04/12/2013
REMINDER!!! TOMORROW IS....
START OF CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF DUNLEER!!!!
FULL Line up of Events for Christmas Festival of Dunleer 2013:
During the Christmas Festival of Dunleer 2013, there are a number of events in between Santa Night and the Christmas Fair.
Full line up of events are as follows -
Thursday December 5th:
6.30pm
Santa Night starts with music live on stage with DJ ''Spinnin Finnan'' with the LMFM Roadcaster on the street in Dunleer town.
7.30pm
The big man himself, Santa Claus arrives in his sleigh up the street, arriving on stage to wish us all a merry christmas!
Santa will help us put on the Christmas Lights, and then go to his house to meet the good boys and girls, and give out the presents to those children who have been good.
After Santa goes back to the North pole to finish all the toys for Christmas, the party doesnt stop! There then follows...
9.00pm
Music in ''The Grove'' on Main Street with musician Davey Arthur (of The Furey Brothers & Davey Arthur fame). The party will go on well into the night...
Friday December 6th:
11.00am
LMFM Roadcaster will be based at Andrew's Spar Supermarket (S Factor Main Sponsors) Dunleer Main Street Lower.
7.30pm
''Feile an Dreoilin'' Wren Boys Competition at Teach Scoraiocht Lann Leire, Barn Road Dunleer. Admission €5.00 euro.
9.00pm
Traditional Irish music SESSIUN in Shearman's Bar, Main Street, Dunleer.
Saturday December 7th:
9.00am to 6.00pm -
S Factor Auditions in Teach Scoraiocht Lann Leire. Entry Forms are available at Andrew's Spar Supermarket, Dunleer. All Singers, dancers and musicians of every kind welcome! The Paddy Torris Memorial Medal will be presented to all taking part.
10.00am to 5.00pm -
CHRISTMAS FAIR of Dunleer 2013 in Shearman's Marquee to the rear of Shearman's Venue on Main Street, Dunleer. There are nearly 30 exhibitors at the fair all day. With something for everyone, you are bound to find that little something for your someone special! Admission is FREE!
8.00pm -
S FACTOR FINALS in Grove House Dunleer. Music after competition performed by ''BIG MUSIC Song and Dance'' SESSIUN. Tickets €5.00 each.
Proceeds in aid of SOSAD and Dunleer St. Vincent de Paul.
The Sean O Flanagan Og Go Buan memorial Medals will be awarded to the winners of the competition.
Sunday December 8th:
7.00pm -
Christmas Choral Evensong Service in St. Brigid's Church, Chapel Lane, Dunleer. Traditionally the culmination of the Festival, it is a chance to reflect and enjoy the wonder of choirs. This year there is a most impressive line up of artistes -
Philipstown Junior Ensemble,
Nativity Play,
Philipstown Choir,
Scoil Ui Mhuiri Choir,
and the Cara Folk Group.
And that concludes the line up of what promises to be a very busy and enjoyable weekend.
From our families to yours, we hope you enjoy the festivities, and have a very Merry Christmas.
Published by: Dunleer Community Development Board, November 28th, 2013.