Fan E 13 - Féile an Phobail

2/3 www.feilebelfast.comFÁILTE WELCOMETicketsFéile an PhobailWest Belfast473 Falls Road,Belfast, BT12 6DDTel: North (028)South (048)9031 3440www.feilebelfast.comBelfast WelcomeCentre,47 Donegal Place,Belfast BT1 5ADTel: (028) 9024 6609DisclaimerFéile an Phobailaccepts noresponsibility for anyinjuries, which mayresult from any eventconnected with Féilean Earraigh.While it is our policyto be all-inclusive it isimpossible toendorse all thevenues in thisprogramme.DesignMitchell KaneAssociatesThanksFéile would like tothank all oursponsors, venues,artists, volunteers,those who haveworked to helpproduce thisprogramme and allthose who continueto support Féile anPhobail.Belfast’s Féile an Phobail, Ireland’s biggestcommunity arts festival, celebrates its25 th birthday throughout 2013 with many‘special events’ leading up to our flagship10-day festival in August (1 st - 11 th )Féile an Earraigh is our traditional spring festivalwhich this year runs from Monday 11 th March untilSunday 17 th March, featuring a city centre marqueein Bank Square with three-nights of traditional musicand a host of local events in the Falls GaeltachtQuarter (An Cheathrú Gaeltachta), including familyevents, exhibitions, dramas, readings and tours.RÉAMHRÁ/INTROCeol, craic, cuideachta - agus rugbaí & GAA. Sin cuidde na hábhair a bheas a gceiliúradh le linn Fhéile anEarraigh 2013, an fhéile a fhágann slán le duibheagánan gheimhridh agus a chuireann fáilte roimh Earrachan tsolais agus an tsóláis.Tá séasúr na mbláthanna linn agus tá Féile anEarraigh ag bláthú arís i mbliana. Mar is gnách, beidhmeascán tarraingteach de shiamsaíocht agusd'ábhair mhachnaimh a tharraingeoidh idir chairdeagus strainséirí, bhunadh na háite agus dhaoine asbaile amach, bíodh siad ag dul go Cearnóg naBruaiche i lár Bhéal Feirste do na coirmeacha móraceoil nó go Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich sa CheathrúGhaeltachta le taitneamh a bhaint as an chultúrdúchasach agus ar na tionchair sin ón taobh amuigh ashaibhríonn muid uilig.Agus sprid na ndaoine in ísle brí mar gheall arpholaitíocht agus ar eacnamaíocht, is iad nahealaíona a choinníonn meanma ionainn. Tá Féile anEarraigh tuillte againn!Travel with Translinkto Féile an Earraigh:click www.translink.co.uk or call028 90 66 66 30

Supported by RéaltaFri 15 th March, 8pm, Festival Marquee, Bank SquareMasterful musicianship from At First Light - John McSherry, Dónal O’Connor,Francis McIlduff and guests – mixing traditional songs with the power anddelicacy of duelling pipes, fiddle, whistles, guitar, bouzouki and bodhrán! Listenout for the plaintive call of the great Ulster anthem Aird Uí Chuain through to theIberian swing of El Garrotín, an Asturian piping tune now part of the Flamencotradition. Réalta have been praised by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh as “youthful,energetic and one of Ireland’s finest bands producing stellar music”. Prepare to beroused by this multi-instrumentalist group presenting an enchanting programmeof dance music interspersed with the occasional story, air and song. Their wellreceivedalbum, Open The Door For Three, was issued in autumn 2012.Tickets - £10. Available at www.feilebelfast.com Sponsored by TranslinkMetro, Foras na Gaeilge, Tennent’s NI.

4/5 www.feilebelfast.comItaly V Ireland, RBS Six Nations 2013Sat 16 th March, KO 2.30pm, Festival Marquee, Bank SquareOn our large screen, live from Stadio Olimpico in Rome! Ireland Rugby Union (IRFU) haveplayed Italy Rugby Union (FIR) many times with Ireland dominating the fixture ... but theresults have been getting closer! Free Event.All Ireland Club Hurling and Football FinalsSun 17 th March, Festival Marquee, Bank Square 12pm-6pmOn our large screen (2pm & 4pm), live from Croke Park, the best clubs inthe country in both football and hurling will compete in the 2013 All-Ireland Club finals. Come and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of one ofthe GAA’s highlights in the calendar year. Free Event.

