seen in England since 2009. This is the ultimate global string- band — Andy and Dónal from Ireland, old-time US music-man Bruce Molsky, Nikola Parov from Hungary and Dutchman Rens van der Zalm. Together, encompassing a range of styles across their repertoire, rather than taking the fusion route of mixing them all up at the same time — Mozaik move effortlessly from Celtic to old-time to Eastern European music and rhythms, with intricate string arrangements complementing Bruce and Andy’s vocals. Mozaik did not come together at random, but via a genuine appreciation of each other’s music. This is a very special band — four outstanding musicians creating a sound full of variety, subtlety and surprise.www.andyirvine.com/mozaikTICKETS: £15.00 www.saltairelive.co.ukVICTORIA HALL, Victoria RdSaltaire BD18 3JS

Fri 7th November.............................................9.30pm Traditional Irish Music SessionFeaturing local musicians.............................................THE BAY HORSE Parkside Road, Meanwood Leeds LS6 4NB

Sat 8th November.............................................7.30pm Fundraising Céili.............................................Get your dancing shoes on and grab a group of friends for a bit of craic at an Irish Céilí. Raising funds for local Irish charity Leeds Irish Health and Homes to support their work with the Irish community across Leeds.TICKETS: £7.50 includes a pie & peas supper! TELEPHONE: 0113 262 5614QUEEN’S HALL294 Harrogate Road Leeds LS17 6LE

Wednesday 12th November ....................................................................8:00pm

Seven Unplugged Goes Irish!....................................................................Seven Unplugged is a popular acoustic night which has been growing in strength since its inception a year ago. To celebrate the Leeds Gathering Festival they are featuring this extra night with an Irish theme. In tonight’s pro-gramme we feature Skirm (guitar & vocals) and Danny Cameron (button accordion). Skirm or Seamus Curley, as he’s also known, originally hails from Derry City. Having lived in Manchester for over twenty years, he has successfully established himself as a highly respected vocalist who complements his singing with some fine and intricate guitar backing. On this occasion, he will be joined by Danny Cameron, who is also one of the leading musicians in Manchester’s vibrant Irish traditional music scene. We are also delighted to welcome back to Seven Unplugged County Cork singer/songwriter Sabrina Piggott. Sabrina has performed at Seven Unplugged in the past to an excellent reception. For the first time we welcome Toby Noble — a fine guitarist currently studying on Popular Music Degree course at Leeds College of Music. TICKETS: £5.00 on the door at Seven ArtsSEVEN ARTS, Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 3PD

Friday 14th November....................................................................NoonOver 55’s Day Club....................................................................New people are always welcome to join this relaxed Irish environment. Lunch is provided and this week features a showcase of Irish music. For information contact Leeds Irish Health & Homes on 0113 262 5614 or www.lihh.orgMONTAGUE BURTON RESOURCE CENTREBanstead Street West, Roundhay Road Leeds LS8 5RU

Thursday 13th November .............................................7.30pm

Well…You’re welcome here, kind stranger.The tenth Leeds Gathering Festival is a celebration of Irish music and arts, from the 10th to 29th November 2014. We’ve tried our very best to bring you the finest examples of traditional and contemporary Irish arts, we’re sure you’ll enjoy it….............................................All are welcome to this launch event which features guest speakers, live traditional Irish music and refreshments.FREE EVENTwww.bewleyshotels.com/leeds BEWLEYS HOTELCity Walk, Leeds LS11 9AT

Monday 10th November.............................................8.00pm

Screen Seven Film PhilomenaDirected By: Stephen Frears PG–13 | 1 hour 38 minutes.............................................Based on a powerful true story and led by note-perfect perfor-mances from Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena offers a profoundly affecting drama for adult filmgoers of all ages. Adapted from the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, ‘The Lost Child of Philomena Lee’, the film focuses on the efforts of Philomena Lee (Dench), mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock — something her Irish-Catholic community didn’t have the highest opinion of — and given away for adoption in the United States. In following church doctrine, she was forced to sign a contract that wouldn’t allow for any sort of inquiry into the son’s whereabouts.

After starting a family years later in England and, for the most part, moving on with her life, Lee meets Sixsmith (Coogan), a BBC reporter with whom she decides to discover her long-lost son.TICKETS: £6.00/£4.50 on the door at Seven Artswww.sevenleeds.co.ukSEVEN ARTS, Harrogate RdLeeds LS7 3PD

Preview Events 17th October—10th November

Please note: All details are correct as of 1st October 2014. The Irish Arts Foundation reserves the right to amend any programme details.

