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Thursday 29th July, 1:00pmCreperie Bretonne, Teeling St.Tabby Callaghan – Rock

Sligo born Tabby Callaghan (29) is a riffing /singing/songwriting/performer with an impressive history ofgigs from The Cavern, made famous by The Beatles, 'O2in the Park' in front of 100,000 people, to sold out showsin Wembley. He's had the privilege to join some worldrenowned artists such as Ozzy Osbourne in the studioand share the same stage as Tom Jones and interviewRod Stewart for his documentary, "What Tabby DidNext," for ITV. The thing that matters most to Tabby ishis music, with twists of Hendrix meets Bowie and ahefty tablespoon of Prince flavoured vibes.

Thursday 29th July, 7:30pmTobergal Lane Café, Tobergal LaneKarl Burthom – Blues, classical, rock, country & jazz

Karl Burthom is a self taught classical guitarist who hasbeen performing in the Sligo area for the last ten years.

Born in Manchester, Karl started to learn the guitar at theage of seven. He has embraced blues, rock and jazz stylesand performed all of these with many of the area's finestmusicians. Karl has lately focused on playing with the sixpiece Bughouse Jazz Band alongside his solo work.

Thursday 29th July, 10:00pmMcGarrigles, O’Connell StreetCollette Sheerin, Anna Houston & Ray Coen – Folk/traditional

Swiss born Anna Houston plays banjo, mandolin in thissession. She is also one of the key members in the band“No Crows”. Collette Sheerin plays the flute and tin whis-tle and sings some very melodic folk songs. Ray Coen is asongwriter of consummate skill and a performer of theutmost integrity. A salt–of–the–earth artist, He is devoidof cynicism and deserves to be taken very seriously.

Thursday 29th July, 10:00pmFiddler’s Creek, Rockwood ParadeSmokey & the Bandit – Country/Western Swing

A covers band who play Folk and chart songs. They are apopular duo on the pub circuit.

(Late bars in Sligo in association with the Vintner’s Association)

Club Night’s - Admission may apply

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Thursday 29th July, 10:00pmFurey’s, Bridge St.

Carrie McCarthy – Pop/RockCarrie is a local singer rising up inthe Sligo live music scene. Havingbeen brought up in a musical house-hold, where her father and brotherof two piece ‘Itchy and Scratchy’soon introduced her to the wonder-ful world of live gigging. With influ-

ences ranging from The Beatles to Imelda May, expect a widerange of cool classic covers accompanied by her brotherSean McCarthy of Whitewater/Mackadons fame on guitar andvocals.

Thursday 29th July, 10:30pmMcHugh’s (upstairs), Grattan St.Live Music – 2 Bands

Our Thursdays, is an excitingshowcase for up and comingbands to win the opportunity tojoin the likes of Snow Patrol,Paolo Nutini and José Gonzálezon the bill as part of this year's

Arthur's Day celebrations. Spectators will all be given thechance to vote on who makes it through to the final pubshowcase on August 5th.

Thursday 29th July, 10:30pmMcHugh’s (downstairs), Grattan St.DJ Brendan TierneyLive and interactive fun filled night with DJ Brendan – From chart to cheese.

Thursday 29th July, 10:30pmTobergal Lane Café, Tobergal Lane

Club Night -GRAPEVINEThe best in Soul, Funk & Motown.

Friday 30th July, 4:30pmHargadons, O’Connell St.Own A Chord – Barbershop/Accapello

A novel male voice harmonygroup, Own A Chord wereoriginally a barbershop quartet. Their repertoireincludes many acappella

arrangements which are contemporary and fun to sing.They have performed on several radio shows. The groupcomprises Liam Cunningham, Micki Murray, Tommie Breeand John McHugh, directed by Cass Smith.

Friday 30th July, 8:00pmEarley’s, Bridge St.Danjo – Trad/Country/Bluegrass

Joe Davitt plays banjo and DannyO’Hagan guitar and vocals. These twoexcellent Sligo based musicians play amix of traditional Irish music, countrymusic and bluegrass. They are usuallyjoined by other local musicians.


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Friday 30th July, 9:00pmTobergal Lane Café, Tobergal LaneYvonne Cunningham Band – Latin Swing Jazz

Yvonne Cunningham is asinger songwriter and voicecoach. She is an accom-plished performer in a vari-ety of musical genres.

Yvonne is accompanied in her performance by guitaristsBernard Tohill and Jim Meehan. The trio perform a broadmix of Latin, Swing Jazz and ballads drawn from the GreatAmerican Songbook. If your music is Ella Fitzgerald meetsBlossom Dearie with a little bit of Duke Ellington, stop byand hear this trio of accomplished jazz musicians.

