Anita Rochford (box) and Mikey Kenney (fiddle and member of The Saltcutters and Hop the Sea) are both powerful players from the Liverpool Céilí Band.
In this special performance the pair come together for a duet of bouncy and intricate dance tunes from the West and South of Ireland.
This Derry four-piece describe their song-writing as “Primal architecture with Pop sensibility. Put simply ‘Werewolf pop'”.
Unorthodox, edgy and political, Strength NIA’s music carries strong, lyrical messages, but with attitude enough to make you leap! This is the debut event of their new album tour, so a ‘don’t miss’ for new music buffs. strengthnia.com
This is a partnership event between the Liverpool Irish Centre and the Liverpool Irish Festival.
Following its festival success in 2014, Stephen Smith’s Committed is back in full force with Falling Doors Theatre.
Set in 1993 in a Catholic ghetto in Belfast, Dan McCrory (Republican ex-prisoner) has been sent to organise the people against a plague of petty crime. Where the police are not welcome, the “Concerned Resident’s Committee” become be judge and jury. However, as Dan finds – to his cost – justice must wield a double-edged sword. Playwright Stephen Smith is a published poet and was a political activist and teacher around the time of the troubles in Ireland.
Committed was written in Liverpool, following Smith’s experiences as a concerned Belfast resident, during the aftermath of the ceasefire. Directed by Sarah Van Parys, a LJMU and Young Everyman Playhouse Director’s Course graduate, this is a compelling and intense play, fraught with the difficulties of the Troubles @fallingdoorstheatre
A regular feature on the Liverpool Irish Centre’s calendar, the Supper Céilí provides a night of céilí dancing, with live music from Michael Coyne.
The Secret of Kells (Cert PG, 78mins) is an animated fantasy film in which magic and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of colour and detail that dazzle the eyes.
It is a sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. Directed by Tomm Moore (Newry, NI) and Nora Twomey (Cork, ROI).
Join Empty Spaces Cinema at The Handyman Supermarket for a pop-up film festival celebrating Irish cinema with a mixture of movies that look at Irish life.
The Irish Pub (Cert 15, 76mins) takes a loving look at traditional Irish pubs and the people who run them, highlighting the friendships they share with loyal customers. Directed by Alex Fegan (city of birth or residence unknown).
Join Empty Spaces Cinema at The Handyman Supermarket for a pop-up film festival celebrating Irish cinema with a mixture of movies that look at Irish life.
I Am Belfast (Cert 15, 84mins) is a visual, poetic depiction of Belfast and its citizens. It’s told with the love and passion of someone who has left the city many years ago, but it still fascinated by it. Directed by Mark Cousins (Belfast, NI).
Join Empty Spaces Cinema at The Handyman Supermarket for a pop-up film festival celebrating Irish cinema with a mixture of movies that look at Irish life.
Does what it says on the pump-clip!
This 2 day Irish Craft Beer Festival, run by well-loved owners of Kelly’s Dispensary, will see a number of small Irish brewers represented, along with some traditional soft drinks (Cidona, Club Orange) and foods (Irish stew, potato and leek soup, crisp sandwiches with proper Irish bread).
Also look out for ‘Meet the Brewer’ sessions, which will be publicised nearer the time. @handymanbrewery
Please be aware there are three sessions across the two days beginning at 6pm on Fri 20 Oct until 10pm. On Saturday two sessions will run from 12pm-4pm and 5pm-9pm – hence the time spread indicated above.
The Whistlin’ Donkeys are a County Tyrone based folk/trad/rock super group.
A six piece band they bring a raw energy and freshness with their music. Having shared stages with the likes of The Beachboys, The Dubliners and Bagatelle, these seasoned pros are not to be missed! @thewhistlindonkeys
This event is organised by the Liverpool Irish Centre for the Liverpool Irish Festival.
How can we use our creativity to influence others and affect change? Blackwell’s Liverpool will host a workshop looking at zines and posters as activism. Through the medium of collage, attendees will make handmade booklets and posters to photocopy and distribute amongst friends, whilst discussing what UK citizens can do to help people seeking abortions in Ireland. Everybody is welcome. Some materials will be provided, but please bring along anything you would like to use.
Run by Liverpool Blackwell’s, in partnership with the Liverpool Irish Festival.