Sult is an Irish word meaning satisfaction, pleasure and fun. This festival takes its philosophy directly from the word and is a celebration of the traditional culture found in the Ceantar na nOileán and Connemara area for many generations. It is a week long event with a focus on enjoyment rather than competition for both young and old. Along with a three day language programme which is aimed at improving every day conversation in a relaxed and fun atmosphere; Sult is an occasion that brings together some of Irelands finest and most respected musicians, singers and dancers. There is a programme filled with workshops, concerts, céilís, sessions and ‘craic’. Among the highlights are many locally based artists and storytellers who will be joined by visiting singers and dancers. Ceantar Na n-Oileán is situated in West Connemara, comprising of five islands that are connected to the mainland by a bridge. It is also the strongest Irish speaking community in the country. For many years, this area is renowned for seafaring activities, such as traditional sailing and currach racing. From this area many of the traditional sailboats have come, as well as many famous rowing heroes. The area is also famous for its many traditional musicians, especially box players such as Seán Mac Donncha (Seáinín Phat Mhyle) and Johnny Connolly (from Inis Bearacháin). The area is also renowned for many sean-nós singers (such as Máirtín Tom Sheáinín, Stiofán Phádraig Staff Ó Cualáin and Micheál Seoighe) and also many sean-nós dancers of note. Muintearas is also located in this area since 1980. We work in the areas of training, education and social development programs in the various Irish regions with a staff of 73 employed to do so. Our headquarters are located in Ceantar na n-Oileán and we would like to have a celebration of our cultural richness which is present in the area. With this in mind, “Sult” was organized as a national music festival to be celebrated in Ceantar na n-Oileán. We would like to bring the best musicians, singers and dancers with national and international recognition here from the 16 th to the 19 th April 2009, for the benefit of organizing a festival celebrating the art and culture of the region. The main activites of the festival are as follows: Background Workshops Concerts Music Sessions Festival Timetable Musicians Workshops: Musical workshops, sean-nós singing and dancing for young people. There is 7 different workshops planned, with the hope of enticing young people and adults from around the country to these workshops. The best artists will be available for these workshops. While children would be attending these workshops the option is available for parents to do a course in learning to speak the Irish language. Background Workshops Concerts Music Sessions Festival Timetable Musicians Concerts: We are planning a large concert to be held on Saturday the 18 th April 2009, with up to 30 singers, musicians and dancers to be on the stage. Some of those taking part in the concert will also be taking part in the workshops, and will give young people and parents alike a chance to see these artists up close Country music is very prominent in this region. There’s an almost equal mix of English and Irish country songs to be heard in the local pubs. With this in mind we would like to have a few sessions in the local pubs (at least 2 per pub) to showcase the best of traditional music. Also music and dancing sessions would also be held in the local pubs. This is an opportunity to demonstrate the importance and enjoyment that comes with the traditional music, singing and dancing. Also planned is a céilí and a drama that teenagers from the area are working on, under the guidance of top class artists. artists include: P.J. Ó hIarnáin Johnny Óg Marcus Ó hIarnáin Máire Áine Ní Iarnáin Máire Pheter Johnny Ringo Mc Donagh Damien O Reilly Johnny Connolly Noel Ryan Derek Hickey Mick Conneely Angelina Carberry Holly Geraghty Peter Carberry Colm Gannon Emmett Gill Jesse Smith Nan Tom Taimín John Blake Harry Bradley Joe Neachtain Paddy Kerr Liam O'Connor Bernie Geraghty Tony O Connell Kelly Geraghty
What do you guys think of the First ever trad festival in Lettermore, Galway April 17th to 19th www.sult.ie
I am organizing this festival check it out and let me know what ya think. It's gonna be good tell me if you're coming as well for the craic.
www.sult.ie
Re: What do you guys think of the First ever trad festival in Lettermore, Galway April 17th to 19th www.sult.ie
Good luck with it Colm. Did have a look at the website http://www.sult.ie/ though my Gaeilge is not that great but wondered re following:
"Music Sessions in the local pubs:
Country music is very prominent in this region. There’s an almost equal mix of English and Irish country songs to be heard in the local pubs. With this in mind we would like to have a few sessions in the local pubs (at least 2 per pub) to showcase the best of traditional music. Also music and dancing sessions would also be held in the local pubs. This is an opportunity to demonstrate the importance and enjoyment that comes with the traditional music, singing and dancing."
Here are the listings for all the gigs/activities going on over the weekend!
