seac may-august events programme 2014

events programme

May - Aug 2014

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Hello and welcome to our Spring - Summer Programme. As theweather heats up and the nights get longer, the Séamus EnnisArts Centre has a packed and exciting line-up of concerts,films, workshops, comedy, theatre and informative talks. Wehave increased the number of events held over the Summermonths and therefore we have a bumper line up of local,national and international acts, which we hope, you will enjoy.

We are delighted to kick off in May with the legendary FrankieGavin and De Dannan and then showcase the very best of Irishfemale artists with the incredible talent that is Lisa O’Neill andDonegal’s finest, The Henry Girls. The legendary Jerry Fish is aSummer highlight along with American bluegrass from The Hot Seats.

SEAC Creative Director, Shane Power and I, travelled to CelticConnections last January and witnessed many superb acts, one such band was Australian sensation The Mae Trio and we are reallyexcited to welcome this multi-award winning trio. This is a gig not to be missed.

We have recently had an open call for artists to apply to exhibit inour new Easter Snow Gallery. The response has been brilliant andwe hope to have a full annual programme of quality local artworkon show. If you have not visited The Easter Snow Gallery, why notpop in and catch local artists Jim Kilgarriff and Maura TaylorBuckley’s stunning exhibitions.

We also have a host of great films, insightful talks and discussions,art workshops and a wonderful theatre production with Aindrais de Staic presenting his new show ‘The Man from Moogaga’

The Summer season comes to a close with Four Men and A Dogand Sweden’s finest folk band Väsen.

Of course, we continue to need your support, as ticket income onlypartially covers the costs of the great wealth of talent on show hereat the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre. We are grateful to our fundersfrom Fingal County Council, The Arts Council and to all our Friendsand supporters. If you’d like to become a Friend or make a donationof any kind we would of course be delighted. Please see details onp. 28 or contact [email protected]

So, follow the many signposts to Naul in rural County Dublin andenjoy the Ceol agus Craic with the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre teamthis summer.

Ádh Mór

Sean Paul O’Hare,Director/Stiúrthóir

Contents

EventsMay / Bealtaine Events

June / Meitheamh Events

July / Iúil Events

August / Lúnasa Events

Classes, Workshopsand ActivitiesExercise & Dance

Independent Events

Art & Design

Kids Summer Camps

Events at a Glance

Information

Our regular opening hours:

Monday to Friday10am - 5pm and in conjunction with our events.

If you are travelling to get here, please contact us in advance to confirm we are open.

The Séamus Ennis Cultural Centre Company Ltd.T/A The Séamus Ennis Arts CentreRegistered Office: The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul, Fingal, Co. DublinRegistered in Ireland, Company Registration No. 342034Registered Charity No. CHY15403

Information in this brochure is correct at thetime of going to print. For the most up to dateinformation please contact the box office.

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Frankie Gavin & De Dannan

Frankie Gavin presents perhaps the finest version to date of his band De Dannan. Michelle Lally,described as one with the voice of an angel, follows in the footsteps of all the Irish greats with De Dannan like Mary Black, Maura O’Connell andDolores Keane to name but a few. Barry Brady fromCo. Roscommon on Accordion is such a stylizedperformer, and he too follows in the footsteps ofAccordion-playing greats like Jackie Daly and MáirtínO’Connor. Superb in every way, Barry brings a life to the music which lifts the spirit and gels withFrankie’s electrifying fiddling, and between them,they leave no stones unturned when it comes toexciting jigs, reels and hornpipes at the highestpossible level. Double Bass player Paul O’ Drisceoilfrom Kinvara, formerly of Riverdance, brings a newdimension to the De Dannan sound. A superbBassist, and a skilled Jazz player and backing vocalist, Paul brings another energy source to theband, which lends itself to Irish, Jazz and maybe a touch of Bluegrass perhaps.Colm O’Caoimh onGuitar from Kilkenny is the youngest member; hisunderstanding of musical accompaniment and ability to play like he does, makes him special whenit comes to accompanying Irish Music and Song.Colm, like Paul, Barry and Michelle, are at thehighest performance level yet seen in Irish Music;nothing short of what one has come to expect from Frankie Gavin & De Dannan over the years.Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Friday 2nd May

Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm

Music / Ceol

€20/€16

Launch of Exhibitionby Jim Kilgarriff at ourEaster Snow Gallery

We are delighted to have local artist Jim Kilgarriffexhibit in our Easter Snow Gallery during May-June.

Jim Kilgarriff's inspiration and source of his materialcomes mainly from the costal environment of NorthCo. Dublin. The ever-changing interaction of sea,wind and shore provide a constant mine ofpossibilities. The finished pieces, mainly in acrylic on canvas or paper, explore the detailed weatheringof shell shards and strata patterned stones. Theawesome serpentine shapes, which make up thecliffs at Loughshinny are another source of visualexcitement. Although not landscapes, Jim’s workreflects the texture and feel of the lovely place helives. Small local details, eroded forms which evolvethrough wind and tide on the seashore, echo thegrandeur of canyons and mountains. The patterns,colour and texture of broken shell, stone and rustymetal reflect the rhythm of sea and wind and arelandscapes in themselves. The wonder of God'screation revealed in the small and intimate.

Jim, an Art teacher in Rush, Co. Dublin for 29 yearshas had successful exhibitions in the Daffodil Gallery,Skerries; Belltable Arts Centre, Limerick; LinenhallArts Centre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo; The ClotworthyArt Gallery, Co. Antrim; Rush Library, Co. Dublin.

Open for public viewing daily, 10am–5pm fromMonday, May 5th.

Sunday 4th May

Friends/Members Event

Exhibitions / Taispeántais

Commences 3pm

Friends/MembersEvent

4 May / Bealtaine

Tribute toSéamus Ennis

Join us on Séamus Ennis’ 95th birthday to celebratehis life’s work and music. Featuring stories, musicand memories from Uilleann Piper, RTE Broadcasterand former student of Séamus’, Peter Browne (andfriends).

Photograph courtesy of Bob Rundle.

Séamus (centre) with fiddler, Mick Cannon and piper, Pat Goulding.

London, February 23rd 1966.

Monday 5th May

Doors 2.30pm Commences 3pm

Music / Ceol

Quartet

Screening as part of the Bealtaine Film Tour,presented by access>CINEMA in partnership with the Irish Film Institute. Lifelong friends Wilf (BillyConnolly) and Reggie (Tom Courtney), together withformer colleague Cissy (Pauline Collins), are residentsof Beecham House, a home for retired opera singers.Every year on Giuseppe Verdi’s birthday, the residentsunite to give a concert to raise funds for their home.But when Jean Horton (Maggie Smith), a formerGrande Dame fallen on hard times moves into thehome, to everyone’s surprise, the plans for this year’sconcert start to unravel. As old grudges threaten toundermine past glories and theatrical temperamentsplay havoc with the rehearsal schedule, it becomesapparent that having four of the finest singers inEnglish operatic history under one roof offers noguarantee that the show will go on.

