| MONDAY,
30TH MAY 2011 |
| 7:00pm | Flower
Arranging Demonstration in Balbriggan Library @ 7pm |
 | Flower
Arranging Demonstration with Connie Merriman Balbriggan Library @ 7pm Numbers
limited so early booking essential, Tel. 8704401 |
|
| 7:30pm | Cookery
Demo @ Preserved Deli |
 | Shane,
one of the amazing chefs at Preserved Deli will be hosting a cookery demonstration
showcasing their delicious artisan deli food. On the menu will be salads and breads.
Tickets at €10 (incl Glass of Wine!) are available in Preserved Deli, Dublin Street
Limited Space so get your tickets early! |
|
| 9:00pm | Traditional
Music @ The Central |
|
| 9:00pm | Live
Music with Zen @ the Millrace |
 | Live
Music with Zen in the Mill Race Bar at the Square A
Great nights entertainment. |
| TUESDAY,
31ST MAY 2011 |
| 7:00pm | Summerfest
Jazz, Wine & Tapas !!! @ Molly's Coffee Gallery |
 | If
you like Jazz music, then is event is not be missed, having performed on a couple
of occasions during the year this event is well renowned. The Wine & Tapas promise
to be divine on the night also. Limited space so get there for 7pm - go
on make a date for this event . |
|
| 7:30pm | Get
Knitting! in Balbriggan Library @ 7:30pm |
 | Knitting
and Crochet for all abilities in Balbriggan Library on Tuesday 31st May 7.30pm
All are welcome! |
| | |
| WEDNESDAY,
1ST JUNE 2011 |
| 3:00pm
| Arts & Crafts Make & Paint your own Papier Mache
Piggy Bank!! |
 | Arts
& Crafts Make & Paint your own Papier Mache Piggy Bank!! For
children aged 7-11 years on Wednesday 1st June at 3pm at Balbriggan Library Numbers
limited so early booking essential, Tel. 8704401 |
|
| 7:00pm | Schools
Choir Competition @ St Peter & Pauls Church |
| An
evening of choral entertainment Junior and
senior choirs from local schools will entertain you at this magical event Tickets
available at the door - €10 or €20 for a family of 4 |
|
| 7:00pm | Pot
Black Snooker Competition @ The Central |
| €10.00
p.p. One frame knockout (4 tables available) Cash prize and trophy the
winner. |
|
| 9:30pm | Live
Music by the Humbuckers @ Harbour Knights |
 | A
great night's entertainment so don't miss it! No cover charge |
| THURSDAY,
2ND JUNE 2011 |
| 11:00am
| Spirit of the Titanic by Nicola Pierce |
 |
Fifteen-year-old Sam plunges
to his death whilst working on the Titanic. Now as the greatest ship the world
has ever seen crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Sam finds himself on board – as a ghost.
His spirit roams the ship, from the glamour of first class to the party atmosphere
of third class. Sam shares the excitement of Jim, Isobel and their children -
on their way to a new life in America. But as disaster strikes and Titanic sinks
to her icy grave, Jim and his family are trapped behind locked gates … Can
Sam’s spirit reach out to save them? Nicola,
the author of this new critically acclaimed children’s book will visit Balbriggan
Library on Thursday 2nd June 11am – invited school audience. A
special thank you to O'Brien Press for sponsoring this event. |
|
| 7:00pm | Beginners
Art Workshop with Artist John Carpenter |
 | Balbriggan
Library Thursday 2nd June at 7pm Numbers
limited so early booking essential, Tel. 8704401 |
|
| 7:30pm | Cookery
Demo at Preserved Deli |
 | An
Evening with Shane & Co at Preserved Deli, Shane is an amazing Chef serving up
the most delicious Artisan Deli food in Preserved deli on Dublin Street. Shane
will be demonstrating BBQ essentials and pastries at 7.30pm Tickets
available in Preserved Deli - limited Space to get your tickets early. 7.30pm
Start, €10.00 incl Glass of Vino ! |
|
| 8:00pm | Paint
a Pot Evening @ PJ's Play Center |
 | Come
along to a quiet and calm PJ's in the evening and pick your own piece of pottery
to paint/decorate to your own design. Our staff will be there to give advice and
direction but really it's about creating your own unique piece. Prices
start at €12.00 and can go up to €30 depending on which piece you select Booking
essential, call 01-8417767 |
| For
the duration of the Summerfest, PJ's have a special - any children who come to
us with a connection to the Summerfest theme of the day will get in for half price.
