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WHAT IS CULTURE NIGHT Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. This year, it will take place on Friday 20th September. From 5pm onwards, cultural venues across county Monaghan will stay open for everyone to come enjoy the unique experience of Culture Night, a free night of fun, entertainment and discovery. Monaghan has a vibrant rich cultural community, and this is a great opportunity to sample the area’s cultural and creative offerings for free throughout the evening. We are delighted to have so many organisations involved this year again and we hope you enjoy exploring the rich cultural landscape of County Monaghan.
All Events Are FREE!!
From Clones to Chernobyl - 33 years laterA photographic presentation by Brian McNamee, award winning Clones photographer. The event will showcase images of how the areas around the nuclear plant and town of Pripyat look today. Special guest Larry Butler will speak about how the community of Clones came together to assist in the aftermath of the disaster. Venue: Canal Stores, Cara Street, Clones.Time: 7pmContact: Dianne McPhelim 047 52125 or [email protected] and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Clones Art Studios Celebrates Culture Night Come along to the newly refurbished Clones Art Studios where the public will have an opportunity to view the studios and meet a variety of artists who will be showcasing their work, along with creative art workshops for all ages to join in. Just drop during the evening! Venue: Clones Arts Studio, The Diamond, Clones Time: 5-9pmContact: Joanne Behan 087 7828722 or Eileen Ferguson 087 6241482 or check out Clones Arts Studios on facebook for more details
Exploring Irish & Celtic Cultures Through Music We will be joined in Clones Library by Séamas ÓLabhradha, Arts Ekta, for an evening exploring Irish and Celtic Cultures through music. This event will allow us to explore how music and culture are interconnected and how sharing a love of music helps us explore other cultures. There will be an array of traditional Irish instruments and costumes for participants to try on the nightVenue: Clones Library Time: 5.30pm – 7pmContact: 047-74712 or [email protected]
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Join us in Castleblayney for a unique and very special night of Arts and Street Theatre! This evening the streets of Castleblayney will come to life as the community celebrates the life and legacy of one of the town’s most significant sons, pioneering photographer, doctor and traveller John J Clarke. A number of sites around the town will be reimagined by artists, actors and everyone of all ages who cares to join in. No pressure, but feel free to dress up in Edwardian era clothes (optional). Above all feel free to have a good time. This event is part of 2019 Theatre Artist In Residence programme for County Monaghan and is supported by Creative Ireland, The Arts Council, Íontas Arts Centre and Monaghan County Council.
We will round off the evening in Castleblayney with a very special Culture Night Miscellany in the Scouts Hall from 8pm just opposite JJ Clarkes house! Expect a night of storytelling, music, recitals and craic at this family friendly and free gathering. This event is produced by Íontas Arts. Refreshments will also be served in the Scouts Hall. Refreshments will also be served in the Scouts Hall. Venue: Various locations in Castleblayney town Time: 5pm –11pmContact Details for Event: Darren McCreesh (Programme & Arts Manager, Íontas Arts) Email: [email protected] Tel: 042 9753400/401 Web: www.iontascastleblayney.ie facebook.com/iontastheatre | twitter.com/iontastheatre
MONAGHANThe Music of the Rossmores @ Monaghan Museum Join renowned Uilleann Piper, Tiarnan O Duinnchinn, as he plays the newly conserved set of Uilleann Pipes that once belonged to the 3rd Lord Rossmore, Henry Robert Westenra in the mid eighteenth century. These pipes have been donated to the museum by the current Lord Rossmore and have been painstakingly conserved and brought back to life by local pipe maker and player Eamonn Curran. Tiarnan will be joined by historian Sean McElwain as we paint a picture of the story of the Rossmores through music and words.Venue: Monaghan County Museum, The Hill, Monaghan Time: 8pmContact: (047) 82928 or [email protected] and find us on Facebook
Club Ceoil @ Teach an Mhargaidh Is maith le Coiste na Gaeilge Chomhairle Contae Mhuineacháin a chur in iúl go mbeidh ceolchoirm ar bun againn Oíche Chultúir 2019. Páirteach inti beidh ceathrar ceoltóir den scoth ón gcontae, sin iad David Lambe, Seán McElwain, Dónal McCague agus Niamh Magennis. Is ar láthair uathúil Teach an Mhargaidh a bheidh an ócáid is táimid cinnte go mbeidh an-oíche againn ansiúd. Anuas ar an gceol déanfar ceiliúradh ar an nGaeilge mar dhlúthchuid dár gcultúr agus aitheantas féin. Mar shainchúram ar Choiste na Gaeilge Chomhairle Contae Mhuineacháin tá úsáid na Gaeilge sa Chontae a fhorbairt agus a chur chun cinn. Ionad: Teach an Mhargaidh, Muineachán Am: 9pm
Music Club @ The Market HouseMonaghan County Council’s Coiste na Gaeilge are pleased to put on a musical performance by four of Monaghan’s best
Irish traditional musicians for Culture Night 2019. David Lambe, Sean McElwain, Dónal McCague and Niamh Magennis are sure the entertain in the unique setting of the Market House Monaghan. As well as music the Irish language will be celebrated as an integral part of our culture and identity. Monagahn County Council’s Coiste Gaeilge remit is to develop and promote use of Irish Language in County Monaghan. Venue: Market House, Monaghan Time: 9pm but seating is limited so be sure to arrive earlyContact: Nial Ó Conchúir [email protected] 0429661240
The Garage Theatre Celebrates Culture Night To celebrate Culture Night 2019, the Garage Theatre will offer workshops in Line Dancing, Basic Guitar & Live Country Music Performance. Contact the Garage Theatre for more information. No booking required and everyone welcome.Venue: Garage Theatre, Monaghan Time: 5pmContact: 047 39777
Evening of Traditional Irish Music & Dance at Monaghan Town Library Enjoy an evening of culture and entertainment in Monaghan Town Library with performances from Ceoltas Cheoltoirí Eireann Baile Mhuineachán, accompanied by traditional Irish dancers. Venue: Monaghan Town Library, North Rd, Monaghan Time: 6pm to 8pmContact: Monaghan Town Library, 047-81830 and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Ballybay Celebrates Culture Night A full programme of events has been planned to take place in various locations in Ballybay to celebrate Culture Night.
