Saint Patrick's Festivities 2006, Crawley - March Irish celebrations in Sussex

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SAT 11 MAR 2006 - 8pm	CELTIC WEAVE - Sponsored by Coinford Construction	FRIARY HALL	£10/£5c
[Visit Coinford]	The Crawley's Saint Patrick's Festivities begins with the critically acclaimed New Ross and District Pipe Band with the Dunbrody Folk Group performing their unique Celtic Weave concert. The concert combines aspects of Celtic influences from throughout Europe using traditional pipe, drum and acoustic instruments interweaved with story-telling, Irish dance and song. The event is just a short walk from Crawley train and bus stations and parking is also available. Disabled access. Concessions are available for NUS holders / disabled / OAPs. (Concessions cannot be booked singularly - however, if you wish to purchase 2, 4, 6 etc you can purchase 1,2,3 etc and make a comment at time of booking - please indicate reason for concession and bring appropriate identification). The award winning troupe will travel from County Wexford, Leinster, in the southeast of Ireland for the event and to join the CICS. Bar and Refreshments Available	Friary Hall 14 Haslett Avenue West, CRAWLEY, West Sussex, RH10 1HS [map] WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ONLINE CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS FOR SINGLE CONCESSION TICKETS AT THIS TIME Info: 07740358221
MON 13 MAR - 7.30pm	IRISH CEILI DANCE WORKSHOP (CRAWLEY)	EMERALD CLUB	£2
	Thomas O'Dee presents an evening of Irish dance that anyone can get involved with and have a go. Get some Ceili experience under your belt - you're always welcome! The event is not a one off, anyone can continue to practice and become a regular member of the class that meets weekly at the Emerald Sports and Social Club. Come along, have a go, and ave a lot of fun. Refreshments Available	Emerald Sports and Social Club Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue CRAWLEY West Sussex - [map]
WED 15 MAR - 7.45pm	INTRODUCTION TO THE IRISH GAELIC LANGUAGE	EMERALD CLUB	£FREE
	Irish Gaelic is Ireland’s official language and a treaty language of the European Union. This event provides everyone an opportunity to get to know it a little more and get to know some everyday phrases. Irish Gaelic is spoken principally in small rural communities known as the Gaeltacht. Until the 1850s it was spoken by the vast majority of Ireland's population, today it is spoken by a small collection of communities as a first language but taught extensively in Irish schools. The class is aimed at beginners to the Irish language and experienced Gaelic speakers are encouraged to participate and give assistance. The class is held run by Marie Aine Dhrainne, a native speaker from the west of Ireland, who teaches at schools throughout the country to A-Level standard. Refreshments Available	Emerald Sports and Social Club Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue CRAWLEY West Sussex - [map] Info: 01293 513189
FRI 17 MARCH 2006	SAINT PATRICK'S DAY GAELIC SPORT	EMERALD CLUB	£TBC
	The Emerald Club is the place to watch all the climax of the GAA club championships, played annually on Saint Patrick's Day. Croke Park hosts both the AIB All Ireland Club Senior Hurling and Football Championship Finals. So enjoy a Saint Patrick's experience with a pint of the black stuff in one hand and the big matches live on the screen. Annual membership to the Emerald Sports and Social Club is available. Non-members may be asked to pay a fee (please make yourself aware to the staff for licensing reasons). Matches throughout the day	Emerald Sports and Social Club Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue CRAWLEY West Sussex - [map]
SAT 18 MARCH - 12pm	IRISH DANCING AND MUSIC IN CRAWLEY'S HEART	QUEEN'S SQUARE	£FREE
	Crawley's Town Centre hosts an afternoon of Irish dance accompanied by traditional Irish dance and music. Local Irish dance schools present an afternoon of Irish entertainment in the heart of Crawley's shopping district. Dance schools and bands to be confirmed Organised by the Celtic and Irish Cultural Society with assistance from Crawley Borough Council Dance times vary: 12pm-3pm	The Bandstand Queen's Square Crawley West Sussex RH10 1HA [map]
SAT 18 MARCH - 12pm	SIX NATIONS FINAL WEEKEND & EXILES vs WORLD XV	EMERALD CLUB	£TBC
	The Emerald Club is the place to watch all the climax of the Six Nations championships. All the matches will be relayed on the big screen including England vs Ireland from Twickenham. The Emerald Club also plays host to Saint Francis Rugby Football Club so if you want to get more involved with the sport, come on down. We also hope to host an Exiles vs World XV match (more to follow)! Annual membership to the Emerald Sports and Social Club is available. Non-members may be asked to pay a fee (please make yourself aware to the staff for licensing reasons).	Emerald Sports and Social Club Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue CRAWLEY West Sussex - [map]
SAT 18 MARCH - 8pm	IRISH NIGHT AT THE HAWTH THEATRE	HAWTH THEATRE	£6.50 / £5c
	Lively, melodic Celtic tunes and a good singalong from local group Blackthorn and dance performances from the Mullins School of Irish Dancing Mannie and Fergus McClelland, Philippe Barnes, Alex Percy and Sarah Mooney weave vocals, bouzouki, guitars, bodhran and whistles into a superb mix of Irish tunes, ballads and dances. ‘Musicianship of such a standard deserves recognition and success’ - The Folk Mag ‘A commendable musical collective’ - FRoots The local Mullins School of Irish Dancing ads to the mix with unique performances choreographed for the event. The dance school was recently placed highest among Sussex schools at the O'Loughlin Feis, Essex. Organised by the Celtic & Irish Cultural Society in association with the Hawth Theatre	Hawth Theatre Hawth Avenue Crawley West Sussex RH10 6YZ [map] HAWTH BOX OFFICE Tel: 01293553636 or
SUN 19 MARCH - 1pm	CRAWLEY SAINT PATRICK'S PARADE 2006	BUS STATION	£FREE
	Crawley will host the 3rd Annual Saint Patrick's Parade on Sunday 19 March 2006. It is organised by the Celtic and Irish Cultural Society in association with Crawley Borough Council and Sussex Police. Marching bands will assemble in Queen's Square from about 11pm with pipers and drummers playing a few tunes before moving up to Crawley Bus Station. The route takes the marchers in a circuit of the town via Station Way, College Road and The Boulevard before concluding at The High Street. Pipers and dancers will then mix with participants by putting on a few performances (2pm-4pm). Organised by the Celtic and Irish Cultural Society	Crawley Bus Station Friary Way CRAWLEY West Sussex - [map] Info: 01293 513189

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