Enjoy a set dancing festival weekend with a touch of sean nós and country and western on March 5 to March 7 in the Downhill House Hotel, Ballina — all in aid of Mayo Cancer Support.
On Friday March 5 take part in a country and western workshop with Oliver Fleming from 8pm to 10pm. A céilí with the Copperplate Céilí Band will take place at 10pm.
On Saturday March 6 a workshop with Ger Butler will take place from 11am to 1pm and also from 2pm to 3pm. Mass will be celebrated at 3.30pm and then enjoy country and western music with Michael and Breege Cleary from 5pm to 7.30pm. The Annaly Céilí Band will then entertain the crowds at 10pm.
A workshop with Marie Garrity will take place on Sunday from 11am to 1pm followed by a céilí with the Swallows Tail Céilí Band from 2pm to 5pm. Dance the evening away to a bit of country and western with The Duets from 7pm to 9.30pm and the main act of the big country night, John McNicholl, will headline at 10pm.
For more information on tickets or the workshops contact Oliver Fleming on 087 636 8834.
Accommodation packages for the family run Downhill House Hotel are available. The 60 bedroom hotel is located on the periphery of Ballina and boasts a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room, free wi-fi, and ample car parking. Two nights’ bed and breakfast and one evening meal is €110 per person sharing or three nights’ bed and breakfast and one evening meal is €140 per person.
To book your accommodation package contact 096 21033; 1800 251095; email: [email protected] or visit www.downhillhotel.ie
