Published: Wednesday, 18th August, 2010 5:00pm

Fleadh Cheoil briefs

Hundreds of people including Jack Keyes, county manager, local councillors and Fleadh organisers turned up at Con Smith Park on Sunday afternoon for the family fun day and to listen to the wonderful Irish music of Martin Donohoe and friends. Special guest on the day was Mulcahy who is a daughter of Con Smith who the park is named after. Maura is seated beside Jack Keyes in the picture. Photo: Lorraine Teevan
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Literary beer mats

A series of literary beer mats have been designed by the Cavan-Meath LitLab writers' group, who meet in Bailieborough Library. The mats, which have been distributed to pubs and restaurants in association with the 2010 Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann in Cavan, are sponsored by the Cavan Arts Office, the Arts Council of Ireland and Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann. There are ten sets with three-line verses or Haiku. The LitLab will present lunchtime readings, on the theme of Journeys, in The Book House, Bullock Lane, Cavan, at 12.30pm this Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22, in association with the fleadh.

Face-painting at Aviva

The Aviva branch on Farnham Street in Cavan is celebrating the Fleadh Cheoil with free face painting in the premises this Friday, August 20.

Anyone can call in from 12pm to 4pm and get into the party atmosphere by having their faces painted free of charge.

Barbara Allen, who is the branch manager at Aviva, is looking forward to the wonderful music and the buzz that will be in Cavan town. "Everyone here is really excited about the Fleadh Cheoil coming to town," she said. "We wanted to mark this important occasion for the area and we thought providing face painting for locals and our visitors was an ideal way to add to the atmosphere that will be in Cavan next week. Our branch has such a central location that we hope lots of Irish music fans will take the opportunity to get painted!"

A niche in the market

Among the markets during the Fleadh, will be the Fleadh craft and food village coordinated by Cavan-Monaghan Leader in the grounds of Cavan No. 1 National School (opposite Cavan Bus Station) this Saturday and Sunday, from 9.30am to 6pm.

"We have some of the leading people from Cavan, Monaghan and beyond showcasing their produce. It's a great opportunity to come and buy," says Peter Pollock of Cavan Monaghan Leader. "There is also an art exhibition by Dr. Khalid of Cavan General Hospital, who will donate proceeds to the victims of the floods in Pakistan Flood."

Produce will include jewellery by Elena Brennan from Cavan; wood carvings by Terry O'Brien, Drogheda; ceramics by Busy Bee Ceramics, Emyvale; natural soaps by Sarah Johnston, Virginia; cards and jewellery by Pauline Lynch, Dublin; pearl jewellery by Margaret Smith, Crosserlough; knitwear by Sinead Clarke, Bailieborough; mirrors and tables by Mark McKenna, Glaslough; knitwear by Donal Sweeney, Kilcar, Co. Donegal; teddy bears by Bear Essentials, Bawnboy; beads and cards by Joan Neilson, Threemilehouse, Co. Monaghan; hand-weavings by Swallow Studios, Annyalla, Castleblayney; pottery by Stuart Gibbs, Cavan; art by Sean Cassidy, Ballyconnell.

Food produce will include ice cream by Jody and Nuala Gilsenan. Bridgefield Farm, Virginia; jam and baking by Marie Barcoe, Kilcloon, Co. Meath; home bakery by Ross Cochrane, Maudabawn; chocolate by Aine's Chocolates, Stradone; breads and cakes by The Mason's Apron, Virginia; Corleggy cheese by Silke Cropp, Belturbet; curry sauces by Ardee Sauce.

Official Fleadh 2010 programme

The official Fleadh 2010 programme, containing all you need to know about Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann Cavan 2010 is now on sale. The programme includes: competitor listing for 2010; competition times and venues; daily events planner; Cavan town map; additional information on events; items on traditional music influences from Cavan; memories from the last All-Ireland Fleadh in Cavan in 1954, including the official programme, competition winners and a signed certificate.

The programme costs €8 and is available in many locations including Easons on Main Street, Crannog Book Shop on Church Street, the Johnston Central Library, the Fleadh Merchandising Shop on Main Street, competition venues and many more. Supply is limited so buy early to avoid disappointment

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