We have just completed yet another extremely successful Scoil Samhraidh Chris Langan. A lively weekend was had in the town of Rush, where there were many sessions held.
The Gala Concert, held on Friday night in the Millbank Theatre, was a treat for all, especially the proud parents of our young musicians and dancers, who practiced so hard over the last few months.
Saturday's headline concert with Kila performing at the Millbank Theatre was explosive!! Already, we have had some fantastic feedback from members of Kila themselves regarding how much they enjoyed the weekend, both as tutors and as performers at the Millbank Theatre.
Earlier on Saturday afternoon, there was a great turnout for all our workshops, with lots of lively music and dancing in Rush National School.

We are also thrilled to let you know that we collected €200 for St. Maur's Parish Angola Project at the Dancing at the Crossroads on Sunday. Thank you all for your generosity.

It must be acknowledged that none of the success of the Scoil Samhraidh Chris Langan 2008 would have happened had it not been for the dedicated team that are the Rinceoil Fingal Committee and their helpers, who have been planning and putting into action all the events that happened over the weekend. Well done to all and a well deserved rest is on the cards - for a little while anyway!!
Thanks, too, to all the parents, whose co-operation and support for Concert practices and performances has been most appreciated.
And finally, thanks to all the children and adults who participated so fully in any way over the weekend, whether in concert practices, performances or attendance at the workshops. This is what Rinceoil Fingal is about - participation, fun and learning traditional music and dance!!

Check out the photos of the various events of Scoil Samhraidh Chris Langan 2008 !!

By the way, if you have photos of the various events over the Scoil Samhraidh weekend, send them to info@rinceoil.com, preferably in jpeg, in small format. We'd love to get them for our Photo Gallery. Be sure you have the permission of the people in the photos, especially if they are photos of children!

Practice Dates for End of Year Gala Concert

Parents of younger children, please note Dress Rehearsal will be run as per show. Please support your child's enthusiasm, and our efforts.
For the Dress Rehearsal and their performance, your child will need to wear black trousers, white t-shirt and black shoes.
Thank you!

*Friday, 20th June, 8.30-9.30pm, Church Meeting Room, St. Maur's Church - practice for Scoil Samhraidh Traditional Mass on Sunday 29th June. All Rinceoil musicians are strongly encouraged to attend practice and Mass.

*Sunday, 29th June, 12 noon, St. Maur's Church, Rush - Scoil Samhraidh Traditional Mass, followed by Dancing at the Crossroads.

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Scoil Samhraidh Details

We can now confirm, with great excitement, the return of Kíla, to perform at the Millbank Theatre, Rush, on Saturday, 28th June, as part of our Scoil.
Kíla were extremely well received last year and tickets will sell very quickly for their performance at this intimate venue!

As part of their involvement in our Scoil weekend, 2 members of Kíla will be giving workshops:-
Eoin Dillon on the Uilleann Pipes
Rónán Ó Snodaigh on the Bodhrán

Our Workshops will take place on Sat, 28th June. They will be held in Rush National School from 1-5pm, and include the following:-

* Fiddle - Aoife Ní Chaoimh, respected fiddle player from Co. Kerry
* Tinwhistle - Paudie O'Connor, renowned musician of the Sliabh Luachra tradition, from Ballyhar, Co. Kerry
* Banjo - Terry Kirk, well-renowned local banjo, fiddle and guitar player, and singer
* Concertina - Máiréad Hurley, All Ireland Senior Concertina winner 2006
* Piano Accordion - Mirella Murray
* Uilleann Pipes - Eoin Dillon, member of Kíla
* Bodhrán - Rónán Ó Snodaigh, member of Kíla
* Irish Dance - Enda Dunne, Irish Dance teacher, adjudicator and choreographer, from Balbriggan