The Sessions:
Fri 17
8:30 Plunketts Johnny Connolly,Sean Keegan, Marcus Hernon
10:30 Hanleys Tony O'connell, Noel Ryan,Derek Hickey
10:30 The Hooker Bar Peter Carberry,Angelina Carberry,Holly Geraghty,John Blake
10:30 Lees Jesse Smith,Emmett Gill,Harry Bradley
Sat 18
5:00 The Hooker Bar Jesse Smith,Tony o'connell, Derek Hickey
10:30 Plunketts Damirn O'Rielly,Paddy Kerr,Mick Conneely
10:30 Lees Peter Carberry, Angelina Carberry,Emmett Gill
10:30 The Hooker Bar Colm Gannon, Kelly Gerahty,Noel Ryan
Sun 19
1:00 Hanleys Session for the Kids,(beginner session starting with the younger ones and moving on as needed)
3:00 The Hooker bar Dermot Byrne, Liam O'connor, Jesse Smith, John Blake, Colm Gannon
Concert:
Sat 18
8:00-10:00
Hanleys
Colm Gannon Accordion
John Blake Piano/Flute/Guitar
Harry Bradley Flute
Liam O'connor Fiddle
PJ Hernon Accordion
Sean McKeon Pipes
PJ Sonny Accordion
Jimmy Canavan Sean Nos Singing
Mary Ann Hernon Sean Nos Dancing
Johnny"Ringo"McDonagh Bodran
Music Classes:
Sat 18
11:00-3:00
Muintearas Tierney
Liam O'connor Fiddle
PJ Hernon Accordion
Mary Ann Hernon Sean Nos Dancing
Johnny"Ringo"McDonagh Bodran
Marcus Hernon Flute/Whistle
Maire Pheter Sean Nos Singing
Irish course:
Wed, Thurs, Fri
starting at 10:00am till 5:00
Drama cours:
Wed,Thurs,Fri
Starting at 10:00 till 3:00
ages 7-13
Sult
Sult is an Irish word meaning satisfaction, pleasure and fun. This festival takes its philosophy directly from the word and is a celebration of the traditional culture found in the Ceantar na nOileán and Connemara area for many generations. It is a week long event with a focus on enjoyment rather than competition for both young and old. Along with a three day language programme which is aimed at improving every day conversation in a relaxed and fun atmosphere; Sult is an occasion that brings together some of Irelands finest and most respected musicians, singers and dancers. There is a programme filled with workshops, concerts, céilís, sessions and ‘craic’. Among the highlights are many locally based artists and storytellers who will be joined by visiting singers and dancers. Ceantar Na n-Oileán is situated in West Connemara, comprising of five islands that are connected to the mainland by a bridge. It is also the strongest Irish speaking community in the country. For many years, this area is renowned for seafaring activities, such as traditional sailing and currach racing. From this area many of the traditional sailboats have come, as well as many famous rowing heroes. The area is also famous for its many traditional musicians, especially box players such as Seán Mac Donncha (Seáinín Phat Mhyle) and Johnny Connolly (from Inis Bearacháin). The area is also renowned for many sean-nós singers (such as Máirtín Tom Sheáinín, Stiofán Phádraig Staff Ó Cualáin and Micheál Seoighe) and also many sean-nós dancers of note. Muintearas is also located in this area since 1980. We work in the areas of training, education and social development programs in the various Irish regions with a staff of 73 employed to do so. Our headquarters are located in Ceantar na n-Oileán and we would like to have a celebration of our cultural richness which is present in the area. With this in mind, “Sult” was organized as a national music festival to be celebrated in Ceantar na n-Oileán. We would like to bring the best musicians, singers and dancers with national and international recognition here from the 16 th to the 19 th April 2009, for the benefit of organizing a festival celebrating the art and culture of the region. The main activites of the festival are as follows: Background Workshops Concerts Music Sessions Festival Timetable Musicians Workshops: Musical workshops, sean-nós singing and dancing for young people. There is 7 different workshops planned, with the hope of enticing young people and adults from around the country to these workshops. The best artists will be available for these workshops. While children would be attending these workshops the option is available for parents to do a course in learning to speak the Irish language. Background Workshops Concerts Music Sessions Festival Timetable Musicians Concerts: We are planning a large concert to be held on Saturday the 18 th April 2009, with up to 30 singers, musicians and dancers to be on the stage. Some of those taking part in the concert will also be taking part in the workshops, and will give young people and parents alike a chance to see these artists up close Country music is very prominent in this region. There’s an almost equal mix of English and Irish country songs to be heard in the local pubs. With this in mind we would like to have a few sessions in the local pubs (at least 2 per pub) to showcase the best of traditional music. Also music and dancing sessions would also be held in the local pubs. This is an opportunity to demonstrate the importance and enjoyment that comes with the traditional music, singing and dancing. Also planned is a céilí and a drama that teenagers from the area are working on, under the guidance of top class artists. artists include: P.J. Ó hIarnáin Johnny Óg Marcus Ó hIarnáin Máire Áine Ní Iarnáin Máire Pheter Johnny Ringo Mc Donagh Damien O Reilly Johnny Connolly Noel Ryan Derek Hickey Mick Conneely Angelina Carberry Holly Geraghty Peter Carberry Colm Gannon Emmett Gill Jesse Smith Nan Tom Taimín John Blake Harry Bradley Joe Neachtain Paddy Kerr Liam O'Connor Bernie Geraghty Tony O Connell Kelly Geraghty
# Posted on March 27th 2009 by Patkiwi
What do you guys think of the First ever trad festival in Lettermore, Galway April 17th to 19th www.sult.ie
I am organizing this festival check it out and let me know what ya think. It's gonna be good tell me if you're coming as well for the craic.
