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Summerfest 2011
Programme of Events

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MONDAY, 30TH MAY 2011
7:00pmFlower Arranging Demonstration in Balbriggan Library @ 7pm

Flower Arranging Demonstration with Connie Merriman Balbriggan Library @ 7pm

Numbers limited so early booking essential, Tel. 8704401


7:30pmCookery 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!


9:00pmTraditional Music @ The Central

9:00pmLive 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
7:00pmSummerfest 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 .


7:30pmGet 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


7:00pmSchools 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


7:00pmPot Black Snooker Competition @ The Central

€10.00 p.p. One frame knockout (4 tables available)

Cash prize and trophy the winner.


9:30pmLive 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.


7:00pmBeginners Art Workshop with Artist John Carpenter

Balbriggan Library Thursday 2nd June at 7pm

Numbers limited so early booking essential, Tel. 8704401


7:30pmCookery 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 !


8:00pmPaint 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 ...

8:00pmSummerfest Poker Championship @ The White Hart Inn

€50 freeze out.

20,000 starting stack.

No registration fee, all money taken in will be paid out!


9:00pmDJ Roy @ The Millrace
Come along for some great music and craic!
FRIDAY, 3RD JUNE 2011
7:30pmSummerfest 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.


8:00pmOfficial 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!


8:00pmRemember 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.


9:00pmLive Music with Paul Macken @ The Millrace
A great night's entertainment with Paul Macken at The Millrace!

10:00pmBeatles 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!


10:30pmFireworks 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 DayLadies Summerfest Special in the Bracken Court Hotel
3 course meal and cocktail €19.95
SATURDAY, 4TH JUNE 2011
All dayFun 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!


10:00amSandcastle Competition

Get your bucket and spade out its that time of year. Be as creative as you like...

Sponsored by KT Design


10:30amSwim 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.

12:00pmLMFM Roadcaster LIVE! 

We would like to thank Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce who have generously sponsored the LMFM Roadcaster.


1:00pmDance Amad Danceathon 
 The pupils of Dance Amad are holding their danceathon to raise much needed funds for their school .

2:00pmBonny 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


3:00pmTeddy 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


3:00pmMagic 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


4:00pmLive Music!  

4:00pmIrish 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.

4:30pmLorraine Jackson Stage School live performance 
 Come and support the dancers as they put on a special performance for the 2011 Summerfest

5:00pmBallet Fusion Live Performance 
A beautiful ballet recital which has been a favourite year after year.

7:00pmFingal'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


9:00pmLive 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 DayFamily 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


11:00amPet 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


2:00pmBlessing 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.


3:00pmDuck 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


4:00pmLive Music with Paddy Mac @ The Bracken Court Hotel
Live Music with Paddy Mac!

9:00pmFestival Closing Party @ Harbour Knights

Red Biddies (Trad Band) followed by live music from Catch 22

The perfect close to the Summerfestival!


9:00pmLive Music with Upside Down @ The Millrace
Live music with Upside Down at The Millrace

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