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Happy New Year and welcome to our new programmeand exciting season of events at the Séamus EnnisArts Centre.
We have a varied selection of amazing music, awesomecinema, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, quality art and craftworkshops and so much more on offer over the next fewmonths.
Celtic Springtime begins at the start of February and tocelebrate the passing of Winter we start our spring seasonwith a quality packed series of concerts including themighty Tim Edey, Sam Baker, Join Me in The Pines (AKADave Geraghty from Bell X1) and the wonderful BernadetteMorris, who last performed at the centre when wewelcomed President Michael D Higgins to open our ‘Piper’sGarden’.
We are especially thrilled to have some heavy hitters fromthe world of traditional and folk music performing over themonths of March and April. The legendary father anddaughter duo Martin and Eliza Carthy will play at the SEACin March and this is a gig not to be missed as this duo reallyare folk performers of the highest order. We also have twoTrad super groups with ZoDoMo who are none other thanthe brilliant Zoe Conway, Donal Lunny and MáirtínO’Connor. We save another highlight in April when PaddyKeenan, Frankie Gavin and Dermot Byrne will be on stageperforming as their new band, KGB. Americana and countrymusic are also back, and we are delighted that ChrisLuquette and The Old American Folk Trio, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers and The Lowest Pair will all be playingsome of the finest Bluegrass and Country you’ll hear aroundthis part of the world.
We have our ‘LOL’ club back with a host of new comediansto get you laughing well into 2018.
Special thanks to Fingal County Council and The ArtsCouncil for their substantive and continued support.
As this is my last programme as director of the SEAC, I’d liketo thank all the staff and board members who have done somuch to make the centre such a success. Of course, no artscentre can survive without the support of the localcommunity and loyal audience members and I would like topay a special word of thanks to you all for attending ourmany events.
Please come along and enjoy all that’s on offer at theSéamus Ennis Arts Centre.
Ádh MórSean Paul O’Hare, Director/Stiúrthóir
Contents
EventsJanuary/Eanáir
February/Feabhra
March/Márta
April/Aibreán
Classes, Workshopsand Various Activities
Events at a Glance
Information
Our regular opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm and late opening in conjunction with our events.
If you are travelling to get here, please contact us in advance to confirm we are open.
All program information is correct at the time of printing. For the most up to dateinformation, please visit our website atwww.tseac.ie or contact us on 01-8020898.
The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre Company Ltd.Registered Office: The Séamus Ennis ArtsCentre, Naul, Fingal, Co. DublinRegistered in Ireland, Company RegistrationNo. 342034, Registered Charity No. CHY15403
Cover photo: The Lowest PairAppearing live at The SEAC on Saturday 31st March
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Mondays (from 8th Jan)
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Fridays (from 12th Jan)
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Weekly Music Classes Registration
Catering for complete beginners to advanced players,our weekly music classes will take place in NaulNational School on Tuesday evenings from 5pmthroughout the academic year. Registration for ourJanuary-March (9 classes) will take place on Saturday,January 6th between 12pm and 2pm at theSéamus Ennis Arts Centre. Fees for the term are €80,payable in advance. Save money by availing of thediscounted 'Early Bird' rate of €70 if fees are paidbefore the 1st class of the new term, Tuesday 16thJanuary. Classes are available in Guitar, Banjo, ButtonAccordion, Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle & Uilleann Pipes.Discounts are also available for additional familymembers and those who are learning more than oneinstrument. We also provide an Instrument LoanScheme, please enquire for more details.
Sat 6th January From 12pm-2pm
Workshop / Ceardlann
Irish Dancing
Glitz DanceAcademy
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Mondays (from 8th Jan)Fridays (from 12th Jan)
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Tuesdays (from 9th Jan)
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Sunday SingingSession
Join us for a regular Sunday Singing Session whereit’s all about the song. All singers are welcome,especially traditional singers, but we won't turnanyone away! This is an informal session where allparticipants are encouraged to perform and sharesongs in a relaxed environment. If you prefer to justlisten, come along and enjoy some refreshmentsfrom The Cottage Café. The SEAC’s Sunday Sessionshave established themselves as a great afternoon ofmusic and a platform for local talent. As always, allperformers and listeners are welcome.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday 14th Jan, 28th Jan,11th Feb, 25th Feb, 11th Mar
Doors 1.30pm Commences 2pm
FREE
Music & Community / Ceol & Pobal
RegularEvent
Weds (from 10th Jan)
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Art Classes with Noel Manning
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Tuesdays (from 16th Jan)
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You find true friendship in the craziest of places!
Gabriel is a chaotic young rock drummer desperate tohide his recent bipolar diagnosis from his increasinglyexasperated bandmates. When forced to bond withChristopher, an institutionalised 17-year-old withAsperger’s Syndrome, it results in a very unlikelyfriendship.
“Anyone who contends that the one thing there's justtoo little of in cinemas is feelgood movies will find thatsinger-songwriter-turned-writer-director Nick Kelly'sdebut feature delivers warm and fuzzies aplenty. Thatsaid, it doesn't pull any punches in its treatment ofmental health issues and life on the outside looking in.”RTE.ie
Winner - Best Feature Film at the Irish Film FestivalAwards, London
Winner - Best Irish First Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh
Director: Nick Kelly, Duration: 92 mins, Language: English, Cert: PG
SEAC Friends/Members - FREE (book in advance)
Non-Members - €5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
�ursday 25th January
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
Cinema/Scannánaíocht
�e Drummer& �e Keeper
Steph Cameron
Released in 2017, Daybreak Over Jackson Street is the keenly-anticipated second album from Steph Cameron. The Saskatoon-based rootssinger/songwriter arrived on the scene like a bracinggust of fresh musical air with her 2014 debut recordSad-Eyed Lonesome Lady receiving unanimouslyenthusiastic reviews. “This is a monumental, brilliantalbum… heralds the crowning of a bright new talent,”declared Pop Matters in calling it the #1 Canadianalbum of 2014. No Depression termed it “a stunningdebut,” while Exclaim! noted that “Sad-EyedLonesome Lady delights from start to finish. StephCameron is the real deal.” The record also made the coveted Longlist for the prestigious Polaris Prize in 2015.
Cameron’s evocative voice and perceptive lyricscontinue to captivate, as does her evolving yet stillfluent acoustic guitar work. Prior to her debut album,Cameron’s performing background was primarily inbusking. She acknowledges that “entertaining isentirely different from singing and songwriting. Being a busker for so many years forced me to learnhow to captivate people with my music. Busking wasmy only form of income for most of my life, so therewas a lot riding on a good performance and sound.”
There is daybreak over Steph Cameron’s musicalcareer, and a bright and shining future surely lies ahead.
Highly recommended!
Saturday 27th January
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€13/€10 advance booking€15/€12 at the door
Music / Ceol
Recommended!
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Sunday 28th Jan
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Sunday Singing Session
Our Slow Sessions are aimed towards (adult) musicianswho are learning an instrument and are at a stage wherethey wish to take part in a relaxed informal traditionalmusic session. These sessions aim to encourage theparticipants to learn a repertoire of new tunes whileplaying with other musicians at slow to moderatetempos. A list of tunes which are regularly played at theSlow Sessions is available to download from our websitewww.tseac.ie by clicking on About Us. All welcome!
Slow Sessions are hosted by Paudie O'Connor; a ButtonAccordion player grounded in the Sliabh Luachra traditionas well as being a nationally recognised performer.