Guidewires(featuring Special GuestsLiam Ó Maonlaí & Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill)Supported by Alan BurkeSat 16 th March, 8pm, Festival Marquee, Bank SquareWith their high-energy performances, breathtakingarrangements and their infectiousmelodies, it’s no wonder that this band hasbeen described as representing, “the freshestsound in Irish music”. Their mix of music is notjust Irish but also Breton, Middle Eastern andGalician, amongst other geographicalinfluences. Featuring Pádraig Rynne, Bretonmusic’s hottest name Sylvain Barou, Tóla Custy,Paul McSherry and Karol Lynch. Special guestsinclude The Bothy Band’s Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill(vocals and keyboards) and Hothouse Flowers’frontman Liam Ó Maonlaí (vocals, piano andboudhrán). Expect to hear the high energy of aGuidewires’ concert but with some classicsthrown in from their guests.Alan Burke’s voice has been described as “full of power, sensitivity andclarity”, his guitar playing characterised by strong driving rhythms alongsidea more gentle and sympathetic approach to the quieter side of his repertoirewhich includes traditional Irish, contemporary and self-penned songs in bothEnglish and Irish. Alan has toured extensively and collaborated with the likesof Damien Dempsey, Michael McGoldrick, Niamh Parsons, Gino Lupari, Gerry “fiddle” O’Connorand many others. A new CD with his band Tulsk, comprising of Alan Doherty & Seán Reaganwas released in 2012. Tickets - £10. Available at www.feilebelfast.comSponsored by Foras na Gaeilge and Tennent’s NI.

6/7 www.feilebelfast.comA Tribute to Luke KellySupported by Belfast folk trio Ard EoinSun 17 th March, 8pm, Festival Marquee, Bank SquareIt is said that in January 1984 the whole ofDublin grieved the early death of Luke Kelly,one of the greatest folk artists of the 20 thcentury. Then, in 2001, at ot Pressheadquarters, before an audience thatincluded Luke’s siblings and relations, ChrisKavanagh and his friends gave an astonishingperformance, ‘A Tribute to Luke Kelly’.Immediately it was realised that Chris (whobears an uncanny resemblance to Luke) andhis musicians had captured the depth andpassion and conviction of Luke Kelly. Sincethen, they have toured internationallybringing back a little bit of nostalgia for the‘rare oul times’ and immortalising this welllovedman who expressed his socialconscience and love of life through greatmusic. Tickets - £15. Available atwww.feilebelfast.com Sponsored by Forasna Gaeilge, Becks Vier.

E x h i b i t i o n s,R e a d i n g s,T a l k s, F i l m s,D r a m a s, T o u r s,S c h o o l sAnois ar theacht an tSamraidh - Launch of CDMonday 11 th March, 11amCultúrlann McAdam Ó FiaichFéile an Phobail in conjunction with Radio Fáilte are proudto host the launch of an innovative, new musical CD. In amould-breaking musical first, this record is a collaborationbetween gaelscoileanna from across Belfast in associationwith record producers Rod McVey and Martin McBurney.Guest speaker, Gerry Adams TD. Proceeds from the sale ofthe CD will help to support the gaelscoileanna involved inthis project. Mól an óíge agus tiocfadh sí. Funded byIreland Funds & Foras na Gaeilge.CEOL AGUS TAISPEÁNTAIS MUSIC AND EXHIBITIONSBíodh tús ceolmhar leis an Earrach i mblianaagus bainigí sult as an ghrúpa de bhunadh BhéalFeirste, At First Light - John McSherry, DonalO'Connor, Francie McIlduff agus a gcairdeceolmhara. Ag cur leis an spraoi, beidh an grúpaóg Réalta ar an 15 MártaDé Sathairn, líonfaidh Guidewires an t-ollphuballle meascán ealaíonta de cheol na hÉireann agusceol na Mór-Roinne agus cuirfear fáilte ar leithroimh Alan Burke a bhíodh ina chónaí i mBéalFeirste tráth.An oíche dheireanach, beidh oíche cheoil inómós do Luke Kelly a athchruthóidh paisean anamhránaí Bhaile Átha Cliathach a fuair bás ró-ógi 1984. Beidh an comórtas bliantúil do chóirGhaelacha ar siúl fosta.Ó thaobh na bhfísealaíona de, tá dhá ócáidshuimiúla a reáchtáil, caint agus taispeántas leRobert Ballagh (á sheoladh ag Michael Farrell)agus taispeántas pictiúr Kieran Trainor, a fuairbás i dtaisme i 1997.

