JULY 2005 WATERFORD

LIVE MUSIC LISTING

Sunday 3
Junebug, Ruby Lounge.
Northern Soul, 6pm @ Oskars.
The Jam Tarts, 8pm @ Masons.

Tuesday 5
Q-Ness, Masons.
The Butterfly Band, Ruby Lounge.

Wednesday 6
Duped, 7pm @ Sladstone St. Stage, Tall Ships Festival.
Cabron, Masons.
Soul Brothers, Ruby Lounge.

Thursday 7
Jimmy Crowley, 8pm @ Forum.
Camembert Quartet, 8pm @ Axis Mundi.
Skad 4 Life, Masons.
Dutch Courage, Ruby Lounge.

Friday 8
Playtoh, 8pm @ Tall Ships Festival.
Kyser Soze, Ruby Lounge.

Saturday 9
Squeezed, 8pm @ Forum.
The Hurricanes, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 10
Avalon, 7pm @ Masons.
Boomer, Ruby Lounge.
Bobbie & Mick, 6pm @ Oskars.

Wednesday 13
Northern Soul, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Thursday 14
Avalon, Ruby Lounge.

Friday 15
Soul Deluxe, Ruby Lounge.

Saturday 16
Derrick Carter, 10pm @ Forum.
Cassidy, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 17
The Vinyls, 7pm @ Masons.
The Remedees, Ruby Lounge.
Gary & Danny, 6pm @ Oskars.

Tuesday 19
The Butterfly Band, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 20
Platform 2, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Thursday 21
Cabron, Ruby Lounge.

Friday 22
The Walls, 8pm @ Ten.
The Jam Tarts, Ruby Lounge.

Saturday 23
Junebug, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 24
Kyser Soze, 7pm @ Masons.
Dutch Courage, Ruby Lounge.
Platform 2, 6pm @ Oskars.

Tuesday 26
Three For The Road, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 27
Northern Soul, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Thursday 28
Sage, Ruby Lounge.

Friday 29
Spraoi Band, Masons.
Cosmic Allegiance To Funk, Ruby Lounge.
The Century Steel Band, 6pm @ Oskars.

Saturday 30
Daniel O¹ Donnell, 8pm @ W.I.T.
Spraoi Band, Masons
Dexter & The Creoles, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 31
The Butterfly Band, 5pm @ Masons.
Lady Mammoth, Ruby Lounge.
Northern Soul, 6pm @ Oskars.

VISUAL ART

to July 15
colaiste 100
Group show celebrating the 100th birthday of Scoil na Leanai, the Joan
Clancy Gallery present new works by the cream of internationally recognized
Irish artists Arthur Maderson, Pat Murphy, Helen Comerford, Sineád Ní
Chionaola, Laura Fitzgerald and Suzy O¹ Mullane. Open Daily 11am - 5.30pm.
Info (058) 46205. Joan Clancy Gallery, Mullinahorna Ring, Co Waterford.

to July 23
OExhibit A¹ by Julian Hills. Recent works by John Murphy. OIn Seomra de
Paor: Wildlife of Ireland¹ by Kevin Power. Open 10am - 5pm, Tues to Sat.
Adm. Free. Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

June 30 to July 23
Elements
An exhibition of contemporary ceramics and glass, showcasing the work of
renowned Irish artists Sara Flynn, Etain Hickey, Jim Turner, Karl Harron,
Elaine & Lyndsey McGonigle and Peter Young. Garter Lane Arts Centre,
O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

THEATRE & OPERA

July 9
TOM CREAN - ANTARCTIC EXPLORER
Aidan Dooley¹s solo performance tells the heroic tale of the intrepid, Irish
Antarctic explorer and the only man to serve with Scott and Shackleton on
three famous expeditions. 8pm, tickets f12.50, f10 (conc.). Garter Lane Arts
Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

July 12 & 13
THE SANCTUARY LAMP
Galloglass Theatre Company presents one of the most powerful plays that when
first staged in 1926, it provoked a vocal reaction not seen since OThe
Plough and The Stars.¹ Playwright Tom Murphy sees OThe Sanctuary Lamp¹ as
the camp fire in the distance, the candle in the window and proof of hope in
man. Starring Frank Kelly from OFather Ted¹ fame. 8pm, tickets f18, f15
(conc.). Booking tel: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall, Waterford.

Concerts

July
July at christ church
July 3 Coffee Concert Joe Whelan, (Classical Guitar) Eimear Heeney (Violin)
Programme will include music by Piazzolla, Torroba and Reinhardt 12pm f5 &
f10.
July 8 Irish Youth Choir To mark the Tall Ships, the Irish Youth Choir will
perform the world premier of OOn a Wing and a Wish¹, a commission for mixed
voice choir and piano by Marian Ingoldsby. 8pm. f12, f10 (conc) & f36
(family ticket). Bookings: 051 858958. Christ Church Cathedral
www.christchurchwaterford.com

July 30
DANIEL O¹ DONNELL
One of Ireland¹s greatest exports and star of his own RTE show. 8pm, tickets
f37.50 Ticketmaster. Waterford Institute of Technology.

Comedy

Tuesdays
Revolution Comedy club
3 Great Stand-up Comedians, 1 Great Night. Adm. f8. Revolution Bar, 19 John
Street, Waterford.

Dance

Wednesdays
Tango
Tango with Argentine instructor Andres Bezem. Two classes: Intermediate @
7.30pm & Beginners @ 8.30pm. Dancing from 9.30pm til late. Class & Dance:
f10. 3 Classes: f25. Contact Axis Mundi or 085 7221175. Axis Mundi, The
Mall.

