Programme A

Set/Ceili-Dancing, Sean-nós-Singing (old Gaelic songs), Session and Party with Islanders, archaeological and Celtic walks and plenty of splendid scenery.

In cooperation with Treasa Ní Mhiolláin, (singer), Tony Ryan (dancing teacher), and many other Islanders

Day1: Welcome at meeting point in Galway about 16.00, boat trip to Inishmore, transfer to B+B, dinner.

Day 2: Information about Island, programme etc., walk along the High Cliffs, picnic at the shore, evening: free time.

Day 3: Introduction into Sean-nós-Singing, afternoon free, evening: fishing from the rocks with Vincent.

Day 4+5: Intense Dance Workshop with Tony Ryan.

Day 6: Daytour to "Dún Dúchathair and Kileany, the east end, soft sanddunes and wide beaches, time for shopping, "Man of Aran" film, (Robert O'Flaherty, 1931), Vegetarian buffet in Joel's, evening: music session in local Pub.

Day 7: Morning: dancing/singing classes, afternoon: “Walking the Celtic Way” with Dara Ó Maoildhia, evening: free time.

Day 8: Morning: dancing/singing, afternoon free, Spaghetti dinner in the Centre, preparations for Goodbye-Party with friends from the Island (live music, dancing, singing, "craic").

Day 9: 12.00 boat to Galway, time for sightseeing and shopping, dinner and visit to "Siamsa" (night of traditional music dancing, songs and stories.)

Day 10: Morning: official end of programme in Galway

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"I especially liked the dancing and singing time and I was deeply moved by the voices of Treasa and the other Islanders, which were so beautiful. The days passed in a flash but the memories won’t disappear."

Miko Halineko, Japan
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Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland, Tel./Fax: 00353 (0)99 - 61424 (July - Dec.)
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