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1 Upcoming Events January, February & March 2019 The Irish Cultural Centre are delighted to showcase the very best of Irish Culture in our state of the art building in Hammersmith, London. irishculturalcentre.co.uk

19th January MUSIC: BRENDAN POWER AND TIM EDEY Tim Edey, voted BBC Best Musician at The BBC Folk Awards 2012 is joined by the UK-based Kiwi harmonica player and composer Brendan Power acknowledged by

Tickets from: 10 24th January FILM: I, DOLOURS (2018) DIR MAURICE SWEENEY + Q+A I, Dolours is a documentary revealing the complex portrait of Dolours Price; militant IRA activist, hunger striker and

Enjoy two years before she died gave a filmed interview on condition that it would not be broadcast in her lifetime.

30pm 25th January MUSIC: THE LOST BROTHERS RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards 2018 Album of the Year Nominee and Irish Times Best of 2018.

2 19th January MUSIC: BRENDAN POWER AND TIM EDEY Tim Edey, voted BBC Best Musician at The BBC Folk Awards 2012 is joined by the UK-based Kiwi harmonica player and composer Brendan Power acknowledged by many as one of the most versatile and creative mouth harp players in the world today. Voted Best Duo, BBC Folk awards. Tickets from: 10 24th January FILM: I, DOLOURS (2018) DIR MAURICE SWEENEY + Q+A I, Dolours is a documentary revealing the complex portrait of Dolours Price; militant IRA activist, hunger striker and vocal opponent of the peace process who Every Friday FREE WEEKLY TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS Our popular weekly sessions are the perfect way to introduce the weekend. Enjoy two years before she died gave a filmed interview on condition that it would not be broadcast in her lifetime. Including reconstructions of key events, I,Dolours presents one woman s story of life and death in the IRA. Director Maurice Sweeney will join us for a Q+A after the screening. Bar: 6.30pm; Starts: 7.30pm 25th January MUSIC: THE LOST BROTHERS RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards 2018 Album of the Year Nominee and Irish Times Best of Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland are two musicians who understand the meaning of the word harmony in both their music and friendship. It is a harmony that suspends all disbelief. Since forming the Lost Brothers in 2007, they have only gone from strength to strength with their new album winning their highest accolades so far. There is no telling where these two will go next! The Lost Brothers sound like the ghost of Hank Williams whispering a secret to the Everly Brothers. The Irish Time, Tickets: From 10 26th January MUSIC: COMPÁNACH Compánach is a performance of Irish music, song and dance which uses a backdrop of photographic images in a narrative which links place, cultural life and music in the history of Ireland. Based on the encyclopedia Companion to Irish Traditional Music, and featuring music from each of the 32 counties of Ireland, the Compánach show is a fabulous night of immersion in the music, people and landscape of Ireland. 02 a glass of wine or beer from the Bar: while listening to some traditional Irish music. A group of musicians lead the session and welcome musicians to come along to join in with an instrument or sing a song. Tickets from: 12. Beginners session: 5pm-6.30pm Advanced session: 6.30pm-8pm Bar open: 5pm

31st January - 3rd February ST BRIGID S DAY CELEBRATIONS The 1st February, St. Brigid s Day, is fast becoming a major annual date in the Irish calendar along with St. Patrick s Day.

In London, events are taking place to celebrate the pioneering and creative role of women in various aspects of life including fine art, literature, business, politics, theatre, music and sport.

31st January ART: OLD VOICES, NEW PERCEPTIONS- ART EXHIBITION LAUNCH This exhibition showcases six female artists from Ireland: painters Margaret Egan, Hetty Lawlor, Julie Cusack, Deidre Walsh and

30pm 31st January (entry strictly by free ticket only, limited availability). Fri 1st Feb Sun 3rd Feb 10am-5pm 4th Feb -31st March 9.30am 5.pm Mon-Fri.

