The Trial of Thomas D'arcy Mcgee 

When: Friday April 12th, 2019. Doors open at 7PM, play begins at 8PM
Where: St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts, Kildare Room. 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5K4. Cumberland Street entrance. 

Admission: $20

The premise is that Thomas D’Arcy McGee (1825 – 1868), Irish rebel and Canadian patriot, is called from the grave to answer, in the Court of History, the charge that he committed treason against Ireland and her people. The prosecutor is John Mitchel (1815 – 1875), an unrepentant physical force republican from both Young Ireland and the Fenians. Sir Charles Gavin Dufy (1816 – 1903), former prime minister of Victoria, defends Thomas D’Arcy McGee against the charge of treason. Both Lawyers have returned from the grave for the occasion.

John A. Macdonald (1815 – 1891), a founding father of the Canadian Confederation and its first prime minister is called as a witness for the prosecution. McGee’s long suffering and loyal wife, Mary Teresa Caffrey (abt. 1830 – 1871) whom he married in 1847 is called as a witness for the defence.

All of the ghosts are aware of what has happened in the world since they entered the grave. The protocol of an earthly court loosely applies. As in previous Russell plays, the audience plays the part of the jury and their decision determines McGee's innocence... or guilt. 

Advanced Online tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-trial-of-darcy-mcgee-a-play-by-anthony-russell-tickets-58460755694 

For more information, please email limelighttheatregroup@gmail.com or call 613.304.5705  

Hailing from the town of Newry in county Down, the Newpoint Players will be performing this hilarious and supremely historical courtroom drama for one night only in Ottawa, as they embark on their third Canadian tour.  

Ottawa Irish Film Festival

www.irishfilmfestivalottawa.ca 

Ottawa Irish Film Festival

Next weekend is the 3rd annual Irish film festival. Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is very proud to be one of the associated sponsors of the festival.

This year with visiting actor/singer-songwriter Tara Lee on the opening night.  This year the films showcased cover drama, comedies, children's films, documentaries, something for everybody! 

Tickets: $10 in advance
            $25 for transferable 4 pack
            $45 for transferable festival pass for all six films!

Go to www.irishfilmfestivalottawa.ca for more details about our program and to purchase tickeets.

Here is this year film program: http://pamurray73.wixsite.com/irishfilmfestivalott/film-program-2017 

We hope to see everyone there supporting Irish culture and films.

 

Irish Film Festival - Ottawa

27th - 29th March 2015

Arts Court Theatre

2 Daly Avenue, Suite 240, K1N 6E2, Ottawa

SCHEDULE

Friday 27th March - Gala Opening, 7PM - Gold

Saturday 28th March: 
    2PM - Song of the Sea
    5PM - Pilgrim Hill
    8PM - The Bachelor Weekend

Sunday 29th March:
    2PM - An Píopa (The Pipe)
    5PM - Good Vibrations
    8PM - Kisses


Tickets available, for information:
Twitter: @IrishFilmOttawa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ottawairishfilmfestival
Website: http://pamurray73.wix.com/irishfilmfestivalott

Irish Immersion August 2014!

When: 10-16 of August, 2014
Where: Tamworth/ Erisnville, Ontario

The Summer Gaeltacht Immersion Week coming up, 10 – 16 August.   As part of the immersion week, They are running for the first time  an Irish Language Teachers’ Workshop on Friday, 15 August.  The workshop will be run by Colette Nic Aodh,  an experienced Irish language teacher and poet, and  one of three teachers participating in our Irish immersion week this year.  

The workshop runs all day Friday from 9:00 to 4:00. The fee for the day is  $30  (each session, morning and afternoon is $10.00 each and lunch is $10.00)

Additional information about the language immersion week is provided below in case you feel that you might like to come for the whole week.

Please respond to me directly if you are interested in attending. I hope many of you can make it.  If you don’t have any camping equipment, don’t let stop you, we have extra tents and sleeping bags... 

Slán anois,

Sheila

IRISH: THE LANGUAGE WE SPEAK

GAELTACHT IMMERSION IN CANADA

WHAT: Week Long Intensive Irish Language Course (5 levels)

WHERE: Gaeltacht Thuaisceart an Oileáin Úir

                        Tamworth/Erinsville Ontario (http://oireachtas.ca/Ionaid-bea.shtml)

WHEN: 10 – 16 August 2014

COST: $120 (tuition) + $165 (meals)

ACCOMMODATION: $5/night (camping) or B&B ( athomebandb@gmail.com, 613 379 3006)

ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://www.srayner.ca/comhaltas/M_Language.htm

HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS FROM IRELAND AND CANADA

In partnership with the Mayo County Council

Cultural Workshops: Singing (Sean Nós and other), Dancing (Sean Nós, Set, Céilí), Sports (Gaelic Football, Hurling), Art (Knotwork, Jewelry), Poetry and Writing, History, Music (Bodhrán, Fiddle), Dráma