Commences 8pm
€5 SEAC Friends/Members: FREE
Sunday 28th Jan, 18th Feb, 25th Mar, 29th Apr
Slow SessionWorkshop & Music /Ceardlann & Ceol
RegularEvent
Come along to the offices of Fingal County Council,Blanchardstown and let Ronan and Elaine fromNewgrange Willow Design teach you the traditional artof making a St. Brigid’s Cross and other simple traditionalcustoms associated with the Feast Day of St. Brigid,celebrated on February 1st.
Many rituals are associated with the making of thecrosses. It was traditionally believed that a Brigid’s Crossprotects the house from fire and evil. The cross, madefrom rushes, is hung in many kitchens for this purpose.
Commences 11.30am
Suitable for adults and children aged 9+
�ursday 1st Feb
Workshop / Ceardlann
FREE
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St. Brigid’s Day Workshopat Fingal County Council Offices, Blanchardstown
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Tim Edey
"Tim Edey is brilliant - in every which way. As a guitaristhe has few peers. As a box player he’s a magician. As a character he’s off the scale." Colin Irwin, fRoots
“Utterly fantastic. Sheer, wonderful ebullient music.”Mike Harding
“Tim Edey plays a host of different instruments to a standard us mere mortals can only dream of. Listen and weep.” Jim Byrne, The Living Tradition
Tim Edey (BBC Radio Two's Musician of the year 2012)multi-instrumentalist and singer, has toured the worldand recorded with most of the major names inCeltic/Contemporary roots music including; TheChieftains, Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, NatalieMacMaster, Altan, Capercaillie, Brendan Power,Michael McGoldrick, Seamus Begley, Dougie Maclean,The Barra MacNeills, JP Cormier, Shaun Davey, SessionA9, Lunasa, Vinnie Kilduff , Mary Black, Julie Fowlis,Frankie Gavin to name but a few...
Tim, now a name on the world stage in his own rightafter seventeen years of hard work, is rated by many tobe one of the world's finest ever Melodeon and Guitarplayers in the folk & contemporary scene today.
Tim's live solo shows are a stunning mix of world musicinspired instrumental virtuosity, passion and above all ahighly entertaining night of musical genius.
Friday 2nd February
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€13/€10 advance booking€15/€12 at the door
Music / Ceol
Sam Baker
We’re delighted to welcome back Sam Baker as hetours his fifth studio record, Land of Doubt.
Produced by Nashville’s Neilson Hubbard, the recordoffers a change in Baker’s usual instrumentation, ashe lays down his acoustic guitar, and plays insteadthe electric. Yet still he does not depart from thehaunting and melodic style that has mesmerizedcritics and fans of his previous records (mercy, prettyworld, cotton, say grace.)
“I don’t go for the bold or the pathos,” he says.“Those are both beautiful strains of Texas music, butit’s not what I do. I like the sonic that leans to Bachor Miles. There are a lot of long notes on the record.I like starkness; West Texas is stark. The land and skydon’t have accessories; the lines are big. The lines areclear.”
Perhaps Baker describes the his latest release best, “I wanted a cinematic feel, a mixture of sparsity andtension… And beauty…I always come back tobeauty on my records. That’s shorthand forsomething that's bigger than me.”
Always a sell-out at the SEAC, please book yourtickets early in order to avoid disappointment.
Saturday 3rd February
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€18/€14 advance booking€20/€16 at the door
Music / Ceol
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Join Me In �e Pines(aka Dave Geraghty of Bell X1)
Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter David Geraghtyhas been a driving force behind Bell X1 since theband’s inception 20 years ago, through seven studio albums, four of which went straight to No.1,extensive world tours, as well as opening for actssuch as U2, Ed Sheeran, Tori Amos & Snow Patrol.
Geraghty’s solo debut ‘Kill Your Darlings’ (2007) wasreceived to critical acclaim and was followed up in2009 with the equally evocative ‘The Victory Dance’.David has been short-listed for accolades such as theIrish Meteor Award and the Choice Music Prize. Inrecent years he began composing music for Film &TV (productions that starred Aidan Gillen & TomVaughan-Lawlor). In 2014 Geraghty released histhird solo album ‘Inherit’; but this time under thenew project title ‘Join Me in the Pines’.
2018 marks a new chapter and a move away fromthe brooding dark folk of previous work andembracing instead joyous music with flashes ofPrince, Bowie, Numan, Nile Rodgers.
Highly recommended!
Friday 9th February
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€13/€10 advance booking€15/€12 at the door
Music / Ceol
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A social gathering to celebrate the promotion of Janet(Kristin Scott Thomas) to the role of shadow healthsecretary quickly descends into farce in Sally Potter’sdeliciously tart black comedy of manners. As herhusband (Timothy Spall) sits catatonic in the livingroom, a rogues’ gallery of guests begin to arrive,including acid-tongued best-friend (Patricia Clarkson)and her life-coach boyfriend (Bruno Ganz), a frenetic,coked-up venture capitalist (Cillian Murphy), and anearnest lesbian couple (Emily Mortimer and CherryJones) who are hoping to share some good news withtheir friends. The conversation soon becomes awkwardand relations turn sour as alcohol-fuelled revelationscome thick and fast.
“Presented in gleaming black and white over a briskrunning time, The Party keeps the tension high and the one-liners flowing as the ensemble becomesincreasingly unhinged.” David O’Mahony, IFI
“A sharp-edged, claustrophobic parlour piece that putsthe boot into middle-class mores... Will they make it topudding without blood being spilt?” Empire
Director: Sally Potter, Duration: 71 mins, Language: English, Cert: 15A
SEAC Friends/Members - FREE (book in advance)
Non-Members - €5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
�ursday 8th February
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
Cinema / Scannánaíocht
�e Party
Recommended!
Sun 11th February
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Felt Jewellery
February / Feabhra8
Bernadette Morris
Building on the success of her debut album, All The Ways You Wander, Co. Tyrone born singerBernadette Morris continues to wow audiencesthroughout Ireland and beyond with her fresh takeon traditional Irish folk songs. Raised in a musicalfamily, her talent is the type that can’t be taught -her modern versions of lilting Gaelic laments aredelivered with undeniable charm and ease. Over theyears Bernadette has supported some stalwarts ofthe folk and traditional music scene including CaraDillon, Eddi Reader, Brian Kennedy and Julie Fowlis.Bernadette and her band enjoyed a very successfultour of Germany as well as a tour in the US withappearances in New York, Boston and at FolkAlliance in Kansas City. Having travelled the worldsince releasing her first Album, Bernadette returns to the SEAC with her band (direct from therenowned Celtic Connections festival, Scotland) todebut music from her new EP release along withsome traditional favourites.
"Of the younger up and coming artists' in the Irishtraditional vein, Bernadette Morris' CD All The WaysYou Wander is one of the best this year.” Paul Brady
Friday 16th February
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€13/€10 advance booking€15/€12 at the door
Music / Ceol
Chris Luquette & theOld American Folk Trio
Chris Luquette and the Old American Folk Trio arekeeping the folk process alive, performing Bluegrassfiddle tunes and vocals in the US tri-state region andbeyond. They are bringing their music back acrossthe Atlantic Ocean, returning these fiddle tunes andcountry songs to their roots by performing them forIrish audiences.
Chris Luquette (guitar, mandolin, banjo) is anaward-winning 25-year-old guitarist and one of themost proficient and hard-working musicians that hasrecently emerged from the Seattle music scene.You’d be hard pressed to find another seamlesslyswitching from International Music to Jazz and fromRock to Bluegrass so comfortably.