8/9www.feilebelfast.comThe Book of Kells – The Hope of Something New7 th March – 24 th March, St Mary’s University College, Falls RoadExhibition celebrating Belfast’s shared heritage in The Book of Kells,exploring its story and looking at the link between creativity andspirituality in Ireland for both Catholic and Protestant communities.“The Book of Kells symbolises hope, new beginnings andtransformation; unity in the roots of the faith of our nation, and thefoundation and importance of creativity in our heritage.”Contact carolrossborough@hotmail.co.uk or at 028 9002 2361.Irish Myths & LegendsMon 11 th March1.30pm - 2.30pmBallyowen Day CentreThe members of Ballyowen usingtextile and paper will create acolourful weave telling the storiesof some of Ireland’s Myths &Legends. (Part of Oscailt)‘Naoise Ó hEocháin’Art WorkshopsMon 11 th – Friday15 th MarchSuffolk Day Centre,Stewartstown Rd.Creative Art workshops inspired by the life andtimes of Naoise Ó hEocháin a highwayman in the17 th and early 18 th centuries and said to have oftenhid out at the caves below the Hatchet Field on theBlack Mountain, before he was captured andhanged at ‘The Three Sisters’, the gallows greennear Carrickfergus Castle in 1720. The Exhibitionwill be on view in Suffolk Day Centre. (Part ofOscailt)AN FOCAL LABHARTHA SPOKEN WORDTá an-bhéim ar an fhocal scríofa agus labhartha le linn Fhéile an Earraigh 2013 le scoth nadrámaíochta - The Sweety Bottle faoin síbín clúiteach in iarthar Bhéal Feirste agus I'll Tell Me Ma,dráma thar a bheith greannmhar ach a bhaineann le scéalta tromchúiseacha thriúir ban as BéalFeirste.Beidh trí sheoladh leabhar ar siúl - The Famine Plot le Tim Pat Coogan, The House ThatDisappeared on Tory Island le hAnton Mac Caba agus úrscéal úr Danny Morrison, Rudi: In theShadow of Knulp. Ar an dea-uair, beidh na húdair uilig i láthair le labhairt ar a saothair.

Kieran Trainor ExhibitionMon 11 th March, 7pm,Launch by Gerry Adams TD, CultúrlannMcAdam Ó Fiaich, Na Ballai Báná GalleryPromising West Belfast artist Kieran Trainor(1964-1997) lived most of his life inBeechview Park, off the Whiterock Road. Many of his paintingsare from his childhood and of local scenes, including old derelictgreenhouses and the British army fort at McCrory Park. Kieranwent to the Belfast Art College where he made a greatimpression on his tutors and other students. He was living inNewry when he died from an accidental fall. This is the first timethese paintings have ever been displayed for the public. (Runsfrom 9 th March throughout Féile an Earraigh.)Image: Greenhouse Montage‘Recording Our History’ – thePublic Records OfficeTues 12 th March, 12 noon - 2pm,Falls LibraryPRONI staff will give a short talk on the range of material PRONI holds in relation to the‘Decade of Centenaries, 2011 – 2021’ including Home Rule, the Covenant, World War 1, theLabour Movement, the Suffragettes and the Easter Rising. PRONI would invite you to bring anyof your documents that may relate to the events marked by these anniversaries with you. Ourstaff will be on hand to discuss how best to preserve historical documents. PRONI would liketo scan copies of your documents for future use and some of the ‘highlights’ will be put on thePRONI website for all to enjoy. For further information telephone Lorraine Bourke on028 9053 4931 or email lorraine.bourke@dcalni.gov.uk

