Event Information
Friday 14th March 2008
DIVERSECITY seminar and broadcast
Time: 9- 12.30pm
Venue: The Junction
A unique event organised by Holywell Trust to discuss the theme of DIVERSECITY
exploring the concept of a neighbourhood within the walled city that represents
the different voices from our community. The seminar is supported by a live
broadcast and discussion hosted by Radio Foyle's Paul McFadden's Show 93.1FM/
792MW. tel: 028 71261 941 for further information
Saturday 15th March 2008
The Shared City Project presents A Celebration of St Patrick’s DayTime: 10am - 4pm
Admission: £1.00 (includes lunch)
Venue: Waterside Community Services Office (Old Clondermott School)
A family friendly day of fun, art, craft, music, dance, quiz and workshops.
All welcome! Tel: Shared City Project on 028 7134 5160 for more information
Supported by Derry City Council’s Community Relations Initiative.
Saturday 15th March 2008
In Your Space presents Shenanigans in the City
Time: 12pm - 6pm
Admission: Free Venue: The Craft Village, Shipquay Street
Join us for an experience to awaken that St Patrick’s Day atmosphere in a setting reminiscent of Ireland in times gone by. This family event will feature Irish and Ceilí Dancing, Children’s Storytelling and Ancient Celtic Mummer performances, together with comedy stilt walking performances featuring ‘The Quiet Men’ and‘The Celtic Warriors’. Aline up of top class music is also promised with music from local bands Ard Rí and Stone Soup.
Ard Rí are a modern acoustic folk band formed from experienced musicians who have played all over the world as part of their previous musical exploits in renowned groups Red Organ Serpent Sound, The Whole Tribe Sings and The New Capri’s.
Stone Soup features well-known singer songwriter Paddy Nash who has performed alongside Bap Kennedy and Jack L. Renowned for delighting their audiences with big story songs, big choruses and outstanding melodies, Stone Soup are set to cook up a musical treat for St Patrick’s Day.
Funded by Business & Cultural Animation Programme
Monday 17th March 2008
2:30pm St
Patrick's Day Carnival Parade - presents "Cultural Myths
and Legends". Departing from Car Park adjacent to Derry City Council
Offices on Strand Road the parade will move along Strand Road and into
Waterloo Place pedestrian area. Prime public viewing areas are suggested
along Strand
Road and in Waterloo Place pedestrian area. The parade will finish in Guildhall
square.
Organised by the North West Carnival Initiative
Monday 17th March 2008
St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival
Guildhall Square, Alcohol Free Zone
Outdoor Stage
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style and join us for an afternoon of
family friendly fun featuring a wonderful exhibition of music, dance and
of course the annual Spring Carnival parade. The afternoon’s celebrations
will be hosted by local MC Billy Carlin.
This document is available upon request in a number
of formats including large print, Braille, PDF,
audiocassette and minority ethnic languages.
For further information on alternative formats please
contact: (028) 7136 5151 or email: equality@derrycity.gov.uk
City branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Traditional Irish Group. Featuring the very best in traditional Irish Music from the city’s finest young musicians.
Performance of Irish Dance by local dance schools.
St Patrick’s Day Carnival Parade - presents “Cultural Myths
and Legends”. Departing from the Diamond the parade will move along
Shipquay Street, past the Guildhall Square around the rear of the Guildhall,
past the the City Hotel and finishing at Waterloo Place.
Organised by the North West Carnival Initiative
Monday 17th March 2008
St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival
Guildhall Square, Alcohol Free Zone,
Outdoor Stage
Time: 3pm - 4.15 pm
George Murphy & the Black Donnellys
George Murphy first burst onto the music scene in Ireland with his performances on RTE's TV talent show "Your a Star" and has gone on to become a household name. Many of his admirers see him as a natural successor to the great Luke Kelly of the Dubliners and his first single "The Moon Going Home" was a No:1 hit in Ireland while his debut album, Dreamed a Dream, which was produced by our very own Phil Coulter, achieved multi-platinum status. George Murphy will be joined on the Guildhall Square stage between 3 and 4.15 pm by his band, the Black Donnellys and will perform hits such as "Raglan Road" and "Dublin in the Rare Auld Times."
The Gravediggers Grin Time: 4.30pm - 5pm
End your afternoon’s celebrations on a high note with music from this top Celtic rock band.
Monday 17th March 2008
The Tower Museum, Union Place
Opening Hours: 10am - 5pm
(Closed Sunday 16th March)
Face Painting (11am - 1pm/ 2pm - 4pm), Storytelling (11am/ 12pm/ 2pm and
3pm) and Arts and Crafts (1pm - 4pm) enjoy St Patrick’s Day in our
award-winning museum and take time to visit our exhibitions, the Story
of Derry and An Armada Shipwreck - La Trinidad Valencera. tel: (028) 7137
2411
** Special admission price of £1 on 15th/ 17th March **
DIVERSECITY Walk
Time: Lunchtime Venue: Depart from The JunctionThis unique event invites representatives from different communities to join Holywell Trust's annual sponsored walk along the City Walls followed by a Big Brunch in the Guildhall.
tel: 028 71261 941 for further information
An Gaeláras presents Indoor Ceilí Mór
Time: 9.30pm - 1am Admission: £5 Venue: The Guildhall
The fun will continue into the evening featuring music from the renowned
Emerald Ceilí Band and Fear an Tí Thomas Close.
Admission includes supper. For more
information contact An Gaeláras
on tel: (028) 7126 4132
See local press for details of the many events that local hotels, restaurants and bars throughout the city will also be hosting to embrace the St Patrick’s Day spirit during the bank holiday weekend.
Other Events
Open top tours
Top Tours will be operating tours of the City on Saturday 15th and Monday 17th March from 10am to 4pm. Tours will be operated on an open top double deck bus or closed top double deck bus, depending on the weather.
Live guide on board at all times.
Adult £8 - Conces £7 - Child £5- Family (2 adults/3 children) £25
Tours leave Tourist Information Centre, 44 Foyle St.
Tickets available Guildhall Square and Tourist Information Centre
St. Patrick's Day on the River Foyle
Monday 17th March 2008
The Leprechaun Cruise
A great family day out!
Storytelling | Balloon Modelling | Disco | Prizes to be Won! Departs 12 pm - 1.15 pm
Shamrock Shindig Cruise
3 hour cruise to Moville return
Traditional Irish Music | Free Irish Stew | Drinks Promotions
" Presenting an unforgettable Irish experience that truly captures
the personality of a great river city - Derry."
Departs 2 pm - 5 pm
Shennanigans
Soak up the St. Paddy's atmosphere onboard!
Over 21s
Departs 6 pm - 10 pm
Booking essential - Call Now...
028 71 362857
info@foylecruiseline.com