3 31st January - 3rd February ST BRIGID S DAY CELEBRATIONS The 1st February, St. Brigid s Day, is fast becoming a major annual date in the Irish calendar along with St. Patrick s Day. Across the world on this weekend, women s creativity is being celebrated in honour of St. Brigid. In London, events are taking place to celebrate the pioneering and creative role of women in various aspects of life including fine art, literature, business, politics, theatre, music and sport. As part of these celebrations, the ICC is presenting three female-led events focused on art, politics and entertainment. 31st January ART: OLD VOICES, NEW PERCEPTIONS- ART EXHIBITION LAUNCH This exhibition showcases six female artists from Ireland: painters Margaret Egan, Hetty Lawlor, Julie Cusack, Deidre Walsh and sculptors Orla de Brí and Ana Duncan. They will be joined by artists from the community local to the ICC in Hammersmith in a special exhibition to mark St. Brigid s Day. Launch: 6.30pm 31st January (entry strictly by free ticket only, limited availability). Fri 1st Feb Sun 3rd Feb 10am-5pm 4th Feb -31st March 9.30am 5.pm Mon-Fri. Free Entry 1st February: TROUBLES, TRAGEDY AND TRAUMA: WOMEN IN NORTHERN IRELAND POLITICS Conference chaired by former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese 03. For most of its existence, politics in Northern Ireland was almost exclusively male dominated. However, since the Good Friday Agreement there has been a substantial increase in the number and influence of women politicians there to the extent that currently the leaders of three political parties in the Northern Ireland Assembly are female. The latest ICC annual conference on politics and society in Northern Ireland since the Good Friday Agreement will hear the personal political journeys of: Margaret Ritchie (SDLP), Claire Sugden (Independent Unionist), Avila McMurray (Northern Ireland Women s Coalition), Michelle Gildernew MP (Sinn Féin), Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance Party). Starts: 7.30pm Tickets from: 8 2nd February GAS GAELIC GIRLS ALL-FEMALE COMEDY NIGHT HOSTED BY ANNA CLIFFORD Tonight, in honour of St. Brigid s Day, we feature a unique all-female line up of hilarious comedians. Leading the posse as MC will be the boisterous and hysterically funny Irish comic Anna Clifford. All ages and genders likely to be falling out of their chairs with laughter!

9th February MUSIC: YE VAGABONDS SUPPORTED BY NÓTA Nominated Best Traditional Track BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Nominated Best Album RTE Radio 1 Irish Folk

After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live music and session scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as well as

Tickets from: 10 The film title derives from the public referendum on the 34th Amendment to the Constitution of Ireland. Bar: 6.30pm; Start: 7.

Band, (acclaimed as Ulster s First Family of Folk ).

new folk sensation!! Tickets from: 14 its usual collaboration of the very best in music, song and dance. This is set to be a truly memorable evening.

Family ticket: 2 adults, 2 children 30 22nd February FILM: BALLYMURPHY PRECEDENT (2018) Award-winning director Callum Macrae s feature documentary tells the

and survivors to discover the truth. Screening preceded by our free regular Friday trad session 5-8pm.

4 9th February MUSIC: YE VAGABONDS SUPPORTED BY NÓTA Nominated Best Traditional Track BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Nominated Best Album RTE Radio 1 Irish Folk Awards Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow. After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live music and session scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as well as folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America. Supported by hugely talented band Nóta. Tickets from: 10 The film title derives from the public referendum on the 34th Amendment to the Constitution of Ireland. Bar: 6.30pm; Start: 7.30pm 16th February MUSIC: THE SANDS FAMILY BAND AND NA LEANAI This special concert will feature Anne, Colm and Tommy Sands from the legendary Sands Family Band, (acclaimed as Ulster s First Family of Folk ). Joining them will be the next generation of the Sands, the four piece band Na Leanaí (meaning The Kids ) who are fast being acclaimed around Europe as the new folk sensation!! Tickets from: 14 its usual collaboration of the very best in music, song and dance. This is set to be a truly memorable evening. Bar open: 7pm; Starts: 8pm Tickets: 15. Family ticket: 2 adults, 2 children 30 22nd February FILM: BALLYMURPHY PRECEDENT (2018) Award-winning director Callum Macrae s feature documentary tells the story of the shocking death of eleven innocent people killed by the British Army on a Catholic estate in Belfast in 1971, and the fight by their relatives and survivors to discover the truth. Screening preceded by our free regular Friday trad session 5-8pm. Bar: 5pm, Starts: 8pm 13th February FILM: THE 34TH (2017) DIR. LINDA CULLEN, VANESSA GILDEA This documentary film tells the story of the hard-fought and divisive campaign for marriage equality in Ireland, culminating in the legalising of same-sex marriage in th February COMHALTAS ECHOES OF ERIN TOUR 2019 Ireland s finest musicians arrive on their annual UK Tour! A Comhaltas event is always an enthralling experience with 23rd & 24th February THEATRE: GREATER BELFAST FEAT. THE CAIRN STRING QUARTET Sold-out smash-hit of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016