10/11 www.feilebelfast.comDanny Morrison and Tony MacaulayReadingsTues 12 th March, 4.30pm, Falls LibraryIn the week of the launch of the sequel to thecritically acclaimed bestseller Paperboy, TonyMacaulay will preview a reading fromBreadboy: Teenage Kicks and Tatey Bread -What Paperboy Did Next, which tells the warm,funny and nostalgic story of his years as the breadboy in the Ormo Mini Shop in the UpperShankill from 1977-1979. Author Danny Morrison reads from his recently published novel setin Ireland between 1946 & 1992, which is loosely based on Hermann Hesse’s 1915, Knulp.Rudi is a loner with a secret, a tramp who was once a promising scholar until his heart wasbroken by ‘the sumptuous, voluptuous Isabel’!‘The House That Disappeared on ToryIsland’ by Anton McCabeTues 12 th March, 7pm,Cultúrlann McAdam Ó FiaichNeville Presho, a film-maker from County Down,bought a holiday home in Donegal. He went offto work in New Zealand. When he returned toTory Island he was traumatised to find his housegone and in its place were a car park and a septictank. Galvanised by a chance meeting with writerAnton McCabe, Neville fought a long legal battlewhich took a heavy toll on his health and familylife, but eventually resulted in a Dublin HighCourt ruling that Tory Island’s richest man, PatrickDoohan, had demolished the house because itblocked his hotel’s view of the sea! A fascinatingstory about one man’s fight for justice, told byAnton McCabe. Q & A.St Patrick’s Carnival CostumeWorkshopsTues 12 th March & Thursday 14 th March7pm -9pmWelcome Trust Divis Community CentreMembers of Welcome Trust will take part inCostume workshops for participation at theSt Patrick’s Day events in the City. (Part ofOscailt)

‘Mise - Scéal Cailín’ by BranarFamily Puppet Theatre -In association with Belfast Children’sFestivalWed 13 th March, 10.30am;Thurs 14 th March, 10.30am & 6pm,Cultúrlann McAdam Ó FiaichIt is always a pleasure when Branar bringtheir beautiful and magical shows to AnChultúrlann, but we are especially lookingforward to this one! This is the story of alittle girl who can’t sleep and a cloud thatwon’t leave her. With beautiful puppetry,live music and animation, Branar tell thestory of the night the girl couldn’t get tosleep and the adventure she had trying.Tickets available atwww.belfastchildrensfestival.com‘Protestant Women of the CelticRenaissance 1880 – 1918’Wed 13 th March, 7pm,Small Wonders II, 17 Morpeth Street(off Northumberland Street)An illustrated talk by Ruth Taillonorganised by the Pieces of the Past projectwhich is a partnership of Shankill Women’sCentre, Epic, Charter NI, Fáilte Feirste Thiarand Belfast Taxis Community InterestCompany working with Falls CommunityCouncil’s Dúchas archive. Contact ClaireHackett - claire@fallscouncil.com tel07734052717.SPÓIRT SPORTSBeidh dhá imeacht spóirt ar siúl le linn Fhéile an Earraigh. Ar an Satharn, 16 Márta, beidh ancluiche rugbaí idir Éire agus an Iodáil le feiceáil ar an scáileáin mhór san Ollphuball i Sráid naBruaiche. Ba cheart go mbainfeadh na hÉireannaigh ach tá feabhas ag teacht ar nahIodálaigh de réir a chéile. Tá do thacaíocht de dhíth ... b'fhéidir.Ar an Domhnach, Lá na Féile Pádraig, beidh cluichí ceannais club na hÉireann le feiceáil, idiriomáint agus pheil agus Pádraig féin ag breathnú air thuas sna Flaithis.