“Based on Ronald Harwood's stage play of the samename, ‘Quartet’ is a wickedly comic film aboutredefining old age and growing old with hope;demonstrating how art illuminates life and thehuman spirit remains undimmed even as thebrightest stars start to fade.” BBC Films

Director: Dustin HoffmanDuration: 98 mins.

�ursday 8th May


Friends/Members - FREEGuests of Friends/Members - €4Non-Members - €5

Cinema / Scannánaíocht

FREE

Language: EnglishCert: 12A

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John Lonergan:Parenting, thechallenges & the rewards

John Lonergan was Governor of Mountjoy Prison for over 22 years. His philosophy is that change,personal or otherwise, cannot be enforced on peopleand real and meaningful change only comes throughdialogue, consent and agreement. He suggests that the big task for all of us as human beings is tofind the humanity in others and then to nurture it.The more people that are in touch with their ownhumanity the more likely they are to treat otherswith humanity. Tonight, following on the success of his book ‘Parenting, Raising Your Child in IrelandToday’, he will talk about Parenting, the challengesand rewards; covering communication, positivity, afew no no’s, accepting the reality of your child andkeeping your expectations in check.

"He’s a small, slight figure in front of a crowd, but former prison governor John Lonergan has the audience hanging on his every word when hedelivers his highly popular talk on parenting. With a relaxed, at times rueful approach, reminiscent ofthe late comedian Dave Allen, the father of two –and now grandfather of two – holds up a mirror to fellow parents. With plenty of humour and self-deprecation, he shares our foibles and our fears on the “demanding, challenging, responsible,complicated and never-ending” job of parenting."Sheila Wayman, The Irish Times.

�ursday 15th May


Talks / Cainteanna

�e Henry Girls

The Henry Girls are three sisters from Co. Donegal.They were brought up by music loving parents whointroduced them to an eclectic array of sounds suchas The Everly Brothers, The Bothy Band, The Beatles,Johnny Cash and Ella Fitzgerald as well beingsurrounded by Traditional Irish Music. In their ownmusic, they have a unique roots-y sound, whichblends their native traditional Irish Folk Music withhints of Americana, Bluegrass and Blues. Renownedfor their fine close harmonies and musicalarrangements, The Henry Girls have been likened to such great musical acts as Crosby, Stills & Nash,The Dixie Chicks and The Be Good Tanyas, writingsongs that are tuneful, catchy, and warm. Theirrepertoire is scattered with old and new and theirstyle reflects many influences and tastes.

The girls have gained a new audience at home and abroad along with the respect of peers such as Altan and Dervish; while their tour schedule hasseen them play across Europe and set the stage forthe release of their new album. ‘Maybe’ sets thetone for what is in store for The Henry Girls in 2014.

Friday 9th May


Music / Ceol

€16/€13 €5

6 May / Bealtaine

Slow Session

Our Slow Sessions are aimed towards (adult)musicians who are learning an instrument and are at a stage where they wish to take part in a relaxedinformal Traditional Music Session. These Sessions aim to encourage the participants to learn a repertoireof new tunes while playing with other musicians atslow to moderate tempos. A list of tunes which areregularly played at the Slow Sessions are available to download from our websitewww.seamusenniscentre.com by clicking on ‘About Us’. All welcome!

Slow Sessions are hosted by Paudie O'Connor, a Button Accordion player well grounded in the Sliabh Luachra tradition as well as being a nationallyrecognised performer.

Sunday 18th May and June 15th

Commences 8pm

Workshop / Ceardlann

€5 Friends/Members: FREE

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Lowell Levinger

Lowell Levinger - known to all as Banana, embarkson a European solo tour (and his first visit to Ireland)showcasing his new album ‘Down To The Roots’. His previous album, ‘Even Grandpas Get The Blues’released under the tongue in cheek name ‘GrandpaBanana’ featured guest appearances from world-class musicians, including Ry Cooder, David Grismanand a host of others. Banana, the original “hippiefrom Olema” was the founder member of thelegendary San Francisco Bay area folk rock band ‘The Youngbloods’, whose classic recording ‘GetTogether’ cracked the U.S. top 5, sold over onemillion copies, and achieved gold record status in1969. The Youngbloods disbanded in September1973, and Banana went on to a solo career,although the band reformed briefly for a club tour in 1984. Banana was initially a bluegrass musicianwho apart from guitar and piano also plays banjo,mandolin, mandola and bass. His love of the genre is evident on the two High Country albums onRacoon Records, which introduced Californianbluegrass to a nationwide audience.

Don’t miss this legendary performer when he stopsby the SEAC on his first Irish tour!

Friday 16th May


Music / Ceol

€16/€13


High Society

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Senior Citizens/Friends/Members - FREEGuests of Friends/Members - €4Non-Members - €5


Lisa O’Neill

With her album ‘Same Cloth or Not’, Lisa O’Neill wonover fans and critics alike. Her rich aged folk voice,melancholic melodies and brilliant lyrical wit markedher a genuinely unique Irish artist. Her live shows havebecome much talked about affairs with the audiencewelling up one moment, and in stitches the next. In2013 Lisa toured Ireland and mainland Europe withGlen Hansard, supported David Gray on his Irish tourand UK dates and James Yorkston on his UK tour.Nominated for the Choice Music Prize Album of the Year, she performed at the award ceremony inDublin’s Vicar Street and went on to tour Ireland andAustralia. Time Out magazine, Sydney wrote of her:“But as good as Hansard was, the night was stolen by special guest Lisa O'Neill. A folk artist with a voicethat's haunting and broken and big and lilting all atonce, O'Neill makes pain sound pretty damn amazing.And then she goes and sings a song about feedingher Elvis puppet Irish stew. Seek her out.

“…instantly silences the room with her remarkablevoice. Her song craft and performance capabilitiesreally are extraordinary.” - Eamon Sweeney, IrishIndependent.

“O'Neill is real. Her songs poetry. Her gift, of the ages.It's possible she's the most important artist out ofIreland for decades.” - Eamon Carr, The Herald ****

Not to be missed, please book early to avoiddisappointment.

Friday 23rd May


Music / Ceol

€16/€13

Screening as part of the Bealtaine Film Tour,presented by access>CINEMA in partnership with the Irish Film Institute. Grace Kelly plays Tracy Lord, a wilful, beautiful but ever so stuck-up ice goddesswho, having been through one marriage to likeablemusician CK Dexter Haven (Bing Crosby), is about toenter another with stuffy but dependable George(Lund). Her plans for a sensational socialite weddingare, however, dashed by a series of troublesomeevents. Dexter and Mike Connor (Frank Sinatra), a reporter covering the nuptials, help Tracy find herhuman side and realise whom she really shouldmarry! This delightful, high gloss musical remake of ‘The Philadelphia Story’ gets it gloriously right,featuring the classic Cole Porter songs ‘High Society’,‘Well Did You Evah’ and ‘Who Wants To Be AMillionaire?’ as well as a cameo appearance by LouisArmstrong and his band. “As a Cole Porter musical,High Society is nigh-unbeatable” - Empire Magazine

Director: Charles WaltersDuration: 107 mins.

