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Irish Music &

Dance Association 30th Year, Issue No. 5

May 2012

Bealtaine

The mission of the Irish Music and Dance Association is to support, coordinate, encourage and promote high quality activities and programs

in Irish music, dance, and other cultural traditions within the community and to insure the continuation of those traditions.

Congratulations to the Young

Musicians from the

Center for Irish Music

Eight students from the Center for Irish Music recently competed in this year’s Midwest Fleadh Cheoil in Chicago. The Fleadh is an Irish music competition that includes both solo and group competitions. The five members of the CIM Advanced Ensemble pictured above competed in two categories and took second place in both! Fiddle students Joey DeGeorgeo, Karen Kenison, and David Ochs also competed in solo events. Congratulations to these fine young musicians and to CIM instructors Brian Miller (ensemble instructor) and Jode Dowling (former ensemble instructor). For a more complete description of the Fleadh, please see Brian Miller’s article in the April CIM newsletter (available at www.CenterforIrishMusic.org/newsletter/).

Inside this issue:

Tune of the Month 2

Gaelic Corner 3

May Calendar 8-9

Irish Festivals 10

Ireland w/ Erin Hart 12

Ceili Corner 14

Smidirini 15

Photo courtesy of David McKenna L to R: Fiona McKenna (tin whistle), Caillean Magee (bodhrán), Gabe Dale-Gau (fiddle),

John Ochs (tenor banjo), Emiliano Morales (fiddle).

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�une of �he on�h by Amy Shaw

To whet your appetite for next month’s Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, this column features a tune recorded by Harry Bradley, one of the artists who will be teaching and performing during the weekend. Harry is an amazing flute player from Belfast who found his inspiration in the driving, pulsing style of flute players from the 1920s, such as John McKenna and Tom Morrison. Until the MIM Weekend publicity came out, I had no idea that Harry was also an accomplished uilleann piper. This tune appears on Harry’s duo CD with fiddler Paul O’Shaughnessy. Some of the tunes I transcribe turn out to be not as complicated as I had at first thought. Others, like this one, turn out to be more complicated. I had been listening to this track for years without noticing the meter alternates between two and three. Then it dawned on me that this march is a version of the air known as The Coolin. (Writing something down is a great way to focus one’s attention!) According to the liner notes, “This march setting of the famous Gaelic song is…from Paul’s studies of John Doherty’s music.” John Doherty (1900-1980) was, of course, a very influential fiddler from Donegal. Check out the Center for Irish Music’s website at www.centerforirishmusic.org to learn more about the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend. Whatever you do, don’t miss it! Usual disclaimers: Any transcription errors are my own. The notation here is not meant to be a substitute for listening. It is simply an aid to learning the tune.

The IMDA Board is:

President: Lisa Conway

Treasurer: Mark Malone

Secretary: Jan Casey

Board Members: Suin Swann Ruth McGlynn Editor: John Burns

IMDA Board Meetings are open to the membership.

The Board meets regularly on the First Tuesday of each month at 6 pm at Perkins in HarMar. Members are encouraged to verify the time and location shortly before,

as meeting times and locations can change.

Contact Information Write to:

Irish Music and Dance Association 236 Norfolk Ave NW Elk River, MN 55330

Call: 612-990-3122 E-mail: [email protected]

Newsletter Submissions

We welcome our readers to submit articles of interest, news, and notices of events to be published in the newsletter. The deadline is the 20th o f the preceding month.

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The Irish word pobal can be translated as "people," in the sense of "the people" that we hear politicians refer to so often. But it also is used to express "a community," in the sense of a collection of people who

have something in common.

Thus the common phrase, in Irish-language media, pobal na

Gaeilge, "the Irish-speaking community." This refers to a common interest in the language, and can include speakers (and supporters) all across Ireland, and even beyond. It is a community defined by the common interest, not by a geographic location where Irish is spoken. Of course, a geographic community is also possible, as in pobal na

Gaeltachta, "the people of the Gaeltacht." And one community that does gather in one place is the one that assembles in theteach an phobail, literally, "the house of the people." This phrase is a common Irish term for a "church," the community being the members of the

parish or congregation.

The common connection could be something as simple as a song. A song that is "popular" is said to be i mbéal

an phobail, literally, "in the mouth of the people." You'll also see this "popular" usage in the names of movements and organizations, things like "The Popular

Front For ...", Fronta Pobail ....

