Scéalaíocht na Maidine || Storytelling

Carlow Library, Tullow Street

Scéalaíocht na Maidine || Storytelling

Storytelling with Deirdre O’Byrne.
Free event.

11.00 am
Ceilidh || Céilí na hAlban

Seven Oaks Hotel

Ceilidh || Céilí na hAlban

A morning CÉILIDH of Gaidhlig/Scottish entertainment hosted by Raymond Bremner.
Drop in for music, song and dance – even try the Highland Fling! Fáilte Isteach.
Free event.

11.00 am
Siúlóid Treoraithe || Walking Tour

Meeting Point: Festival Office, Potato Market

Siúlóid Treoraithe || Walking Tour

Walking Tour of Carlow guided by Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society (CHAS)
Free event.

11.00 am
Ceardlann sa Rince Sean-Nós || Sean-Nós Dance Class

The Tower @ Dinn Rí

Ceardlann sa Rince Sean-Nós || Sean-Nós Dance Class

Learn the basic steps of traditional Irish Dance with champion dancer Irene Cunningham.
Free event.

12.00 pm
Comórtais Uirlise || Instrumental Competitions

Seven Oaks Hotel

Comórtais Uirlise || Instrumental Competitions

Traditional musicians of the celtic nations compete for honours in the Harp, Fiddle & Duet.

12.00 pm
Turas ar an Músaem || Guided Tour of Carlow Museum

Músaem Cheatharlach, College Street

Turas ar an Músaem || Guided Tour of Carlow Museum

Enjoy this bilingual guided tour of local history, artefacts and exhibits in Carlow Museum.
Free Event.

12.00 pm
Reelig & Reelóg

The Liberty Tree/ The Exchange, Potato Market

Reelig & Reelóg

Carlow’s up and coming traditional musicians entertain at The Liberty Tree for a lively outdoor session – weather permitting.
Otherwise under cover in The Exchange.

1.00 pm
Paráid na Féile || Pan Celtic Parade

Carlow College (Assembly)

Paráid na Féile || Pan Celtic Parade

Pan Celtic Gathering with participants from the celtic nations as well as other nationalities now resident in Carlow on parade. Led by the Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band with members of The Killeshin Pipe Band bringing up the rear. Project in association with Carlow Arts Office and prop designer Heather Grogan.

Assembly at 1.45pm in Carlow College Grounds

2.00 pm
Ceol Faoin Aer || Welsh Symphonic Wind Band

Potato Market

Ceol Faoin Aer || Welsh Symphonic Wind Band

Parade finale with open air tunes from the Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band.

Weather permitting - otherwise under cover in the Exchange

2.30 pm
Ceol na hAlban

Irishman’s Pub, College Street

Ceol na hAlban

Afternoon music with Robert Nairne Scottish Ceilidh Band.
Free event.

3.00 pm
Comórtais Rince Idir-Cheilteach

Seven Oaks Hotel

Comórtais Rince Idir-Cheilteach

Céad míle fáilte to the inter-celtic dance competitions where dancers from all participating nations go toe-to-toe in the solo, group and newly invented dances.
Free event.

3.00 pm
Cornish Music

Scraggs Alley, Tullow Street

Cornish Music

Karrygi Du folk band share the music and culture of Cornwall.
Free event.

4.00 pm
Ceol || Music

Tully’s Bar, Tullow Street

Ceol || Music

Early evening session with Paid Gofyn Band from Wales.

5.00 pm
Ceol le Carlow Ukelele Players

Tully’s Bar, Tullow Street

Ceol le Carlow Ukelele Players

Bring along your ukulele for this lively session.
Free event.

6.00 pm
An Cailín Ciúin

The IMC Cinema, Fairgreen

An Cailín Ciúin

Festival screening of the Oscar nominated Irish language film ‘An Cailín Ciúin’ with subtitles.
Cost: €7.00 (card payments only)

6.00 pm
Seisiún Ceoil || Trad Session

Tully’s Bar, Tullow Street

Seisiún Ceoil || Trad Session

Traditional Session with special guests enCÓRe.
Free event. 

 

7.00 pm
Ceolchoirm na gCór

Cathedral of the Assumption, College Street

Ceolchoirm na gCór

An uplifting evening of choral singing featuring choirs from the celtic nations in the magnificent Carlow Cathedral.
Táille / Admission: €10 (Day Pass to all events on that day)

7.30 pm
Breton Session

Corcorans Bar, The Bridge, Graiguecullen

Breton Session

Local musicians join musicians and dancers from Brittany for a Celtic session.
Free event. 

8.00 pm
Music from Wales

Carpe Diem pub (opposite Carlow Courthouse)

Music from Wales

Another night of Welsh music and song from the amazing 5-piece folk band ‘Paid Gofyn’
Free event. 

8.30 pm
Youngblood Sessions

The Good Room, Scraggs Alley

Youngblood Sessions

Mol an Óige…up and coming Jack O’Flaherty & Band Cosmic Embers entertain

9.00 pm
Ceol na hAoine || Friday night Irish Trad Music

The Irishman’s Lounge, College Street

Ceol na hAoine || Friday night Irish Trad Music

Fiddler Dave Sheridan, box player Denis Mangan & friends, followed by The Robert Nairn Scottish Ceilidh Band.
Free event.

9.00 pm
Club na Féile le Muintir Cymru || Festival Club hosted by Wales

Seven Oaks Hotel

Club na Féile le Muintir Cymru || Festival Club hosted by Wales

Musicians, singers, dancers, bands and choirs from Wales showcase the best of Welsh talent. Come early! Enjoy!
Donations welcome

9.15 pm
Late Date with Hugsie

Tully's Bar, Tullow Street

Late Date with Hugsie

Hugsie will share his passion for folk and trad music at this late night session which is sure to entertain.
Free event.

10.00 pm