Language: EnglishCert: G

8 May / Bealtaine

Liz Carroll with SéanÓg Graham & TrevorHutchinsonMusic / Ceol

Liz Carroll was born in Chicago of Irish parents. Ajunior and senior All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Liz hastoured as a solo artist and with the Greenfields ofAmerica, Trian, String Sisters, and as part of the duoLiz Carroll & John Doyle. She's featured on tenalbums and has appeared on many more. A recipientof the National Heritage Fellowship Award (1994), in 2009 she became the first Irish-American musiciannominated for a Grammy. In 2011, she became thefirst American born composer honoured with theCumadóir TG4, Ireland's most significant traditionalmusic prize. Liz's new album ‘On the Offbeat’ hasbeen called magnificent and timeless by the critics,and "... one of the best albums of the decade so far"by Irish Music Magazine. Joining Liz on stage, fromPortglenone, Co. Antrim, is Seán Óg Graham. One of Ireland’s most dynamic young button accordionplayers; he has achieved numerous All-Ireland titlesand is also a gifted, self-taught guitarist. Completingthe trio; from Cookstown, County Tyrone, TrevorHutchinson has played bass with Sharon Shannon,Moving Cloud, Eric Bibb, Máire Breatnach, EileenIvers and is also a long-time member of Lúnasa. In2013, Trevor and the original Waterboys re-formed to celebrate the 25th anniversary and tour theirlegendary album ‘Fisherman’s Blues’.

Highly recommended, please book early to avoiddisappointment.

Saturday 31st May


€16/€13

LOL in Naul

Join us for ‘LOL in Naul’, our newmonthly Comedy Night featuringthe best of both up-and-comingand very special guest comedians!Our MC is the one and onlyGearoid Farrelly; a regular at Irishcomedy festivals who has touredwith PJ Gallagher, Neil Delamere, Maeve Higgins,Tommy Tiernan, Jason Byrne and Rich Hall. Hisappearances on television include ‘Stand & Deliver’,‘Tonight With Craig Doyle’, ‘Dave’s One Night Stand’and ‘The Savage Eye’.

Featuring May-AugustAndrea Farrell (RTE New Comedy Awards), JohnColleary (The Savage Eye, The Panel), Joe Rooney(Father Ted, Killinaskully) and many more!

"To be an audience member in Farrelly's crowd is a joy" Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 5 star review

Check www.seamusenniscentre.comfor more details.

Friday 30 May, 27 Jun, 25 Jul & 29 Aug


Comedy / Coiméide

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Summer Sunday Session

Join us for a Summer Sunday Session, a greatopportunity to meet up and jam with the manytalented musicians, songwriters and performers fromaround the area. This is an informal session where allparticipants can perform together in a relaxedenvironment. If the sun’s shining, we’ll be outsideunder the shade of the red chestnut tree at the SEAC.If you prefer just to listen, come along and enjoy somerefreshments from The Cottage Café. The SEAC’sSunday Session has established itself as a greatafternoon of music and a platform for local talent. As always, all performers and listeners are welcome.Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 1st June & 3rd August


Music / Ceol

FREE

�e Songs & TallTales of Jerry Fish

There’s a tendency for the word ‘unique’ to bebandied around a little too freely in music circles, but that’s the only way to describe Jerry Fish’s genrebending style. A highly charismatic performer whorefuses to countenance audiences having anythingbut a good time. Routinely filling the country’sbiggest venues with his travelling musical medicineshows, his swaggering vocal, generous andinfectious smile and that fantastic vaudevillemoustache. Jerry’s aforementioned swaggering vocal has been described as Tom Waits in a goodmood, or Leonard Cohen doing Dean Martin. Smilescome aplenty and witty lyrics are definitely Mr Fish’scurrency of choice, but Jerry’s songs have been sowell crafted that they deserve more than a casual,amused listen. ‘The Songs & Tall Tales of Jerry Fish’ is an intimate, stripped-down, theatre style show in which Jerry performs his favourite songs from a career spanning over two decades.

Seating is limited; please book early to avoid (serious)disappointment!

Saturday 7th June


Music / Ceol

€22/€18

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�e Swell Season

The world fell in love with Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová when their song writingcollaboration in the film ‘Once’ (2006) culminated in a jubilant Oscar win. But behind the scenes, where Glen and Mar's on-screen romance becamereality, a gruelling two-year world tour threatens tofracture their fated bond. Filmed in black and white,this music-filled documentary is an intimate look atthe exhilaration and turmoil created by both love |and fame. “Together the three men have delivered a rather lovely study of a duo in a state of dangerousflux. Shot in gorgeous monochrome, the picturefollows The Swell Season about large venues as theycome to terms with a sudden surge in popularity.Hansard has already had some experience, of course.But Irglová seems increasingly fazed by the attention.At every stage door, young people with camera-phones demand digital souvenirs. The cliché “rabbitin the headlights” is close to unavoidable.” - DonaldClarke, The Irish Times

Director: Director: Nick August-Perna, Chris Dapkins & Carlo Mirabella-DavisDuration: 91 mins.Language: EnglishCert: 15A

�ursday 12th June




�e Old Dance School

The Old Dance School's expansive landscapes of ear-bending contemporary folk place them as trueinnovators of the genre. Duelling fiddles, soaringbrass crescendos, and irresistible grooves, their liveshow charts their remarkable journey from balletschool basement jam sessions and cowshedrehearsals, to remote lighthouses, to headlineappearances at international festivals. The Old Dance School takes its name from the old Betty Fox School of Ballet in Birmingham, then legendaryjam session venue, where the band first formed in2006. Championed by BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris, the septet's provocative songs and cinematic soundhas received plaudits throughout the country, frompress and audiences alike, including ‘Songlines TopOf The World 2010’, and ‘The Scotsman's Album of the Year’. Highly recommended!

"Absolutely stunning... Full on, full of life, andverve!" – Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2

"Ear bending and Radiant – Album of the Year" –The Scotsman

Friday 13th June


Music / Ceol

€13/€10

Mountains, Glaciers,Deserts & IrishLandscapeIllustrated Talk by Dermot Somers

Beginning with his own personal encounters withhigh-altitude, illustrated as always with dramaticimages, Dermot will veer through a hectic selectionof adventures ranging from the Irish landscape toglaciers, deserts and mountains worldwide. The talkwill touchdown in Tibet, The Alps, the U.S., NewZealand, possibly the Sahara, and certainly on Skellig Michael. Anything is possible.

Dermot Somers is a writer, broadcaster, publicspeaker and mountaineer. He has presented manyTravel and Adventure programs for TG4 and RTÉ,including a series on great nomadic journeys of the world.

The series has taken him to Siberia, the Sahara, Iran and Nepal. His fiction, history, and travel writing have been published in English and in Irish,winning awards in both languages. As a climber and mountaineer he has travelled the world, with aparticular interest in the Alps and the Himalayas. Hewas a member of the Irish Everest Expedition, 1993.

Dermot’s previous appearances at the SEAC haveattracted full houses; please book early to avoiddisappointment.