In one form or another, pobal figures in countless official government names and titles. You might see references to Seirbhísí Pobail ("community services"), Gnóthaí Pobail("community affairs"), Forbairt Pobail

("community development"), and Ionad Pobail

("community center"). You'll also see the form poiblíor "public" in titles such as an Rannóg Sláinte Poiblí, "the

Department of Public Health."

And fear an phobail or bean an phobail, a "man or woman of the people," is actually someone who responds to complaints from the public, that is, an

ombudsperson.

Pobal is not the only word used in Irish to "collect" people with something in common. The Irish word lucht is used to refer to the people associated with a common interest or event, and in this usage, it rarely

stands alone, the way pobal can stand for "people" on its own. Instead, lucht is usually followed by something that

indicates the connection.

Thus Páirtí an Lucht Oibre, the "party of people associated with work," is the Irish name of the Labour

Party in Ireland. The connection could be a location, as when lucht na

mbruachbhailte, the "people of the city's edge," refers to "suburbanites." If you wanted to express the concept of "groupies" around a celebrity or a

movement, you could uselucht.

It is particularly common to refer to audiences, but depending on how the audience is experiencing an event, the description changes. Lucht féachana are the "watching people," that is, the audience of a visual event like theatre or a film. Lucht éisteachta, the "listening

people," would be used to refer to, say, a radio audience.

And you are part of the nicely alliterative lucht

léitheoireachta, the "reading people," who form the

audience for this newsletter.

It's not too early to circle the weekend of August 4 & 5 as a great time to learn some Irish, or to polish what you know. We'll hold our second annual Bernie Morgan Memorial Irish Language Workshopfrom Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon on the campus of St. John's University in Collegeville, MN. Watch our web site atwww.gaelminn.orgfor more details about this

event.

Better yet, visit our web site and sign up for The

Gaelminn Gazette, our free monthly e-newsletter. Each month you'll get an e-mail with announcements of our events and activities, along with a couple of tips for studying Irish. Scinneann gráinne ón scilligeadh

"A grain escapes from the shelling," that is,

Every community has at least one odd-ball

Will

�he �aelic �orner By Will Kenny

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CIM Summer Camp

The summer program at the Center for Irish Music offers camps for children of all ages and abilities to explore, learn and grow musically within the context of Irish tradition. Magical and explorative camps, introductory camps, and specialized camps for young musicians to hone and expand their skills while trying something new.

All camps are half day and cost $160 except where noted.

♣ Irish Hooley Camp, (ages 7-11) June 25-29 Sampler of our introductory programs for kids. Learn to play the tin whistle, fiddle and traditional song and dance and get introduced to instruments such as accordion, uilleann pipes and bodhran.

♣ Terrifically Tall Tales, (ages 6-10) July 9-13 *** Day long camp, $275 A day long camp of magical tales, make believe, and fundamentals of music. Explore the enchanting world of Irish folklore through music, song and dance.

♣ Irish Traditions, (ages 4-6) July 16-20 Learn traditional songs, rhymes, simple dances and meet and explore Irish instruments while learning all about Irish culture.

♣ Irish Rhythms, Drumming and Bodhran, (ages 7-12) July 16-20 Get your groove on - This camp is all about rhythm! Learn to accompany Irish music with rhythm. Irish bodhran, snare drum for pipe band, Irish dance and tap are a few ways we'll be makin' music this week!

♣ Irish Music for Brains Hands and Feet, (ages 4-6) July 23-27 Sing, dance, explore and create while building a base for further musical education and developing skills that will support them in their early years of growth.

♣ Irish Band Camp, (ages 9-12) July 23-27 Learn to play with others, foster creativity, and create a band! Perform at the end of the week for parents.

♣ Magical Travels, (ages 4-6) August 12-17 Sail, fly and march your way around Ireland's wondrous landscape with song, dance and rhyme. Venture through building blocks of rhythm and music.

♣ Recording Studio, (ages 8-12), August 12-17 Create arrangements, design cover art, make a CD and throw a CD release party!