Friday 30th July, 10:00pmShennanigan’s,Bridge St.DJ Bulmers – 70sand 80s disco

Friday 30th July, 10:00pmHargadons, O’Connell StreetThe Odd Couple – Jazz

The Odd Couple is a Sligobased piano trio specialising injazz versions of pop tunes, TVThemes and classic jazz stan-dards. The group featuresKieran Quinn, piano, Eddie Lee

double bass and Ken McDonald, drums. The Odd couplehas gained some notoriety for its quirky arrangements ofclassics such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Riverdance - ThePiano Trio Version" and "Variations on A-Team" amongstothers.

Friday 30th July, 10:00pmKennedy’s, Rockwood ParadePaul McMahon & Friends – Traditional

Claudia Swab – FiddleMarie Munnily – ConcertinaPaul Mc Mahon – Guitar/Banjo

Friday 30th July, 10:00pmFoley’s, Castle StreetMichael Lavelle & Sean Lynch – Traditional

Friends since early childhood, Michaeland Seán successfully competed inFleadhanna Cheol throughout theirschool years. They now regularly bringtheir combination of Uilleann pipes,

Scottish small pipes, Border pipes, concert flute and whis-tles to seisúin in Sligo, Galway,Carlow and Mayo. Living inAchill Island, Co Mayo, has given these young musicians anappreciation for things of beauty and the unique musicalstyle they have developed clearly resonates with thesounds of the sea.

Friday 30th July, 10:00pmGlasshouse Hotel, Hyde BridgeDean Mahon – Folk/Rock

Dean Mahon is a dynamic singer/song-writer based in Sligo's Gateway City per-forming classic hits from the 60s, 70s,80s, 90s and naughty's in his own uniquestyle. Dean is a singer whose versatility

and superior vocal ability means he is comfortable singinganything from rock to folk.


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Friday 30th July, 10:00pmBelfry, Thomas St.Disco Bar DJ Ciaran Carty – Disco Bar

Ciaran has spent more than half his lifeentertaining the club loving public bothin Ireland and abroad. He uses his vastmusic knowledge like a weapon of massdancefloor destruction. Ciaran's theultimate party starter!

Friday 30th July, 10:30pmShoot The Crows, Grattan St.James O’Connor and Audrey Trainor –Folk/Rock

James O’Connor a 24 year old musicianfrom Laois, has been writing songs foryears. 2007 marked hisfirst appear-ance in the Irish charts with hisplaylisted track “Mr. Moon” appearingon the top 5 album “Our Space”. InApril of this year, James and his musi-

cal collaborator, Audrey Trainor reached No.9 in the Top50 singles with their debut EP "Falling Up". After teaming up with Audrey Trainor, a classicallytrained violinist and music lecturer from County Louth ,they have performed all around Ireland, the UK and theUSA with headline shows and opening for such artists asThe Walls, The Waterboys - Steve Wickham, Bell X1’s – DaveGeraghty, Miss Paula Flynn, Mick Flannery and mostrecently the 4 of Us.

Friday 30th July, 10:00pmFiddler’s Creek, Rockwood ParadePenthouse Flowers – Pop

Hughie Lowry on guitar andDeckie Doyle on drums play apopular mix of covers.

Friday 30th July, 10:30pmHarp Tavern, Quay St.The Quay Street Trad Session - Traditional

Kevin O’Brien – Accordion Harry Mc Gowan – FlutePat Sweeney – BanjoSean Dwyer - Guitar

Friday 30th July, 10:30pmMcHugh’s (upstairs), Grattan St.The T-Town Bottlestoppers –

Alternative Folk/Pop

It is difficult to capture in inkthe magic of this band whouse a spectrum of instrumentsfrom saws to tubas in their

live set. With influences ranging from Johnny Cash to BoDiddley to The Super Furry Aminals they mix spoken wordtales of the macabre with operetta styled sea shanties,singing love songs and hate songs that will sonicallytransport you from a 50s Memphis diner to an uber-coolindie club in Berlin and back again! Currently recordingtheir eagerly anticipated debut album with Leo Pearson(Elvis Costello, U2, Christy Moore) these Kilkenny-basedlads deliver toe-tapping sunshine wherever they land.


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Friday 30th July, 10:30pmMcHugh’s (downstairs), Grattan St.DJ Tom Clarke – Current Chart Hits

Friday 30th July, 10:30pmTobergal Lane Café, Tobergal LaneGlobal Disco – Club Night

Groovy Beats from all aroundthe world. Salsa, Afrobeats,Balkan bangers.

Friday 30th July, 11:00pmToffs Nightclub, JFK ParadeFANtastic Fridays – Disco/ClubDJ Ciaran Carty

Ciaran has spent more than halfhis life entertaining the club lovingpublic both in Ireland and abroad.He uses his vast music knowledgelike a weapon of mass dancefloordestruction. Ciaran's the ultimateparty starter!

