33rd Burtonport Summer Festival 17 - 25 July 2009

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Féile Ailt An Chorráin - A family festival that caters for everyone

Friday 17th / Dé hAoine 17ú


5.00 p.m.


KIDS DISCO - Crowning of the 2009 Prince & Princess in the Community Centre
7.00 p.m.


RAFT RACE - Build and race your own raft (Lifejackets compulsory)
7.30 p.m.


MARRIED & SINGLES FOOTBALL MATCH at Keadue Central Park
10.00 p.m.


Opening concert with the ever popular PANAMA RED
10.00 p.m.


Launch of booklet to celebrate CRICKAMORE BAND'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION (1959-2009)







Saturday 18th / Dé Sathairn 18ú
11.00 a.m.


GAA U8 Blitz - Gaelic Blitz for under 8s' at Dungloe GAA pitch. For more information contact Dessie on 086-60625226
11.00 a.m.


CAR BOOT SALE - in Burtonport Car Park (€10 per car)
1 - 6 p.m.


LOCAL SEA ANGLING COMPETION - Weigh in at the fishermen's Co-op at 6.00 p.m.
2 - 4 p.m.


UNDERAGE FOOTBALL at Keadue Central Park
1 - 5 p.m.


RAPID KAYAKING - taking place at Roshine Pier. Age 10 and over.
For more information contact James on 086 1510979
2.00 p.m.


POSTER PAINTING COMPETITION in the Community Centre
3.00 p.m.


BONNY BABY SHOW in the Community Centre
7.30 p.m.


Live music THE FLYBYS
9.45 p.m.


OFFICIAL OPENING by local postmaster John Columba Boyle
10.00 p.m.


Live music with the famous DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS

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Sunday 19th / Dé Domhnach 20 ú
11.00a.m.


FESTIVAL MASS in the St. Columba's Church
2.00 p.m.


MARCHING BAND PARADE from Spar shop, Burtonport Crossroads
2.45 p.m.


RECITAL from all bands at the car park
5 - 7 p.m.


Live music Special Tribute session to the laste Michael McShane by his former band THE POPLARS with members of the McShane family
7.00 p.m.


Live music by Seamus McGee
10.00 p.m.


Annual Bridge Open in the Community Centre. Entries to J.C. boyle 074-9542001 or Jimmy Gallagher 074-9542037
10.00 p.m.


Outdoor live music with ABBA tribute band "ABBA 4U"



Special 1 day draw tickets €2 a line for €200 prize







Monday 20th /Dé Luain 20ú Lá Gaelach



Irish Day / La Gaelach "Labhair Gaeilge Linn"
2.30 p.m.


CHLDREN'S SPORTS DAY in Keadue Central Park. All welcome
5.00 p.m.


TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION LIVE ON PLATFORM
5.00 p.m.


BEST LOCAL GARDEN COMPETITION - booking essential (087 2237727)
7.30 p.m.


INDOOR BOWLS COMPETITION at the Community Centre. Hosted by Burtonport
Bowling Club. Entries to Kevin Sweeney 074 9521937
8.00 p.m.


OUTDOOR CEILI at the platform by Martin Duggan. A special welcome for all
Ceilie dancers
10.00 p.m.


Oiche ceoil le IRISH BRIGADE
10.30 p.m.


Heat of the KARAOKE COMPETITION in the Lobster Pot. Over 18s only







Tuesday 21st / Dé Mairt 21ú
11.00 p.m.


CHILDREN'S DAY ON THE BEACH - sandcastle building competition - special partent's
prize. Children's Tug-O-War and novelty events. See you all at Cloughlass car park
beach
6.30 p.m.


THE ISLAND TREASURE HUNT - Explore the surrounding islands and search for clues
(Presentation of prizes in the Lobster Pot)
7.30 p.m.


5KM ROAD RACE - Heat of the Donegal Grand Prix. Registration at the Community Centre. Entries to Owen Coyle 074 9521095
7.30 p.m.


Open pairs BOWLS tournament in the Community Centre. Entries to Kevin Sweeney 074 9521937
8.00 p.m.


1ST HEAT OF IT'S A KNOCKOUT (Adults).
10.00p.m.


Live music by PATRICK GALLAGHER BIG BAND (Ex Goat's Don't Shave)
10.30 p.m.


WEAKEST LINK with a possible top prize of €1,000 in Lough Erin Bar, Acres







Wednesday 22nd / Dé Ceadaoin 22ú



GOLF STABLEFORD OPEN COMPETITION - Ladies & Gents running all day at Cruit Island Golf Club
Contact 087 2525579 or 074 9543296
3.00 p.m.


CHILDREN'S TALENT COMPETITION in the Community Centre. Open to all children: locals and visitors alike. 3.00 - 4.00 p.m. under 6s'
4.00 - 5.00 p.m. 7s' and over
Everyone welcome, groups and individuals.. Come along and see some of the best talent of the future. Contact Mary Rodgers on 086 6076802
6.00 p.m.


CAR TREASURE HUNT - Cars depart from LOUGH ERIN BAR, Acres. Presentation 10 p.m.
7.00 p.m.


2nd heat of IT'S A KNOCKOUT (Adults)
10.00 p.m.


HEAT OF KARAOIKE competition in O'Donnell's Bar
10.00 pm.


TABLE QUIZ IN CAISLEAIN ÓIR, ANNAGRY
9-11p.m.


Outdoor music - with the return of SHANE MCMONAGLE







Thursday 23rd / Deardaoin 23ú
12 noon -
2 p.m.



TEDDY BEARS PICNIC in Bears Cave, the Community Centre. Bring your picnic and enjoy the fun. Suitable for kids 0 - 6 yrs. Must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Breid 074 9542395 for further details.
3.00 p.m.


KIDS IT'S A KNOCKOUT - Acres N.S. versus Keadue N.S.
5.00 p.m.


PET SHOW - Family fun, no pedigree necessary. At Lough Erin Bar, Acres
6.00 p.m.


SKIFF RACING with special men's senior race for the Toney Owenie Manus Memorial Cup
 7.00p.m.     SCENIC WALK - ROSSES RAMBLERS welcom you to join them on a scenic walk aroudn the village and surrounding areas. (Approx 4 miles). Assemble on pier
10.00 p.m.


Final heat of the KARAOKE COMPETITION at Lough Erin Bar, Acres
10.00 p.m.


Live music on the platform with ERIN'S OWN







Friday 24th / Dé hAoine 24ú
12 noon


CHILDREN'S WALKING TREASURE HUNT - starting from the Community Centre
1 - 6 p.m.


LOCAL SEA ANGLING COMPETITION - Weigh in at the fishermen's Co-op at 6.00 p.m.
3.00 p.m.


FANCY DRESS COMPETITION in the Community Centre
6.30 p.m.


IT'S A KNOCKOUT - The Final
8.00 p.m.


TUG-O-WAR on the pier - Charlie Bán Memorial. Entries at venue
10.00 p.m.


MR & MRS at Lough Erin Bar, Acres
10.30p.m.


Closing concert with RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS TRIBUTE BAND







Saturday 25th / Dé Sathairn 26ú
12.30p.m.


SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA at the Community Centre. Enjoy our seafood banquet, wine and music
2.00 p.m.


OPEN REGATTA (Ladies, Gents & Juniors). Sailing race and senior skiff racing for the Johnny Duffy Memorial Trophy. Early start due to tides. Special welcome for all teams. Contact Oscar 087 9253534
10.00 p.m.


FINAL OF THE 2009 KARAOKE COMPETITION in O'Donnells Bar.

 

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