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EVENTS / IMEACHTAÍ

Ból Chumann
Réigiúin na Gaeltachta
Road Bowling a sport practiced only in County Cork and Armagh. 'Scór's are held at various locations most weekends. All are welcome.
For more detailed information contact Donnacha Ó Luasa at 026 45163

Gaelic Athletic Association
Football, Hurling, Handball, etc. - For information on local fixtures
Tel. Gearóid at 086 8512095

Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta
I mBaile Mhuirne 30/05/03 go dtí 02/06/03
Comórtas peile Idir -Ghaeltachta, sóisir agus sinsir chomh maith le peil do mhná. Comórtas '' An Cailín Gaelach''
Senior and Junior inter - Gaeltacht football competition and ''An Cailín Gaelach'' competition
Tuille eolas ó Peadar-026 45350 nó Seán Ó Cróinín 026-45403. Fax 026-45623
r-phost/e-mail:Athena-designs@hotmail.com

Lá Pátrúin - Baile Mhuirne
Domhnach Cincíse 8ú lá Meitheamh (8th. June)
Whit Sunday -patron saint's day in Ballyvourney.
Teagmháil/Contact: An tAthair Dónal ó Briain 026-45042

Campa Samhraidh Mhúscraí i gCúil Aodha
Summer Camp for 7 - 13 yr olds
Dáta le socrú
Béim ar an nGaeilge / Emphasis on spoken Irish.
Imeachtaí/Activities: Drama, Art, Uni-hoc, Volleyball, BBQ, Football, Swimming, Basketball, Soccer, and lots of games.
Eolas ó 026-45366

Daniel Corkery Summer School Creedons Inse Géimhleach
20-25 July 2003. This years theme will be George Petri's Ireland. Irish Poetry Classes with Text and Translation as well as Art Classes held all week.

Check details with Creedon's Hotel 026-49012

Féile Mhúscraí agus Ó Suilleabháin Beara
August 17-24 2003
Féile chun chultúr agus stair Mhúscraí a chéiliúra. Beidh leachtanna faoi stair agus bealoideas an cheantair,, siúloidí timpeall an duiche agus cheoilchoirm le ceoilteoirí aitiula. Beidh sé á eagrú idir Taispeantas Baile Bhuirne ar an 17ú lá Lunasa agus Taispéantas Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh ar an 24ú lá. A cultural festival based in all of Muscraí's villages including lectures, walks and concerts to highlight the area's connection to O'Suilleabháin Beara and his historic March from Beara to Leitrim in 1602-1603. It will also highlight the areas folklore.
Visit www.leevalleyireland.com for more information.
Contact 026 47062 or 026 45366

Campa Samhraidh - "Lúghnasaí"
Dáta le socrú
Summer Camp for 6 - 12 year olds.
Gaeilge, Arts, and Sports
Tel. 026-45661 for Eolas / Info

Taispeántas Bhaile Mhúirne
Cúil Aodha 17 Lúnasa
Taispeántas beithíoch, caorach agus capall. Spóirt do óg agus aosta Ballyvourney - Coolea Annual Show College Field, Sunday 17.08.2003 Great Family Day Out. Events include: Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Side Shows, Shows, Arts & Crafts, Supervised Childrens' Play Area. Teagmháil: Seán ó Scanaill 026-45396

O'Leary Clan Gathering
Inchigeela and Ballingeary 22 - 24 August 2003. This year's theme is O'Sullivan Beara. Tours of relevant sites and lectures for everyone - not just O'Learys. Contact Tony Kenny 064/35663 or Creedons Hotel, Inchigeela, 026/49012

Taispeántas Talmhaíochta agus Garraíodóireachta Bhéal Átha n'Ghaorthaidh
(24 Lúnasa /24th. August)
Taispeantas atá á eagrú ó 1961. Tagann muintir na háite le céile ar an l´ seo Seó capall, beithíoch, caorach, trialacha madraí caorach, ealaíon,ceardaíocht, Grianghrafadóireacht, ceol agus rince Gaelach.

42nd. Ballingeary Agricultural & Horticultural Show
Sunday 24th August 2003. A Gala 'Family Day Out' Guaranteed, Regular Show Events plus many spectacular side shows; Army Display Best Dressed Lady, Bonny Baby, Sheaf Throwing… Open 11am-7pm. A Family day out with, horse and cattle competitions, crafts, dancing classes, music and children's rides. Teagmháil/ Eibhlín Uí Cheilleachair: 026 47264

Ionad Cultúrtha Baile Mhúirne
Cultural & Heritage Centre, Ballyvourney

Ceolchoirmeacha tradisiúnta, le ceoltóirí agus amhr´naithe den scoth, Ar siúl ar an gcéad Aoine de gach mhí ach amháin mí Iúil agus Lúnasa. Comh maith le clár ceolchoirmeacha, tá clár oideachais ar siúl ó Méan Fómhair go Bealtaine gach bliain. The Ionad also holds educational programmes from Sept to May Traditional music concerts featuring well known musicians are held on the 1st. Friday of each month except for July and August.

