Republican News · Thursday 31 January 2002

Funding crisis will not dampen Ardoyne Fleadh

Thirteen years on, the Ardoyne Fleadh in north Belfast just keeps getting better and better. This year's festivities include something for everyone - from kids, to the simply young at heart. There's live music, plays, art exhibititions, photography, poetry, discussions, lectures, dance, sport, Irish language lessons and street parties.

No matter what your interest, you'll find the Ardoyne Fleadh has much on offer, and a mere £5 charge will get you a weekend pass to all live shows on the Holy Cross Boys Pitch over the course of the weekend.

Here are some of the upcoming highlights:

Saturday 2 August

Community Mass - 7pm, Holy Cross Church, Crumlin Road

Campaign For Truth -9pm, Ardoyne Kickhams Cabaret Room

Sunday 3 August

Eddie Larkin Memorial Cup Fishing Competition - 8am, Assemble Ardoyne Fleadh Offices

Opening Fleadh Parade - 11am, Assemble Brompton Park

All Ireland Guider Championships - 3pm, Brompton Park

Margaret Scullion Night - 8.30pm, Shamrock Social Club

Monday 4 August

Soccer School and Competition - 10am, Marrowbone Millennium Park

Fun Morning - 10.30am, Ardoyne Community Centre

Ciaran Scullion Cup Seven-a-side Football Tournament - 6.30 pm, Marrowbone Millenium Park

Under-age Gaelic Football - 7pm, Cliftonville Crickie

Sean Paul McConnell Trophy Snooker Finals - 7pm, Ardoyne Working Men's Club

Live Music - 8pm, Flax Centre Carpark

Tuesday 5 August

Irish Language Classes - 2pm, Ardoyne Community Centre

Inter-Clubs Sports Final - 7.30pm, Crumlin Star Social Club

Golden Starts Talent Show - 9pm, Golden Thread Theatre, Brookfield Mill

Wednesday, 6 August

Alternative Health Day - 10am, Ardoyne Health Care Centre

International Night - 9pm, Crumlin Star Social Club

Thursday 7 August

Ard Eoin Annual Prisoners Day and Exhibition - 11am, Ardoyne Kickhams Minor Rooms

Senior Hurling - 7pm, Cliftonville Crickie

Ex-Prisoners Function - 9pm, Ardoyne Kickhams GAC

Friday 8 August

Danny's Boys, Graffiti Classics, Tuan, Sharon Shannon - 8pm, Holy Cross Boys Pitch

Karaoke Night - 9.30pm, Pittsburgh Bar

Disco and Dance - 9pm, Crumlin Star Social Club

CJ Spinners Nightclub - 10pm onwards, Ard Eoin GAA

Saturday, 9 August

Historical Tour of Kilmainham Gaol - Departs 10 am, from the Fleadh offices

Ardoyne Fleadh Championship Dog Show - 1pm, Marrowbone Millenium Park

nual Poc Fada Competition - 6pm, Starts at bottom of Etna Drive

Skibereen, Durkan, The Wolfe Tones - Show begins at 8:15pm, Holy Cross Boys Pitch

Sunday 10 August

The Big Fleadh Fry - 10am, Pittsburgh Bar and Diner

ti-Collusion March and Rally - 1pm, Gather at Ardoyne Avenue

Golf Competion, 1.30pm, Cliftonville Golf Club

The Conterfeit Clash, Neck, Hothouse Flowers - Show starts at 8.15pm

Geek and Stagger Home - 10pm, Ardoyne Kickhams GAC

Irish Brigade, Tuan and The Freemen - 10pm, 32 Degrees North

For more details and information pick up a programme, or contact the Ardoyne Fleadh Project Office at 2-4 Brompton Park, Ardoyne, North Belfast (028) 90 751056