Saturday 31st July, 11:30amLyons Café, Wine StreetBreakfast Club – Elsa Kelly & NiamhFarrell – TraditionalNiamh Farrell and Elsa Kelly are talented young Sligo musi-cians who have been playing together for many years andhave refined a blend and tone that makes their perform-

ances a magical experience..Niamh sings with a beautifulvelvet sean nos voice and is amistress of the concert flutewith her strong Sligo style.

Elsa's harp playing has a strong uplifting rhythm, and hervibrant accompaniment marries Niamh's playing wonder-fully. The combination of the flute and harp produces asoft sweet sound.

Saturday 31st July, 1:00pmSligo Park Hotel, Pearse RoadThree Play – Jazz

Eddie Lynch ( piano ), and EddieMc Farlane ( guitar ) haveplayed on the jazz scene in theNorth West for years. Both hailfrom Donegal and have playedtogether in various formats.

This included their well known residency in Sligo wherevisiting musicians such as Louis Stewart, Mike Neilsen,Richie and Michael Buckley have joined them on stage.They have recently teamed up with a young talented bassplayer, Stephen Gallagher, also from Donegal. This trio -d"Threeplay" – create the popular sound of easy listening,mainstream jazz.

Saturday 31st July, 1:30pmRadisson Blu Hotel, Ballincar, Rosses PointJackk and Jones – Folk/Country RockJackk and Jones is a new duo of Leon Mooney on guitar/harmonica and Leslie Jones on mandolin. They play aneclectic mix of folk, rock and country with a traditionalbluegrass twist.


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This is a high energy showdrawing on influences from theAppalachian Mountains inte-grated with songs from NeilYoung to Steve Earle.

Saturday 31st July, 1:30pmKennedy’s, Rockwood ParadePaul McMahon and Friends – Traditional

Traditional Irish MusicSession, in FlannagansTraditional Irish Pub,30th July 10pm and 31st July 1.30pm. Claudia

Swab, Fiddle/ Marie Munnily, Concertina/

Paul McMahon, Guitar and Banjo.

Saturday 31st July, 3:00pmHargadons, O’Connell St.

Louisiana Joyride –Funky CountryIf you like your music raw,drenched in whiskey and set to afunky country beat then this trio

are full of surprises and not to be missed. Comprising OrlaLynch, Owen McNulty and Russty Li-Nesbitt (formerly of theJim Armstrong Band), Louisiana Joyride have attracted alot of attention since forming in late 2008. They haveplayed in festivals countyrywide including Open HouseFestival, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast NashvilleFestival, Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival... as well as ahost of other gigs up and down the country. Having recent-ly returned from a support tour with Tommy Ramones blue-grass outfit - Uncle Monk - the band have begun recording

their debut album for release later this year.

Saturday 31st July, 3:00pmCafé Arabica, Bridge StreetAoife Grennan – Folk

Aoife Grennan lives in Strandhill, Co.Sligo. She has been gigging in Sligofrom the age of 16, starting in McLynn’spub. She has also played gigs alongsideher dad, popular local musician GerryGrennan, and in a session withsinger/songwriter Paul Brady.

Saturday 31st July, 3:00pmTwinkles, Union StreetHannah and Nell Kelly – Traditional

Hannah Kelly (concertina) & NellKelly (fiddle) are two crackingyoung trad musicians fromRathcormack Sligo.They werewinners of the all Ireland Duet

competition in 2007 and Nell is the current u 12 All IrelandFiddle champion. They play a range of great music includ-ing many Sligo style compositions as well as newly com-posed tunes - “ driving music of the highest quality”.

Saturday 31st July, 3:00pmCafé Mezzanine, Quayside SC, Wine StreetThe T-Town Bottlestoppers Alternative Folk/Pop

It is difficult to capture in inkthe magic of this band who usea spectrum of instruments fromsaws to tubas in their live set.


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With influences ranging from Johnny Cash to Bo Diddley toThe Super Furry Aminals they mix spoken word tales of themacabre with operetta styled sea shanties, singing lovesongs and hate songs that will sonically transport you froma 50s Memphis diner to an uber-cool indie club in Berlin andback again! Currently recording their eagerly anticipateddebut album with Leo Pearson( Elvis Costello, U2, ChristyMoore) these Kilkenny-based lads deliver toe-tapping sun-shine wherever they land.

Saturday 31st July, 4:00pmCafé Fleur, O’Connell St.Sarah Crummy – Pop

Sarah Crummy is a new upcoming act.The singer/songwriter from Sligo townhas played piano for seven years andalso plays the guitar. She won the mid-lands final of 'stars in yer eyes' and rep-resented the Ursuline college in 'ourschools got talent' which she came sec-

ond in. She covers many songs from a range of genres andalso plays some original songs which she wrote.