12/13 www.feilebelfast.com‘The LongJourney Home’Film & DiscussionWed 13 th March, 7pm, St Mary’s University College, Falls RoadA documentary film by Sean Murray & Glenn Gallagher of Relapse Pictures tellingthe story of the repatriation of the bodies of the Gibraltar 3 back to their families. Ahuman story which also celebrates the lives of Dan McCann, Sean Savage andMairead Farrell who were illegally executed on the 6th March 1988. Includesinterviews with family and friends and reports on the extraordinary series of eventswhich followed and which led to a concerted campaign of vilification of the WestBelfast community and ultimately to the founding of Féile an Phobail. The filmcontrasts the struggle and isolation felt by the community during one of the mostviolent periods of the Troubles to a community now experiencing a period of culturalresurgence and political confidence. Hosted by Clonard NeighbourhoodDevelopment Partnership. Panel discussion to follow with speakers Joe Austin &Sean ‘Spike’Murray.Main image: Martin McGuinness leaps over a grave to pursue attacker Michael Stone. (Inset) McGuinness latercomforts the injured. (© Magnumphotos)

‘The Gospel According to ChristyMoore’Wed 13 th March, 8pm, ClonardMonasteryYou’ve got to be intrigued when acollective of singers and musicians from aPresbyterian Church (Fitzroy) plays thesongs of Christy Moore in a Monastery(Clonard) on the Falls Road! Through thequality covers of Christy Moore’s songs andsome commentary by Steve Stockman(former radio host on BBC Radio Ulster andauthor of Walk O: The Spiritual Journey ofU2) this evening will look at the spiritual inMoore’s songs and the prophetic liberationand social justice of his work. Free event.The Sweety Bottle’by Brassneck Theatre CompanyWed 13 th March nightly to/including Sat 16 thMarch, 8pm,Roddy McCorley Social Club, Glen RoadBelfast in the 1970s. The height of the Troubles.Upstairs from popular confectionery shop, TheSweety Bottle, operates an even more populardrinking den. This shebeen is a place where punterscome to escape the troubles around them and also toexorcise their own personal demons! Depicting apeople who never ceased to find humour in even thedarkest times ‘The Sweety Bottle’ is sure to have youcrying with laughter. Please be advised that this showcontains strong language: 15+ only. Contact –Roddy’s 028 9030 0480. Admission - £8. At door.Available at www.feilebelfast.com

14/15 www.feilebelfast.comThe Mill TourThurs 14 th March, Fri 15 th & Sat 16 th March,11am, 12pm & 2pm, dailyConway Street, BelfastThe Mill in Conway Street is a beautifullyrestored old Flax Spinning Mill which for over acentury dominated the lives of Belfast peoplewho were, in turn, responsible for the making ofa linen industry famous throughout the world.Tour includes: history of the linen industry; storyof the flax spinning mills in Belfast; & the life ofa mill worker. (£6 at door)Barra Best’s Alma MaterThurs 14 th March, 1.05pm,De La Salle College, Andersonstown1.05THURSDAYBecoming a journalist was, says Barra, the bestdecision he ever made because each morningwhen he awakes he looks forward to work! Barrahas been with BBC Northern Ireland since 2007and his warm and witty broadcasting style haswon him many admirers, even during his stint asthe weatherman! He tells pupils at his oldschool about how and why he chose a career injournalism and that they should realise thatthere is nothing they cannot achieve if they puttheir minds to it.Spaces for PlacesThurs 14 th March, 2pm-6pmOld Andersonstown Barracks SiteArtists Charlotte Bosanquet and Deborah Malcomson andlocal writer Brenda Murphy have been working with Actionon Disability Expressions Group, Upper SpringfieldDevelopment Trust Youth Team and Newhill to produce thisspectacular temporary public art structure. The audience willhave the opportunity to participate in this interactiveshowcase and to celebrate the artistic achievements of theirown community. “We want this artwork to be seen, enjoyedand experienced by as many people as possible and wewelcome everyone along on the day,” said Deirdre Mackel,Arts Programme Manager with the Upper SpringfieldDevelopment Trust. Contact: Deirdre - 028 9023 6677.Join Féile an Phobail in our25th birthday celebrations(1 st to 11 th August). Logodesigned by Simon Blair,Belfast Metropolitan College.

