The 11th Gerry Whelan Memorial weekend will be taking place in Cootehill, Co. Cavan from the 11th - 13th September. It is a weekend of music, singing and dancing with:
Weekend Concerts with
Zoe Conway and John McIntyre
All Ireland Champions the Knockmore Ceili Band and
James Greenan (Riverdance) "The evolution of Irish Dance"
Workshops on: Fiddle, Button Accordion, Banjo, Bodhran,
Tin Whistle and Flute
Other Events Include: Singing & Storytelling, Caint agus Comhrá, Creative Art Workshop, Street Music, Oiche Ceol, Fíor Céili, Folk Club and Pub Sessions
Full details of the event are on the website: http://www.gerrywhelanweekend.com/
and the event can also be followed on the Gerry Whelan Weekend Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/gerrywhelan.weekend
I have attached a press release and events program for you.
If you require any further information do not hesitate to contact me.
Le dea-mhéin,
Geraldine Whelan O'Meara - 085 7766217 Download Programme Here