�ursday 19th June


Talks / Cainteanna

€10


�e Man FromMoogaga

Aindrias de Staic, comedian, actor, musician andpresenter of TG4’S ‘Jig Gig’ presents his new show‘The Man from Moogaga’. Football, music andmayhem collide in this comic tale of jigs, reels,raggle-taggle and growing up in rural West ofIreland. The show focuses on the life and adventuresof a young man from the town of Moogaga, whodespite having a natural talent for music, has onlyone goal; to play Gaelic football for his town.However, having neither the skill nor the physique to make the team, and frustrated by life, he decidesto travel across Europe and America in the hope that he will find a town like Moogaga that willaccept him. Eventually, The Man from Moogagareturns home to find his hometown in the footballfinal and desperately in need of something to helpthem win the match. Can he embrace his musicaltalents in time to inspire his team to win the cup?

In recent years the electric, eccentric andundoubtedly eclectic Aindrias de Staic has madeheadlines in the world of international theatre andmusic for his highly acclaimed one-man shows.Highly recommended!

“A wild-eyed shock of Celtic unpredictability, the man's got talent and humour in abundance." -Malcolm Jack, The Scotsman

"Dangerously seductive" - Kate Herbert, Herald Sun,Melbourne

Saturday 14th June


�eatre / Amarclann

€13/€10

12 June / Meitheamh

Join Niall Gregory for a fun, one-hour workshop and learn the basic rhythms of Brazilian music using samba drums and percussion instruments.

Niall started his music career around 1990 inDrogheda, at first playing a drum kit and thenentering the world of percussion by joining Ireland’sfirst (Drogheda) Samba School. He has performedand studied extensively with Brazilian masterdrummer Dudu Tucci and also made several trips tothe Caribbean to study with some of Cuba's masterdrummers. Niall has become one of Ireland's mostsought after teachers of Afro Latin percussion, touredinternationally with ‘Dead Can Dance’ and currentlyleads his own Latin percussion group ‘Cachimbo’.

Please book your placeearly to avoiddisappointment!

Saturday 21st June

Children’s Workshop (suitable foraged 8+) commences at 2pm

Music / Ceol

FREE (booking essential as places are limited)

DrummingWorkshops

Adult Workshop commences at 3pm

�e RamblingBoys Of Pleasure

Gino Lupari, ‘the king of the Bodhrán’; Alan Burke,Guitar; David Munnelly, Button Accordion & SeanRegan, Fiddle. It’s not at all surprising that these fourmusicians find themselves in a band together, theirpaths have crossed many times before with differentcollaborations over the years, thus harnessing a great respect for music and the people who play it.Individually they have all played and recorded withsome amazing musicians and are no strangers to thestage. After being thrown together for a series ofconcerts at the ‘Irish Sea Sessions’ in Liverpool theydecided to create their own unique powerful soundtogether so they can explore some new ideas andmake new music. If it's heart and soul you like, thenlook no further than The Rambling Boys Of Pleasurebecause that’s exactly what you get. The Boys are set to release their new album soon; a mixture of all kinds of music they love from Alan Burkes selfpenned ‘If Mama Ain’t Happy’ to some thrillinginstrumental compositions from David Munnelly and Sean Regan.

Highly recommended, please book your tickets earlyto avoid disappointment!

Sunday 22nd June


Music / Ceol

€16/€13

Summer Solstice Session

Part of InternationalMusic Day


�e Rambling Workshops

Join four of Ireland’s leading Traditionalinstrumentalists for tuition with workshops onBodhrán, Guitar, Button Accordion and Fiddle aheadof their concert performance this evening at theSEAC. From improving to advanced players arewelcome. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn fromand also perform a tune or two with ‘The RamblingBoys of Pleasure’ later in the afternoon.

Gino Lupari, Bodhrán, is the frontman of Four Men and a Dog. As a percussionist and vocalist hehas recorded and performed with Sinead Ó’Connor,Shane McGowan and the Popes and appeared in the BBC drama The Passion. A man of enormouscharisma, if he weren’t such a fine musician he’dundoubtedly be a comedian!

Alan Burke, Guitar, Singer made his name as the lead singer, guitarist and bodhrán player withAfterhours in the 80s and 90s. Born in the heart of the London Irish community and setting out in life as a drummer, Alan has lived in Belfast and is now settled back in Dublin. He has become a fluent Gaelic speaker, with an almost inexhaustiblerepertoire of songs and a driving guitar technique.

David Munnelly, Button Accordion, is the Irishbutton accordion wizard behind The David MunnellyBand. “They are a creative force at the true epicentreof Irish traditional music” - liveIreland.com. He hastoured and performed with The Chieftains and DeDannan and received the ‘Composer of the YearAward’ consecutively in 2004 and 2005.

Sean Regan, Fiddle, has been playing professionallyfor over twenty years now. Sean has been fortunateenough to have played and recorded with somefantastic musicians and bands like Skidoo, PaulineScanlon, Sharon Shannon, Andrea Corr, The MikeMcGoldrick Big Band and Damien Dempsey. Seancomes highly regarded, securing his title as one ofthe finest fiddle players in the music business today,and is instantly identifiable for his versatile sweetfiddle playing.

Places on the workshops are extremely limited; please book early to secure your place!

Sunday 22nd June Admission: €8 (Booking Essential)

Commences 11.30am (Improvers) & 2pm (Advanced) at Naul National School

Workshop / Ceardlann

Book both ‘The RamblingWorkshops’ (€8) and ‘The RamblingBoys of Pleasure’ (€16) for only €20.

Special Offer!

June / Meitheamh14

�e Corn PotatoString BandMusic / Ceol

Award-winning multi-instrumentalists The CornPotato String Band present an exciting variety oftraditional American folk music, from Appalachianfiddle and banjo breakdowns and ballads to Southerngospel, country rags, and innovative twin fiddling anddouble banjo tunes. “We’re excited to bring a freshtake on traditional American music and a new bandto new audiences overseas as well as to the manyfans we’ve reached over the years,” said band leaderAaron Lewis of Detroit, Michigan; a performer andeducator who has won numerous awards, includingfirst place for his performance in a neo-traditionalband in 2008 at the Clifftop Appalachian String Band Festival and first place for bluegrass fiddleperformance at the Galax Old Fiddlers Convention.Band-mate Lindsay McCaw, originally from Dubuque,Iowa, has been playing old-time American music formore than 15 years. She is a two-time winner of theMinneapolis Jug Band Contest and four-time first-place winner of the Sheffield Field Days fiddlecontest. Ben Belcher, from Arlington, Virginia, is anaccomplished banjo player who also plays guitar andfiddle. He shared in many awards as a performer with The Hot Seats of Richmond, Virginia, (who arecoming soon to the SEAC), including first place forneo-traditional band at the Appalachian String BandFestival and a Herald Angel award at the EdinburghFringe Festival. Highly recommended, please bookearly to avoid disappointment!