‘The Famine Plot’by Tim Pat CooganThurs 14 th March, 4.30pm,Cultúrlann McAdam ÓFiaich, Falls RoadRenowned author andhistorian Tim Pat Coogan onhis latest book, drawing onrecently uncovered sources,gives a fresh andcomprehensive account of theFamine and argues thatBritain was in large partresponsible for the extent ofthe national tragedy, and infact engineered the foodshortage in one of the earliestcases of ethnic cleansing.Book signing and Q & A.

16/17 www.feilebelfast.comRobert Ballagh Exhibition & Fund RaiserFri 8 th March, 7pm,Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich - ExhibitionLaunch by Michael FarrellThurs 14 th March, 6.30pm, An Chulturlann -Féile an Earraigh Talk by Robert BallaghA substantial collection of prints and postersfrom the renowned Irish artist who enjoysnational and international acclaim and whoseworks have been exhibited in The National Gallery in Dublin, the Hugh Lane MunicipalGallery in Dublin, the Crawford Gallery in Cork, the Ulster Museum, the Albrecht-Dürer Hausin Nuremberg and many major cities. As well as his paintings, Ballagh has produced manyposters, book covers, limited edition prints, the backdrop for the original Riverdance and thelast Irish banknotes issued before Ireland’s transition to the euro. Ballagh has generouslygiven his artistic commitment to arange of causes, both politically andsocially, in the pursuit of anegalitarian society. In this spirit, andas a statement of his solidarity, hehas donated this substantialcollection of his work, with allmonies raised being donated to thePat Finucane Centre. Exhibition willrun in An Chultúrlann from Fri 8 thMarch – Thurs 18 th April; and inGlasnevin Trust Museum, Dublin,26 th April – 8 th MayLiberty on the Barricades (After Delacroix) by Robert BallaghFáilte Feirste Thiar, 243 FallsRoad, Belfast BT12 6FB243 Bóthar na bhFál, BéalFeirste, BT12 6FBTel: 028 9024 1100

The Mystery St. Patrick’s Day QuizThurs 14 th March, 7pm, Cultúrlann McAdam Ó FiaichWant to try something new? This is a table quiz with a difference... thevenue remains a secret until you get there! Let’s bring An Ghaeilge out intothe city for Seachtain na Gaeilge! Rally your team and come and enjoy thebig St. Patrick’s Day Quiz in a mystery location in Belfast. Organized byCultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich and An Droichead for Seachtain na Gaeilge2013. Buses leaving from Cultúrlann and An Droichead at 7pm.‘I’ll Tell My Ma’ by Patricia GormleySat 16 th , 8pmMacDiarmada GAA Club, Falls RoadBack by popular demand, a hilarious play aboutthe adventures and misadventures of threegenerations of West Belfast women! Trisha (a60-something with a passion for writing),Chelsea Marie (an air stewardess extraordinairewith a tangled love life), Davina Corrina (a 16-year-old schoolgirl with the taste for the highlife and Russian vodka) and Granny Patsy(fighting the cruel blows of fate) are allstruggling in their own ways to deal withchanges in their lives and find a way forward.From the author of the hilarious and successful,‘The Bus Run’ and ‘The Girls From Crying Air’.Supported by Unltd, WEA & Big Telly. (£5)Available at www.feilebelfast.comThe West Awakes - Coiste Walking performanceFrid 15 th – Sat 16 th March, 11am Departing at Divis Tower, Falls RoadThink you know the West? Think again! Kabosh Theatre Company’s theatrical walking tour,based on and enhancing the current popular political tours of West Belfast, brings to life thearea’s rich history and vibrant heritage. Starring Gerard Jordan and Antoinette Morelli, directedby Paula McFetridge, The West Awakes features five unique dramas by Kieron Magee, JimmyMcAleavey, Laurence McKeown and Roseleen Walsh, performed at St. Comgall’s School, ConwayMill, Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, City Cemetery and Milltown Cemetery. Tour numbers arelimited so early booking is advised. Dress for appropriate weather and wear comfortable shoes.(£10). Contact: Fionnuala Kennedy - 028 9024 3343 / info@kabosh.net