(The Telegraph, Edinburgh Guide, Broadway Baby) (The Times, The Guardian, The Herald, Scotland on Sunday) A compelling, funny, and heart-breaking gig-theatre mash-up which unites poetic storytelling

Tickets from: 14 2nd March MUSIC: KGB - KEENAN, GAVIN, AND BYRNE In a move that is sure to energise the Irish traditional music scene, three of Ireland s finest instrumentalists have come together to

This awesome trio KGB are synonymous with Irish music at it s greatest!

and London based piper, John Devine for a rare and raw glimpse of rural Irish life in the modern day. Often uproarious - often sad - sometimes silly, but always stimulating.

5 (The Telegraph, Edinburgh Guide, Broadway Baby) (The Times, The Guardian, The Herald, Scotland on Sunday) A compelling, funny, and heart-breaking gig-theatre mash-up which unites poetic storytelling and powerful composition with the Cairn String Quartet to explore the strange and hopeful city of Belfast. Tickets from: 14 2nd March MUSIC: KGB - KEENAN, GAVIN, AND BYRNE In a move that is sure to energise the Irish traditional music scene, three of Ireland s finest instrumentalists have come together to form a new group. Paddy Keenan, Frankie Gavin and Dermot Byrne merge their considerable musical talents for a series of special performances. This awesome trio KGB are synonymous with Irish music at it s greatest! Tickets from: 16 3rd March THEATRE: SEAMUS O ROURKE: STRIPPED AND READY Irish Poet and actor, Seamus O Rourke is joined by Singer/Songwriter Fiona Maria FitzPatrick, renowned musician, Seanen Brennan and London based piper, John Devine for a rare and raw glimpse of rural Irish life in the modern day. Often uproarious - often sad - sometimes silly, but always stimulating. This quartet will bring you off to the far fields break your back with honest toil, drive you on like there s no tomorrow, but they will always feed you well. A beautiful afternoon of music, song and story. Bar: 3pm; Starts: 4pm, Tickets from: 11 8th March THE MULCAHY FAMILY & FAIR PLÉ LADIES OF LONDON In honour of International Women s Day and in collaboration with Irish Music in London, we celebrate the contribution of women to Irish music. Led by awesome musicians Louise and Michelle Mulcahy, who together with their legendary accordionplaying father Mick, are known as the first family of traditional Irish Music. They won Traditional Album of the Year in They will be joined by the Fair Plé Ladies of London traditional musicians and singers. Preceded by our regular free Friday evening trad session 5-8pm. Bar: 5pm; Starts: 8pm Tickets from 10 9th March CÉILÍ: A NIGHT OF LIVELY IRISH MUSIC AND CÉILÍ DANCING See website for band details. Bar 7pm; Starts 8pm Tickets: From 8 2nd Friday of every month STORYTELLING: AROUND THE FIRE, MONTHLY STORYTELLING SESSION On the 2nd Friday of each month, the ICC hosts a unique storytelling session with guest storytellers from all over the world, hosted by our resident storyteller Kate Corkery. Kate will be joined by Sarah Rundle on February 8th and her guest in March will be Daniel Morden. Starts: 8pm

ST PATRICKS WEEKEND 15th-17th March 15th March COMEDY: FUNNY FECKERS FOR PADDY S WEEKEND This Stand Up Comedy Night is hosted by

It s a fun and friendly night aimed at bringing acts and audiences together through laughter silliness and plenty of shenanigans!

Bar: 5pm; Starts: 8pm Tickets: 10 16th March MUSIC: SEÁN KEANE IN CONCERT Seán Keane from County Galway, is one of Irelands greatest

inspiring concert to get us all in the mood for St Patricks day.

vivacious high energy Irish trad with Southern rock, rap, jazz, gypsy, blues, blue grass, polka, county swing, and even salsa!

The best band we can think of for a fantastic celebration of Irish music on St Patrick s Day! Bar: 6.30pm; Starts: 7.

No Irish traditional band in the last dozen years has had a wider impact on audiences and music lovers throughout the world than Altan.

band The Dubliners, brings you his fabulous music show which celebrates the life and music of Ronnie Drew and The Dubliners.