Saturday 28th June


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Life’s A Breeze

Life’s a Breeze is a feel-good ‘recession comedy’about a family struggling to stay afloat and staytogether through hard times in Ireland. Unemployedslacker Colm (Pat Shortt), his aging mother Nan(Fionnula Flanagan) and his niece Emma (KellyThornton) must overcome their many differences to lead their family in a race against time to find a lost fortune. Who said life’s a breeze?

“Lance Daly’s latest is that rarest of things: a feel-good comedy that actually delivers on its promise.Featuring inspired performances from FionnulaFlanagan, Pat Shortt, Eva Birthistle and newcomerKelly Thornton, Life’s A Breeze proves that, thoughthe country may be “bollixed”, there’s still plenty to smile about in this life-affirming comedy.” -Galway Film Fleadh 2013

Director: Lance DalyDuration: 83 mins.Language: EnglishCert: 12A

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take place on Monday evenings from4.30pm throughout the academic year.Classes are available in: Guitar, Banjo,

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Fees for the term are €90, payable inadvance.

Save money by availing of the discounted'Early Bird' rates of €80 if fees are paid on or

before the enrolment day, Saturday 20thSeptember.

Discounts are also available for additionalfamily members.

We also provide an Instrument LoanScheme, please contact us for more details.

If there are any another instruments you wish to learn, please let us

know and we'll see what we can do.

We look forward to hearing from you!

WeeklyMusicClasses

16 July / Iúil

Launch of new ArtExhibition by MauraTaylor Buckley at ourEaster Snow Gallery

Maura Taylor Buckley was born in North CountyDublin where she has continued to live and work,drawing her inspiration from the variety of thecounty. She exhibits frequently in Ireland, regularly at the RHA Annual Exhibition and her work is inprivate collections all over the world. Maura’s flair for design was inspired by Professor Romain; hermentor at the NCAD (National College of Art &Design, Dublin). Her pen and ink cityscapes invokethe essence of old Dublin where she was inspired by both the simple architecture of the back streetsand Dublin’s impressive Georgian facades. Her ruralroots are evident from the landscapes and seascapesof North County Dublin, a perennial favourite beingthe coastlines of Portrane. Maura is probably bestknown for her impressive still life work in oil, she isinspired by both Vermeer’s interiors and Chardin’sstill life paintings.

Open for public viewing daily, 10am–5pm fromSunday July 6th

Saturday 5th July

Friends/Members Event

Exhibitions / Taispeántais

Commences 2pm

Declan Sinnott

With a career spanning over 40 years, Declan Sinnotthas played guitar and produced music for Irish folkluminaries such as Christy Moore, Mary Black, SineadLohan and John Spillane to name but a few. He wasa founding member of Horslips and Moving Hearts -two of the most influential traditional /electric bandsin Ireland, and spent 13 years guiding Mary Black'scareer, producing the majority of her music. Sincethe year 2000 Declan has been guitarist andproducer to Christy Moore, who was recently namedas Ireland's greatest living musician in RTÉ’s ‘Peopleof the Year Awards’. It may seem unusual for a 60+year old to have released his debut album, or for himto be offered an unsolicited record deal, but this is avery special album and one that doesn’t follow anygeneric patterns. Gradually over the last 5 years,Declan has found his voice and grown into the ideaof stepping up to the mark in his own right. Hecontends that his album ‘I Love The Noise It Makes’could not have been made before now. As much as anything this title describes Declan's passion forwhat he does. Declan’s last show at the SEAC soldout almost immediately; please book early to avoiddisappointment.

Saturday 12th July


Music / Ceol

€18/€14

Friends/MembersEvent


McGettigan, Ferguson& FergusonMusic / Ceol

Charlie McGettigan cut his musical teeth playing inRock'n'Roll bands around Donegal before moving toDublin in 1968 where he immersed himself in thethriving Dublin Folk scene. Moving to Drumshanbo, Co.Leitrim in 1973, he formed 'Jargon' who went on to winthe Letterkenny Folk Festival in 1982 gaining a recordingcontract with Polygram Records and recorded the singles‘Bailieboro and Me’ and ‘The Singer’. When Jargondisbanded he worked with Co. Clare singer Maura OConnell who recorded his most famous song ‘Feet of adancer’ among others. Winning the Eurovision SongContest for Ireland with Paul Harrington in 1994 singingBrendan Graham’s song ‘Rock'n'Roll Kids’, Charlie’s ownsongs continue to be recorded by many artists includingEleanor Shanley, Mary and Frances Black, Hal Ketchumand many, many more.

Irish audiences are known for their love of Americanfolk, country and bluegrass music, a fact that GaryFerguson, from south-eastern Pennsylvania, discoveredon his first tour of Ireland in 2005. An acclaimedsongwriter, best known for the Larry Sparks hit ‘Last Dayat Gettysburg’, Ferguson has toured Ireland every yearsince, working with such Irish musicians as Mick Hanly,Charlie McGettigan and Frankie Lane. On this, his tenthtrip to the Emerald Isle, he’s touring Ireland with noneother than… Gary Ferguson! That’s Gary Alan Ferguson,a renowned bluegrass and country musician from thestate of Virginia who’s worked with such artists asDonna Fargo and the Knoxville Grass.

Their last collaboration at the SEAC was a SOLD OUTshow. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Saturday 26th July


€18/€14

�e Mae Trio

The Mae Trio write contemporary folk songs that aresurprisingly mature and insightful for musicians agedbetween 19 and 22. This multi-award winning triobrings a fresh take to the Australian folk scene inwhich they are deeply imbedded by drawing on arange of contemporary ideas and influences. Theirsongs range from an intricate and detailed tribute to 19th century designer William Morris to a catchyyet thoughtful reflection on the effects of thedrought on their hometown in Central Victoria,Australia. Tastefully arranged for banjo, cello, fiddle, ukulele, guitar, bass and superb 3 part vocal harmony, the trio’s live performances invite the audience in with their infectious warmth andhumour. Winners of the ‘Folk Alliance AustraliaYouth Award 2013’ and the ‘Lis Johnston Award for Vocal Excellence 2011’, their debut album‘Housewarming’, produced by the internationallyrenowned Luke Plumb (Shooglenifty), was releasedin August 2013.

“Listened to a couple of songs and just kept onlistening cos I was enjoying it so much. Really greatharmonies, beautiful production.” - Missy Higgins

Highly recommended, don’t miss them!

Friday 18th July


Music / Ceol

€13/€10

18 August / Lúnasa

Four Men And A DogMusic / Ceol

Four Men and a Dog made a name for themselveswith their eclectic and vivacious blend of traditionalIrish music with a wide spectrum of other genres,including rap, Southern rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass,polka, country swing, and even salsa. Following theirdebut performance in Murphy's Bar, Dungiven, Co.Derry in 1990, they went on to steal the show at theBelfast Folk Festival with a high-energy approach thatcombined furious traditional dance tunes withirreverent new music and inimitable covers. BarkingMad, their debut album from Cross Border Media,snagged an award for Album of the Year from FolkRoots magazine in 1991, marking the first time thatan Irish group had ever won the prize. Taking to thestage at the SEAC are; Cathal Hayden, fiddle andbanjo; Donal Murphy, button accordion; Gino Lupari,bodhrán and vocals; Stephen Hayden, fiddle andKevin Doherty - guitar & vocals. Having recorded six albums of enthusiastic and infectious music, FourMen and a Dog are planning the release of theireagerly awaited new studio album in 2014. Whileyou’re waiting, be sure to book your tickets early tocatch them up close and personal at the SEAC!