Official Launch

Friday 14th November (Cont.)....................................................................8.00pm

The Dónal Murphy Band in Concert Support from Gemma Irving & Ian Pearson....................................................................November 2013 marked the formation of a dynamic new Irish band featuring Dónal Murphy (accordion), Theresa Kavanagh (fiddle) and Mike Galvin (guitar). The three come together with a wealth of experience in performing with some of the best traditional bands in Ireland such as Four Men and a Dog, Sliabh Notes, De Danann, The Mike McGoldrick Band, Dónal Lunny and various members of Capercaille. Their music is powerful, high octane and full of vibrancy. Leeds-based but originally from Tyne and Wear, vocalist/guitarist Gemma Irving is gaining a following in the Leeds unplugged scene, she is joined by the excellent Ian Pearson on fiddle. Tickets: £8.00/£6.00 on the door. Also available online (includes a small booking fee)www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-donal-murphy-band-in-concert-tickets-12999504869www.leftbankleeds.org.uk LEFT BANK, Cardigan Rd, Leeds LS6 1LJ

Saturday 15th November....................................................................12.30pm

Flute Workshop....................................................................Mike Walsh, the All Britain Senior Flute Champion, teaches traditional Irish flute and whistle in Sheffield and Manchester. He par-ticularly specialises in confidence building and relaxation through music. Raised in Manchester, he is influenced by the Sligo/ Roscommon styles of flute playing. He is currently a PhD Music student at the University of Sheffield, examining identity and flute playing in the Asturian folk scene. ¶ He performs with the Leeds Céilí Band. Fiddle Workshop ....................................................................Emma Sweeney is a Songlines Award nominated fiddler whose roving debut album Pangea has con- firmed her status as one of folk music’s rising stars. Emma’s unique style combines her traditional Irish music background with a fusion of world influences, drawing upon her experience of teaching music in India, and touring across Europe.www.emmasweeneymusic.comFREE EVENTwww.bewleyshotels.com/leeds‎BEWLEYS HOTEL, City Walk, Leeds LS11 9AT

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Traditional Irish Music Session....................................................................After extensive refurbishment this venue is now the brewery tap for Kirkstall Brewery. Today we feature Michael Walsh and Emma Sweeney (see above), There will also be some rather special guest musicians at this! A relaxed afternoon of music, song and craic, bring your instrument or just join in the friendly atmosphere. FREE EVENT www.kirkstallbridge.co.ukKIRKSTALL BRIDGE INN, Bridge RoadLeeds LS5 3BW

Sunday 16th November (Cont.)....................................................................8.00pm

CrossHarbour in Concert....................................................................CrossHarbour is a dynamic new band emerging from London’s thriving traditional Irish music scene. Fusing well-loved traditional tunes and songs with self-penned material and original arrangements, CrossHarbour are gaining recognition for their highly virtuosic, energetic and polished performances. Featuring Órlaith McAuliffe (flute); Sam Proctor (fiddle); Tad Sargent (Bodhrán/bouzouki); Philippe Barnes – (guitar, flute, and whistles) and Rosie Hodgson (vocals).www.crossharbourmusic.com ....................................................................“A fine example of how traditional Irish music is still thriving in a modern way.” Martin Chilton, The Daily Telegraph.....................................................................TICKETS: £12.50 (advance)TELEPHONE: 01943 467466ww.otleycourthouse.org.uk OTLEY COURTHOUSE, Courthouse StreetOtley LS21 3AN

14th—16th November

Workshop: Emma Sweeney Sat 15th Nov

Concert: Donald Shaw Capercaiile Fri 28th Nov

Concert: CrossHarbour Sun 16th Nov

Concert: The Dónal Murphy Band Fri 14th Nov

Sunday 16th November....................................................................1.00pm

Bodhrán WorkshopIn association with Honeydrum World Music....................................................................Featuring Tad Sargent — a virtuoso bodhrán player and an accomplished bouzouki player. He is frequently in demand for sessions, gigs and media work. Tad has played in many great pubs, folk clubs, concert halls and venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, The National Theatre and the Glastonbury Festival. He has also has appeared with the Punch Bowl Band on the BBC’S ‘Friday Night is music night’, and on the sound-track of John Landis’s film ‘Burke and Hare’. Tad currently plays with CrossHarbour and has recently featured in the Cara Dillon Band.www.honeydrum.co.ukFREE EVENTwww.oblongleeds.org.ukOBLONG RESOURCE CENTRE197 Woodhouse Street, Leeds LS6 2NY

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Traditional Irish Music Session....................................................................The Chemic has established itself as a venue for live music and sessions in Leeds. Today we feature the musicians from CrossHarbour (see below) — it’s going to be lively — don’t miss this one…FREE EVENTwww.thechemictavern.co.ukTHE CHEMIC TAVERN, Johnston StreetLeeds LS6 2NG

Monday 17th November....................................................................8.30pm

Leeds University Union Folk Society Session....................................................................The Leeds University Union ‘FolkSoc’ organise a number of regular and one off events throughout the academic year. Come down to the Pack Horse in Woodhouse to find out more!http://groupspaces.com/folksoc/ FREE EVENTTHE PACK HORSE, Woodhouse LaneLeeds LS2 9DX

