| 11.00am
-2pm |
Car Boot sale takes place in the car park. (€10 per car).
Contact Brian - 086 89415467 |
| 12noon
|
Children's
Scavenger Hunt - Pick up an entry form anytime during the week
from the festival office and return before 6pm on Friday. |
| 1:00pm |
Comórtas
Iascaireacht - Day 1 of Local Sea Angling Competition.
Fish Auction will take place on the pier after weigh-in complete.
For further details contact Seamus on 086 8969377 or Packie on 087
7794531 |
| 1:00pm |
Ceardaíocht
paistí - Children's Craft Workshop in the Community Centre.
Join in the fun of designing and decorating your personalised flying
kite. Kites will be used again at our day on the beach.
Entry Fee €2.00 |
| 3:00pm |
Bonny
Baby Show in the Community Centre. (0-3yrs) |
| 3-5pm |
"Try
A Snorkel" ever wondered what lies beneath the ocean waves,
well now's your chance to find out. The Rosses Snorkel Club invite
you to come along to Cloughlass beach for a snorkel workshop, all
necessary equipment provided. For more details contact Patrick on
087 9158364. |
| 5-7pm
|
Showcase
of Local Young Talent. Come along and support the young musicians
of the future. Music by Not that Famous (NTF), Sabotage & The
Nameless. |
| 5:30pm |
Rasaí
Baid - Open Regatta - (Ladies, Gents & Juniors) Senior Skiff
racing for the Johnny Duffy Memorial Cup. Contact Oscar 087 9253534. |
| 9:00pm |
Seirbhíse
Éacúiméineach - Open air Ecumenical Remembrance
Service on the pier - In hosting this special service we remember
especially those lost at sea and the reasons for the inception of
our festival. Everyone welcome. |
| 9:30pm |
We
extend a warm welcome to the recently reformed Dore Fife & Drum
Band who will perform a Recital for us tonight. |
| 9:45pm
|
Oscailt
Oifigiúl - Official Opening by Connie Devenney. We are
honoured to have Connie perform the official opening of the 35th
Festival. Over the years he has many links with Burtonport and in
particular the fishing industry. |
| 10:00pm |
Ceoil
na h-Oíche - Opening night concert with the return of
Hugo Duncan & His band. |
| |
|
| De
Domhnaigh 17ú / Sunday 17th |
| 11:00am |
Aifreann
na Féile - Festival Mass Live broadcast on Highland Radio
followed by Blessing of the Boats on the pier. |
| 2:30pm |
Paráid
an Phobail - 35th Festival Community Parade, come along and
enjoy our parade of Marching Bands, Vintage Cars, local Community
groups, everything that our community has to offer. Starting from
the Spar Shop, Crossroads. |
| 3:00pm |
Band
Recital - each visiting band will perform their musical programme |
| 5-7pm |
Afternoon
music continues with the delightful Dianne Cannon & Her band |
| 7-9pm |
Ceoilchoirm
& damhsa - Outdoor music with the Festival Favourite
Seamus Mc Gee & his band. |
| 7:00pm |
Comórtas
Beirste - Annual Bridge Open in the Community Centre. Entries
to Jimmy Gallagher 074 95 42037 or Susie Mc Garvey 074 95 21319.
|
| 10:30pm |
Ceoilchoirm
na h-Oíche - Free open air concert- rocking the night
away with Keltic Kaos |
| 10:30pm
|
Mc
Daid's Got Talent - 2nd Heat at Lough Erin Bar Acres.
Contact Manus for further details 074 95 42100. |
| |
|
| De
Luain 18ú / Monday 18th |
| 12noon |
Cuairt
ar an Trá - Children's Day on the beach -A fun filled
day on Cloughlass Car Park beach featuring the popular Sandcastle
building competition. Special Kite flying competition on the day.
