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Thursday 1st May

12.00-3.00pm: WLR Outside Broadcast Unit
Kindly Sponsored by Garvey's Supervalu

7.00pm: Johnny McEvoy - Town Hall Theatre
www.johnnymcevoy.net
Official Opening of Festival by Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh (Patrún na Féile) followed by Johnny McEvoy in Concert. Johnny McEvoy is Ireland's best-loved singer-songwriter, has been performing now for over four decades. At 21 he achieved instant fame with his hit record "Muirsheen Durkin". Kindly sponsored by T McCarthy Builders Ltd. Admission €25

Friday 2nd May

8.00 pm: Take The Floor With Monnie Hallahan - Pearse Room, Óstán Lálor
Oiche Gaeleach le ceol agus rinnce i dteannta Monnie agus a cháirde.

8.30 pm: The Booley House Show - Town Hall Theatre
The Booley House Show brings the great Irish legacy to life. Travelling all over the world, the Booley House presents ninety fast-paced, uninterrupted minutes of authentic traditional music played on traditional instruments. Filled with brilliant singing, set and step-dancing, Booley House also fosters the unique legacy of the golden-tongued Irish story-teller. Admission €20. Supported by Waterford Co. Council's Arts Grants Scheme 2008

10.00pm: Guinness Music Trail
Follow the Music Sessions in various Pubs around the town in the 'Guinness Music Trail'. Bridie Dees / Downey's / Lady Belle / Tommy Powers / Kielys

Saturday 3rd May

1.00pm-2.00pm: Busking Competition (Registration @ 12.30) - Grattan Square
For the Martin Curran Memorial Shield and €200 in prize money. Entry forms available on the day from Féile office. Maximum of four persons per group. Supported by Waterford Co. Council's Arts Grants Scheme 2008. 1st Prize €100, 2nd €60, 3rd €40.

Puppetry - Town Hall Theatre
The Puppet Theatre has been running for over 21 years. Performing internationally and nationwide. Julie Rose has worked also with the Abbey and project theatres. She was the Puppeteer on the 'Lassie Movie '05'. Supported by Waterford Co. Council's Arts Grants Scheme 2008. Julie-Rose McCormick presents 'Sinbad the Sailor' Admission €5. 5 tickets for €20
12.00: 'Sinbad the Sailor'
3.00pm: 'Sinbad the Sailor'

2.00pm: 'Historical Walking Tour of Dungarvan'
With local Historian John Young. Starting Point - Féile Office Tour Fee €3

3.00 pm:'The Whiskey Jacks' - Grattan Square
www.thewhiskeyjacks.com
Open air concert with traditional band from Kerry 'The Whiskey Jacks'. Supported by Waterford Co. Council's Arts Grants Scheme 2008. Having played together occasionally for a few years, Mike, Sean, John & Leo formed 'The Whiskey Jacks' in early 2007. They launched their new CD on Friday, 23rd November 2007. All band members come from musical backgrounds having played with different bands over the years and together they play a mixture of lively songs and trad combined with well known ballads, country and airs.

4.00pm: Guinness Music Trail
Follow the Music Sessions in various Pubs around the town in the 'Guinness Music Trail' Bridie Dees / Downey's / Lady Belle / Tommy Powers / Lawlors Hotel

8.00pm: Lecture on 'The 1798 Rebellion' - Dungarvan Courthouse
Since 1994 Julian has broadcasted 'On This Day', on WLR FM a short daily programme featuring an event or a person connected in some way to Waterford and to the date; in October 2002 it won the Best Short Feature section in the PPI Radio Awards. He is also employed as a Project Assistant at University College, Cork.
By Julian C Walton. Admission €5

9.00pm: George Murphy - Town Hall Theatre
George Murphy first came to the nation's attention in 2004 via his show-stealing performance on R.T.E. 'You're A Star'. His many admirers see him as the natural successor to the great Luke Kelly of The Dubliners, His debut album, Dreamed A Dream, produced by Phil Coulter, featured songs like 'Raglan Road' Dublin In the Rare Auld Times', 'Joe Hill' and John Lennon's 'Working Class Hero'. His first single 'The Moon Going Home' was a No. 1 hit in Ireland while the album itself achieved multi-platinum status.
In concert. Admission €25

