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7:30pm: Welcoming Reception 8.00pm: Hoist away – opening session with Guest Bob Davenport Session of Songs & Stories of Voyages, Travel & Exploration. Venue: Murray’s Lounge. Adm: Free. All welcome.
11:00am: Master Class with Chris Miles (Fife, Scotland). Do you do justice to the songs you sing? Do you do justice to your own ability? Chris will take you on a voyage of the voice that will help you delve into your vocal talents & explore new boundaries. Venue: Murray’s back room. Adm: Free. All Welcome.
12:00 noon: In song and in story, ‘The Syria Voyage’ Cork – Liverpool – Grosse Isle (Canada). Presented by Ron Kavana Venue: Murray’s Lounge. Adm: Free. All Welcome
2:00pm: ‘Voyage from the Coaly Tyne’ with George Henderson (Newcastle, Bray & others)
3:00pm: Afternoon Session Special Guests: John Power & Mary Frances Keenan Venue: O’Brien’s Bar. Adm: Free. All welcome.
10:00pm: The Late Sessions Special Guests: Annie Armstrong, Ron Kavana, The Three Sisters, Chris Miles & Robert Gordon Venues: Murray’s Lounge & The Widow Pat’s. Adm: Free. All welcome.
11:00am Mass for deceased members of South Roscommon Singers Circle and friends. Venue: St. Patrick’s Church 12:00 noon: ‘Slag Heaps & Black Pudding’ Voyage from Lancashire to Clare with Darren Richmond Venue: Murray’s Lounge. Adm: Free. All Welcome
2:00pm: CD Promotions and Monster Session with The Moone Fireside Singers & ‘The Offaly Rovers’ Venue: Clay Pipe Lounge. Adm: Free. All Welcome
7:30pm: Closing Session – Comic Songs & Storytelling Special Guest: Jack Lynch (Cavan/Dublin Storyteller) Venue: Murray’s Lounge. Adm: Free. All Welcome What they said about South Roscommon Singers Festival 2008: “Congrats on your festival. Many vivid memories just from the time I was there. Cultural excitement and great wealth of community. One of the best.” (J. L.) “Thanks for the most inspiring weekend I’ve ever experienced (I mean it). You are keeping the singing tradition ALIVE ……… The best ever! Keep it going.” (J. O’C.) “Thanks for a great weekend of singing and stories. I am still laughing at some of the songs and the stories. Hope next year will be as good.” (M. O’B.) “…. The people there seem to just go out to enjoy the singing without pretension or agenda.” (R. K.)
----------------------------------------------- South Roscommon Singers Festival is supported by: Roscommon Co. Council Arts Office & The Arts Council Small Festivals Fund
Annie McNulty Award sponsored by
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