Saturday 31st July, 4:00pmFurey’s, Bridge St.Spraoi – Traditional

Spraoi (Winners of the SiansaGael Linn competition 2009) havea new and distinctive approachto traditional music with greatharmonies and dynamic arrange-

ments of both old and new compositions. Unique to thegroup is the explosive African influenced percussion playingof Paddy Hazelton. Niamh Farrell’s voice is recognized as

potentially one of the most promising in the traditionalidiom. The rich tones of the Irish harp are brought to thisgroup by Elsa Kelly, harp. Jos and Ted playing accordion,piano, banjo and guitar are the rhythmical powerhouse ofthe group with their most imaginative instrumentalarrangements. ‘The Irish Music Magazine’.

Saturday 31st July, 5:00pmMcHugh’s, Grattan St.The Brand New Switcheroo – Bluegrass/Folk

With just one guitar and onefiddle which swap handsthroughout the act (thefamous switcheroo whichaccounts for the origin of the

bands name) there's a certain simplicity to the mix ofblues, bluegrass and folk music that brothers Diarmuidand Brían Glynn produce. However, the appeal of TheBrand New Switcheroo lies in the blend of the two voices,which has been compared to the Everly Brothers as wellas to old time bluegrass duos.

Saturday 31st July, 10pmEarley’s, Bridge St.Carousel – American & Irish Country

Michael Kilroy on guitar andvocals and PJ Mc Tiernan onkeyboards and backing vocals.This duo play a lot of Irish andAmerican country from

Johnny Cash to Johnny Mc Evoy, and upbeat numbersincluding The Rivers of Babylon and Amarillo. All suitablefor dancing.


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Saturday 31st July, 10pmShenanigans, Bridge St.DJ Princess – Pop/Disco

Saturday 31st July, 10pmFoley’s, Castle StreetSeamus Hernon & Rodney Lancashire

TraditionalSeamus Hernon is a native ofGurteen County Sligo and hasbeen playing flute since he wassix years old. Rodney

Lancashire is from Cootehill County Cavan and playsbouzouki, mandolin, banjo and concertina.

Saturday 31st July, 10pmRendezvous, Holborn St.DJ Dessie – 60s, 70s & 80s Disco

Saturday 31st July, 10pmFiddler’s Creek, Rockwood ParadeDisco Bar

Saturday 31st July, 10:00pmGlasshouse Hotel, Hyde Bridge Live Entertainment by Scott Entertainment

Saturday 31st July, 10:30pmHarp Tavern, Quay StreetThe Breffni Blues Boys – Western Swing/Country Blues

The Breffni Blues Boys are Henryand David Pierce on guitar man-dolin and vocals, and LeoMorrison on banjo and guitar.They play a mixture of their own

songs and covers, from Hank and Jimmy Rogers to BobWills and the Texas Playboys. If you like Western Swing andCountry Blues these are the ‘boys’ for you.

Saturday 31st July, 10:30pmMcGarrigles, O’Connell StreetThe Rye – Trad/Rock/Blues/Soul

The Rye are an extraordinary five-piece from the West Coast of Ireland.They present one of the freshest andmost exciting approaches to IrishMusic heard in recent times. Mike

Farragher of the Irish Voice puts it thus: “The Rye play, intheir words, ‘savage driven ceoil.’ They throw togethermodern rock melodies into a stew of expert traditionalplaying, turn-on-a-dime chops rarely seen outside a lowerManhattan jazz club.”

Saturday 31st July, 10:30pmMcHugh’s, Grattan StreetDJ Terry Duffy – Disco


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The STREET PARTY O’Connell Street, Saturday 31st July from 2 – 5.30pm

AllFree

Calling all kids…. From 6 – 12 years old

The street will be closed to traffic and open to fun all afternoon. As well as great live music and dance, there will be wonderful workshops with Ireland’s leading carnival production group, Workhouse Studios:

• Mask making• Carnival headdress workshop• Make and learn to play your own percussion instrumentsFor those who prefer a bit of peace and quiet, there will be Clay Modelling Sessions with RachelQuinn Ceramics. Or you can “Make Your Own Hedgehogs” with Dympna & Mags. (This is suitable for 3 – 11 year olds). There will be Balloon Modelling with Elizabeth Jacobs,Face Painting, Stilt Walking and lots more....

Music for the afternoon provided by: Louisiana Joyride, The Brand New Switcheroo, The Breffni Boys, JPT Trio, Breeda & AidenShannon, Gavin Strappe & Jamie Mc Keogh, Aisling (Deirdre Farrell & Hannah & MeganDuffy), Celtic Flare, T-Town Botllestoppers.

All Ireland dancing champions, Emmet Mc Morrow & Aiden Mc Loughlin will demonstratetheir fancy footwork.