18/19 www.feilebelfast.comSenator David NorrisGuest InterviewFri 15 th March, 7.30pmColáiste Feirste, Beechview Park(off Falls Road)Oireachtas independent Senator David Norris is one of the most popular and colourfulindividuals in Ireland, the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in Ireland, aJoycean scholar, a member of the Church of Ireland, and a gay and civil rights activist who iscredited with overthrowing “the anti-homosexuality law which brought about the downfallof Oscar Wilde”. His and Martin McGuinness’s candidatures for Irish President in 2011electrified the campaign from which Norris emerged bruised but dignified, noble and honestand was perhaps too polite in the heat of battle with his opponents and a savage media. Hisbest-selling autobiography, ‘A Kick Against The Pricks’, was published last October. In thisinterview with the award-winning BBC journalist and broadcaster William Crawley, DavidNorris talks about his life, his beliefs and convictions in his hallmark, animated, passionatehumorous style. Seating limited. Please book through Féile – 028 9031 3440. Free event.Music on the MetroFriday 15 th March 4pm to 6pmTraditional Musicians from Andersonstown Contemporary and TraditionalSchool of Music will board buses to entertain passengers. Various Metroroutes to and from West Belfast. Sponsored by Translink Metro.

‘Hang in there’ – Drama by Bronagh DiamondFri 15 th & Sat 16 th March, 8pm, Cultúrlann McAdam Ó FiaichAfter taking her life, Colleen finds herself in the company of Pól, a seasonedoccupant of “the other side” whose questions force her to take a closer look ather past life in a bid to find peace in her new surroundings. When one doorcloses... when will the other one open? ‘Hang in there’ is a short play exploringone possibility of what could be waiting for us after life. This performancecontains scenes and images that some audience members might findemotionally distressing. Tickets - £5. Contact 028 9096 4180.Tour of Milltown CemeterySat 16 th March, 11am, Assemble front gate,Falls RoadPod Devenney will lead you through the storyof the Belfast nationalist and republicancommunity. It is the story of the dispossessedand of Irish rebellion. (£5 at gate)Tour of Belfast CityCemeterySat 16 th March, 11am,Assemble front gate,Falls/Whiterock RoadsAuthor and local historian TomHartley unravels the complexstory of Belfast’s privileged andpoor through the graves of itscitizens in this highly-praisedwalking tour. Approximately twohours long. (£5 at gate)Concertina Masterclass with Pádraig RynneSat 16 th March, 11am – 1pmCultúrlann McAdam Ó FiaichTake this opportunity to gain some valuable instructionon the concertina from one of Ireland’s foremost andaward-winning traditional musicians, Pádraig Rynne,founder member of the Guidewires. Pádraig is regardedas one of the finest concertina players in Irish musictoday being described by The Irish alphabet stew as“one of the freshest sounds in Irish music”. To register- contact Aoife at 028 9096 4180. (£10)