Brian Duffy (mandolin, guitar and vocals) has beenplaying Bluegrass and Old-Time music since the early1960’s, featuring in several bands from the EasternUS, including traditional bluegrass band, The TuesdayMountain Boys.
Andrea Westerinen (Bass and Vocals) has playedbass with the award-winning Ohop Valley Boys andthe Stray Dogs, contributing heartfelt vocals and asolid bass foundation for the music.
Jeff Westerinen (mandolin, fiddle, banjo and vocals)is a veteran of the five-time New York Statechampion Yankee Rebels and the ‘InternationalBluegrass Music Champion’ Ohop Valley Boys,singing lead and harmony vocals.
Don’t miss them!
Saturday 17th February
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€16/€13 advance booking€18/€15 at the door
Music / Ceol
Sun 11th February
Sunday Singing Session
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In the Name of Peace:John Hume in America
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Sun 18th Feb, 8pm
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Slow Session
Wed 21st Feb, 6.30pm
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Mindfulness & Positive PsychologyCourse
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Weekly Music ClassesTuesday evenings from
16th January Catering for complete beginners to
advanced players, classes are availablein Guitar, Banjo, Button Accordion,
Bodhrán, Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle &Uilleann Pipes.
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Wed 21st Feb, 7.30pm
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Emotional EatingNutrition for a Healthy Life
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Narrated by Liam Neeson, with an original musicalscore by Bill Whelan (Riverdance) ‘In the Name ofPeace’ features compelling archive footage and animpressive range of interviews including former USPresidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, British PrimeMinisters Tony Blair and John Major and Taoisigh BertieAhern and Enda Kenny, who all discuss Hume’s vitalrole as one of the key agents of transformation inNorthern Ireland.
Maurice Fitzpatrick's new 90-minute featuredocumentary charts the extraordinary work that NobelPrize-winner John Hume carried out to harness USsupport for securing peace.
“Time to recall the pivotal role played by a patriot, andthat rare breed – the virtuous politician … The formatallows for a fascinating collection of intertwinedstories.” The Irish Times
“… compelling …” The Irish Examiner
Director: Maurice Fitzpatrick, Duration: 90 mins,Language: English, Cert: PG
SEAC Friends/Members - FREE (book in advance)
Non-Members - €5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
�ursday 22nd February
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
Cinema / Scannánaíocht
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Show your support for the SéamusEnnis Arts Centre and save yourself
a small fortune by joining ourFriend’s Scheme.
We have a selection of Friend’sMembership Schemes on offer for2018-2019 and have also changedthe annual membership (from 1st
Jan – 31st Dec) to one calendar yearfrom the date of your subscription.
So, now you can get even more fromyour SEAC Friend’s Membership!
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Become a Friend
Join us for a LOL in Naul Special, as Cork comedianChris Kent presents his 5th solo show, Moving On.
Returning with his charming and surreal style, Chrishas a new perspective on life. Having moved to the UKand recently becoming a dad for the first time, adultlife is leaving him more confused than ever...
"Original hilarious material... among the best acts I've seen” The Mirror
"Carefree, comedic bulls-eye” The Dubliner Magazine
"Fresh and original material, extremely endearingperformer” Broadway Baby
"A truly gifted storyteller with a deceptively naturalistic style” Chortle
‘LOL in Naul’, our regular comedy club, has featuredappearances by PJ Gallagher, Neil Delamere, FredCooke, Ardal O’Hanlon, Deirdre O’Kane, Al Porter,Eleanor Tiernan, Kevin McGahern, Colm O’Regan,Colin Murphy, Foil Arms & Hog, Karl Spain and many more.
Check out the monthly listings on tseac.ie or theLOLinNaul Facebook page for details of this season’svery special guests. Be sure to book your tickets earlyfor a great night of comedy!
Chris Kent - Moving On
Friday 23rd February
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
Comedy / Coiméide
€13/€10 advance booking€15/€12 at the door
Follow us on Facebook atfacebook.com/LOLinNaul for updates and more!
Sat 24th February
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Introduction to3D Embroidery
Sun 25th February
Sunday Singing Session
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Martin & Eliza Carthy
Martin Carthy is a legendary ballad singer and guitaristwho has influenced a generation of artists, includingBob Dylan and Paul Simon, while his daughter Eliza has been twice-nominated for the Mercury Music Prizeand a multiple-award winner at the BBC Radio TwoFolk awards.
For more than 50 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatest innovators, one of its bestloved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietlycontroversial of figures. His skill, stage presence andnatural charm have won him many admirers, not onlyfrom within the folk scene, but also far beyond it.
“Arguably the greatest English folk song performer,writer, collector and editor of them all.” Q Magazine
Eliza Carthy is undoubtedly one of the most impressiveand engaging performers of her generation. Winner ofinnumerable accolades over a 20-year career, Eliza hasperformed and recorded with a diverse array of artistsincluding, Paul Weller, Rufus and Martha Wainwright,Patrick Wolf and Bob Neuwirth. More than most, ElizaCarthy has revitalised folk music and captured the mosthardened of dissenters with intelligent, charismatic and boundary-crossing performance.
“Eliza Carthy is one of the figureheads of the Englishfolk revival … compelling.” – Evening Standard
Don’t miss this opportunity to catch them as they join forces to perform songs from their first duo album‘The Elephant’ and more.
Friday 2nd March
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€16/€13 advance booking€18/€15 at the door
Music / Ceol
Chris Jones & �e Night Drivers
Whether it’s in the studio or on stage, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers are making some of the mostdistinctively elegant yet driving music to be heardanywhere today, delivering it with a unique blend ofdry wit, emotional authenticity and broad humourthat’s won the loyalty of a growing number of fansacross the US.
Chris Jones’ soulful lead-singing and solid rhythmand lead guitar boasts extensive performance creditsas a sideman with artists like Lynn Morris, VassarClements, Special Consensus, Dave Evans, EarlScruggs, and The Chieftains. Mark Stoffel, originallyfrom Munich, Germany, has a mandolin style thatperfectly fits the band sound with his beautiful tone,taste, and rhythmic sense. Jon Weisberger, whoseplaying has made him a sought-after fill-in bassplayer in Nashville with The Del McCoury Band, the Roland White Band, Larry Cordle, and others,anchors the band’s strong rhythmic foundation.Newest member, Gina Clowes, was a frequentfinalist in the prestigious Galax banjo contest, andcame to The Night Drivers after a long stint with the popular West Virginia/Virgina band, Bud’sCollective.
“...some of the best players in bluegrass! Chris Jones’voice is there with the great masters.” Steve Martin
Saturday 3rd March
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€16/€13 advance booking€18/€15 at the door
Music / Ceol
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Friday 9th March
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€16/€13 advance booking€18/€15 at the door
Music / CeolZoDoMo
Described by critics as a "trad music supergroup",ZoDoMo is the latest highly acclaimed traditional Irishgroup to step into the limelight. The trio featuresthree of Ireland's eminent musicians, Zoë Conway,one of the country's most gifted virtuoso musicianswho is equally at home in both traditional Irish andclassical styles. Dónal Lunny, popularly regarded ashaving been central to the renaissance of Irish musicover the last three decades and Máirtín O'Connor, a master musician whose dexterity and innovation has won him worldwide acclaim.