To round off the afternoon there will be a carnival parade organised by Workhouse Studios. Participants in the carnival workshops will be provided with costumes for this. Everyone else is encouraged to dress up and join in!

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One of the many attractions as part of the Lissadell Fringe Festival is the French Market in the town centre on

Friday 30th, Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st AugustRockwood Parade will be the focus for the invasion of the French which will feature the best innative French produce. It will provide a touch of Paris to downtown Sligo. Shoppers will be spoiltwith a selection of Brittany biscuits, sweets and candles, savoury crepes, oriental pattisseries and dried fruits, together with continental style pick and mix confectionary.

Those who are not into French cuisine can enjoy the wonderful selection of arts and crafts thatthe market provides. Marseille soaps and lavender bunches, Belgian candles, 3D optical glass,toys, wooden letters and sea angels, sweaters from Peru, padded jackets, Italian handbagsand cashmere sweaters, pashminas and scarves, jewellery from Paris and much more.

French Market brings a touch of Paris to Sligo

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Saturday 31st July, 10:30pmBelfry, Thomas StreetSpiderbaby – Rock

Caitlin Coultry (vocals / guitar),Erin Langan (vocals / bass),Paddy Langan (guitar) andMarcus Hunt (drums), play a widevariety of covers - everything

from the Cranberries, Tina Turner and the Gossip to NeilYoung and GnR - as well as some of their own material. Theband stands out because of the two female guitarists upfront. They certainly don't look like most bands playing thesame venues. And it’s not all about looks either!

Saturday 31st July, 10.30pmTobergal Lane Café, Tobergal LaneTHE MOON – Club Night

Sligo’s finest eclectic mix. Prepare to be surprised!RocknRoll, Reggaeton, Ska Funk,Breakbeat, Disco Electro.

Saturday 31st July, 11pmClarence Hotel, Wine St.Tucan

Túcan, are an instrumental acousticguitar based group hailing fromSligo. They are a genre splittingband who defy classification, withinfluences ranging from Tool toPaco de Luciato Frank Zappaand

even Kíla. They are one of the most exciting Irish bands onthe live scene in Ireland with an explosive show that spell-binds audiences leaving them gasping for breath.With Support Followed By Dj's Playing Funk, Latin, House.

Saturday 31st July, 11:00pmToff’s Nightclub, JFK ParadeDJ Ciaran Carty – Disco

Ciaran has spent more than half his lifeentertaining the club loving public bothin Ireland and abroad. He uses his vastmusic knowledge like a weapon of massdancefloor destruction. Ciaran's the ulti-mate party starter!

Saturday 31st July, 11:30pmMcGarrigles, O’Connell StreetLate DJ – World Music

Sunday 1st August, 12:00amOsta, Hyde BridgeRhob Cunningham – Folk Rock

Sporting the considerable tal-ents of the likes of LisaHannigan, Cathy Davey andJenny Lindfors, RhobCunningham's musical project

has piqued the interest of just about anyone who's heardit. Rhob has spent the last few years playing songs andbreaking E strings in every venue imaginable in Ireland.This incessant touring has led to supporting roles for suchartists as Lisa Hannigan, Bell X1, Cathy Davey, Mundy, MickFlannery and the late John Martyn, as well as backing vocalduties on Hannigan's debut album 'Sea Sew'.


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Sunday 1st August, 1:00pmHarp Tavern, Quay StreetThe Jazz Ladds - Jazz

The Jazz Ladds are Sligo's longestestablished band. Though originallyknown as a traditional jazz band, theynow include in their programme LatinAmerican (Salsa etc.), Blues, Countryand even the odd old time waltz,when required. They are a 5 pieceBand, playing trumpet, tenor saxo-

phone, clarinet, harmonica, lead guitars, bass, rhythm gui-tar and drums. Four members also feature on vocals.

Sunday 1st August, 2:00pmTobergal Lane Café, Tobergal LaneJPT-Trio – Jazz Trad fusion

Described as 'the new cuttingedge of fused traditional music' byMartin O'Connor, the JPTrio are aninventive and fresh new trio. Allthree musicians are founding

members of Spraoi. Heavily influenced by jazz along withIrish music the group are unique and exciting fusing bothgenres to create a brand new sound.

Sunday 1st August, 2:30pmGrappa, Rockwood Parade

Celtic Flare – TraditionalConnacht Trio champions Celtic Flare musi-cians Nell Kelly (fiddle), Hannah Kelly(concertina), & Aine Martin ( harp) play

sweet trad music with a distinct Sligo style.

The girls note: “We have been playing Irish music since wewere able to first blow into a tin whistle. Arranging andperforming our wonderful traditional music has been somuch fun.”