Gach eolas ó (Tel. 026-45733)

Gougane Sunday
Last Sunday in September Mass in the Oratory for Naomh Fionbarra's Feastday

Daonscoil na Mumhan
(3-5 Deireadh Fómhair)
Ionad: Óstán Ghúgán Barra. Léachtanna, turas stairiúil den dúthaigh, Aifreann, filíocht, amhr´naíocht agus oícheanta cheoil Lectures, Historical tour, Mass, Music, Poetry & Singing sessions 03.10.2003 - 05.10.2003
Contact: M´ire Uí Thuama - 026-40130

Féile Ceoil agus Damhsa Chorcaí / Chiarrraí
12-14 Samhain / 12-14 November
Óstan Gobnatan Baile Mhuirne.
Céilí agus Ceardlann damhsa.
Céilí and Dancing workshops
Teagmh´il / Contact : Timmy 'The Brit' McCarthy 026-45084
r-phost/e-mail:rhona@ucc.ie

Éigse Dhiarmuidín Uí Shúilleabh´in
05.12.2003 - 07.12.2003
Cúil Aodha, Baile Mhuirne
Deireadh seachtaine amhr´naíochta agus ceoil A weekend of music and song.
Contact: Éilís Uí Shuilleabhíin 061 346489

D´mhscoil Mhúscraí Uí Fhloinn
Óstán Gobhnatan
7 Eanáir 2004 / 7th.Jan 2004
Dámhscoil Mhuscrai Uí Fhloinn a bhunaíodh i1924 mar aithris ar na Cuairteanna Filíochta a bhí ann cúpla céad bliain ó shin. Tionóltar é gach bliain timpeall um Nollag gan briseadh go dtí an lá atá inniu ann Bardic court - A gathering of local and visiting poets to recite their own poetry.
Contact Peadar Ó Liatháin - 026-45083
r-phost/e-mail:
sulan@eircom.net

Art Holidays for Adults at Tír na Meala
Every Summer Tír na Meala offers various art courses and holidays. Warm atmosphere, wonderful meals. An art course and a holiday at once. The Summer 2002 schedule includes Photography, Painting, Sculpting . . .
Tel: 026-45651
dit.is/tirnameala
email: pschreuder@eircom.net

Fishing in the Lee
At various locations - permits available. More information from the Southwestern Regional Fisheries Office in Macroom.
Tel. 026 41221

Lee Valley Walking
Summer 2003 Programme
Sunday walks - year round. Start 10am - (Book by Fri 6pm) € 12.70 ea.
Wednesday evening walks (Jun - Aug) Start 7pm - (Book by Tues 6pm) €7.60 ea.
Walks arranged for groups. Examples of walks: Clydagh Valley, Gougane Barra Horseshoe, Archaeology walk - Carriganima.
Children are welcome (and are not charged) but must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for the children at all times.
Tel: 026 45642
email: catherineketch@eircom.net

Linn Snámha Cuil Aodha
Swimming Pool
Open every evening during July and August.
Lifesaving Course certified by the Irish Water Safety Org. from 08/07/2003 to 13/07/2003
Tel. 026 45209

Gael-Linn - Coláiste Bhaile Bhúirne (Irish College)
Irish Language courses of 2 and 3 weeks duration, June - Aug. Gaeilge, Riomhairí & Scileanna Spoirt / Irish, Computers & Sport skills Age groups 11 - 17 and 12 - 16.
Daltaí lae/day students - €90 / course.
Ceilí na nÓg every night.
Gael-Linn Tel: 1890-675675 / 026-45133

Wild Brown Trout Fishing in Gougane Barra Lake
Fishing Club provide permits in the local shop.
Charges: €5 for Adults, €3 for Children

Boats For Hire On Lough Allua and River Lee
Míchael Ó Suibhne, Ballingeary 026 47095
Greg Latour, Tír Na Spideoga, Inchigeela, 026 47151
Con Lehane, Gortnarae, Inchigeela, 026 47185
Creedon's Hotel, Inchigeela, 026 49012

Choirm Cheoil Mór- Cill na Martra
Oíche Domhnach Cásca 18/04/03
le ceoltóirí agus amhránaithe den scoth san Ionad Pobal. Aoi Spesialta: Seán Ó Sé
A concert in the Community Hall Cill na Martra.
Teagmháil /Contact: M´ire Uí Mhurchú: 026 40286

Visitor Guide to Gaeltacht Mhúscraí

Ireland's Best Kept Secret!

Local Information | Accommodation | Attractions | Map | Events | Restaurants & Entertainment
Ballingeary | Ballymakeera | Ballyvourney | Coolea | Inchigeela | Kilnamartyra | Reananerree
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