Manchester Irish Language Group
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Manchester Irish Language Arts Festival 2011

Féile Ealaíon Manchain 2011

15th - 22nd October 2011.

organised by Manchester Irish Language Group and Conradh na Gaeilge, Manchester.

Supported by the Government of Ireland

Programme

Event Date Time Venue
Film: An Píopa 15-10-2011 10.30am-1.00pm The Cornerhouse Followed by post-film discussion and social gathering. Tickets £6/£5 concessions. Tel 0161 200 1500 or buy online. For more information on the film visit the Cornerhouse website
Film: Tubberware 18-10-2011 9.00pm St. Kentigern’s Social Club The Irish language short film Tubberware (20 minutes) will be shown as a DVD. Free Admission.
Film: Fillean an Feall 19-10-2011 9.00pm Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill. The Irish language short film Fillean an Feall (24 minutes) will be shown as a DVD. Free Admission.
Poetry: Colette Nic Aodha 20-10-2011 8.00pm Performance Space, Cornerhouse Annexe Mayo poet Colette Nic Aodha will read a selection of her work. Entry to this bi-lingual event is free.
Literature: Writing Competition Awards 20-10-2011 9.00pm Performance Space, Cornerhouse Annexe Following th poetry reading, the winners of the inaugral Writing Competition will be announced.
Social: Club Cuideachta 22-10-2011 from 8.00pm St. Bernadette’s Parish Hall, Princess Road, M20 1HH Music, song and craic in Irish and English featuring the choir Glór. Free admission by ticket only from Pat McGuinness 0161 225 0645.