MORAN CULTURAL PAVILION
Live Performances and Workshops

Three teams of three compete to win at Irish Jeopardy

The Lenihan School of Irish Dance

Jr Dancers

Ceol agus Craic

That translates into Music and Fun, the trio of Maureen Cadden, James McInerney and Tim Derwalis

 

Mountain Road

The band includes Jim Sirch, on wooden flute, whistles, bodhran and banjo, Willow Sirch, on fiddle and Gary Wikfors, on guitar, mandolin, octave-mandolin and mandocello.

Mountain Road plays toe-tapping, traditional Irish and Scottish dance tunes interspersed with lively songs.

Saturday workshops will include
Kevin Burke on fiddle

 

Kevin Burke, Irish fiddler, acknowledged exponent of the highly ornamented Sligo style. Member of the Bothy Band, Open House, Patrick Street & The Celtic Fiddle Festival.

A workshop from our Canadian cousins to the north The Barra McNeils
on a range of instruments

 

As a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture and history. Their numerous critically acclaimed recordings have included their own original songs as well as tried and true standards, both instrumental and vocal.

A workshop on old style Irish dancing  
A workshop on the Irish Language  
Saturday evening highlight is the ceili featuring The Pride of Moyvane Ceili Band (including John Reynolds and Felix Dolan).  

Lenihan School of Irish Dance

Founded by Patricia Lenihan, the school is a leader in Irish dance for over 30 years. Students from age 4 and up, as well as adults, attend for pure recreation as well as for those who aspire to compete. Patty's Students have competed regional, nationally & have had the honor of qualifying to compete in the world championships held in Ireland.

   

Clan na Gael Players

Since 1987, Clan na Gael, the only year round Irish Theatre Company in the area, has been keeping alive our Irish Theatre traditions by performing plays exclusively by or about the Irish. 
Each year, week-end before Thanksgiving and the week-end after Easter, the group performs a full length play at the Gaelic American Club in Fairfield, CT. In between CnG does readings, one acts and children's shows at home and in the community. New comers are encouraged and welcomed.

The "Shamrogues"

The performance group of the Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society. The band members span three generations, brought together by their shared passion for the music which they enthusiastically perform in the time-honored traditional style of their ancestors.

Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band

The Jr Shamrogues

The future of Traditional Irish Music in Fairfield County. They range in age from 7 to 17 yrs old. They often play with The Shamrogues for senior center performances, school groups and at the GAC for Family Night, Cultural Night and other special events. Several have gone on to win top prizes at statewide competitions.

Exhibits

FEILE
The Sponsoring body of the Festival.

RAY CORBY'S HANDMADE WALKING STICKS

FESTIVAL T-SHIRT EXHIBIT

If you attended the festival in the past and can't remember which year, perhaps the Festival T-Shirt from that year will spark a memory
LENIHAN SCHOOL OF DANCE

GAELIC AMERICAN CLUB IRISH LANGUAGE GROUP

GAELIC AMERICAN CLUB GENEALOGY GROUP
CLAN na GAEL PLAYERS