Visit our website: www.centerforirishmusic.org or send inquiries to [email protected]

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The Center for Irish Music presents a Minnesota Irish Music Weekend

June 15-17, 2012

The Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is a unique festival presented by the Center for Irish Music that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with youth and adult learners for a weekend of workshops, lectures and a rare and virtuosic concert on Saturday night. Guest musicians this year include Harry Bradley (Belfast) on flute and pipes, Felix Dolan (New York) on piano, Jesse Smith (Baltimore) on fiddle, Devin Shepherd (Chicago) on fiddle, and Eileen Gannon (St. Louis) on Irish harp. (There are rumours about other amazing musicians

coming just for the craic, but so far the above friends are the ones

we are officially counting on...)

This three-day event is unique in its mission to provide traditional Irish music programming for all ages and abilities, from a beginner program for children ages 7-11 taught by Center for Irish Music instructors, to a full three-day youth music course (all Irish instruments) and a wide variety of 80-minute workshops for adults on uillean pipes, flute, piano, Irish accompaniment, Irish harp, fiddle and more, taught by the visiting artists. The weekend will also feature some interesting events for Irish music aficionados, such as a lecture on the music of the famous Sligo fiddler Michael Coleman, who emigrated to New York in 1914, eventually making over 80

of the most influential recordings of Irish traditional music of the century.

You won't want to miss a fascinating interview by local musician and scholar, Dáithí Sproule, of New York pianist, Felix Dolan on the history of the Irish music scene in New York. Felix Dolan recorded a tribute album to Michael Coleman with Andy McGann and Joe Cooley and will have many interesting stories to tell about famous Irish American musicians from that area.

Mark the following events on your calendar now!

♣ Friday, June 15th, 7:00pm - Family Ceili, live music from Twin Cities Ceili Band

♣ Saturday June 16th, 8:00pm - Concert featuring visiting artists

♣ Outdoor Happy Hours at the Celtic Junction on Friday and Saturday, 5:00-7:00pm (all proceeds go to the

Center for Irish Music)

♣ Workshops by world-class visiting artists for adults Sat & Sun.

♣ Lectures on Michael Coleman, Irish music from New York and more.

♣ Full 3-day youth workshop taught by visiting artists

Half-day beginner Irish music program for children (ages 7-11) will be taught by CIM instructors. Early-bird

registration discounts are available online before June 1st. Register online at www.centerforirishmusic.org

Registration and event details will be posted online as the planning continues. Keep checking back for more information.

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Merlins Pub

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Keegan’s Pub, M

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St. Dominic’s Trio

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2 7pm Traditional Irish Session

The Contented Cow

, Northfield

7:00pm Set Dance Lessons

Tapestry Folk Dance Ctr, M

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7:30pm Pub Quiz

Kip’s Pub, Mpls

7:30pm Pub Quiz

Merlins Rest, Mpls

7:30pm Ceili Dance

9:30pm Live Music

Dubliner Pub, S

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8pm Pub Quiz

Keegan’s Pub, M

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7pm Locklin Road

Cork’s Pub, S

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9:30pm Live Music

Dubliner Pub, S

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4 Festival of Nations featuring Laura

MacKenzie, Mooncoin Ceili Dancers,

Knocknagow Irish Dancers and O’Shea

Irish Dancers

RiverCenter, St P

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7:30pm Hounds of Finn

Charlie’s Pub, S

tillwater

8pm Celtic Session

Merlins Rest, Mpls

8pm Sea Marks

Gremlin Theatre, S

t. Paul

9:30pm The Irish Brigade

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5 Festival of Nations featuring

