To mark the cultural significance of the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann coming to Belfast for the first time and official hosts Ards CCÉ (Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann) actually being from Bangor, The Court House will stage an all day event from 1 -6pm on Saturday 1st August. There are no advance tickets, just pay £1 on the door.
In the Open Arms we have the “Handed Down” session with local traditional tunes, songs and tales hosted by Nigel Boullier, Nano Skillen, and Davy Lennon. Or head to our upstairs bar for views over the marina where you can enjoy the other lively session featuring young local musicians. We will also have a full afternoon of entertainment beneath the stretch tent in The Court Yard.
Open House Festival Choir: 1 – 1.30pm
Davy Lennon and friends: 1.45 – 2.15pm
Michael Gaffney and Shane McLaughlin: 2.25 – 3.00pm
Special Guests: 3.15 – 3.45pm
The McGinn Sisters: 4.00 – 6.00pm
Come on down and support some of Bangor’s favourite and long-standing Irish Traditional Music players and performers.
Please note this event is mix of seating and standing room. If you have any accessibility requirements please get in touch with us here.
All ages welcome but under 18s accompanied by an adult.