10.00pm: Guinness Music Trail
Follow the Music Sessions in various Pubs around the town in the 'Guinness Music Trail' Bridie Dees / Downey's / Lady Belle / Tommy Powers / Paddy Foleys / Alice O'Connors / Kielys / Lawlors Hotel / Tudor House / Minnies

Sunday 4th May

12 noon: Aifreann na Féile - St. Mary's Parish Church

1.00pm to 4pm - Dungarvan Town Park
A programme of events for all the family MC'ed by Nicola Beresford. Meet Barney, Homer Simpson, Winnie The Pooh & Bob The Builder. Free face painting and balloon modelling and much more

1.15 pm: Open Air Music featuring PJ Murrihy & Seamus Shannon. Set Dancing Display - Dungarvan Town Park

2.00 pm: Magic with 'Sylvano the Magician' - Dungarvan Town Park
Sylvano is a leading magician who will entertain both children and adults alike with his amazing array of tricks & illusions - see him saw his lady assistant in half, even make her disappear! After the show Sylvano displays his talent for manipulating balloons to make the animal of your choice.

3.00 pm: '1798 Rebellion' Street Pageant - Dungarvan Town Park
On Sunday May 5th Feile na nDeise will re enact the trial & execution of Edmond Power & Francis Hearn, two of the local leaders of the Insurrection in West Waterford. After a serious of small scale encounters in the run up to the 1798 rising, the authorities cracked down with ferocity in the risings aftermath on the perceived leaders that were viewed as encouraging and guiding the Rebellion. On the day we will re enact some of secret meetings / the bloody events that took place leading up the trial and the final re enactment of the execution by way of hanging of Edmond Power & Francis Hearn.

4.00pm: Guinness Music Trail
Follow the Music Sessions in various Pubs around the town in the 'Guinness Music Trail' Bridie Dees / Downey's / Lady Belle / Tommy Powers / Lawlors Hotel / Kielys / Tudor House

9.30 pm: Céilí - Town Hall Theatre
Watch The Copper Plate Céilí Band Performing
With The Copper Plate Céilí Band from Omagh. The three members of the band, Enda McGlone, Brian Ward and Eamonn Donnelly, on box, banjo and piano, make music that is both fun to dance to and thoroughly traditional. So put on your dancing shoes and rattle the boards!! Supported by Waterford Co. Council's Arts Grants Scheme 2008. Admission €10.00

10.00pm: Guinness Music Trail
Follow the Music Sessions in various Pubs around the town in the 'Guinness Music Trail'. Bridie Dees / Downey's / Lady Belle / Lawlors Hotel / Paddy Foleys / Alice O'Connors / Minnies

Monday 5th May

2.00pm: 'Bucket Singing Competition' - Downeys Bar Main Street.
1st Prize €75.00 / 2nd Prize €50.00 / 3rd Prize €25.00 adjudicated by Alice Fitzgerald The mystery and magic of 'Bucket Singing'. Come along and see for yourself. Bí ann gan teip!!!!!

3.00pm: Guinness Music Trail
Follow the Music Sessions in various Pubs around the town in the 'Guinness Music Trail' Bridie Dees / Downey's / Lady Belle / Tommy Powers

Exhibitions For Féile Weekend 2008

The Old Market House Arts Centre - Lower Main St., Dungarvan
RHA Drawing Exhibition on Tour & 'Market 08' - Various artists
Open 11am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Cead isteach saor in aisce

A Festival of Flowers Parishioners of Saint Mary’s Church of Ireland, Jacknell Street, Dungarvan.
From noon daily on Sat May 3rd, Sun Mmay 4th and Monday May 5th

Le Marché De France European Market - Main Street, Dungarvan
Wonderful array of tastes & aromas from across Europe
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

Weekly Events Dungarvan Farmers Market every Thursday morning in Grattan Square from 9.00am-2.00pm
Country Markets Ltd. every Friday morning in the Causeway Tennis Clubhouse from 11.00am-1.30pm

Post Primary Schools Photographic Competition
Kindly Sponsored by 'The View'. Entries can be emailed to news@waterfordview.com or sent by post to 'The View', Westgate Business Park, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
All entries must be submitted before 12th May, 2008

Best Dressed Window Competition for Criostal na Rinne Trophy
Kindly Sponsored Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Tickets for all concerts, Céilí and puppet show available from Dungarvan Tourist Office Phone 058 41741 or 058 45273, Downey’s Bar Main St. Phone 086 2523729