6 ST PATRICKS WEEKEND 15th-17th March 15th March COMEDY: FUNNY FECKERS FOR PADDY S WEEKEND This Stand Up Comedy Night is hosted by Dublin Comic, Wes Dalton. An Irish Dublin charmer, who has cheekiness and likability down to a tee. It s a fun and friendly night aimed at bringing acts and audiences together through laughter silliness and plenty of shenanigans! Free trad session 5pm-8pm beforehand. All welcome! Bar: 5pm; Starts: 8pm Tickets: 10 16th March MUSIC: SEÁN KEANE IN CONCERT Seán Keane from County Galway, is one of Irelands greatest singer songwriters, described as the distinctive voice of Ireland, he comes to The Irish Cultural Centre with his band, to play an inspiring concert to get us all in the mood for St Patricks day. Bar: 7pm Starts: 8pm Tickets from: 16 17th March MUSIC: FOUR MEN AND A DOG Five of Ireland s most exhilarating master musicians blend vivacious high energy Irish trad with Southern rock, rap, jazz, gypsy, blues, blue grass, polka, county swing, and even salsa! Their live shows are a fast and infectious musical force. The best band we can think of for a fantastic celebration of Irish music on St Patrick s Day! Bar: 6.30pm; Starts: 7.30pm Tickets from: 22 23rd March MUSIC: ALTAN The Folk super group joins us for a night of their best songs. No Irish traditional band in the last dozen years has had a wider impact on audiences and music lovers throughout the world than Altan. Tickets from: 20 29th March MUSIC: PHELIM DREW AND BAND Phelim Drew, the son of Ronnie Drew, the most famous member of iconic Irish band The Dubliners, brings you his fabulous music show which celebrates the life and music of Ronnie Drew and The Dubliners. Phelim Drew and his band will bring you on magical intimate musical journey through songs,music and great stories. 30th March THEATRE: BAT THE RABBIT, FATHER THE SON 30 YEAR REVIVAL Donal O Kelly performs his solo play Bat the Father Rabbit the Son:- An explosive psychological analysis of the generation that gave us the era of Tribunal inquiries in Ireland. Superbly written and performed portrayal of a father/son relationship - Irish Times Tickets from: 18 Tickets from: 10

HOW TO GET HERE By tube to Hammersmith (zone 2) We are two minutes walk from the stations. By Car We are situated outside the congestion charging zone and there is onstreet parking after 6.30 nearby.

7 HOW TO GET HERE By tube to Hammersmith (zone 2) We are two minutes walk from the stations. By Car We are situated outside the congestion charging zone and there is onstreet parking after 6.30 nearby. GLENTHORN KING STREET HAMMERSMITH HAMMERSMITH GROVE BEADON BLACKS BRIDGE WOLRIDGE ST QUEEN ROAD ROAD ROAD CONTACTING US Road CAROLINE Hammersmith & City line STREET MEETING ROOM HIRE SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD District / Picadilly Line & the Braodway Centre HAMMERSMITH FULHAM PALACE ROAD HAMMERSMITH ROA FLYOVER Irish Cultural Centre, 5 Black s Road, Hammersmith W6 9DT Telephone: info@irishculturalcentre.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/irishculturalcentre MONTHLY TEA DANCE he Tea dances are fun-filled monthly dances that take place on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Full bar available. Starts: 1pm Tickets: 5 - On The Door EDUCATION PROGRAMME WINTER TERM 2018 We offer an extensive education programme in Irish arts, music, and language delivered by highly qualified tutors - available to all ages, generations, backgrounds, and cultures. The ICC offer a range of modern, bright and light facilities to hire. Prices start from 25 P/H. Contact Francis Cahill: roombookings@irishculturalcentre.co.uk Get 10% off room hire with this brochure. Discount limited to one per company. Please present this brochure on the day of your event. *Terms & Conditions Apply. Created by Tel: +44 (0) NEW CLASSES Poetry: An introduction to poetic writing referencing renowned Irish poets past and present. Led by Nathaniel Joseph McAuley. Weekly 25th February 15th April, 7.00pm Literature: A Tale of two Cities: London, Dublin and the Irish Revival Part II Return of our popular course exploring the Irish Literary Revival through the works of authors including Wilde, Yeats, Milligan, Synge and others. Weekly 20th February 27th March (excl. 6th March). 6.30pm Masterclass: Award winning musicians The Mulcahy Family host Irish trad masterclass. 9th March, 2.30pm. Tutor: Prof. Lance Pettitt (Birkbeck, University of London). CLASSES Adults: Irish language (fully subscribed, waitlist available), Irish music (Fiddle, Flute, Tin Whistle, Bodhran, Guitar), Irish Songs and singing, Creative writing. Children s: Irish music. Other: Irish Cinema in Focus Monthly film discussion group 2nd Thursday of the month 8, 7.00pm. Elders: We have a tailored elders programme consisting of a poetry and reading group; singing and reminiscing group; gentle exercise; and a knit and sit group.