O’Shea Irish Dancers

RiverCenter, St P

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2pm Laura MacKenzie

Hosmer Library, M

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7pm C

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The Celtic Junction


Charlie’s Pub, S

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8pm Sea Marks

Gremlin Theatre, S

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9:30pm Belfast Cowboys

Lee’s Liquor Lounge, M

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6 Festival of Nations

RiverCenter, St P

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Noon: Traditional Session

Kieran’s Pub, M

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4pm Sea Marks

Gremlin Theatre, S

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4pm Learners Irish Session

6pm Advanced Irish Music

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Keegan’s Pub, M

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7:30pm Pub Quiz

Merlins Rest, Mpls

7 7:30pm First Monday

Shanty Sing

Dubliner Pub, S

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8 5:30pm Irish Hour

Merlins Pub

7pm Pub Quiz

Keegan’s Pub, M

pls

8pm Word Ninja Open Mic

Kieran’s Pub, M

pls


Nye’s, Mpls

9 7pm Traditional Irish Session

The Contented Cow

, Northfield



pls

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Kip’s Pub, Mpls

7:30pm Pub Quiz

Merlins Rest, Mpls

7:30pm Ceili Dance

9:30pm Live Music

Dubliner Pub, S

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6pm Two Tap Trio

The Shamrock, St P

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6:30pm Pub Quiz

8pm Pub Quiz

Keegan’s Pub, M

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8pm The Tim Malloys

Half Time Rec, S

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9:30pm Live Music

Dubliner Pub, S

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7pm St. Dominic’s Trio

Harriet Brewing’s Tap, M

pls

7:30pm Reverse Cowboy

Charlie’s Pub, S

tillwater

8pm Celtic Session

Merlins Rest, Mpls

8pm Sea Marks

Gremlin Theatre, S

t. Paul


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9:30pm Wild Colonial B

hoys

Kieran’s Pub, M

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Charlie’s Pub, S

tillwater

8pm Sea Marks

Gremlin Theatre, S

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McC

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Kieran’s Pub, M

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Keegan’s Pub, M

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7pm Traditional Irish Session

The Contented Cow

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7:30pm Pub Quiz

Kip’s Pub, Mpls

7:30pm Pub Quiz

Merlins Rest, Mpls

7:30pm Ceili Dance

9:30pm Live Music

Dubliner Pub, S

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8pm Pub Quiz

Keegan’s Pub, M

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9:30pm Live Music

Dubliner Pub, S

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7:30pm Tom Dahill & Ginny Johnson

Charlie’s Pub, S

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8pm Celtic Session

Merlins Rest, Mpls


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9:30pm Belfast Cowboys & the

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Bunkers, Mpls


Kieran’s Pub, M

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7:30pm Tom Dahill & Ginny

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Charlie’s Pub, S

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9:30pm Live Music

Dubliner Pub, S

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McC

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Kieran’s Pub, M

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Eddies 14th Annual Free Concert

and Potluck Picnic

Harriet Island, S

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Noon: Inish Mohr Outdoor

Concert,

Charlie’s Irish Pub, S

tillwater


Kieran’s Pub, M

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Keegan’s Pub, M

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Session

Keegan’s Pub, M

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7:30pm Pub Quiz

Merlins Rest, Mpls

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Kip’s Pub, Mpls

7:30pm Pub Quiz

Merlins Rest, Mpls

7:30pm Ceili Dance

9:30pm Live Music

Dubliner Pub, S

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Keegan’s Pub, M

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9:30pm Live Music

Dubliner Pub, S

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1 7pm 40 Shades of Green

Lebanon Hills, Eagan


Charlie’s Pub, S

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8pm Celtic Session

Merlins Rest, Mpls

2 Block Party: Dance Theatre of

Ireland

Ordway Theater, S

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The Eddies

St P

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8pm The Eddies

Hat Trick Lounge, St P

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7:30pm Broken Spoke

Charlie’s Pub, S

tillwater

9:30pm Tim Malloys

Half Time Rec, S

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9:30pm Belfast Cowboys

Lee’s Liquor Lounge, M

pls

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2pm Fundraiser Ceili for MN

United for All Fam

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Champion Ballroom

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Keegan’s Pub, M

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Session

Keegan’s Pub, M

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6pm Lehto & Wright

Washington Sq., W

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7:30pm Pub Quiz

Merlins Rest, Mpls

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7pm 3rd Monday Pub

Singing

Merlins Rest, Mpls

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5:30pm Irish Hour

Merlins Pub

7pm Pub Quiz

Keegan’s Pub, M

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Nye’s, Mpls

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The Contented Cow

, Northfield



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7:30pm Pub Quiz

Kip’s Pub, Mpls

7:30pm Pub Quiz

Merlins Rest, Mpls

7:30pm Ceili Dance

9:30pm Live Music

Dubliner Pub, S

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8pm Pub Quiz

Keegan’s Pub, M

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9:30pm Live Music

Dubliner Pub, S

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Charlie’s Pub, S

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8pm Celtic Session

Merlins Rest, Mpls


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9:30 pm Wild Colonial Bhoys

O’Donovan’s Pub, M

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9:30pm St Dominic’s Trio

Kieran’s Pub, M

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7:30pm Tiller Black

Charlie’s Pub, S

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McC

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9:30 pm Wild Colonial Bhoys

O’Donovan’s Pub, M

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9:30pm St Dominic’s Trio

Kieran’s Pub, M

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Rince na Chroi Irish Dance Camp

Hold on to your poodle socks because Rince na Chroi Irish Dance Camp is back for its SIXTH YEAR! Throughout the week of dance camp we do lots of dancing, but we also do arts and crafts, play games, learn about Irish history and culture, and even watch a few Irish dance performances. At the end of each week of camp we have an all camp performance for the parents with dances performed by all of the campers and we even throw a few surprises in the line up! It is 5 days of jam packed fun and many great

memories!