"ZoDoMo achieves the near impossible: capturing the energy of a live performance in studio, fuelled by a heady (and deliciously unpredictable) mix oftraditional and spikily original tunes, along with asmattering of covers. The title tells it like it is: In FullSail – Faoi Lán Seol is a magical snapshot of threemusicians flying fast and high on the momentum they have conjured with apparent effortless ease."Irish Times
“A masterclass in musicianship.” Irish Music Magazine
Postman’s son Armand (Douglas Booth) finds himselftasked with delivering one of Vincent van Gogh’s finalletters. Travelling to picturesque Auvers-sur-Oise, hemeets the people who knew the painter during his finaldays. As he hears more about van Gogh, Armandbecomes fascinated by the stories of a complex man and his mysterious death.
Years in the making, Loving Vincent is a biopic with adifference. This visually stunning film was shot in liveaction before a small army of artists hand painted everyframe in the style of Van Gogh. Told through multipleperspectives (with a talented cast including SaoirseRonan and Chris O’Dowd), Loving Vincent lives up to its name and offers an affectionate tribute to one ofhistory’s greatest artists.
"An absolutely stunning film that not only does justice tothe art of Van Gogh, but also to the art of movies. I havenever seen anything on screen like it before. You will beamazed and lifted by this extraordinary film." Deadline
"Hypnotic and beguiling." The New York Times
Director: Dorota Kobiela, Hugh Welchman, Duration: 95minutes, Language: English, Cert: 12A
SEAC Friends/Members - FREE (book in advance)
Non-Members - €5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
�ursday 8th March
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
Cinema / ScannánaíochtLoving Vincent
Sun 4th March
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iSilk Painting &Batik Workshopfor Adults
Sun 11th March
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Sunday Singing Session
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This visually meticulous and mesmerising film revolvesaround the life of the great traditional Irish singer, Joe Heaney. The stylised black-and-white picture,obscuring the border between documentary andfiction, is a cinematic ballad that invites viewers to join the enigmatic, talented and idiosyncratic artist onhis dramatic life journey; along the way we also get asense of the difficult yet humble life of the people ofIreland over the course of last century.
The film takes us to Connemara and the village ofCarna, Joe Heaney’s birthplace, and continues toaccompany Joe on his travels. Was it the songs thathelped the inhabitants of this magnificent but desolateIrish landscape to survive and commune with God?And what part of his heart and soul must the artistsacrifice in order to satisfy his inner compulsions?
“Strikingly beautiful.” Screen International
Director: Pat Collins, Duration: 104 minutes, Language:English & Irish (with English subtitles), Cert: G
SEAC Friends/Members - FREE (book in advance)
Non-Members - €5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
�ursday 15th March
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
Cinema / Scannánaíocht
Song of GraniteAs part of Seachtain na Gaeilge
St. Patrick’s DayTraditional Music Session
Join us for an afternoon of great tunes and craicfrom 2pm to 4pm to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Featuring local traditional musicians and specialguests.
All musicians and listeners welcome. Be sure to gethere early to grab a good seat!
Saturday 17th March
From 2pm to 4pm FREE
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Tue 27th March
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Make A PotteryCake Stand
Wed 28th March
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Silk Painting &Marbling Workshopfor Kids
Launch of Exhibitionby Michael Lodge &Alison O’Grady
‘Ireland, moods and moments’
From his studio in Drogheda, Michael Lodge specialisesin portrait and landscape using oils, pastels, polymerresin and bronze. “My Landscapes are based on actualscenes, but the lighting ,colour scheme and mood ofthe paintings are derived to a large extent frommemory. I am particularly interested in representingwater in its many variations. In sculpture I seek tocapture the character of the subject, while at the sametime achieving a first rate likeness. As I am now in mylate sixties I can call upon decades of experience inpainting and sculpture. As a result I find that my workis more creative and fluid than ever before.”
Alison O’Grady is an illustrator, graphic designer andart educator. From 1984 to 1989, O’Grady attendedBalbriggan Community College and is a past pupil ofMichael Lodge. She continued her studies and holdsqualifications in Design and Art Education. Since 2007, O’Grady has taught art, locally, nationally andinternationally. Presently, she teaches art in Manama,Bahrain. O’Grady’s work is primarily the result of herdesire to draw and sketch; it is both a discipline and a passion. She is not confined to one subject area,preferring to vary her work and media to expressemotion and capture moments in time.
Michael & Alison’s exhibition is open daily from 10amto 4.30pm and will run until the 1st week in April.
Sunday 25th March
Exhibitions / Taispeántais
FREE3pm
Sun 25th March, 8pm
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Slow Session
The Cottage Café at the SEAC is open 7days a week, 10am - 5pm (last orders
before 4:30pm) serving all day breakfastand fresh, home-cooked lunch specials.
Late opening is in conjunction with mostSEAC events, serving a range of evening
meals and wine menu.
Avail of a pre-event supper deal if you’reattending any evening event at the SEAC.
To avoid disappointment, please bookwell in advance for the pre-event supper
as there are limited places available.
For further information and to book, please call The CottageCafé directly on 01-8419005
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Join us for another ‘LOL in Naul’, our regular Comedynight featuring the best of both up-and-coming andvery special guest comedians!
‘LOL in Naul’ has featured appearances by PJ Gallagher,Neil Delamere, Fred Cooke, Ardal O’Hanlon, DeirdreO’Kane, Eleanor Tiernan, Kevin McGahern, Chris Kent,Colm O’Regan, Colin Murphy, Foil Arms & Hog, KarlSpain and many more.
Check out the monthly listings on tseac.ie or theLOLinNaul Facebook page for details of this season’svery special guests.
Be sure to book your tickets early for a great night of comedy!
LOL in Naul
Friday 30th March & 27th April
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
Comedy / Coiméide
€13/€10 advance booking€15/€12 at the door
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General admission is not inclusive of food; pleasebook the pre-event supper with your tickets if youwish to take part in the food event at 7.30pm
Presented in partnership with the Embassy of Franceand Institut Français.
Join us for a night of French food and cinema with our Cottage Café serving up some classic French dishesand wine ahead of the heart-warming comedy, Rosalie Blum.
The biggest hit in the 27-year history of the AllianceFrançaise French Film Festival, Rosalie Blum is a wittyand ingeniously crafted comedy about a randomencounter that has unexpected and life-changingconsequences. Thirty-something Vincent is a hairdresserlike his father before him. Life rotates around work, his overbearing mother and a womanising cousinconstantly trying to set him up. But one morningVincent experiences a powerful déjà-vu when he meets grocery store clerk, Rosalie Blum. Intrigued bythis mysterious woman, he begins a search to uncoverthe truth behind their connection. A series of hilariousand moving coincidences brings together a group oflost souls in an ever-timely reminder of the best thatFrench cinema has to offer.
Director: Julien Rappeneau, Duration: 95 minutesLanguage: French (with English subtitles) Cert (France): 15A
SEAC Friends/Members - FREE (book in advance)
Non-Members - €5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
�ursday 29th March
Doors 7pm (for food)Cinema Commences 8.30pm
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�e Lowest Pair
Rarely will you hear such beautiful American rootsmusic so perfectly performed.
Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee have foundthemselves in the premier league after gaining areputation as one of the most original old-timeinfluenced duos working the US circuit. The duo first combined in 2013 and quickly established a bigStateside following. They had a triumphant UK debut(one of the main visiting attractions flown in for theShetland Folk Festival and front cover exposure onthe programme of Edinburgh’s TradFest too). Afterthe release of two albums in 2016, AmericanaUKcalled them “a true joy,” while Acoustic magazinesaid they were “incredibly atmospheric.” LonesomeHighway (Ireland) has described the pair as “a musical marriage made in heaven.”
