Seated concerts and readings, dance floored Ceilis and some of the best pub sessions you will ever have the pleasure of taking part in will create three days of unforgettable Celtic passion. Arainn Celteach is centred around Tí Joe Watty's listed in Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Irish music pubs. Concerts and Ceilis will be staged in a marquee alongside the pub. Programme
Thurs 12 March
OPENING PARTY
Don
Stiff, Marcus Hernon and Friends. Special Guest Deirdre Scanlon
INVITE ONLY
Friday 13 March
7.30pm JOHN SPILLANE
Friday Headliner - John SpillaneTwo time Meteor Award Winner John Spillane has captivated audiences around the World with his unique blend of music, poetry and story-telling. TICKETS €10
10pm A CELTIC CELILI
Celtic CeliliA unique ensemble of musicians drawn from the Celtic diaspora come together to create a traditional Aran Island party. TICKETS €7
A combined ticket for the John Spillane concert and Celili is available for €15
Saturday 14 March
7.30pm THE MÁIRTÍN O’CONNOR BAND
Mairtin O'Connor Band Legendary accordion player Máirtín O’Connor (De Dannan) is joined by guitarist Seamie O’Dowd (Dervish) and multiple All Ireland Champion Cathal Hayden on fiddle and banjo. www.mairtinoconnorband.com
TICKETS €18
10pm RACKHOUSE PILFER
Rackhouse PilferFollowing the release last year of their Nashville recorded album, this high energy 6 piece Bluegrass group were recently awarded Hot Press Live Band of the Year. TICKETS €10
A combined ticket for the Máirtín O’Connor Band and Rackhouse Pilfer is available for €25
Sunday 15 March
2pm Traditional Sean-nós dancing
FREE ENTRY
7.30pm TRIAD & Support
Sunday Headliner - TriadWidely acknowledged as the figurehead of modern Irish traditional music, Dónal Lunny has now combined to form Triad with virtuosa concertina player Pádraig Rynne and the acclaimed Breton flautist and piper Sylvian Barou. Support from Welsh band GLASNANT featuring Derek Smith (Mabon)
TICKETS €20
Full Weekend Tickets, with entry to all events, any further concerts yet to be announced plus an invite to the Opening Party are available for €60
