Newbridge June Fest
JuneFest 2014 is delighted to present our programme of events.
Various VenuesNewbridge
Event Details
- Fri 30 May - Sun 8 Jun 2014
- Venue Details
Various Venues
Newbridge
We are a voluntary group who are committed to bringing joy to the people of Newbridge for free or at an absolute minimum cost. Our big wish is to show the wonderful creativity that is in our town. We hope we have something for everyone to enjoy and we look forward to your support because without you there can be no festival.
PROGRAMME:
Duration of Festival: Reading Warhorse
Local Schools
Contact: hsclscoilmhuire@gmail for times
free
One Book Reading Initiative with Newbridge Library. James Durney and Mario Corrigan will visit local schools to talk about the local connection and WW1
Sun 25th: Care to Run
Ryston
10k @11.00am €13
5k @ 11.15am €8
Warm up for June Fest with the ‘Care to Run’ in aid of the Carers’Association. Register on runireland.com or on the morning
Tues 27: Opening of A- Z Art Exhibition
All Seasons Restaurant, Limerick Lane
6.00 – 8.00pm.
Free
Alan Walsh’s watercolours, Bríd Leddy’s photographs, The Old Masters’ collection & Zita McGarry’s abstractions
Thurs 29: Texting at the old Arch Bar
Main St
6.00pm.
Free
Opening of an art installation by Kieran Behan
Friday 30th May: June Fest Opening
Library
7.00pm – 9.00pm Free
Music & storytelling while Mayor of Newbridge, Mick Deeley does the honours and presides over the evening.
Conleth of Old Connell
Library
The unveiling of Artworks depicting the life of St.Conleth.
No Negative Vibes
Library
John Coffey presents a Newbridge themed photographic exhibition.
Sat 31st: Scenes from Shakespeare
Farrell’s Bookshop
3.00pm
€5
Squeeze in for limited seating and enjoy an hour with Crooked House young actors’ school. Booking: 045 431708
Public Displays of Infection
Liffey Studio
6.00pm.
€8/€6
A cycle of new solo performances created by students of the Young Actors’ School.
Booking: 087 275 9420
Sun 1st: Family Fun Day
The Strand
1.00pm
Donations welcome
Fun for all with Patrician Primary School Band, games, rides, buskers, crafts, and a live music stage. Why not bring a picnic?
Damian Dempsey
Moorefield
Doors 8.00pm
€20
Ireland’s favourite Dub and his band rock Moorefield. Full bar. Stand up gig. Ticket Sales: Riverbank Arts Centre www.riverbank.ie (045) 448327, and Moorefield GAA and on the door.
Mon 2nd: Curragh Ramble.
Herbert Lodge
1.30pm.
€5
Sharing song and stories as we venture towards the west on the Curragh of Kildare.
Battle of the Bands
The Park
2.00pm
Free
Young bands will compete for a day in a recording studio. Contact: info@junefest.ie
Tues 3rd: Watercolour class
Liffey Studio
10.00am – 11.00am
Free
A gentle way to unlock your creativity (materials supplied).
Tue 3rd: Trip Down Memory Lane
Newbridge Day Care Centre
1.00pm -2.30pm
Mario Corrigan and friends share photos stories for a nostalgic afternoon.
Literary Miscellany
Library
8.00pm
Free
Winning authors of the June Fest Literary Competition read their pieces – presented by Martin Malone.
Wed 4th: A Touch of Willow
Library
11.00am -12.00pm
Free
A demonstration of the ancient art of willow weaving with Beth Murphy.
The Wisdom in Dreams
Keadeen Hotel
8pm.
€5
Jasbinder Garnermann, Chairwoman C.G. Jung Centre, Ireland, explains how dreams can enhance our lives.
Thurs 5th: Raising the Green Flag
Scoil na Naomh Uilig
1.00pm
Free
The school celebrates their first Green Flag for Environmental Excellence for recycling and waste management.
The Cahills
St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland
8.00pm
€8
An evening of music and song from one of the most musical families in Newbridge.
Tickets for sale in The Kiosk, Main St.
The Craic-House Comedy
The Granary Bar
8.00pm sharp
410
Top-Class Comedy comes to Newbridge. Be prepared to laugh your socks off!
Fri 6th: Scoil Mhuire Children’s Concert
Scoil Mhuire Senior
11.00am -12.00pm
Free
Special concert for the grandparents, guests from the Day Care Centre and the Cheshire Homes.
The Voice Squad
St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland
8.00pm.
€15
Unusual and subtle - the harmony and tones of The Voice Squad will delight you.
Ticket Sales: Riverbank Arts Centre www.riverbank.ie (045) 448327.
Sat 7th: Warhammer Group
Library
10.00am-12.30pm
Free
War Games with the Legend of the Orc.
Newbridge in Time of War
Riverbank Arts Centre
11.00am-12.30pm
Free
Illustrated talk on the area during World War 1 by James Durney and Paul Cooke.
Storytelling with Mother Goose
Library
2.00pm
Free
Face painting and fun for 5-7 year olds. You ner know who might pop in!...
Songwalk
Town Hall, Main St.
2.00pm
Free
A stroll through Newbridge, remembering the 1950/60’s when Christy Moore lived here.
Christy Moore with King Modo
Patrician Secondary School
8.00pm
€25
A superb musical finale to June Fest. Tickets: Riverbank Arts Centre www.riverbank.ie (045) 448327
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