Tue 18th November....................................................................12.15pm–3.00pm Tuesday Irish Elders Club ....................................................................Includes bingo and refreshments. This Tuesday features music from Irish Arts musicians Gerry Brownridge and Kevin Mullowney. For details to join telephone 0113 2480887 or visit www.theleedsirishcentre.co.ukLEEDS IRISH CENTRE, York RoadLeeds LS9 9NT

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Traditional Irish Music Session ....................................................................Featuring local musicians, Harry Scurfield (Concertina), Karen Lacy-Roberts (Fiddle), PJ Boyle (Accordion) and friends. FREE EVENTwww.theoldcockotley.co.ukTHE OLD COCK, 11–13 CrossgateOtley LS21 1AA

Friday 21st November....................................................................7.30pm

The Leeds Gathering Film EventBelfast to Belgravia: Brian Desmond Hurst’s Life in Cinema....................................................................Brian Desmond Hurst (1895–1986), the Belfast-born filmmaker, made more than thirty films over four decades across three continents. He worked with Ford in Hollywood in the 1920s and wrote the screen-play for the original Lawrence of Arabia film in 1938. Now recognised as Northern Ireland’s most prolific film director, he is best remembered for the war-time romance Dangerous Moonlight (1941), the dramatic reconstruction of the Battle of Arnhem, Theirs is the Glory (1946) and the ever-popular Dickens adaptation, Scrooge (1951). He made the first screen adaptation of JM Synge’s work in 1935, Riders to the Sea and The Playboy 1962 was his last film: Irishness is threaded through his films. Son of a shipyard blacksmith, he ended his days living in London’s Belgravia in comfort but relative Irish émigré anonymity. This evening’s talk, illustrated with video clips from his key films, argues why Hurst deserves to be better celebrated as a cinematic bridge between the silent era of Rex Ingram and John Ford, and the Irish new wave that began in the 1980s. ....................................................................Tonight’s talk is given by Prof. Lance Pettitt, St Mary’s University, London, a specialist on Irish cinema and co-editor of Hurst’s memoir Travelling the Road (written originally in 1976) published recently by Lagan Press, Belfast.FREE EVENTwww.heartcentre.org.ukHEADINGLEY ENTERPRISE & ARTS CENTREBennett Road, Leeds LS6 3HN

Wednesday 26th November....................................................................10.30am–12.30pm

Irish Elders Coffee Morning ....................................................................A regular event, this week featuring live Irish music. For information contact Leeds Irish Health & Homes on 0113 262 5614 or visit www.lihh.orgHILLSIDE, (former Hillside Primary school)Beeston Lane, Leeds LS11 8ND.

Friday 28th November....................................................................8.00pm

Capercaille in Concert plus supportIn association with Saltairelive....................................................................After celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2013, we welcome one of the big names in Scottish music (and their Irish members). ¶ Several members have played at SaltaireLive in other line-ups, but this is the first visit by Capercaillie themselves. Their sound brings modern flavours from contemporary music and combines them with traditional roots, all fronted by Karen Matheson on vocals, singing both in English and Gaelic. Capercaillie have seen both singles & albums figuring in the UK Top 40. TICKETS: £20.00www.saltairelive.co.ukVICTORIA HALL, Victoria Rd, Saltaire BD18 3JS

Saturday 29th November....................................................................1.30pm

Irish Dancing at Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market....................................................................This popular monthly event features a dancing display from the Leeds University Union Irish Dance Society.www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey FREE EVENTKIRKSTALL ABBEY, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH

17th—29th November

21st, 22nd & 23rd November ....................................................................CCE LEEDS 45th Anniversary....................................................................Leeds branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (Irish Musicians Association) are celebrating their 45th anniversary this year culminating in a weekend of celebrations on 21st, 22nd and 23rd November 2014. Saturday 22nd will be an extra special night held in Leeds Irish Centre with a performance of the Leeds CCE Scoraoicht — ‘’The Woodlands of Cluasach Mhara’’ — a colourful show of drama, music, song & dance. This will then be followed by a céilí with the recently crowned All Ireland Senior Céilí Band Champions, The Knockmore Céilí Band from Co. Fermanagh This will be an occasion not to be missed so please look out for advertising material closer to the time, follow us on Facebook.com/Leeds CCE or email leedscce@live.co.uk

Throughout November ............................................................The Leeds Gathering Festival Educational Tour............................................................Throughout the festival a team of tutors from the Irish Arts Foundation will visit a number of primary schools in Leeds. This year we are working with: St. Anthony’s in Beeston, St. Urban’s in Meanwood, St. Joseph’s in Otley and Sacred Heart in Kirkstall. We deliver workshops on Irish Music, Dance and Arts as well as some back-ground on Ireland

and the Irish in Britain. If your school would be interested

in hosting a workshop please contact

info@irisharts.org.uk