EG ; Battle of the Bands day - come dressed as a Rock Star Sandcastle competition
day - bring your bucket and spade ... |
|
| 8:00pm | Summerfest
Poker Championship @ The White Hart Inn |
| €50
freeze out. 20,000 starting stack. No
registration fee, all money taken in will be paid out! |
|
| 9:00pm | DJ
Roy @ The Millrace |
 | Come
along for some great music and craic! |
| FRIDAY,
3RD JUNE 2011 |
| 7:30pm | Summerfest
Opening Parade |
| The
Parade will commence at the Church Car Park and finish at the Town Car Park, Quay
Street. The parade promises to be a spectacular event showcasing all the local
clubs, groups and businesses we are fortunate to have in our town. You will also
be entertained by a variety of characters and street entertainment! Come
out support our local groups in the town. |
|
| 8:00pm | Official
Opening Ceremony |
| The
parade will be followed by our Official Opening Ceremony by Celebrity Guest -
Irish Cricket Hero John Mooney. There will also be live music by Gizmo
and Red Biddies, Street Entertainment, Food stalls and much much more! |
|
| 8:00pm | Remember
Us Guinness World Record Attempt |
 | Remember
Us Special Needs Group are linking The Community together in a World Record Attempt
To Handcuff a Record Breaking Number of People Together to Raise Vital Funds For
The Group. They need 800+ to break the current record so as a community let's
link together in aid of Remember Us Special Needs Group and get Balbriggan in
the Guinness Book of Records! €5 per person
to participate which will include registration, certificate of participation and
t-shirt. |
|
| 9:00pm | Live
Music with Paul Macken @ The Millrace |
 |
A great night's entertainment with Paul Macken at The Millrace! |
|
| 10:00pm | Beatles
Jamming Session in the Milestone Inn |
| | The
Beatles Jamming session will take place in the Milestone Inn A
great chance to sing along with your favourite Beatles songs! |
|
| 10:30pm | Fireworks
Extravaganza! |
 | Head
down to the Town Car park on Quay Street for the fireworks! The sky will
light up over Balbriggan in a fireworks extravaganza, you won't want to miss it!
|
|
| All
Day | Ladies Summerfest Special in the Bracken Court Hotel |
|
3 course meal and cocktail €19.95 |
| SATURDAY,
4TH JUNE 2011 |
| All day | Fun
Day - Town Car Park, Quay Street |
|
Family Entertainment, Fire Juggling, Face Painting, Bouncy Castles, Go-Karts,
Carnival Fun, Ice rink and much much more…. Head on down and join in
the fun! |
|
| 10:00am | Sandcastle
Competition |
| Get
your bucket and spade out its that time of year. Be as creative as you like...
Sponsored
by KT Design |
|
| 10:30am | Swim
Challenge in aid of Balbriggan Cancer Support Group |
 | Wayne
Cawley & Sean Keenan will swim from Skerries Harbour to Balbriggan Harbour, they
will leave Skerries harbour at 10:30am and estimated arrival time in Balbriggan
Harbour is 12noon (ish) So come down and support the lads. All proceeds raised
will go to Balbriggan Cancer Support Group. |
|
| 12:00pm | LMFM
Roadcaster LIVE! | |
 | We
would like to thank Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce who have generously sponsored
the LMFM Roadcaster. |
|
| 1:00pm | Dance
Amad Danceathon | |
| | The
pupils of Dance Amad are holding their danceathon to raise much needed funds for
their school . |
|
| 2:00pm | Bonny
Baby Competition | |
 | There
is 4 categories. in the Bonny Baby Competition 0-12 months, Boy 0-12 months,
Girl 1-2 years, Boy 1-2 Years Sponsored by Home from Home Creche Sponsored
by Home from Home Creche |
|
| 3:00pm | Teddy
Bears Picnic | |
 | Come
down and join the staff of Home from Home crèche in the Summerfest Teddy Bears
picnic, bring along your favourite teddy, have your face painted, sit and listen
to the stories and meet all the other boys and girls special teddy bears. Sponsored
by Home from Home Creche |
|
| 3:00pm | Magic
Show | |
| Gronk
Magic Show - A fun and interactive 40 minutes magic show which is sure to impress
Do you know where the rabbit could be hiding!!! |
|
| 4:00pm
| Glamorous Granny Competition | |
| We
know Balbriggan has plenty of Glam in the
town so all you Grannies put the lipstick on and come down and enter. Sponsored
by Jack Murphy |
|
| 4:00pm | Live
Music! | |
|
| 4:00pm | Irish
Dancing | |
| | Thanks
to Scoil Rince Culainn for performing again this year, a performance enjoyed for
the last few years, so come and see children of every age perform. |
|
| 4:30pm | Lorraine
Jackson Stage School live performance | |
| | Come
and support the dancers as they put on a special performance for the 2011 Summerfest
|
|
| 5:00pm | Ballet
Fusion Live Performance | |
|
A beautiful ballet recital which has been a favourite year after year. |
|
| 7:00pm | Fingal's
Got Talent - The FINAL! | |
| A
difficult decision lies ahead for our judges at the Grand Final of Fingal's Got
Talent. We have a wonderful line up of acts showcasing Fingal's finest talent.