Entry fee €2.00 includes refreshments. |
| 5pm |
Comóras
Gairdín - Local Garden Competition - Booking essential
before 3pm telephone (086) 3015362 |
| 7pm
|
Rasaí
Baid - Regatta - Open Skiff Racing with special men's senior
race for the Tony Owenie Manus Memorial Cup. Contact Oscar 087 9253534 |
| 7pm
|
Comórtas
Boillí - Indoor Bowls Competition - First heat of the
Open Pairs bowls tournament in the Community centre hosted by the
Burtonport Bowling Club. Entries to Kevin Sweeney 087 2379171 /
074 9521937 |
| 7:30pm |
Adult
Novelty Events |
| 8:30pm |
Enjoy
the very best of country music with Ramblin Fever. |
| 10pm |
Comórtas
Talúin - 1st Heat of Karaoke Competition in the Lobster
Pot. |
| 10:30pm |
Ceoilchorm
- Late night concert with the Irish Brigade. |
| |
|
| De
Mairt 19ú / Tuesday 19th |
| 2pm |
Lá
Spoirt na Paistí - Festival Sports Day - Sponsored by
The Cope, Dungloe - get your running shoes on and join in the fun
of our annual children's sports and football day at Keadue Central
Park. Special grown-ups races. Entry Fee €1.00 |
| 6.30pm |
Snorkelling
with the Rosses Snorkel Club at Cloughlass beach. |
| 7pm
|
Comórtas
Boillí -Indoor Bowls Competition - 2nd Heat & Grand
Final of the Open Pairs Tournament in the Community centre. |
| 7:30pm |
Rasaí
Bothair - Burtonport heat of the Donegal Grand Prix. 5K Road
Race for adults and kids over 14years. Special Junior 1 mile race.
Registration from 6pm at the Community centre. Entries to Owen Coyle
074 95 21095 |
| 8:30pm
|
Superstars
- Individual adult competition involving stamina, strength,
accuracy - have you got what it take to claim the crown. Takes part
in the car park. Entries to Eugene 087 6630739. Entry fee €5.00
|
| 10pm |
Ceoilchorm
na Féilte - Musical Highlight of the Week-Free Outdoor
Festival concert with the highly entertaining Cork based band Arkadia.
Music to suit everyone. A night not to be missed. |
| 10:30pm
|
Final
heat of Mc Daid's Got Talent in Lough Erin Bar, Acres.
Contact Manus for further details 074 95 42100. |
| |
|
| De
Ceadaoin 20ú / Wednesday 20th |
| 9am |
Comórtas
Gailf - Open Singles Golf Competition - Ladies & Gents single
stableford competition running all day at Cruit Island Golf Club.
For timesheet please contact 074 95 43296. |
| 3pm |
Comórtas
Talúin na bPaistí - Highlight of the week our
Children's Talent Competition in the Community Centre. We
especially welcome our visiting children to enter this wonderful
competition. 3-4pm Under 6's. 4-5pm for 7yrs and over. Groups and
individual categories. Please contact Mary 086 6076802 for details. |
| 6pm |
Torraíocht
Taisce Cár - Very popular Car Treasure Hunt is
back. Collect your entries from the Lough Erin Bar. No time limit,
return answer sheet by 9:30pm Presentation at 10pm. Entry fee €10.00.
Contact Peter Mc Gee |
| 7pm
|
Siúlóidí
- Why not join the Rosses Ramblers on a leisurely stroll through
our beautiful countryside, incorporating the newly refurbished railway
walk. Walkers assemble at the pier. Contact Owen Coyle or John Monaghan. |
| 8.00pm |
It's
a Knockout - in the car park. Come along and support the 4 local
teams competing in this years tournament. 2 heats will be held on
the night. |
| 9-11:30pm
|
Comórtas
Damhsa - Michael Mc Shane memorial West Donegal Jiving Competition
- Special dance night in the Community centre, music by Sean
Mc Monagle & his band. Event Sponsored by Mc Shane Family. |
| 10pm
|
Tráth
na gCeist - Festival Table Quiz in Caislean Oir, Annagry, teams
of 4. Quizmaster is the ever popular Mr John Bosco O Donnell. |
| 10pm |
2nd
Heat of Karaoke Competition in O Donnell's Bar. |
| 10pm |
Ceoil
na h-Oíche -Free Outdoor gig with Mojo GoGo. Rising local
