Nearly that time again, and looking forward to meeting old friends and making new ones. If you are in the area or planning to visit come along with instruments/voices/smiles. All types and styles of music and song welcomed and appreciated. All the best John. All events free to attend.

Music and Craic in the Glen 2016
Organised by FREE SPIRIT
Hosted by Bernard Harrington's Bar Glengarriff West Cork Ireland
Fri 14th October 2016
Father Ted themed night lovely girls competition, tea and sandwiches. go on go on go on…………..
8.00-9.00 pm (Front Bar) The one and Only 'SURVIVOURS' Trad and Country . From our very good friends.
9.30– 11.30 pm (Lounge ) Brian and Christine Host and open mic session, With friends and guests . Brian Lalor "EP 'Hand Full of Seeds' is now available to download from iTunes & Bandcamp"Brian sings in an amazing lightly spoken tone, evoking an ability to tell his stories through song in true folk style. Joe Salmon - FranksShedTV" and Christine B Phelan ''Christine B. Phelan is a singer/songwriter from Cork currently touring her recently released EP 'Sapphire'. Expect an upbeat, bluesy, energy fueled performance when she joins us in Glengarriff October 2015. Visit www.facebook.com/christinebphelan '' .                                                                                                                                                 11.00 pm (front Bar) Hands on Join in session. Bring voices/smiles/instruments.
Sat 15th October 2016                                                                                                                                             
6.30 –7.30 pm Henk Vosse Niza and friends Our good friends from Holland with their own take on   irish ballads, seafaring songs and more.         
7.30-8.30 pm   (front Bar )The Incredible Buckley Family Band . Trad and Country music and dance.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            9.00-10.00 pm Mona O'riordan and friends. Songs and Ballads from this lovely lady with an amazing voice.                                        
10.00-1100 pm Jonno Kinsella (front Bar) Glengarriffs own adopted son. He was born in Texas but his soul is 100% Irish. Songs, ballads, interpreted as only he can, a unique talent. Irish songs and Americana ballads. Come along and be entertained.
11.00 pm Lounge. 'Plugged in' With Brian Christine and friends, Come along and support these talented young singer/songwriters. Also Dominic John Sebastian James O Connor.
Sunday 16th October 2016                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
4.00 pm front Bar. Young Musicians/singers and dancers showcase. Brilliant young musicians playing a mix of Irish Traditional music and also modern and contemporary styles.                                                                                                                     
Magic show and balloon modelling as usual. Half Yard of ale competition.
5.30-6.00 pm Steve Roche songs stories and tall tales.
7.00—8.00 .00 Music from   John Buckley from Coolea County Cork Accordion ,jigs, reels, Hornpipes etc. and John and Marie Corteen Ballads, country and folk. Hurdy gurdy, Saxophone, anything could happen! And probably will!! Come and join us, bring instruments/voices/smiles.
Followed by an open session to sing and play out the festival.
All events free to attend, A real community event. Come along and make some new friends. All types and styles of music/song and dance welcomed and appreciated. A friendly and inclusive event.
Impromptu sessions throughout the weekend, come along and meet old friends and make some new ones.
Hope to see you there. All the best John & Marie. FREE SPIRIT.
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