Other Stuff

July 8
RUN, SODOMY AND THE LASH
Waterford Council of Trade Unions presents a lecture by internationally
renowned author, Jonathan Neale, on OShipboard Life in Nelson¹s Navy¹. On
the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, get a unique insight into
the conditions experienced by ordinary seamen. 8pm, Free Admission. Garter
Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

Festivals

July 1 to 3
TraFest
Over 50 free shows, Music Trail, Street Concerts, Pavement Sessions and much
more. Acts include The Saw Doctors, The Pale, Kabron, Trann, The Butterfly
Band, Gorbachov, and Eclectic Method (MTV Mash). Sponsored by Guinness.
Tramore, Co. Waterford

July 2 to 10
the clonmel junction
festival
A combination of the best in Irish theatre including a play from Donal O¹
Kelly and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival award winner,ORistorante Immortale¹,
Middle Eastern music and dance from Yarir Dalal and friends, the opera
OCastradiva¹ and much more. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
www.junctionfestival.com

July 6 to 10
HOOVES On GROOVES FESTIVAL
The 7th Hooves On Grooves is complete with gigs on the Carlsberg Music
Trail, Wexford¹s busiest horse race meeting on Friday, street carnival, open
air markets and much, much more! Wexford Town.
www.hoovesandgrooves.com

July 6 to 9
2005 TALL SHIPS RACE
The Tall Ships return, among them the Russian ships Kruzenshtern and the
Irish entrants Dunbrody, Jeanie Johnston and Asgard II as well as Dewaruci,
an Indonesian tall ship. Waterford City.
www.waterfordtallshipsrace.ie

July 8 to 10
Tionól an tSamhraidh
OColáiste na Rinne: Saothar, Spiorad & Oidhreacht¹. Chun cláru nó chun breis
eolais a fháil glaoigh ar Máire Seosaimhín: 058 20884.
Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge

July 24
red bull air race
Dubbed OFormula 1 of the Skies¹ this breathtaking aerial race is part of a
seven race series where nine pilots fight it out for the World Championship
in an aerobatic display.
Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
www.redbullairrace.com

July 24 to August 1
graiguenamanagh regatta & rowing festival 2005
Reputed to be the oldest Regatta on Ireland¹s inland waterways.The entire
town gather to see local and visitor alike compete on the river racing in
Ocots¹, which are the traditional small fishing craft of the Barrow. Many
novelty events to entertain all the family so bring your swimming togs.
Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.
July 25 to 29
sprOg
This is the 6th year that sprOg, the pre-Spraoi festival will burst on to
the scene with lively engaging entertainment for 5-8 year olds. Each show
lasts no more than 60 minutes. Pre-book to avoid any disappointment. Tickets
only f3, per child or adult . Booking Opens: Sat. July 2, at 12noon. Tel:
051-855038 Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.
www.spraoi.com/childrensevents

July 29 to 31
Spraoi
Transforming the city centre of Waterford, using the streets and quays of
the city to stage what is now the largest outdoor summer event in the South
East of Ireland. It¹s a truly OMardi-Gras¹ event with wonderful family
atmosphere and everything is free & fantastic!
Waterford City Centre.
www.spraoi.com

Upcoming Festivals
August 12 to 21
Kilkenny arts festival
The 32nd Kilkenny Arts Festival is set to be a diverse cultural experience!
With visual art, theatre and dance, classical, world and traditional music
and an outdoor music event. Kilkenny. www.kilkennyarts.ie

August 18 to 21
expose festival 2005
Annual music festival held in the medieval capital. Expose brings together
the best local, national and international talents over three jam-packed
days. Kilkenny.
www.exposekilkenny.com

August 17 to 21
Cork International
Folk Dance Festival
Since its inception in 1995, the festival has brought folk dancing troups
from some of the most diverse cultures in Europe and the World plus local
groups to perform. The 2005 festival will see dance troups from The
Philippines, Croatia & Germany and also local dancers the Kinsale Set
Dancers and Imokilly Dancers.
Cork City and County.
www.corkfolkdance.com

August 25 to 28
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 2005
The 11th Guinness International Bluegrass Festival 2005 is set to start toes
a tappin¹. Lively music gigs with Prison Love, Mean Eyed Cats, Blue Railroad
Train (France) and Hickory Project (U.S.A.) and many more. Dunmore East,
Co. Waterford
www.waterford-dunmore.com

visitor Attractions

Waterford Crystal Visitor centre
An opportunity to see how the world famous crystal glass is produced. Visitor Centre: open Feb, Nov, Dec daily 9am - 5pm; Mar to Oct daily 9am - 5pm; Rest of year daily 8.30am - 6pm. Adm Free. Factory Tour: open Mar to Oct daily 8.30am, last tour 4.30pm; Rest of year daily 9am - 3.15pm. Adm €6.50 (individuals), €3.50 (group/coach per person), €3.50 (students), free(children under 12). Kilbarry, Waterford.

WATERFORD MUSEUM OF TREASURES at the Granary
Waterford Museum of Treasures at the Granary brings together an extensive range of rare and beautiful artefacts that are brought to life by the latest technological innovations. Open Oct to March:
10am-5pm, Mon to Sat; 11am-5pm Sunday. Admission Charges Adults €6, Senior Citizens/Students €4.50. Children between 6-12 €3.20, under 6 free. Family tickets and group rates available. Tel. 051 304500. Merchants Quay, Waterford.
www.waterfordtreasures.com