Sunday 1st August, 2:30 pmBelfry, Thomas St.The Big Jigs – Celtic Rock

The Big Jigs are a Rock n ReelParty Band who can play justabout any style of music, fromTechno Trad & Ceili, to Rockinout ACDC Hits - Kerry Polka

Style! Originally from Temple Bar Dublin & after severalWorld Tours, The Jigs recently moved to Sligo & Donegalwhere their vast range of Music, High Energy and Craic,have made them most sought after Wedding Hooley Bandin the North West! Tommy Byrne Bagpipes, Uilleann Pipes,Fiddle, Whistles, Bodhran. Figs Cunningham - Acoustic andElectric Guitars, Mandolin and The Voice. Kenny FingersDonagher - Button Accordions and Bass.

Sunday 1st August, 3:00pmHargadons, O’Connell StreetUltan Conlon Band – Folk

Galway-based Loughrea singersongwriter Ultan Conlon'ssound could be described mostappropriately as sitting on theNeil Young/Ryan Adams side of

folk, both of whom he cites as influences in his songwrit-ing, along with Ron Sexsmith, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen &Richard Hawley. Conlon released critically acclaimeddebut album Bless Your Heart in Nov 2009 "The mostimpressive Irish debut since Damien Rice's O", accordingto The Evening Herald & Hotpress's Olaf Tyaransen.

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Sunday 1st August, 3:00pmGlasshouse Hotel, Hyde BridgeOwn A Chord – Barbershop

A novel male voice harmonygroup, Own A Chord were original-ly a barbershop quartet. Theirrepertoire includes many acappel-la arrangements which are con-

temporary and fun to sing. They have performed on severalradio shows. The group comprises Liam Cunningham, MickiMurray, Tommie Bree and John McHugh, directed by CassSmith. Pre Concert Menu.

Sunday 1st August, 4:30pmKoko Latte, Quayside, SCWayne O’Connor – Folk

Originally from Wexford, Wayne has playedextensively in venues around the countrysupporting the likes of Damien Dempsey,Mundy, John Spillane and many more. Witha wide variety of varied influences such asPearl Jam, Johnny Cash, U2 and more, hehas won admirers for his strong vocals,

smart lyrics and entertaining stage presence with Hot Pressmagazine saying that he is "one of a select number of musi-cians in the West with enough charisma to make it big."

'The Rousing Session'... Live at KoKo Latte, an intimate pre-gig set from one of Sligo's best vocalists, guaranteed to stir the emotions and rouse the heartstrings...a perfect preamble to the big gig at Lissadell.

Sunday 1st August, 8:00pmMcGarrigles, O’Connell StreetSunday Mass – Trad/Folk/Rock/Blues

People are flocking to SundayM.A.S.S. at McGarrigles Bar, Sligo,every Sunday at 7pm. Localmusicians from different genresmeet with their instruments andJam! A core of four musicians

invite special guests every week to join in. There is no setlist so the night is full of musical surprises for the M.A.S.S.goers and musicians alike!

Sunday 1st August, 8:00pmKennedy’s, Rockwood ParadeJackk and Jones – Folk/Country Rock

Jackk and Jones is a new duo of LeonMooney on guitar /harmonica and LeslieJones on mandolin. They play an eclecticmix of folk, rock and country with a tradi-tional bluegrass twist. This is a high energy show drawing on influences from

the Appalachian Mountains integrated with songs from NeilYoung to Steve Earle.

Sunday 1st August, 9:00pmRadisson Blu Hotel – Ballincar, Rosses Point

Our Little Secrets Our Little Secrets, the Dublin-basedband whose debut album is current-ly coming up for air, are the collec-tive efforts of chief composer Rhob

Cunningham, pictured above, and a merry band of like-minded cohorts. Sporting the considerable talents of thelikes of Lisa Hannigan, Cathy Davey and Jenny Lindfors,Rhob Cunningham's musical project has piqued the interestof just about anyone who's heard it.

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Sunday 1st August, 10:00pmBelfry, Thomas St.DJ Trolley – Disco bar

Glen, otherwise known as DjTrolley, always brings somethingfresh to the dancefloor. His hi-energy sets have entertainedmany a club or festival including

Oxegen with the famous headphone disco. Glen's a wizardon the decks and always has the floor pumpin'!

Sunday 1st August, 10:00pmRendezvous, Holborn StreetDJ Dessie - 60s, 70s and 80s Disco

Sunday 1st August, 10:00pmFiddler’s Creek,Rockwood ParadeDisco Bar - Disco

Sunday 1st August, 10:30pmFoleys, Castle StreetDeclan Courell, Sean Carroll & DaveSheridan – Traditional

Sean Carroll – Accordion-hails from Teesan,Drumcliffe, Co.Sligo andwas taught to play

accordion by his father Michael, originally from Co. Leitrimwho played with the well known Leitrim Ceili Group.Declan Courell – Guitar - is based in Sligo and originallyfrom Co Mayo. He is a well-known player at sessions inSligo.