20/21 www.feilebelfast.comCEOL-A-THON withAndersonstown Traditional &Contemporary Music SchoolSat 16th March, 12noon – 4pm,Kennedy CentreYoung Musicians fromAndersonstown Music Schoolwill perform four hours of IrishTraditional Music in the mainshopping mall of the KennedyCentre. Organised by LeahO’Neill & Maxi. For moredetails - (028) 9043 4894.Free event.Bi-lingual St. Patrick’s Day MassSun 17 th March, 10am, St. OliverPlunkett Church,Glenveagh Drive, LenadoonWhy not start St. Patrick’s Day thetraditional way - with a visit toMass? What’s even better is that thisMass is bi-lingual so you can join inno matter what level of Irish youhave. Tá fáilte roimh gach duine!Contact: Glen Phillips, ParishManager, 028 9061 8180Storytelling for Children with ‘The Fadgies’Sat 16 th March, 12.30pm - 1pm, CultúrlannMcAdam Ó FiaichThe Fadgies were Irish-speaking fish-and-fruitmerchants who moved from Omeath to theSmithfield area of Belfast during the 19th Century.They sold their wares in Smithfield and St.GeorgesMarkets and were well-known for their music andstorytelling. Although many of their descendants stilllive and trade in Belfast today, Cultúrlann McAdamÓ Fiaich will be bringing these 19th centurycharacters back to life for a special storytellingsession for families. Free event.St. Patrick’s Day Rosette Family WorkshopSat 16 th March, 2pm – 3pm,Cultúrlann McAdam Ó FiaichMake your own vintage St. Patrick’s Day Rosette towear at the St. Patrick’s Day céilí. Children must beaccompanied by a responsible adult. Free event.

St. Patrick’s Day Pilgrims’ Walk,Slemish MountainSun 17 th March, 10.30am, rendezvous Féile office,473 Falls Road, for Translink busSlemish Mountain (437 metres) is the legendary firstknown home of Saint Patrick and what could be morefitting than to celebrate our patron saint with apilgrim walk to the summit of this extinct volcano.Views include the Antrim and Scottish coasts, LoughNeagh, the Sperrins and Antrim Hills. Please wearappropriate attire, including sturdy boots, waterproofclothing, & bring packed lunch!For booking please contact Kevin Morrison–028 9031 3440. £5. Sponsoredby Translink Metro & supportedby the Colin Walking Group.St. Patrick’s Day CéilíSun 17 th March, 8pm,Cultúrlann McAdam Ó FiaichThe St. Patrick’s Day Céilí Mór isa long-standing Irish tradition.Our céilí is suitable for all agesand levels and Máire, our céilícaller, is always on hand toguide beginners through thesteps. We will have a live céilíband and supper is served atthe interval. (£6)We are proud to supportFéile an EarraighVisit our website:www.westbelfast-partnership.comThe West Belfast PartnershipBoard involves people who liveand work in West Belfast indriving local, social, cultural,economic and physicalregeneration.For more information contact the WBPBoffice on 028 9080 9202or email info@wbpb.org

22/23 www.feilebelfast.comRev. Dr Inderjit BhogalFéile an Phobailwww.feilebelfast.comTHELEGACY OFST. PATRICKUPCOMINGEVENTSFéile an Phobwww.feilebelfast.comDraíochtDraíocht Youth Arts Programme24 th – 27 th April 2013Thurs 21 st March, 7pm, St. OliverPlunkett Parish Hall, Glenveagh Drive,LenadoonSt. Patrick came to Ireland from abroad, spreadChristianity and travelled throughout the country.What sort of a legacy has he left us? Rev. Dr InderjitBhogal is a Methodist Minister and leader of theCorrymeela Community in Ballycastle. Fr. FeargalMcGrady is originally from “St. Patrick’s Country” inDownpatrick and is currently Parish Priest at St.Anne’s in Finaghy. Together they will give theirthoughts on our patron saint and what his legacymeans for us in the 21st century. Followed by Q & A.Admission free (donations accepted). Contact: GlenPhillips, Parish Manager, 028 9061 8180Featuring dramaperformances, streettheatre, Irish LanguageSchool ChoirCompetition (26thApril, 10am, ClonardMonastery), artexhibitions, short storycompetition, comedyand live music eventswith Féile Unplugged!25 Youth Events tocelebrate Féile 25!Funded by PaulHamlyn Foundation,Heritage Lottery Fund,DOE Roads Service,PEACE III City ofFestivals - Special EUProgrammes Body,CRC and Children inNeed. Sponsored byForas na Gaeilge andthe Ulster Orchestra.Contact: Kevin Morrison, Youth ArtsCoordinator, on 028 9031 3440 orkevin@feilebelfast.comJoin Féile an Phobail inour 25th birthdaycelebrations (1 st to 11 th August)

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