�ursday 21st August


€20/€16

�e Hot Seats

The Hot Seats play string band music with simpleintentions: to keep the role of traditional musician asentertainer and commentator alive and kicking.Homer and Jethro, The Skillet Likkers, George Formby,Harry Reser, Woodie Guthrie, Gus Cannon, Phil Ochs,Tommy Jarrell, Arthur Smith, Uncle Dave Macon,Frank Zappa – these are pools from which The HotSeats draw. Their original music is simultaneously hardto classify and instantly identifiable, combining thevirtuosic soloing and tightness of bluegrass, the band-driven rhythm of old time, the jerky bounce ofragtime, and the swagger of good old rock and roll.

While striving to push tradition forward, the bandtakes great pride in their ability to play within a traditional style as well as without. When it’sbluegrass, they bring you back to the 1960′s era ofFlatt and Scruggs or Jimmy Martin; when it’s old-time,they try and channel the Camp Creek Boys; when it’stime for a bit of satire, it’s the images of Frank Zappaor the Fugs towards which they gravitate. Ultimately,the Hot Seats are most concerned with making themusic that they want to hear and playing in themanner that is most entertaining to themselves; thefact that audiences and critics alike have embraced itis almost a wonderful coincidence. The band’s mostrecent full-length release, ‘Live!’ highlights the band’sflexibility, moving between bluegrass, ragtime, old-time, jug band, and Klezmer with ease, injectinghumour and sharp-witted commentary along the way.Do yourself a favour and don’t miss The Hot Seats!

Saturday 2nd August


Music / Ceol

€16/€13


Väsen

Sweden’s leading roots music ambassadors Väsen,have enthralled audiences around the world, fromJapan to USA to become festival favourites due to thesheer awe-inspiring class of the performance. The trio,Olov Johansson, Nyckelharpa; Mikael Marin, Viola;Roger Tallroth, 12-string guitar, are in constantdemand, have travelled far and wide and are a bigattraction in America, especially in Bloomington,Indiana, where a street has been named after them!This will be a rare visit to Irish shores (they haveappeared at Bath International Music Festival, CelticConnections and Shetland Folk Festivals previously).They are promoting a new album entitled ‘Mindset’.Reviews tend to be glowing in their praise and litteredwith terms such as “hypnotic”, “magnificent”,“entrancing” and “enchanting”. Dirty Linen describedthem as “an acoustic tour de force”, while The Herald(Scotland) called them “one of the best folk acts in theworld today,” respected reviewer Rob Adams adding:“move heaven and earth for a ticket!” ...If you thinkthat sounds like a bit of a tonic, you’ve got it in aoner! We just can’t recommend them highly enough!

Saturday 23rd August


Music / Ceol

€16/€13

The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre hasundergone extensive renovation andrefurbishment to become a uniquevenue for your special occasion or

private function:

In-house facilities include; HD projector and screen, professional sound and

lighting systems, digital audiorecording, WIFI and onsite catering

from The Cottage Café.

Additional facilities and services can also be provided, please contact

us for more information.

Looking fora venue foryour special

occasion?

Birthdays Children’s Parties

Conferences Charity Fundraisers

Workshops Exhibitions & Rehearsals

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Improve flexibility, attention and relaxation.

These simple stretching, breathing andbalancing exercises are suitable for beginners aswell as more experienced students. Both maleand female students are welcome and classesare tailored to individual needs and abilities.You will feel calm and grounded as well aslearning a valuable wellness tool for everydaylife. For booking and further information,please call or text Carmel on (087)2429489.

Yoga

Tuesdays (from 6th May) 7pm

Exercise & Dance

The McFadden O’Shaughnessy School of IrishDancing hold classes every Friday from 3pm forboys and girls of all ages. Why not bring yourchild along on Friday for dance, music and fun.For booking and further information, pleasecontact Ann on (087)6648428.

Irish Dancing

Fridays (from 2nd May) 3pm

Ballet Fusion offers weekly ballet classesthroughout the academic year, catering forchildren from 3yrs up to 18yrs. Tutor, Hilde Van den Bergh, is a registered qualified RoyalAcademy of Dance Teacher with 13 yearsteaching experience. Ballet is fun and creativewhile increasing physical physical performance,co-ordination, general fitness, strength andexcellent postural training. Children are invitedto dance in Costumed Festivals and Shows toincrease confidence and performance skills.For booking and further information, pleasecall or text Hilde on (087)1264483.

Ballet FusionTuesdays (from 6th May) 3pm

Zumba is an exciting, Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, dance fitness-party, designed for everyone.A dynamic, exhilarating and effective calorie-burning fitness system that helps you achieve anydesired fitness goals. If you like exercising in ahealthy, fun, party-like environment come andjoin us! No previous dance experience is required,just go with the flow and enjoy the ZumbaFitness-Party! Booking is essential as places arelimited. For booking and further information,please call or text Judy on (087)0506042.

ZumbaWednesdays (from 14th May) 3pm

Helen Dillon is the undisputed queen of Irishgardening. Her acre of town garden in theRanelagh district of Dublin has become the most photographed garden in Ireland - seen both in magazines and in the many books shehas written - and she is known for her relaxed,sometimes unorthodox style of gardening and her spirited views. The Naul Flower andGardening Club are delighted to have Helen backat the SEAC for another fun and informative talk.This is always an entertaining night, not to bemissed. Raffle and refreshments available too.

For more information and to book, pleasecall Christopher on (086)2850561

Naul Flower andGardening Club –Illustrated Talk withHelen Dillon

Wednesday 7th May €10


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Independent Events

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The Soul Sanctuary & Ahimsa come together toshare with you the wonderful energies of Reiki & Sound Healing (with Tibetan singing bowls).

East meets West in this one-day workshop with a seamless blend of ancient eastern traditions tohelp us navigate our way through modern life.Take a day for yourself to experience deeprelaxation, healing & well-being through Reiki,Sound Healing, Meditation and more in theunique & cosy surroundings of the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre.

The day will have everything you need to restore you back to a 'wholistic' you! As we likeeveryone present to receive some individual Reiki& Sound Healing throughout the day, places arelimited so please book early. Cost: €65. Early birdof €55 available for bookings received in full byWednesday 4th June.

To book, or for further information contact Marieon (086)8629815 or Beth on (087)1216655.