Campfires, Story Telling, Field Trips, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking, Concert, Banquet, Céilí

________________________

AN GHAEILGE: ÁR dTEANGA FÉIN
TUMADH GAELTACHTA i gCEANADA

CAD: Dianchúrsa Seachtain Ghaeilge (5 leibhéal)

CÁ hÁIT: Gaeltacht Thuaisceart an Oileáin Úir

                        Tamworth/Erinsville Ontairió (http://oireachtas.ca/Ionaid-bea.shtml)

CATHAIN: 10 – 16 Lúnasa 2014

COSTAS: $120 (teagasc) + $165 (béilí)

LÓISTÍN: $5/oíche (campáil) nó Teach Aíochta (athomebandb@gmail.com, 613 379 3006)

CLÁRÚCHÁIN AR LÍNE: http://www.srayner.ca/comhaltas/M_Language.htm

MÚINTEOIRÍ ARDCHÁILITHE Ó ÉIRINN AGUS CHEANADA

i bpáirtíocht le Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo

Ceardlanna Cultúir: Amhránaíocht (sean nós agus eile), Damhsa (Sean Nós, Seit, Céilí), Spóirt (Peil, Iománaíocht), Ealaín (Snaidhmeanna Ceilteacha, Seodra), Filíocht agus Scríbhneoireacht, Stair, Ceol (Bodhrán, Fidil), Dráma

Tinte Cnámha, Scéalaíocht, Turais Allamuigh, Snámh, Iascaireacht, Spaisteoireacht, Ceolchoirm, Féasta, Céilí

Oireachtas Gaeilge Cheanada: Tamworth and Dún Laoghaire (Ontario) 2014

www.oireachtas.ca

Do not miss the upcoming 2014 Oireachtas Gaeilge Cheanada as part of the Gaeltacht Thuaisceart An Oileáin Úir that will held both in Tamworth and at the Days Inn and Conference Centre in Kingston (Dún Laoghaire), Ontario. This Irish cultural festival runs from the 27 to 29 June 2014.

For detailed information check: http://www.oireachtas.ca/Baile-bea.shtml

Again this year, the CCE Ottawa branch will be represented in competition by the CCE Set Dancers. The competition categories are Sean-nos dancing and singing, harp, Ceili Bands, Uilleann pipes, recitation and poetry, choir performance, etc.

Come and join us for a good craic!

42nd Scoil Éigse

from http://www.fleadhcheoil.ie/scoil-eigse

Scoil Éigse 2014 Sligo 10th - 15th August

International Summer College of Irish Traditional Music Instrumental – Vocal – Dancing Workshops – Lectures – Sessions – Irish Language 

When: 10 August 2014–15 August 2014, at 3:00 pm (Irish time)

Where: Sligo

Contact: Siobhán ní Chonaráin 

Phone: +(353) 01 2800295

Email: liza@comhaltas.ie or siobhan@comhaltas.ie

Website: http://www.fleadhcheoil.ie/scoil-eigse 

The 42nd Annual Scoil Éigse organised by Comhaltas this year will take place in Sligo, between 10- 15 of August, the week before the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.


What is the Scoil Éigse? The Scoil Éigse is the official summer school organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann where Irish people and students from the Commonwealth (or from anywhere in the world where is a Comhaltas branch) attend to obtain a better and deeper understanding of Irish music and culture.


At the CCÉ’s annual international Summer School, students of all ages register for the various classes offered. The school provides workshops, lectures and sessions the week before the Fleadh and continues each day during the Fleadh. The emphasis of the school is in traditional music, dance, and song during the day with informal céilís and sessions each evening.

For details check the Scoil Éigse descriptive document, and the registration form.

2014 Student Lecture Series in Celtic Studies - University of Ottawa

When: 18-19 January 2014

Where: University of Ottawa (more details to follow)

Cost: $65.00 (price may drop according to the number of people registered). Fees include all meals, snacks, and entertainment during the days of the Series.



2014 Student Lecture Series in Celtic Studies


The University of Ottawa Celtic Club presents an opportunity for all students of subjects related to Celtic Studies to meet and discuss issues that interest them.


The Series will take place 18-19 January, 2014 and feature student presenters as well as professional guest speakers. We would be glad to hear what you have to say! Just send in a presentation proposal along with your registration form!


Registration rates are presently $65 per person, and may drop as we get more participants. Fees include all meals, snacks, and entertainment during the days of the Series. Entertainment includes the CCÉ Ottawa ceili (Saturday 18 January).


Please email Celtic Club at celtic.uottawa@hotmail.ca for further details and registration forms.