A great backer of tunes and also is know to sing a few songsas well. Dave Sheridan – Flute - is one such instrumentalistand comes from the tiny village of Killargue, halfwaybetween Manorhamilton and Drumkeeran. Dave is not just adab hand on the flute, but the button accordion and lowwhistle too.

Sunday 1st August, 10:30pmShoot The Crows, Grattan StreetThe Big Jigs – Celtic Rock

The Big Jigs are a Rock n ReelParty Band who can play justabout any style of music, fromTechno Trad & Ceili, to Rockin outACDC Hits - Kerry Polka Style!Originally from Temple Bar

Dublin & after several World Tours, The Jigs recently movedto Sligo & Donegal where their vast range of Music, HighEnergy and Craic, have made them most sought afterWedding Hooley Band in the North West! Tommy ByrneBagpipes, Uilleann Pipes, Fiddle, Whistles, Bodhran. FigsCunningham - Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Mandolin andThe Voice. Kenny Fingers Donagher - Button Accordionsand Bass.

Sunday 1st August, 10:30pmHarp Tavern, Quay StreetQuay Street Band – Eclectic Mix

This four piece band consists of – SeanDwyer on guitar and vocals, MartinMcGowan on guitar, Aiden Kerins onbase and Flukie Gorman on drums.Enjoy the sounds of The Beatles, TheStones, U2 and Tom Petty.

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Sunday 1st August, 10:30pmMcHugh’s (downstairs), Grattan St.DJ Scruffy Duffy – Disco/Chart Hits

Scruffy is without doubt one of themost experienced and professionalDJ’s in Ireland. From his highly suc-cessful karaoke shows in the Canaryand Channel islands, he has estab-

lished himself as one of the most influential and respectedentertainers in his profession.

Sunday 1st August, 10:30pmSilver Apple, Lower Edward StreetSupper Club with Ultan Conlon – Folk

Conlon released criticallyacclaimed debut album BlessYour Heart in Nov 2009 "Themost impressive Irish debutsince Damien Rice's O", accord-ing to The Evening Herald &

Hotpress's Olaf Tyaransen. The supper club at the silverapple presents music with great local food. We are offeringa choice of producer plates based on fab Sligo produceaccompanied by a glass of wine.

Sunday 1st August, 10:30pmEarley’s, Bridge StreetLiam Murphy – Country & Western

One of Irelands top northwest pubentertainers, Liam specialises in country & western , Irish traditional &sixtys music.

Sunday 1st August, 10.30pmMcHughs (upstairs) , Grattan StreetMichael Gormley – Rock

Originally hailing fromCambridge England, Sligobased rocker MichaelGormley is playing a handfulof acoustic gigs around Sligo

while preparing for a Uk and Ireland tour this Autumn topromote his debut album "Dance to your own beat".

Sunday 1st August, 11:00pmShenanigans, Bridge StreetSoulfood – Funkysoulfulgrooves – Dance Music

SoulFood is a club nite which takesplace monthly upstairs inShenanigans. The SoulFoodCollective consists of local Sligo DJSBARRON & ROGERO and VJ BARRY Fto bring you a nite of visuals anddeepfunkydiscotechouse music.

Sunday 1st August, 11:00pmTobergal Lane Café, Tobergal LaneSupper Club with Collette Sheerin and ShaneReynolds – Folk/Traditional

Collette Sheerin, has worked extensively onthe traditional and folk scene in Ireland overthe last number of years. She and Shanewill play a selection of original songs andinstrumentals as well as some class tradi-tional tunes and folk songs.

You could really round off the evening at Tobergal Lane’s SupperClub by booking for their delicious buffet supper which showcas-es the best of Sligo produce.

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Sunday 1st August, 11:00pmToffs Nite Club, JFK ParadeSuper Sundays - DJ Trolley – Disco/Club

Glen, otherwise known as Dj Trolley,always brings something fresh to thedancefloor. His hi-energy sets haveentertained many a club or festivalincluding Oxegen with the famous head-

phone disco. Glen's a wizard on the decks and always has thefloor pumpin'!

Sunday 1st August, 11:00pmMc Garrigles, O’Connell StreetWorld Music - Late DJ - Disco

Monday, 2nd August, 5:30pmTobergal Lane Café, Tobergal LaneTrad Banjo Duel – Traditional

TRAD BANJO DUEL Ted Kelly & GavinStrappe (Banjos ) with a rendition of greatirish banjo music from The Flanagan broth-ers to new compositions of today.The ladsare joined by Paddy Hazelton (Bodhran &Percussion), & Jamie Keogh ( Guitar ) for arollicking good session.