www.sult.ie
# Posted on March 31st 2009 by ColmGannon
Re: What do you guys think of the First ever trad festival in Lettermore, Galway April 17th to 19th www.sult.ie
Good luck with it Colm. Did have a look at the website http://www.sult.ie/ though my Gaeilge is not that great but wondered re following:
"Music Sessions in the local pubs:
Country music is very prominent in this region. There’s an almost equal mix of English and Irish country songs to be heard in the local pubs. With this in mind we would like to have a few sessions in the local pubs (at least 2 per pub) to showcase the best of traditional music. Also music and dancing sessions would also be held in the local pubs. This is an opportunity to demonstrate the importance and enjoyment that comes with the traditional music, singing and dancing."
So, is it country or trad or a mix of both?
# Posted on March 31st 2009 by the wounded hussar
No country,
All trad! and loads of it ! there is an option for english on the web site as well, check it out!
# Posted on March 31st 2009 by ColmGannon
Thanks, I saw the option for English - that's where I got the quote above! Maybe you need to modify the text? Hope it works out well.
# Posted on March 31st 2009 by the wounded hussar
Gigs/activities details and times
Here are the listings for all the gigs/activities going on over the weekend!
The Sessions:
Fri 17
8:30 Plunketts Johnny Connolly,Sean Keegan, Marcus Hernon
10:30 Hanleys Tony O'connell, Noel Ryan,Derek Hickey
10:30 The Hooker Bar Peter Carberry,Angelina Carberry,Holly Geraghty,John Blake
10:30 Lees Jesse Smith,Emmett Gill,Harry Bradley
Sat 18
5:00 The Hooker Bar Jesse Smith,Tony o'connell, Derek Hickey
10:30 Plunketts Damirn O'Rielly,Paddy Kerr,Mick Conneely
10:30 Lees Peter Carberry, Angelina Carberry,Emmett Gill
10:30 The Hooker Bar Colm Gannon, Kelly Gerahty,Noel Ryan
Sun 19
1:00 Hanleys Session for the Kids,(beginner session starting with the younger ones and moving on as needed)
3:00 The Hooker bar Dermot Byrne, Liam O'connor, Jesse Smith, John Blake, Colm Gannon
Concert:
Sat 18
8:00-10:00
Hanleys
Colm Gannon Accordion
John Blake Piano/Flute/Guitar
Harry Bradley Flute
Liam O'connor Fiddle
PJ Hernon Accordion
Sean McKeon Pipes
PJ Sonny Accordion
Jimmy Canavan Sean Nos Singing
Mary Ann Hernon Sean Nos Dancing
Johnny"Ringo"McDonagh Bodran
Music Classes:
Sat 18
11:00-3:00
Muintearas Tierney
Liam O'connor Fiddle
PJ Hernon Accordion
Mary Ann Hernon Sean Nos Dancing
Johnny"Ringo"McDonagh Bodran
Marcus Hernon Flute/Whistle
Maire Pheter Sean Nos Singing
Irish course:
Wed, Thurs, Fri
starting at 10:00am till 5:00
Drama cours:
Wed,Thurs,Fri
Starting at 10:00 till 3:00
ages 7-13
B and B, Houses to let:
on website:
www.sult.ie
# Posted on April 2nd 2009 by ColmGannon