You can also connect on Facebook under ReikiSoulSanctuary & Ahimsa SoundHealingwww.ahimsa.ie

A Day Out To JourneyWithinSaturday 14th June

From 10.30am - 4.30pm

€65. Early bird €55 (by Wed 4th June)

Art & Design


Art Classes with Dave West

These classes will cover a broad range of disciplinesand media from drawing with pencil and charcoal to pastel and paint. Dave is an experienced art tutorwho has taught both privately and in public artcentres. He is also a practicing artist and hasmounted numerous solo exhibitions as well asexhibiting at the Royal Hibernian Academy, RoyalUlster Academy, Royal West of England Academy,the Royal Society of British Artists and the RoyalSociety of Oil Painters. He is a regular exhibitor at the British Pastel Society where he won the 2013Schminke Award for pastel. Places are extremelylimited; please book early to avoid disappointment.

Wednesdays (from 21st May - 25th June)

10am - 12 noon

Stop Motion Workshop

Sunday 8th June 12pm to 5pm

Suitable for adults & teenagers aged 15+

Suitable for children aged 8 - 12

€18 (or two family members for €30)

€85 (including all materialsexcept paint brushes)

Ever wanted to bring your favourite Lego mini figuresto life? Well now you can, thanks to Createschool'sbrand new Stop Motion Workshop. Learn skills andtechniques to script, plan, storyboard, construct sets,film, edit and produce your very own stop motionshort films. Using mobile technology and guided byour experienced Createschool tutors, you can unleashyour creativity and who knows where it will lead! All equipment is supplied, including iPads and setbuilding supplies. There are also online resources andtutorials available, so you can refresh and further yourown learning after the workshop. You will go homewith your own forest landscape and a copy of yourstop motion film masterpieces. If you like, bring along your own favourite Lego figures to feature in your adventure!

This workshop is kindlysupported by Fingal Arts.


Felt Making Workshops

Come and join Inga on Tuesday mornings for three,fun, felt making workshops.

In the first workshop you will be introduced to feltmaking and create a felted bar of soap and a feltedpen. During the second workshop you will learn the‘wet felting’ technique and create a necklace withfelted beads made from Merino wool threaded tolace. In the third and final workshop, make a nunofelted Merino wool scarf. This unique scarf, madefrom wool yarns and Merino wool is also createdusing the wet felting technique. At the end of allthree workshops you will have the necessary skills to create unique gifts for all your friends and family.

June 10th, 17th & 24th 10am - 12pm

€65 for all three workshops(including all materials)

Suitable for AdultsVoluntary Arts Week is an annual celebration ofcultural creativity across the UK & Ireland. Theevent is promoted by Voluntary Arts but is run

by arts & crafts groups and individuals who takepart in cultural activities all year long.

Voluntary Arts Week 2014 will take place from9 – 18 May and there are lots of ways to getinvolved and showcase your creative activity.

As part of Voluntary Arts Week 2014, we inviteyou to knit/crochet squares, which will be sewntogether to decorate the beautiful red chestnut

tree outside the SEAC.

Come along and knit in our Cottage Café onMonday mornings from 10 to 11.30am and avail

of the special offer (for participants) oftea/coffee and a scone for only €2.50

Local schools can also get involved, organisingstudents to create beautiful works of art that

will be displayed around the SEAC.

If you would like to get involved or find outmore information, don't hesitate to contact

Colette on (01) 8020898 or [email protected]

VoluntaryArts week

Kids Summer Camps


Pottery Summer Camp

Learn how to make and decorate your own potterywith Wicklow based artist, Christien Van Bussel. Getyour hands muddy trying the potter’s wheel! Createa soap dish, a mirror and a toothbrush holder of your favourite animal. All pottery is glazed and firedafterwards to make it strong and durable. Bookingessential, as places are extremely limited.

Monday 28th to Wednesday 30th July

11am - 1pm daily

€40 (for 3 days) including all materials

Ballet Summer Camps

Ballet Summer Camps are suitable for children aged3-10 years. This is a creative and fun introduction toBallet especially for young children. While Ballet isexcellent for good posture, improving co-ordination,increased musicality and boosting confidence, thechildren will learn a repertoire from great classicssuch as ‘Swan Lake’ & ‘The Nutcracker’. Costumesare supplied throughout the week and on Fridays,July 11th and August 8th, there will also be a showfor family and friends.

For booking and further information, please call ortext Hilde on (087)1264483.

Weekly Ballet Fusion classes also take place onTuesday afternoons from 3pm throughout theacademic year.

Monday 7th - Friday 11th JulyTuesday 5th - Friday 8th August

From 10am to 1pm daily Ages 3-10

Suitable for children aged 7 and older


Create your own prints byexperimenting with a variety ofprinting techniques includingmono print, relief printing andobject prints.

Printing

Monday 18th August

11am - 3pm €28

€28 per day or all three days for €70

Claire Behan and Deirdre Morrissey are experienced art tutors working in adult educationwho individually have over 10 years experience teaching for CDETB (City of DublinEducation & Training Board) as well as facilitating many varied art workshops and coursesfor both adults and children alike. Claire and Deirdre are both professional artists anddirectors of The Market Studios and Gallery, a successful artist’s studios and gallery space in Dublin’s city centre.

In these three jam packeddays of creating paintings,prints and sculpture, luckyparticipants will learnmany new skills in a funand relaxed atmosphere.Two experienced andfriendly facilitators willguide each budding artistall the way during eachworkshop.

Art Summer Camp

Places are extremely limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Monday 18th to Wednesday 20th August Ages 7 +11am - 3pm daily

All materials and equipment provided

Exploring textures, you willcreate a series of vibrantpaintings/artworks that willwow your family and friends!

Painting andother wet craftsTuesday 19th August

11am - 3pm €28

Using varied recycled andfound materials you will createyour own 3D sculpture whilefeeding the imagination.

Sculpture

Wednesday 20th August

11am - 3pm €28

Frankie Gavin & De Dannan

Jim Kilgarriff Exhibition Launch

Tribute to Séamus Ennis

Quartet

�e Henry Girls

John Lonergan: Parenting, the challenges and the rewards

Lowell Levinger

Slow Session

High Society

Lisa O’Neill

LOL in Naul

Liz Carroll with Séan Óg Graham & Trevor Hutchinson


�e Songs & Tall Tales of Jerry Fish

�e Swell Season

�e Old Dance School

�e Man From Moogaga

Slow Session

Mountains, Glaciers, Deserts and Irish Landscape

Drumming Workshops

�e Rambling Boys Of Pleasure

�e Rambling Workshops

Life’s A Breeze

LOL in Naul

�e Corn Potato String Band

Maura Taylor Buckley Exhibition Launch

Declan Sinnott

�e Mae Trio

LOL in Naul

McGettigan, Ferguson & Ferguson

�e Hot Seats


Four Men And A Dog

Väsen

LOL in Naul

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Classes, Workshops & Activities


Yoga

Irish Dancing

Ballet Fusion

Zumba

Naul Flower and Gardening Club – Illustrated

Talk with Helen Dillon

A Day Out To Journey Within

Art Classes with Dave West

Stop Motion Workshop

Felt Making Workshop

Ballet Summer Camps

Pottery Summer Camp

Art Summer Camp

Exercise Class

Dance Class

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Independent Event

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Fingal Film Fest 201426th, 27th & 28th September 2014

Screenings and Workshops Venue -Movies@ Swords, Pavilions Shopping

Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin

Our mission is to encourage and promotethe works of the local film community as

well as National and Internationalemerging filmmakers.