There are a wonderful variety of acts showcasing the best that Fingal has to offer.
MC on the night is RTE's Brian Ormond.
Judges are Linda Martin, Terry Quinlan
and Orla Hopkins Plant The event is sponsored by Daves Smooch Bar Venue: The Bracken
Court Hotel The 12 finalists (in no particular
order) going through to Balbriggan Summerfests Fingal's Got Talent Final on Saturday
4th June are: | -
| Alexandra Quinlan
| - | Niamh
Kelly & Jordan Quinn Brogan | | - | Daze
Boiz
| - | Neil Kenny | | -
| Conor Whearty | - | Shane
Ryan & Rebecca Rose | | - | Kevin
O'Sullivan & Karl Pentony
| - | Adam
Healy & Matthew Redmond | | - | Gemma
Goodey
| - | Deirdre Cleary & Naoise
Whearity | | - | Sayeda
Leahy | - | Lauren Walsh |
Admission:
€10.00 per person, tickets available in The Bracken Court Hotel |
|
| 9:00pm | Live
Music with Timezone @ The Millrace |
 | A
great night's entertainment with Timezone at The Millrace |
|
| All
Day | Summerfest Beer Special
in The Bracken Court Hotel |
| Summerfest
beer special in Jack Doyle’s Bar 4 bottles of miller only €10 |
| SUNDAY,
5TH JUNE 2011 |
| All Day | Family
Day Special in the Bracken Court Hotel |
| Bracken
court family day special in Jack Doyle’s Bar
2 Specialty Burgers and 2 children’s meals all for €20.00, Live
Music with Paddy Mac from 4:00pm |
|
| 11:00am | Pet
Show |
| Bring
along your pet whether it be a dog, a cat, a bird, a lizard we would love for
them to take part in our annual Pet Show.... Loads of prizes to give away. Sponsored
by Balbriggan Pet Shop (Joe & Theresa Corcoran) & The Doggy Man |
|
| 2:00pm | Blessing
of the Boats & Balloon Release |
| Sponsored
by Around A Pound There
will be a special mass to bless our boats on the harbour by our Parish Priest
- Father Eugene. After the mass the Balloon Release (in aid of Balbriggan Cancer
Support Group) will take place. A beautiful sight for all to witness.
Balloons
on sale around the town, look out for posters in shop windows. To buy a balloon,
simply fill in a label for a loved one who has passed, someone in need of a special
prayer or any one you'd like to think of. All cards will be blessed during the
Blessing of the Boats ceremony and your special balloon will be released. €2.50
per balloon. All proceeds are going to Balbriggan Cancer Support Group.
|
|
| 3:00pm | Duck
Derby |
| Balbriggan
Summerfest will be selling ducks in Millfield on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th May
for their annual duck derby on 5th June. Please support the duck derby and make
it a great day for everyone...
Ducks are €3 each or 2 for €5 Sponsored
by Millfield |
|
| 4:00pm | Live
Music with Paddy Mac @ The Bracken Court Hotel |
 | Live
Music with Paddy Mac! |
|
| 9:00pm | Festival
Closing Party @ Harbour Knights |
 | Red
Biddies (Trad Band) followed by live music from Catch 22 The perfect close
to the Summerfestival! |
|
| 9:00pm | Live
Music with Upside Down @ The Millrace |
 | Live
music with Upside Down at The Millrace |
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