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Midsummer Festival 2009, Cork

  By Will | June 17, 2009 - 12:24 am | Events, Featured Post, Gigs, Music, Performance Art, The Arts, Theatre
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The longest day of the year is almost upon us – shocking really! To celebrate the summer solstice Cork City has a two week long festival of culture ending on the 29th (that’s gigs, shows and other stuff). In fact it started on the 13th to there is a lot of catching up to do. And I’m only going to cover the items that I find interesting here. For the full line up, check out the Cork Midsummer Festival 2009 website. In these times of financial stress they are running a 5 for €55 deal (you end up saving €25) , and a lot of free shows too. In the theme of financial straights, how about recreating depression era American style Dance Marathon in the Irish Examiner Spiegeltent (set up in front of the Opera House again). Part of the 5 for €55, it runs from Monday June 22nd until … There’s more →

Dance, break a world record & change lives

  By Steph | May 6, 2009 - 1:55 pm | Events
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That’s essentially the message behind Special Olympics Ireland’s latest fundraing event. Taking place as part of the opening festivities for Fleadh Nua 2009 in Ennis, Co.Clare on Sunday May 17th, SOI are looking for people to help them break the world record for the largest ceili ever. What can you do? It’s pretty easy to get involved: Buy the DVD Sell the DVD Donate Volunteer (stewards etc required for the day) Tell everyone you know! If you want to purchase the DVD in advance, you’ve only got about a weed to do so with shipping etc. The DVD is only €10 and proceeds go towards a fantastic organisation. More information is available at the website www.siegeofennis.com. They’re also on Facebook, Twitter & Bebo so spread the word! And don’t worry about your dancing skills - anyone with a pair of legs and a pair of arms can dance the Siege … There’s more →