Monday, 2nd August, 10:00pmHarp Tavern, Quay St.Traditional Session

The Harp Tavern is well knownfor its excellent Monday nightTrad sessions. A great way tostart the week.

Monday, 2nd August, 10:00pmFurey’s, Bridge St.This Side Up – Hip Hop / Rap Party

"This Side Up",are an all original Hip Hop group hailingfrom the badlands of Sligo. They rock funky fresh west coast (of Ireland) rhymes overhead nodding homemade beats. From the true hip hoppersto the converted skeptics everybody enjoys watching ThisSide Up raise the roof.

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Wednesday, 4th August, 6.00pm County Sligo Races, Cleveragh,Sligo Races – Ladies Day

A chance for the human fillies to goon parade in high fashion andamazing hats. Careful you don’t gettoo distracted from the seriousbusiness of racing.

Wednesday 4th August, 7.30pmGlasshouse Hotel, Hyde BridgeComhaltas SEISIUN – Traditional

For a memorable night of “Ceoil agus Craic”,the Comhaltas show, Seisiun, which is heldevery Wednesday night during July andAugust, should not be missed. The stageshow of Irish music, song and dance is fol-lowed by an informal traditional sessionduring which the audience is encouraged toparticipate.

Thursday, 5th August, 5.35pmCounty Sligo Races, Cleveragh,Sligo Races

Relax and enjoy the panoramicviews of the beautiful Sligolanscape while having a flutter.

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KEY Sligo dates24 Jul. – 6th Aug. Yeats International Summer School www.yeats-sligo.com30 Jul. Ballymote Heritage Weekend www.ballymoteheritage.com30 Jul. – 1st Aug. James Morrison 18th Traditional Music Festival

www.morrison.ie31 Jul. – 2nd Aug. Curry Goat Fair4-9 Aug. Carmel Gunning International Summer School

www.carmelgunning.com4 Aug. Sligo Races (E)5 Aug. Sligo Races5-8 Aug. Black Pig Festival Enniscrone www.westsligo.com6-11 Aug. Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival16-20 Aug. Sligo Yacht Club host the

Mirror European Championships24 Aug. Sligo Races www.sligocountyraces.com 27-28 Aug. Warriors Run Fest www.warriorsfestival.com27-29 Aug. Coleman Traditional Festival www.colemanirishmusic9-11 Sept. Temple House Festival www.templehousefestival.ie29 Sept-2 Oct. Sligo October Fest29-30 Sept. Sligo Races3-5 Oct. Festival of Baroque Music www.themodel.ie21-25 Oct. Sligo Live Festival www.sligolive.ie12-14 Nov. Sligo International Choral Fest www.sligochoralfest.org

Exhibitions @ The Model 25th July – 3 Oct. www.themodel.ieJack B Yeats - The Outsider. Duncan Campbell: Make It New John

Children’s Programme @ The Model 25th July - 12th Sept. Inside Out / Outside In.

Eagles Flying - www.eaglesflying.comFree Guided Walking Tour of Sligo City

Depart: Tourist Information Office @ 11am Tues – Fri inclusive

for your diary

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STown Location depart toBBaalllliinnaa Ice House Hotel, Ballina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:00BBaallllyyggaawwlleeyy Castledargan Hotel, Ballygawley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:00BBuunnddoorraann Great Nothern Hotel, Bundoran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:30BBuunnddoorraann Holyrood Hotel, Bundoran Main St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:40CCaallrryy Innisfree International Conference Centre . . . . . . . . . .15:30CCoolllloooonneeyy Markree Castle, Colooney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:00IInnnniissccrroonnee Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:20MMuullllaagghhmmoorree Mullaghmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16:10RRoosssseess PPtt Yeats Countrey Rosses Pt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16:30SSlliiggoo Clarion Hotel, Sligo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:00SSlliiggoo Clarion Hotel, Sligo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16:20SSlliiggoo Radisson Hotel, Sligo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:00SSlliiggoo Radisson Hotel, Sligo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16:20SSlliiggoo Sligo Park Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:00SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:20SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:40SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16:00SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16:20SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16:40SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17:00SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17:10SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17:40SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17:50SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18:00SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18:10SSlliiggoo Sligo town centre, Markievicz Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18:20SSlliiggoo Yeats Village, Sligo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15:30SSlliiggoo Yeats Village, Sligo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16:50

Lissadell Priority Coach Timetable To book: www.discoversligo.com Phone: 071 914 7488

Discover Sligo is providing morning tours of Sligo over the concert period. These will operate from most hotels and the town centre and can also be booked on line at www.discoversligo.com

Disclaimer: Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy in the completion of this guide.Marketing Sligo Forum and FergusonEvents cannot however, accept any responsibility for errors or omissions. © Marketing Sligo Forum & FergusonEvents.

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