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This will entitle you to:

• A discount of up to 20% on the admissionprice of one ticket at most events

• Two complimentary tickets to an event of your choice up to the value of €32

• Free admission to our twice monthlyCinema screenings as well as other special Cinema events

• Advance notice of our events via ourwebsite up to ten days before events aremade available to the general public

• Exclusive invitation for two to allexhibition launches and special events

• Free entry into our monthly draw for CDs

• Free entry into our annual draw for our‘Gold Membership Card’ which entitlesthe lucky winner to free admission to allevents at The Séamus Ennis Arts Centrefor a year

• Free admission to our Slow Sessions.

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The Four Knocks Passage TombFour Knocks is a Passage Chamber Tomb builtapproximately 5000 years ago which bears thefirst depiction of a human face found inprehistoric art in Ireland. It is locatedapproximately 4km from Naul and 16kmsoutheast of Newgrange. The mound is partof a complex of small sites in the area and issignificantly aligned with the line of WinterSolstice sunrise from Newgrange. It’s also one of the best vantage points in Leinster withstunning views of the Mourne Mountains to the North and glimpses of the Dublin Mountainsto the South.

www.megalithicireland.com/Fourknocks.htm

The Herb GardenThe Herb Garden is a Certified Organic HerbNursery, established by Denise Dunne in 1995,producing a wide range of Certified OrganicHerb Seed and a large selection of CertifiedOrganic Herb Plants that are not widelyavailable. Visitors welcome by appointment.

www.theherbgarden.ie

Hollywood Lakes Golf ClubOnly 15 minutes from Dublin Airport, HollywoodLakes has developed into one of the finest 18-hole parkland courses in the Leinster area. Itsrenowned sand based greens, playable all yearround, provide a challenging but fair andenjoyable test for all categories of golfer.www.hollywoodlakesgolfclub.com

Killian’s PubLocated across the road from the SEAC, Killian’sof Naul is a cosy, traditional Irish pub. Famous forits hospitality, excellent Guinness, open fires andwarm wood interior, why not pop in for a pint.

www.facebook.com/killians.naul

Roganstown Hotel & Country ClubWhy not stay locally and enjoy the delights ofRoganstown Hotel with swimming pool, spa andfantastic golf course. Wonderful restaurant andall just a 5 minutes drive from Dublin airport.

www.roganstown.com

Travelling to Naul to visit the SEAC?Why not check out some other local

points of interest…

Make a day of it!

Mongey Plunkett MotorsEstablished 1986. The main Peugeot and Suzukidealer in Dublin.

The leading supplier of new and used cars inFinglas.

North Road, Exit 5, M50 Ph: (01) 8642400

www.mongeyplunkettmotors.ie

Fingal EngineeringOne of Ireland’s premier electric gate automationcompanies, both for manufacture and automation.

Automatic Gates, Barriers, GSM Opening Options,Wireless Intercoms.

Naul, Co. Dublin Ph: (01) 8417931

www.fingalengineering.com

Would you like to advertise in the SEAC brochure?Contact our office via email [email protected] Have adesigned advertisement in our Autumn/Winterbrochure which will have a distribution reach ofover 5,000 copies throughout County Dublin.

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Booking andInformation

Book online 24 hours a day atwww.seamusenniscentre.com

Drop in, or call us on (01)8020898 from 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and during the time of most events.

Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

Tickets cannot be reserved without payment.

At most, but not all events, concessions areavailable to under 12s, our Friends/Members,those in receipt of state pension, students andthose in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit.

Proof of entitlement for concession tickets mustbe presented when collecting tickets from the Box Office.

We do not offer refunds or exchanges on ticketsunless a performance has sold out, in which casewe will do our best to resell your tickets for you.

In an attempt to reduce our environmentalimpact, tickets will only be printed for collectionor delivered by post when requested. Yourbooking details will be held at our Box Office and ticket holders can check-in upon arrival at the venue.

We do not have numbered/allocated seating.Seating is available on a "first-come, first-served"basis.

We operate an "All Ages Welcome" policy atmost events. At performance events children must be seated and accompanied by an adult.

Once an event has commenced, you will be askedto wait for a suitable break in the performancebefore entering the venue.

"Doors Open" times and event start times mayvary. Please check your ticket, or our website, to confirm the times for a particular event.

The SEAC is fully wheelchair accessible.

We advise wheelchair users to book in advance to guarantee their seating.

Travellingto Naul?

The Cottage Café at the SEAC is open 7days a week, 10am - 5pm serving all daybreakfast and fresh, home-cooked lunchspecials. Late opening is in conjunctionwith all SEAC events, serving a range of

evening meals and wine menu.

For further information call The CottageCafé directly on 01-8419005.

Avail of a Pre-Event Supper deal whenyou’re booking tickets for any evening

event at the SEAC.

Main course, dessert & tea/coffee, only€15 per person. Book online or call the

Box Office on 01-8020898.

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By road

Take the M1 Motorway and get off atExit 6 (sign-posted for Balbriggan andNaul). When you take Exit 6, follow the signs at the top of the Exit ramp for ‘Naul’. The Village is approximately5km from the M1 Motorway exit.When you reach Naul village, we arehoused in the Thatched Cottagesimmediately on your left-hand side.

By train

The train station closest to the SEAC is Balbriggan, approximately 8.5km.

Please visit www.irishrail.ie for details oftrain services to and from Balbriggan.

Taxis are generally available fromBalbriggan town to the SEAC.

By bus

By bus; unfortunately there is no direct bus route to Naul. Please visit www.dublinbus.ie orwww.buseireann.ie for details of bus services to surrounding areas.

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The arts are a key part of ourculture and are vital to our health,social and economic development.Would you like to participate in artsand cultural activities in Fingal? Getinvolved and meet new people!There are a variety of volunteeringopportunities at the SEAC. Contactus with your details by [email protected] we'll be in touch.

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�e Séamus Ennis Arts Centre is owned and funded by Fingal

County Council with additional funding from �e Arts Council

of Ireland and the kind support of our Friends and patrons.

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Séamus Ennis, Master Uilleann Piper,Storyteller and Folklore Archivist wasborn in 1919 at Jamestown Lodge inFinglas, North County Dublin in thearea traditionally known as Fingal. His family however came from thevillage of Naul, to which Séamusreturned to spend the last years of his life. Although best known as anUilleann Piper, Séamus dedicated much of his life to collecting andrecording traditional music, song and folklore throughout Ireland andBritain for a variety of organisations.

Dedicated to the memory of SéamusEnnis, the the Séamus Ennis ArtsCentre is a multi-disciplinary ArtsCentre, which aims to develop andmaintain Arts & Cultural activities in rural Fingal. The SEAC runs yearround activities including Concerts,Theatre, Traditional Irish MusicSessions, Cinema, Comedy, Talks, Music Tuition, Craft Workshops & Art Exhibitions.

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