Welcome
...to the world of Cos Cos! Dedicated to the promotion of traditional dance in Sligo and the northwest, the Cos Cos Dance Company perform at various fleadhs, festivals and functions, often collaborating with other traditional artists.
Festival Program | Map of Venues
| Time | Venue | Event |
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FRIDAY 7 MAY |
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| 8pm | Rathcormac Hall |
OPENING CONCERT
admission €10 ¶ Johnny Connolly ¶ Meaití Jó Shéamuis Ó Fátharta ¶ Junior Davey ¶ Declan Folan ¶ PJ Hernon ¶ Michael Hurley ¶ Harry McGowan ¶ Fiona Doherty ¶ Fr James McDonagh ¶ Mick Kilcoyne ¶ Kenny Donagher ¶ Colm O’Donnell ¶ Brian Cunningham ¶ Orla Gavaghan ¶ Cos Cos Dancers ¶ Declan O’Brien ¶ Spraoi ¶ Emerald Revellers ¶ Mairin Mannion ¶ Marian Ni Chonghaile |
| 9.30pm | Collins' Pub |
PUB SESSION |
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SATURDAY 8 MAY |
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| 10.30am - 4pm | Rathcormac Hall |
WORKSHOPS
admission €20 (adults full day)
€10 (children full day) Sean Nós Dancing ~ Brian Cunningham Singing & Lilting ~ Colm O’Donnell Bodhrán & Bones ~ Junior Davey (11-1 Beginners, 2-4 Advanced) Storytelling ~ Declan O’Brien Accordian ~ Johnny Connolly |
| 1 - 2pm | Tea House, Drumcliffe & Collins' Pub |
LUNCHTIME SESSIONS Meaití Jó Shéamuis Ó Fátharta and Sean Nós Dancers Music with Milis |
| 2.30pm | History Centre |
FILM PREMIERE “Seeing the Hidden” short film |
| 3 - 4pm | Teach Bán Art Gallery |
CEOIL AGUS CAINT
le PJ Hernon |
| 4 - 6pm | Collins' Pub |
CÉILÍ with the Bush Céilí Band |
| 4.30pm | Rathcormac Hall |
TUTORS & GUEST RECITAL |
| 6pm | History Centre |
SINGING SESSION hosted by Frank Finn. All singers very Welcome! |
| 7pm | Rathcormac Hall |
YOUTH SHOWCASE admission €5 for adults, children free dynamic performances from Sligo's own young musicians, singers, dancers, |
| 7pm | Collins' Pub |
PUB SESSION with Spraoi |
| 8pm | History Centre |
OPEN MIC
with Declan O’Brien, Storyteller. All storytellers welcome! |
| 10pm | Collins' Pub |
PUB SESSION |
| 10pm | Rathcormac Hall |
CÉILÍ
admission €10 with the All-Ireland Champions the Dartry Céilí Band with launch of their CD |
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SUNDAY 9 MAY |
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| 11.30am | Rathcormac Church |
FESTIVAL MASS
Mass followed by a Session of Music, Song and Dance |
| 1pm | Collins' Pub |
SEAN NÓS DOOR DANCING COMPETITIONS Competitions for U-10, U-12 (Jim Brew Memorial Cup), U-15, U-18 and Senior |
| 3pm | Collins' Pub |
FLUTE COMPETITION Kevin McTernan memorial trophy for Senior competition, Junior competition U-18’s |
| 3pm | Rathcormac Hall |
CÉILÍ
admission €10 with the legendary Tulla Céilí Band |
| 4pm |
CHILDREN’S DRUMMING SESSION with Peter Crann |
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| 4pm | History Centre |
STORYMAKING & STORYTELLING with Maura Gilligan |
| 6pm | Collins' Pub |
PUB SESSION with Tim Mulcahy, Ray Coen and friends |
| 9pm | Collins' Pub |
PUB SESSION with Kenny Donagher and Kerrie Herrity |