8 JANUARY 12th Music: The Unwanted - Starts: 8pm Tickets: 12/ 10 17th Tea dance - Starts: 1.30pm Tickets: 5 on door 19th Music: Tim Edey and Brendan Power - Starts: 8pm - Tickets: 12/ 10 24th Film: I, Dolours Followed by Q&A with Director Maurice Sweeney Starts: 7.30pm - 25th Music: The Lost Brothers Starts: 8pm - Tickets: 12/ 10 26th Music: Compánach - Starts: 8pm Tickets: 12 31st Old Voices, New Perceptions: Art exhibition Launch (limited availability) Starts: 6.30pm Runs: 1st Feb 31st March FEBRUARY: 1st Conference: Troubles, Tragedy and Trauma: Women in Northern Ireland Politics - Starts: 7.30pm Tickets: 10/ 8 2nd Comedy: Gas Gaelic Girls - All Female Comedy Night with Anna Clifford - Starts: 8pm - 8th Storytelling: Around the Fireside with Kate Corkery and Sarah Rundle - Starts: 8pm - 9th Music: Ye Vagabonds with Nóta - Starts: 8pm - Tickets: 12/ 10 13th Film: The 34th - Starts: 7.30pm 16th Music: The Sands Family Band with Ná Leanai - Starts: 8pm Tickets: 16/ 14 20th Music: Comhaltas Echoes of Erin Tour Starts: 7.30pm - Tickets: 15 family ticket 2 Adults 2 children 30 21st Tea Dance - Starts: 1.30pm Tickets: 5 on door 22nd Film: Ballymurphy Precedent (2018) Starts: 8pm, 23rd & 24th Theatre: Greater Belfast with the Cairn String Quartet Starts: 8pm - Tickets: 16/ 14 MARCH: 2nd Music: KGB (Kennan, Gavin and Byrne) - Starts: 8pm - Tickets: 18/ 16 3rd 8th 8th 9th 9th Theatre: Seamus O Rourke: Stripped and Ready - Starts: 4pm Tickets: 12.50/ 11 Storytelling: Around the Fire with Kate Corkery and special guest Daniel Morden - Starts: 8pm The Mulcahy Family and Fair Plé Ladies of London - Starts: 8pm Tickets: 12/ 10 Irish trad masterclass and Trad Gathering with The Mulcahy Family Starts: 2.30pm Tickets - Adults: 10; Under 18s: 6 Céilí music and céilí dancing Starts: 8pm - Tickets 9/ 8 14th St. Patrick s Tea Dance Starts: 1.30pm - Tickets: 5 on door 15th Comedy: St Patricks Funny Feckers with Wes Dalton Starts: 8pm - Tickets: 10/9 16th Music: Seán Keane - Starts: 8pm 08 Tickets: 18/16 17th Music: Four Men and a Dog Starts: 7.30pm - Tickets: 24/ 22 23rd Music: Altan - Starts: 8pm Tickets: 20/ 18 29th Music: Phelim Drew and Band Starts: 8pm - Tickets: 20/18 30th Theatre: Bat the Father, Rabbit the Son 30 year revival tour Starts: 8pm - Tickets: 12/10

CGT + MG3 October 2018 Guitar Sextet. Nobuntu November 2018 Zimbabwian A Capella Quintet. Cantus February 2019 Vocal Ensemble

CGT + MG3 October 2018 Guitar Sextet Nobuntu November 2018 Zimbabwian A Capella Quintet Cantus February 2019 Vocal Ensemble Danú March 2019 Traditional Irish Ensemble Walter Smith III April 2019 Saxophonist