stars that have already made their mark in the city and we are delighted
to have them entertain you on local soil tonight. |
| |
|
| Deardaoin
21ú / Thursday 21st LA GAELACH "Labhair Gaeilge Linn"
|
| 11-12noon |
Craoladh
Beo ar Radio na Gaeltachta - Cuireann muid failte mór
roimh Radio na Gaeltacht chuig Ailt an Chorainn chun craolach beo
a dhéanamh inniu. Live broadcast from the village with Radio
na Gaeltachta, come along and enjoy the ceoil agus craic with local
artists. Bígí Linn. |
| 12noon |
Teddy
Bears Picnic in the Bears Cave at the Community Centre. Bring
along your picnic and enjoy the fun. Suitable for kids 0-6yrs. Must
be accompanied by an adult. Contact Breid 07495 42395. |
| 2pm |
Kids
Knockout - in the Car Park . Contact Kelly O Donnell |
| 4pm |
Ceol
Tradisúnta - Enjoy the very best of Traditional Music
throughout the afternoon. Artists to include: Dinny & Edel Mc
Laughlin, Ceoltairi Na Rosann Meenacross CCE, Neddie Mary Hughie
Gallagher |
| 5pm |
Comórtas
Peata - Make sure your pet is well groomed for the annual
Festival Pet Show. No pedigree necessary. Takes place at
Lough Erin Bar. The very best of family fun. |
| 6.30pm
|
Snorkling
with the Rosses Snorkel Club at Cloughlass beach. |
| 8pm |
Taispéantais
Damhsa Faoin Aer - Superb Outdoor Ceili with Martin Duggan.
After their stunning display last year we have invited back the
local dancers to perform again. Please join in if you know the steps,
if you don't you will soon learn. |
| 10pm |
Ceoil
na n-Oíche - Night time concert with the highly entertaining
Kopy Kats with special guest Deirdre Bonner, Dungloe / Ardara. |
| 10:30pm |
Final
Heat of Karaoke Competition in Lough Erin Bar. |
| |
|
| De
h-Aoine 22ú / Friday 22nd |
| 12
noon |
Torraíocht
Taisce na Páistí - Kids Treasure Hunt. Starts
at the Festival Office. |
| 1-6pm |
Comórtas
Iascaireacht - Day 2 of our Sea Angling Competition. For further
details contact Seamus on 086 8969377 or Packie on 087 7794531.
|
| 4pm |
Culaith
Bhréige - Fancy Dress Competition - in the Community
centre. Lots of prizes to be won for the best fancy dress outfits. |
| 6pm |
R.N.L.I
Seachecks. We invite all owners of any type of boat to take
advantage of this very worthy event. Get your vessel checked free
of charge to ensure your safety at sea. |
| 6:30pm |
It's
a Knockout Final - in the car park where the remaining two teams
will battle it out for the coveted crown of knockout champions.
Come along and support. |
| 8:30pm |
Tarraingt
Téide - Tug O War Competition - on the pier. We invite
all teams to take part for the Charlie Ban Memorial Cup. Entries
taken at the venue before 7:45pm. Referee Tony Boyle. |
| 10pm
|
Grand
Final of Mc Daid's Got Talent at Lough Erin Bar. A night not
to be missed. €500 in Prizes. Contact Manus for further details
074 95 42100. |
| 10:30pm
|
Ceoil
na h-Oíche - Fantastic Late night concert with The Regulators. |
| |
|
| De
Satharin 23ú / Saturday 23rd |
| 11am |
Rasaí
Cadhcáil - Kayak Competition at the Pier. Can you steer
the Kayak Obstacle Course to victory? Equipment & lifejackets
provided. Contact Shaun Gallagher 087 6485732 or Patrick Mc Elroy
0879158364 |
| 1pm |
Buifé
Bia Mara - Seafood Extravaganza - in the Community Centre.
Seafood banquet with wine and music. This extra special event
is highly popular so come early to avoid disappointment. Pay at
the door €15.00. Music by the Saw Doctor.
|
| 3pm |
Outdoor
Music by Island Folk. |
| 4.30pm |
Ceoilchorm
deireadh na Féile - Closing concert with the fabulously
talented De-Railed - featuring members of the famous Mc Monagle
Family. |
| 10pm
|
Batha
Ceannais an Comórtas Talúin - Final of Karaoke Competition
in O Donnells Bar. Prize fund of €600.00 |