New this year: Sign up for a week of dance camp and your dancer will be

entered into a raffle to win $100 off fall tuition!!!

The official dates of dance camp for 2012:

♣ BEGINNER WEEK: JUNE 25-29 8:30AM- 12:00PM (This week is offered to current Beginner 5 and Under,

Beginner 6-7 and brand new dancers with no previous experience from ages 3-10)

♣ ADVANCED BEGINNER WEEK: JUNE 25-29 1:00PM-5:00PM (This week is offered to current Beginner 8+,

Advanced Beginner 1,2 and 3 dancers)

♣ INTERMEDIATE WEEK: JULY 9-13 12:30PM-5:00PM (This week is offered to current Intermediate Silver,

Green, Purple and Red dancers)

Irish Festival Preview — Save These Dates!

Oshkosh Irish Fest, Oshkosh, WI – June 1-3. The Oshkosh festival is held at the Leach Amphitheater in Riverside Park, downtown Oshkosh. Featured are the Máirtín de Cogáin Project, Gaelic Storm, Switchback, Green Tea, Rising Gael, and more. Details at www.oshkoshirishfest.com. (Oshkosh is 280 miles from St. Paul – about a 5 hour drive.)

The Fourth Annual Celtic Festival at the Farm at Saint Mathias – Sat. July 21. Plans include music (Rumgumption, Hounds of Finn) and dance plus demonstrations, crafts, and food. The Farm at St. Mathias is near Brainerd – details at www.thefarmonstmathias.com/.

Dublin Irish Festival, Dublin, OH – Aug. 3 – 5. Gaelic Storm, Tannahill Weavers, Eileen Ivers, Slide,

The Elders, and Black 47 are just a taste of the bands that will help Dublin celebrate their 25th Anniversary! Details at www.dublinirishfestival.org.

Milwaukee Irish Fest, Milwaukee - Aug. 16 thru 19. Our own Wild Colonial Bhoys are booked for this year. The Festival Showcase this year is Bluegrass with lots of great artists booked. The details are at www.irishfest.com.

Irish Fest, Rochester, MN – Labor Day Weekend. The Rochester Fest will return! Keep up with the

planning at www.irishfestmn.org.

Michigan Irish Music Festival, Muskegon, MI – Sept. 14 - 16. Planning is underway with updates posted at www.michiganirish.org.

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Author Erin Hart to Lead Tour of Ireland: ON HAUNTED GROUND September 12-22, 2012

Acclaimed mystery author Erin Hart will lead an intrepid band of travelers through Ireland to some of the mysterious and beautiful places that have inspired the locations in her novels, which center on Irish archaeology, history, music, and culture. New Departures Travel invites you to join Erin as she explores archaeological sites and castles, the bogs and lakes of the midlands, ruined medieval monasteries and haunted tower houses. And of course the group will take in some traditional music sessions, too. The trip will run September 12-22, 2012 and will include airfare, hotels, and transportation to Dublin, Roscommon, Galway, Tullamore, and Ennis; breakfast each day, six dinners, and two lunches; and tours of the National Museum of Ireland, Trinity College and the Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse, the Georgian House Museum in Dublin; neolithic sites at Newgrange and the Brú na Bóinne complex; the Corlea Trackway Centre, with its 2,000-year-old bog road; the Museum of Country Life; Galway City and Connemara; Portumna Castle, Locke’s Distillery, the Clara Bog Nature Reserve, and the Burren in County Clare, among many

other sites. An informational brochure is available for download at the New Departures website. To reserve a place for Erin Hart’s Ireland: ON HAUNTED GROUND, deposits in the amount of $750 are due by June 1, 2012 with the balance due by June 24, 2012. Checks should be made payable to New Departures Travel and sent to Kathy Sidla, New Departures Travel, 625 Second Avenue South, Suite 408, Minneapolis MN 55402-1909. Questions about the trip? Contact Kathy Sidla at New Departures at http://mail.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/edgedesk/cgi-bin/#, 1-612-305-0025 or 1-800-853-1880.