“A true joy” Rudie Humphrey, AmericanaUK
“Vocal perfection” David Innes, R2 magazine
“A huge breath of fresh air!” Mike Morrison,AmericanaRootsUK
Music / Ceol
Saturday 31st March
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€13/€10 advance booking€15/€12 at the door
Sat 7th April
Herb GrowingWorkshop
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It’s 1953, and Joseph Stalin rules over the Soviet Unionwith an iron fist… until one morning he’s discoveredunconscious. With the dictator at death’s door, hisdeputies including Nikita Khrushchev (Steve Buscemi),Lavrentiy Beria (Simon Russell Beale) and GeorgyMalenkov (Jeffrey Tambor) begin jostling for power,followed by Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov(Michael Palin), who had been unknowingly added to one of Stalin's enemy lists the night before.Meanwhile, they find themselves dealing with Stalin’sdemanding son & daughter, planning a grand funeral,and keeping the country in order.
In his return to the big screen, Armando Iannucci -creator of Veep and The Thick of It - brilliantly blendsfarce and drama in this hilarious yet probing historicalsatire, loaded with inspired comic moments andthrilling political chaos.
Director: Armando Iannucci, Duration: 106 minutes,Language: English, Cert: 15A
SEAC Friends/Members - FREE (book in advance)
Non-Members - €5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
�ursday 12th April
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
Cinema / Scannánaíocht
�e Death of Stalin
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Sat 14th April
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Launch of Exhibtionby Yanny Petters
Yanny Petters has been painting detailed portraits ofwild plants since the 1990s. Her love and interest inbotanical art stemmed from her work as a sign-writerwhere plant themes were common in decorativedesign. Her paintings are in a number of importantcollections including the Dr. Shirley SherwoodCollection at Kew Gardens, London and the Office ofPublic Works, in Wicklow Mountains National Park andthe National Botanic Gardens, Dublin. She was recentlyawarded a Merit by the Golden Fleece Award. She is amember of the Irish Society of Botanical Artists, theWater Colour Society of Ireland and the DublinPainting & Sketching Club. Yanny is represented by theOlivier Cornet Gallery in Great Denmark Street, Dublin.
In this exhibition at our Easter Snow Gallery, the artistpresents a series of monotype nature prints of theplants associated with that iconic element of the Irishcountryside, the hedgerow.
Yanny Petters’ exhibition is open daily from 10am to4.30pm and will run until the 1st week in June.
Sunday 15th April FREE
Exhibitions / Taispeántais
Commences 3pm
Sat 21st April
Nature PrintWorkshop
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Record Fair
Following a hugely successful Record Fair at theSEAC last year for World Record Store Day, IrishRecord Fairs return to the SEAC with an even biggercollection of dealers selling everything from CDs,DVDs, rare CD Box Sets to Vinyl LP's from the 50'sto the present. Rock'n'Roll, Metal, Jazz, Soul, Indie,Rock and Country, Blues, Dance, Folk, Traditional,World Music, Hip-hop, Rap and much, much more.
Bring along your own items and talk to the expertsabout a trade, swap or sale.
Get here early to bag yourself a bargain!
Sunday 22nd April
From 11am to 4pm
Community & Music / Pobal & Ceol
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Layla, Salma, and Nour are three Palestinian womenwith Israeli citizenship living in an apartment in thevibrant centre of Tel Aviv. Despite being “independent”,they find themselves ‘in between’ the free andunfettered lives they’re aspiring to lead, and therestrictions still imposed on them by their country andtheir families. Laila, a successful lawyer, craves the loveof a good man who she thinks she’s found in theapparently open-minded and handsome Ziad. Salmaworks at menial jobs in restaurants and bars hoping her long-held dream of being a DJ becomes a reality.Nour who is studying for a degree and seeks a simplelife is set for an arranged marriage to fiancé Wissam,seemingly a pillar of the community but who behindclosed doors is not the man he appears to be. The threegirls are rocked by a shocking series of events that will push their beliefs to the limit and change their lives forever.
“It’s great fun, with a powerful sense of narrative.” The Times
“A brave film befitting its brave depiction of women.”The Irish Times
Director: Maysaloun Hamoud, Duration: 103 minutesLanguage: Arabic, Hebrew (with English subtitles), Cert (UK): 15
SEAC Friends/Members - FREE (book in advance)
Non-Members - €5/€4 advance booking, €7/€6 at the door
�ursday 26th April
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
Cinema / Scannánaíocht
In Between (Bar Bahar)
Fri 27th April
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Sat 28th April
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The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre hasundergone extensive renovation andrefurbishment to become a uniquevenue for your special occasion or
private function:
In-house facilities include; HD projector and screen, professional sound and
lighting systems, digital audiorecording, WIFI and onsite catering
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Additional facilities and services can also be provided, please contact
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Slow SessionKGB(Paddy Keenan, FrankieGavin & Dermot Byrne)
In a move that is sure to energise the Irish traditionalmusic scene, three of Ireland's finest instrumentalistshave come together to form ‘KGB’.
Paddy Keenan is one of Ireland`s finest pipers, bestknown as a founding member of the Bothy Bandwith whom he played in venues all over the world.Paddy’s contributions to traditional Irish music weremarked in 2002, when he received the TG4 GradamCeoil Musician of the Year award and in 2011 by the Irish Music Association, with a LifetimeAchievement Award.
Frankie Gavin is one of Ireland`s greatest ever fiddleplayers. His name is immediately associated with thegroup De Dannan who are credited with breakingnew ground in Irish traditional music throughinnovative choices of material and arrangements.Frankie has recorded and played with every genre ofmusic from the Rolling Stones to Stephane Grappelli.
Dermot Byrne is one of Ireland’s most outstandingtraditional accordion players. For many years amember of Altan, Dermot performed, recorded andtoured extensively with the group along with artistslike Donal Lunny, Steve Cooney and StephaneGrapelli. For his contribution to Irish music Dermotwas chosen as TG4's Traditional Musician of the Year 2013.
Saturday 28th April
Doors 8pm Commences 8.30pm
€20/€16 advance booking€22/€18 at the door
Music / Ceol
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Join artist Joanna Kidney in exploring the wonderfullyversatile medium of wool to make felt jewellery.
Using the process of wet felting, we’ll work with avariety of fibres to make felt beads for a necklaceand/or bracelet.
All materials will be supplied. Optional to bring alongany kinds of beads, sequins, threads and ribbons youmight already have to combine into your finishedpiece.
Suitable for both complete beginners and those withpast felt-making experience.
Places are limited, please book early to avoiddisappointment.
Sunday 11th February
From 1pm - 4pm
Felt Jewellery
€35
Workshop / Ceardlann
The workshop is designed for both beginners andthose who have some experience with needle work.
At this 4 hour workshop you will learn several 3Dstitches. We will start with simpler stitches: Frenchknot, bullion stitch, spider web. Then we will progressinto more complicated ones: cast on stitch, wovenpicot… You will work out your embroidery on a linenfabric with cotton embroidery floss. You will be ableto choose your favourite colours from selection ofthreads as well as the base fabric.
All materials for the workshop are included and thetools will be provided for the duration of theworkshop. The participants will receive a helpfulhandout.
Places are limited, please book in advance to avoiddisappointment.
The tutor: Agnieszka ‘Uisce’ Jakubczyk, is anembroiderer and award winning weaver. Shecombines embroidery and weaving with other needle crafts to create unique art pieces. She haswide knowledge in many disciplines of textile artwhich she shares generously with her students.