5.00pm: Official Unveiling of Mural Art Photographs on Main Street Ballybay. The large-scale photographs will be permanently displayed on the end house wall on Main St./ Clones Road featuring photographs of Ballybay.Contact: Eithne Hughes c/o Murnane’s, Ballybay 086 821 8706.
6.00pm to 8pm: Youth Drama & Dance Workshops. The Drama and Dance Workshops will be held in Ballybay Community College and Recreation Centre with a view to establishing
these groups on an ongoing basis.Contact: Aidan McQuillan, Ballybay 086 8507319
7.00pm: Launch of Ballybay Art Group Art and Photographic Exhibition in Murnane’s Main Street, Ballybay and Kieran’s Restaurant Ballybay.Contact: Catherine McGregor 087 935 3182
8.00pm: ‘A Good Night Out’ Music & Song and Drama & Dance in Pearse Park Centre, Ballybay. An Evening of Entertainment with local singers, musicians and drama group providing ‘A Good Night Out’ with Popular Songs, Traditional Music, Line Dancing and Comedy Sketches.Contact: Aidan McQuillan, Ballybay 086 8507319
Dancing at the…Library! Carrickmacross Library are teaming up with the Malone Dance Academy to offer an evening of Dance. These Taster sessions will explore Ballet & Musical Theatre Dance Techniques for beginners. Places will be limited so pre-booking is necessary. Please note, if you don not arrive at least 5 minutes before the workshop begins your place will be considered forfeited. 6pm Parent & Toddler Dance Class (Toddlers must be aged 2-4) 6.30pm Ages 4-8; 7:15pm Ages 8-12 8pm Adult BalletVenue: Carrickmacross Library Contact: Carrickmacross Library 042 9661148 or email [email protected]
Traditional Irish music sessionAn Irish music session with invited guest traditional artists Patrick McGrane and Aoife McCabe. Patrick is a virtuoso button accordion player who has toured the World with a number of dance troupes including Rhythm of the Dance while Aoife is a champion sean nós dancer and melodeon player. Together they will perform and lead the open session for visiting and local traditional musicians and dancers. There will be a ‘slow session’ from 21:00 for improvers with the main session commencing at 22:15. Free admission and refreshments served.
Time: 9-11pmVenue: Corduff & Raferagh Community Centre, Corduff, CarrickmacrossContact: E-mail [email protected]; phone 087 2396665 or checkout our Facebook page at Carrickmacross Comhaltas
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Celebrating the Rich Heritage and Culture of Kavanagh Country Patrick Kavanagh’s work illustrates a renaissance in Irish spiritual customs and values which would have been lost without him. His poetry and prose vividly tell the parochial tale which is acknowledged to be universal. Drama presentations by Fanebank Theatre, Poetry and Storytelling. Young musicians from Sean Walsh Music with special Guest: Emily Duffy Venue: Patrick Kavanagh Centre Time: 8pm Contact: 087 1710592 or email [email protected]
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Folk Tales of Monaghan and Around the World Ballybay Library & Tullycorbet CCE invite you all to an enchanting evening of storytelling and music. We are delighted to have renowned storyteller Steve Lally join us, who will take everyone under his storytelling spell and whisk you around the world with myths, legends and songs. Steve is the author of Folk Tales of Monaghan. An evening guaranteed of laughter, thrills, chills and excitement. Evening will finish with traditional music session and light refreshments. Venue: Tullycorbet Community Centre Time: 8pm Contact: 087 2395396 or email [email protected]
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To find out more on Culture Night go to www.culturenight.ie Culture Night is brought to you by the Department of Culture, Heritage and The Gaeltacht and the Creative Ireland Programme in partnership
with Monaghan County Council
Comhairle Chontae Mhuineachaín Monaghan County Council
We would to thank all the organisations, groups and individuals for taking part in Culture Night Monaghan 2019.
For further information contact [email protected] | www.monaghan.ie | facebook.com/culturenightmonaghan
Follow us on Twitter @culturenight and @MonaghanCoCo and use hashtag #LOVECulture #CultureNight
Ulster Scots Marching Bands Concert.Four local bands of different genre (accordion, flute, bagpapipes) will perform to celebrate Culture Night in Drum, playing a range of Ulster Scots airs, hymn tunes and giving a brief history of each band. An Ulster Scot Country troupe will perform on the night allowing for attendees to participate. Everyone welcome. Venue: Drum Protestant Hall, Main Street, Drum Time: 8-10pmContact: Ian Jordan Tel : 086 3378329. E mail: [email protected].
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