Itinerary:

September 12: Depart US for Dublin.

September 13-15: Dublin, Book of Kells, National Museum ('Kingship and Sacrifice' exhibit, ancient Irish gold, and the Faddan More Psalter), Guinness Brewery, Georgian House Museum, National Museum Collins Barracks, An

Góilín Singers' session, traditional Irish music session at Hughes's Pub, Chancery Street, overnight in Dublin.

September 16: Newgrange, Tullynally Castle and Gardens, Slane Castle, Corlea Trackway Centre, overnight at

Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon, Co Roscommon.

September 17-18: Ceide Fields, Museum of Country Life, Westport, walking tour of Galway City, Ballynahinch

Castle, coral beach at Carraroe, traditional music session at the Crane Bar, overnight in Galway.

September 19-20: Portumna Castle, Clonony Castle Tower House, Leap Castle (most haunted place in Ireland), Kilbeggan Whiskey distillery, Clara Bog Visitor Centre, St. Manchan's shrine, Celtic Roots Studio (bog wood

sculptures) at Ballinahown craft village, overnight in Tullamore, Co Offaly.

September 21: Dysart O'Dea medieval monastery and Clare Archaeology Centre, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Corkscrew

Hill, the Burren, fairy fort, Kilfenora, overnight in Ennis.

September 22: Return home to US.

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�eili �orner By Bhloscaidh O’Keane

First Saturday Afternoon Céilí - Dubliner Pub, 2162 University Avenue in Saint Paul, from 2:00 to 5:00. The suggested donation is $2.00 per person. The dances are taught and called by Paul McCluskey. First Saturday Night Set Dancing Céilí - The Celtic Junction, 836 Prior Ave., No, St. Paul. Third Saturday Night Céilí - The Celtic Junction, 836 Prior Ave., No, St. Paul.

Irish Dance Classes:

Céilí Dancing - Wednesday Nights

Dubliner Irish Pub - 2162 University Avenue in Saint Paul. Learn Irish dancing in a genuine Irish pub with a wooden floor that has known a whole lot of dancing feet. Steps and dances are taught by Súin Swann. Basic beginning steps are taught beginning at 7:30 (please note the time change), with advanced lessons and dancing continuing until 9:30 PM. Year-round; no children, and must be of legal drinking age. Free.

Set Dancing - Wednesday Nights

Tapestry Folk Dance Center - 3748 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis. This class is taught by Tim McAndrews and runs as an eight week course starting on March 7. The cost is $40 per person for eight weeks. The class runs from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.

The Center for Irish Music

Come check us out at

The Celtic Junction 836 Prior Avenue, St Paul MN

Please check the website for information on

our full range of instruction in traditional Irish music, language , culture and fun.

For class schedule and other information call or email 651-815-0083 [email protected]

Or visit our website

www.centerforirishmusic.org

Dedicated to Handing Down the Tradition

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Smidirini* By Copper Shannon (*Irish for ‘Bits and Pieces’)

♣ Fáilte romhat, a Alice Katherine (Welcome Alice Katherine), the newest member of the Katie and Jason Spangler family. When we reached out to Will Kenny of Gaeltacht Minnesota for an appropriate Irish greeting for Ali and her family, Will commented that “traditionally, when the Irish came over to see your new baby, they insulted it. They would peer down on the little bugger and say, ‘She looks a little cross-eyed,’ or, ‘Boy, her nose is kind of crooked.’ The reason for this was that if the fairies heard anyone praising the baby as being beautiful, etc., they would snatch the baby and leave a changeling in its place.” So we certainly won’t say a word about how beautiful she is!

♣ Comhghairdeas le (Congratulations to) Ashley Overton and David Schilmoeller, who have been

selected for the Friends of St. Patrick’s Young Ambassadors Program. The program will take Ashley and David to Northern Ireland this summer for two weeks of study, community work and fellowship.

♣ New on U-Tube! You can now tune in to the official Center for Irish Music channel on U-Tube. Several

videos are already available for your viewing and listening pleasure, with more to come! Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/user/CenterforIrishMusic?feature=watch.

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