Saturday 24th February
10.30am to 3.30pm (with a break for lunch)
Introduction to3D EmbroideryA Workshop with Agnieszka ‘Uisce’
€65 (materials included)
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Join Christien for a fun workshop where everyonegets to make a pottery cake stand.
Christien will go through the process of working with clay and the firing process, then it’s time
to get busy in this creative workshop; moulding clayand decorating your creation.
The finished pieces will be brought to Christien’s kiln for firing and will be returning to the SEACwithin a couple of weeks.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Tuesday 27th March
From 11am - 1pm
Suitable for children aged 7+(Children under 7 welcome, butmust be accompanied by an adult)
Make A PotteryCake Stand
Led by professional Artist and Fashion DesignerYelena Kosikh, learn the art of batik and silk painting in this fun workshop. No experiencerequired. Take home your very own hand painted silk scarf which you can wear with pride!
There is also an option to decorate your ownlampshade instead. Please note, if you would like to avail of this option; you must provide and bring along your own lampshade.
Sunday 4th March
From 11am - 3pm
Silk Painting & BatikWorkshop for Adults
€50 (including all materials)
Workshop / Ceardlann
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Led by professional artist and Fashion DesignerYelena, kids will learn the art of silk painting andmarbling and go home with a framed silk painting(20 x 25cm) and 2-3 foamed, marbled eggs.
All materials provided.
Wednesday 28th March
From 11am - 1pm
Workshop & Children’s Event /Ceardlann & Imeacht Leanaí
Suitable for children aged 6+
Silk Painting & MarblingWorkshop for Kids
€16
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‘Learn how to design, plant and maintain your ownherb garden’
Herbs have been used for food and healing, by allcultures, for thousands of years. This workshop willteach you how to design, plant and maintain your ownherb garden, from a small container herb collection to alarge decorative herb garden. It will also teach you howto propagate your own plants from seeds and cuttings.The following topics will be covered: planning anddesign concepts; site preparation; planting plan; herbgrowing principles; plant care and maintenance;propagation – seeds, division, stem and root cuttings;container growing; harvesting and preserving; herbidentification and uses.
The workshop will include a practical demonstration onpropagation, where everyone will get a chance to sowseeds and prepare cuttings to take home. You will alsolearn a method of creating a substantial herb garden injust a few hours, without involving any digging orweeding! Places are limited so please book in advanceto avoid disappointment.
Denise Dunne runs The Herb Garden, a certified organicspecialist herb nursery, established in 1995, and hasmany years experience in growing and using medicinalherbs. www.theherbgarden.ie To book your placeand for more information, contact Denise on 0872758896 or email [email protected]
Saturday 7th April
From 10.30am - 4.30pm
Herb GrowingWorkshop
€85
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Monoprinting is a technique by which oneproduces unique artworks through simple printingmethods, easily mastered. Yanny Petters will guideparticipants through the process which she uses toproduce nature prints.
Nature print was employed before etchingtechniques were developed to illustrate plants formedicinal purposes. One of the earliest natureprints is of a Sage leaf printed by Leonardo DaVinci. The artist uses pressed leaves and plants,applies ink to these and transfers them to specialpaper. Yanny has been exploring the technique to create her own style of print, layering the design to give depth and variety.
Her exhibition ‘Hedgerows’ will be displayed in our Easter Snow Gallery from April 16th until thebeginning of June.
The workshop will involve learning simple monoprint techniques and participants will come awaywith their own unique artworks.
Saturday 21st April
From 11.30am - 3pm
Workshop / Ceardlann
Suitable for beginners
€65
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This workshop will teach you how to safely identifywild herbs and how to incorporate these beneficialplants into your everyday cooking. Participants willleave with enough knowledge and confidence toforage, cook and preserve their own wild food. The following topics will be covered: wild herbidentification; folklore; culinary uses; medicinal uses;cookery demonstration and tastings; wild herbpreserves. Correct identification is vital when usingwild plants for culinary or medicinal purposes. The morning session of this workshop takes place atThe Herb Garden, where you will learn how to safelyidentify wild plants. The identification session will befollowed by a practical demonstration on cookingwith the herbs we have foraged. Recipes will includethe following, depending on season and availability.Nettle soup; wild herb omelette/frittata; wild garlicpesto; wild herb salads; blossom cordials, syrups andliqueurs. Places are limited so please book in advanceto avoid disappointment.
Denise Dunne runs The Herb Garden, a certifiedorganic specialist herb nursery, established in 1995,and has many years experience in foraging and using wild herbs for culinary and medicinal uses.www.theherbgarden.ie
Contact Denise on 087 2758896 or [email protected]
Saturday 14th April
From 10.30am - 4.30pm
€85 (including tastings and recipes)
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'Learn how to make your own safe and effective herbal remedies'
Many common ailments can be safely treated at home, using wild or cultivated herbs. We can also boost ourimmune systems and fight infection by including herbs in our diet. This workshop will teach you how tomake your own safe and effective herbal remedies and how to incorporate beneficial herbs into youreveryday cooking. Participants will leave with enough knowledge and confidence to start using herbalremedies immediately to treat many conditions: sore throats; dry and chesty coughs; mouth and gumconditions; indigestion and stomach conditions; sprains and strains; burns and stings.
Correct identification is vital when using wild plants for culinary or medicinal purposes. The morning sessionof this workshop takes place at The Herb Garden, where you will learn how to safely identify wild andcultivated medicinal herbs. The identification session will be followed by a practical demonstration on makingbase herbal preparations, i.e. infusions, decoctions, oils, tinctures and cough syrups. Once you learn thesebasic skills, you will then learn which herbs to use to treat specific ailments. Participants will receive detailednotes and recipes. Places are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Denise Dunne runs The Herb Garden, a certified organic specialist herb nursery, established in 1995, and hasmany years experience in growing and using medicinal herbs. www.theherbgarden.ie
To book your place and for more information, contact Denise on 087 2758896 or email [email protected]
Saturday 28th April From 10.30am - 4.30pm
Medicinal Herb Workshop
€85
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Naul Gardening &Flower Club Events
Naul Parent and Toddler Group get together inthe SEAC every Tuesday morning from 10am to 12noon. It's only €3 euro to attend and refreshmentsare available from the Café. Everyone is welcome,pop in and say hello, we'd love to see you!
Naul Parent &Toddler Group
AGM & Talk by Dominica McKevittTue 7th Feb 7.30pm FREE
Easter Flower ArrangingDemonstration
Tue 8th March 8pm €10
For booking and further information, pleasecontact Christopher White on (086) 2850561.
Catering for complete beginners to advancedplayers, our weekly music classes take placein Naul National School on Tuesday evenings
from 5pm throughout the academic year.
Fees for the term are payable in advance.
Save money by availing of the discounted'Early Bird' rate if fees are paid before the 1st
class of the new term.
Classes are available in Guitar, Banjo, ButtonAccordion, Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle &
Uilleann Pipes.
Discounts are also available for additionalfamily members and those who are learning
more than one instrument.
We also provide an Instrument Loan Scheme,please contact us for more details.
If there are any other instruments you wishto learn, please let us know and we'll see
what we can do.
We look forward to hearing from you!
WeeklyMusicClassesNow enrolling for our
March - May term
Weekly Classes
The McFadden-O’Shaughnessy School of IrishDancing hold classes every Friday from 3pm forboys and girls of all ages. Why not bring yourchild along on Friday for dance, music and fun.For booking and further information, pleasecontact Ann on (087)6648428.
Irish Dancing
Fridays (from 12th Jan) 3pm
For all levels of fitness, from beginners toadvanced. Pilates is an exercise systemdeveloped to strengthen muscles, increaseflexibility and improve overall health. It worksevery part of the body, engaging the mind withthe body to create exercises that involve thewhole body. Pilates strengthens core, improvesbalance, increases coordination and decreasesstress. It is appropriate for anyone from the ageof 10 to 100. All are welcome! Pilates focuses on learning to move better so the benefits are felt in everyday life.
If you are interested, please don't hesitate incontacting Alannah at [email protected] (087)3240595. www.fitbod.ie
Pilates
Mondays & Fridays (from 8th & 12th Jan)
Mondays 10 - 11am (All levels)Fridays 9.30 - 10.30am (Advanced Class)Fridays 10.30 - 11:30am (Beginners Class)
€60 (for 6-week course)
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Enrol today! From studio to stage, step into themagical world of ballet. We welcome childrenfrom 3 years of age. Our young dancer’sprogram offers specially designed classes thatintroduce creative movement exercises in a fun-filled and caring environment. Through these,children are helped develop strength, co-ordination, musicality and are given a pathwayto explore their own imagination. As our youngdancer’s progress, there are opportunities toenter for examinations of the Royal Academyof Dance. Our school productions take placeevery three to four years in the O’Reilly Theatre,Belvedere College. This has proven to be ahugely popular and professionally producedevent. There is no doubt that our productionshave and will continue to create wonderfullifelong memories for all! For booking andfurther information, please contact MaireadLangan on (087)2308137 [email protected]
�e MetropolitanSchool of Dance Tuesdays (from 9th Jan) 3pm
Improve flexibility, attention and relaxation.These simple stretching, breathing andbalancing exercises are suitable for beginners aswell as more experienced students. Both maleand female students are welcome and classesare tailored to individual needs and abilities.You will feel calm and grounded as well aslearning a valuable wellness tool for everydaylife. For booking and further information,please call or text Carmel on (087)2429489.
Yoga
Tuesdays (from 16th Jan)
7.30pm & 8.30pm
Glitz Dance Academy would like to welcomeall children aged 3 years to 14 years from 3pmto 4pm and children aged 8 years to 14 yearsfrom 4pm to 5pm. Glitz Dance Academy willbe teaching many different styles of danceincluding: modern, jazz, lyrical and hip hop!We will also be specialising in musical theatreand will be teaching drama and singingthroughout the term, bringing out the best in every child! For booking and furtherinformation, please call or text Rachel on(087)9420307.
Glitz Dance Academy
Mondays (from 8th Jan) 3pm
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These classes are taught on an enjoyable, easy-going, one-to-one basis; catering for eachstudent's own specific project requirements,covering all the basic elements of Painting,Sketching and Design, exploring Line, Shape,Form, Tone, Pattern, Colour and Compositionetc. in Oils, Acrylic, Watercolour, Drawing andSketching (outdoor when possible).
All are covered with the objective of bringingout the artist's creativity and 'individual voice'.
Noel Manning’s received his formal Arteducation in Dun Laoghaire Institute of Artand Design. He has exhibited in the IontasSmall Works Open, An tOireachtas Open,Ulster Arts Club Open, Boyle Arts Festival Open with awards including an Ulster ArtsClub Painting Award and Boyle Art Festival(3rd Prize).
Art Classes with Noel Manning Wednesdays (from 10th Jan)
From 11am - 1pm €155 (for 11 weeks)
Change your thinking, change your life…
This course is all about confidence building,teaching individuals how to face their fears ina safe and non-judgemental atmosphere. Tohave a clear understanding of their strengthsand helping them understand and managetheir shortcomings through observation andcompassion.
This course will be based around improvingrelationships and building resilience andoptimism through reality checking andbehaviour change...
Day Course in PersonalDevelopment
Sunday 11th February
10am - 4pm €95 (includes lunch)
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As a life coach and trainer with over 13 years’ experience, Adrianna Mannixspecialises in helping others becomethe best version of themselves.Through a process of inspiring otherswith her own challenges and victories,Adrianna engages an open andtrusting environment and connectionthat encourages others to grow.
“My passion is helping others becometheir own superhero by challenging self-limiting beliefs and empowering theirgreater selves. My key strengths andqualifications include; cognitivebehavioural therapy; nutrition and bodymanagement; positive psychology (mindbody and soul); resilience and confidencebuilding; motivational interviewing;mindfulness; 1 to 1 coaching and groupcoaching”.
Places are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.
For further information, please contactAdrianna on 087 689 8087 or [email protected]
Weekly Classes
It’s Up 2 U!
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Mindfulness has been used for thousands ofyears to help people deal with the differentexperiences of life. It lowers stress levels andcan help you deal with negative thoughtpatterns, undesirable behaviours and reducesanxiety. This course is designed for anyonewho wants to feel more comfortable in theirown skin and manage adversity and difficultsituations with confidence and self-belief.
Mindfulness and PositivePsychology Course
Weds from 21st Feb (until 28th March)
6.30pm - 7.30pm €95 (6-week course)
This course is designed to educate aboutproper nutrition in order to lead a healthierlifestyle. It focuses on the subject of emotionaleating and how to manage impulses andtriggers. As a qualified nutritionist, personaltrainer, CBT therapist and life coach, I am astrong believer that power comes fromknowledge and not from quick fixes...
Emotional Eating /Nutrition for a Healthy Life
Weds from 21st Feb (until 28th March)
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Sunday Singing Session
The Drummer & The Keeper
Steph Cameron
Sunday Singing Session
Slow Session
St. Brigid’s Cross Workshop
Tim Edey
Sam Baker
The Party
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Sunday Singing Session
Bernadette Morris
Chris Luquette and the Old American Folk Trio
Slow Session
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America
Chris Kent – Moving On
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Martin & Eliza Carthy
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
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Launch of Exhibition by Michael Lodge & Alison O’Grady
Slow Session
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LOL in Naul
The Lowest Pair
The Death of Stalin
Launch of Exhibition by Yanny Petters
Record Fair
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Whitney Rose & Band
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Woody Pines
The 4 Of Us
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Show your support for the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre and save yourself a smallfortune by joining our Friend’s Scheme.
We have a selection of Friend’s Membership Schemes on offer for 2018-2019 andhave also changed the annual membership (from 1st Jan – 31st Dec) to one
calendar year from the date of your subscription.
So, now you can get even more from your SEAC Friend’s Membership!
Individual Membership
This will entitle you to:
• A discount of 20% on the admission priceof 1 ticket to most events
• Complimentary tickets to events of yourchoice up to the value of €32
• Free admission to our Slow Sessions
• Free admission to our Cinema screeningsas well as other special Cinema events
• Advanced notice and booking via ourwebsite, up to 10 days before events aremade available to the general public
• An invitation for two to all exhibitionlaunches and special events
• Free entry into our annual draw for a ‘GoldMembership Card’ which entitles the luckywinner to free admission to all events runby The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
• 20% discount on group bookings of 6+
Dual Membership
This will entitle you to:
• A discount of 20% on the admission priceof 2 tickets to most events
• Complimentary tickets to events of yourchoice up to the value of €32
• Free admission to our Slow Sessions
• Free admission to our Cinema screeningsas well as other special Cinema events
• Advanced notice and booking via ourwebsite, up to 10 days before events aremade available to the general publicc
• An invitation for two to all exhibitionlaunches and special events
• Free entry into our annual draw for a ‘GoldMembership Card’ which entitles the luckywinner to free admission to all events atThe Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
• 20% discount on group bookings of 6+
€85 €120
Become a Friend
Family Membership
This will entitle you to:
• A discount of 20% on all SEAC (excludingindependent) children's workshops
• A discount of 20% on the admission priceof tickets for all the family
• Complimentary tickets to events of yourchoice up to the value of €32
• Free admission to our Slow Sessions
• Free admission to our Cinema screenings aswell as other special Cinema events
• Advanced notice and booking via ourwebsite, up to 10 days before events aremade available to the general public
• EFree entry into our annual draw for a‘Gold Membership Card’ which entitles thelucky winner to free admission to all eventsrun by The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
• 20% discount on group bookings of 6+
Premium Membership
This will entitle you to:
• Free admission to all SEAC (excludingindependent) events & workshops
• Advanced notice and booking via ourwebsite, up to 10 days before events aremade available to the general public
• 20% discount on group bookings of 2+
• Signed CD from performing artists (when available)
€160 €500
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Booking andInformationBook tickets in advance online, safely and securely,anytime at www.tseac.ie
Drop in, or call us on (01) 8020898 from 10am to5pm, Monday to Friday, and during the time ofmost events.
Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
Tickets cannot be reserved without payment.
At most, but not all events, concessions areavailable to under 12s, our Friends/Members,those in receipt of state pension, students andthose in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit.
Proof of entitlement for concession tickets must bepresented at the Box Office.
We do not offer refunds or exchanges on ticketsunless a performance has sold out, in which casewe will do our best to resell your tickets for you.
In an attempt to reduce our environmental impact,tickets will only be printed for collection ordelivered by post when requested. Your bookingdetails will be held at our Box Office and ticketholders can check-in upon arrival at the venue.
We do not have numbered/allocated seating.Seating is available on a first-come, first-servedbasis.
We operate an All Ages Welcome policy at mostevents. Please check event details. At performanceevents children must be seated and accompaniedby an adult.
Once an event has commenced, you will be askedto wait for a suitable break in the performancebefore entering the venue.
Doors Open and event Commences may vary.Please check your ticket, or our website, toconfirm the times for a particular event.
The SEAC is fully wheelchair accessible. If you haveany special access requirements, please inform theBox Office when making your booking to ensurethat we can assist you.
The Four Knocks Passage TombFour Knocks is a Passage Chamber Tomb builtapproximately 5000 years ago which bears thefirst depiction of a human face found inprehistoric art in Ireland. It is locatedapproximately 4km from Naul and 16kmsoutheast of Newgrange. The mound is partof a complex of small sites in the area and issignificantly aligned with the line of WinterSolstice sunrise from Newgrange. It’s also one of the best vantage points in Leinster withstunning views of the Mourne Mountains to the North and glimpses of the Dublin Mountainsto the South.
www.megalithicireland.com/Fourknocks.htm
The Herb GardenThe Herb Garden is a Certified Organic HerbNursery, established by Denise Dunne in 1995,producing a wide range of Certified OrganicHerb Seed and a large selection of CertifiedOrganic Herb Plants that are not widelyavailable. Visitors welcome by appointment.
www.theherbgarden.ie
Hollywood Lakes Golf ClubOnly 15 minutes from Dublin Airport, HollywoodLakes has developed into one of the finest 18-hole parkland courses in the Leinster area. Itsrenowned sand based greens, playable all yearround, provide a challenging but fair andenjoyable test for all categories of golfer.www.hollywoodlakesgolfclub.com
Killian’s PubLocated across the road from the SEAC, Killian’sof Naul is a cosy, traditional Irish Pub. Famous forits hospitality, excellent Guinness, open fires andwarm wood interior, why not pop in for a pint.
www.facebook.com/killians.naul
Travelling to Naul to visit the SEAC?Why not check out some other local
points of interest…
Make aday of it!
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Gigs in theGarden
Stand by for news of this year’s line-up for our outdoorGigs in the Garden 2018
www.facebook.com/GigsintheGarden
2018
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With a poet's heart and a rockster's soul, Luka Bloom isregarded as one of Ireland's most respectedcontemporary folk artists, having produced over 20albums since the 1970s, Bloom continues to push theboundaries of what his music can do. A masterinterpreter, Bloom has continued to balance originalsongs with reinventions of tunes by a diverse range ofsongwriters. Like many who write songs, Luka'sorchestra of choice is the guitar. What makes his careera little different is his constant search for a new voicewithin the guitar. The guitar is the landscape on whichthe song is created, and he is forever probing thatlandscape for new inspiration. No effects, no gadgets.Time, effort and a whole lot of love bring forth newvoicings within the instrument, and bit by bit, the songscome to life. And eventually they fly, bringing Luka withthem to be heard in Byron Bay, San Francisco, Hamburgor even Doolin.
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SéamusEnnis
ArchiveDedicated to the memory of Séamus
Ennis, the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre isa multi-disciplinary Arts Centre, whichaims to develop and maintain Arts &Cultural activities in rural Fingal. We
hope to add to our collection ofinformation for a new Séamus Ennis
Archive over the coming months;please contact us on (01) 8020898 [email protected] if you
have information or articles that you feel would be of value to
our collection.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre hasundergone extensive renovation andrefurbishment to become a uniquevenue for your special occasion or
private function:
In-house facilities include; HD projector and screen, professional sound and
lighting systems, digital audiorecording, WIFI and onsite catering
from The Cottage Café.
Additional facilities and services can also be provided, please contact
us for more information.
Looking fora venue foryour special
occasion?
Birthdays
Children’s Parties
Conferences
Charity Fundraisers
Workshops
Exhibitions & Rehearsals
By road
Take the M1 (Dublin-Belfast) Motorwayand exit at Exit 6 (sign-posted forBalbriggan and Naul). Follow the roadsigns at the top of the Exit ramp forNaul. We are approximately 5km fromthe M1 Motorway exit. When youreach Naul village, we are housed inthe Thatched Cottages immediately onyour left-hand side.
By train
The train station closest to the SEAC is Balbriggan, approximately 8.5km.
Please visit www.irishrail.ie for detailsof train services to and fromBalbriggan.
By bus
The Local Link 195 Ashbourne-Balbriggan bus route stops outsidethe SEAC.
The 195 timetable and details areavailable from ‘How To Get Here’ onour website www.tseac.ie
Please visit www.dublinbus.ie orwww.buseireann.ie for details ofother bus routes to surrounding areas.
How to get here…
The arts are a key part of our cultureand are vital to our health, social andeconomic development. Would youlike to participate in arts and culturalactivities in Fingal? Get involved andmeet new people! There are avariety of volunteering opportunitiesat the SEAC. Contact us with yourdetails by emailing [email protected] we'll be in touch.
Volunteer
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The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre is owned and funded by Fingal
County Council with additional funding from The Arts Council
of Ireland and the kind support of our Friends and patrons.
Séamus Ennis, Master Uilleann Piper,Storyteller and Folklore Archivist wasborn in 1919 at Jamestown Lodge inFinglas, North County Dublin in thearea traditionally known as Fingal. His family however came from thevillage of Naul, to which Séamusreturned to spend the last years of his life. Although best known as anUilleann Piper, Séamus dedicated much of his life to collecting andrecording traditional music, song and folklore throughout Ireland andBritain for a variety of organisations.
Dedicated to the memory of SéamusEnnis, the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary Arts Centre,which aims to develop and maintainArts & Cultural activities in rural Fingal.The SEAC runs year round activitiesincluding Concerts, Theatre, TraditionalIrish Music Sessions, Cinema, Comedy,Talks, Music Tuition, Craft Workshops & Art Exhibitions.
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