Past Events

Saturday 17/7/2010 2:00 PM

Childrens Art and Craft Class


Rang Ceardaíocht

Chldrens Art and Craft Class with Louise Sheridan

Saturday 17th July from 2pm to 4pm

Materials supplied.

To registrar/ le clarú 074 9180888

Tuesday 29/6/2010 12:00 AM

Seisiun sa tSean Bheairic


Traditional Music Session during July and August

Gach De Céadaoin ón 7ú Iúil ag 8i.n.

Every Wednesday from the 7th July at 8pm.

Wednesday 2/6/2010 12:00 AM

Children’s Samba Drumming and Percussion Workshop


Ceardlann Páistí

Children’s Samba Drumming and Percussion Workshop

Dé Sathairn 5th June

2pm 5-7 yr olds

3pm – 5pm 8-12 yr olds

Come along and have your chance to play the Big Samba Drums of Brazils Carnival.

By the end of the workshop the entire group will be playing a traditional rhythm on the Samba Drums themselves

All instruments provided

Saturday 22/5/2010 9:30 PM

Ceiliúradh 10 Blaina


An tSean Bheairic 10 Year Celebration Night

Ceolchoirm le Ceoltóirí Áitiúil

De Sathairn 22ú Bealtaine 9.30i.n.

In aid of

The Vietnamese Orphanage Fund

Tickets €10 - available in An tSean Bheairic
Fáilte roimh gach duine.

Friday 14/5/2010 10:30 AM

Feile na Bealtaine


Besom Making Class with Michael Hentschel

Besom are traditional brooms and are great for lawns and gravel driveways as they can clean leaves without disturbing the surface underneath.

Monday 10/5/2010 7:00 PM

Map Reading and Navigational Skills Training Course


A training course in map reading and navigational skills will begin in the An tSean Bheairic on Monday 10th May at 7.00. Anyone interested in attending should contact the An tSean Bheairic. Tuilleadh eolais 074 9180888.

This course will train individuals in the specialised skills of map reading and important aspects of land navigation.

The course is supported by the Co. Donegal VEC Community Education Support Programme.

Saturday 28/11/2009 1:00 PM

Sean-nós dance classes


Sean-nos dance classes with Patricia Ni Fhlatharta who is a well known sean-nós dance teacher from Conamera will be giving the classes.
To book a place phone Helena 074 9180888

Monday 19/10/2009 12:00 AM

Cake Decorating Classes


Beginers Cake Decorating Classes starting on the 21st October 2009 at 7.30 - 9.30 for 6 weeks..

Monday 19/10/2009 12:00 AM

Hands on Digital Photopraphy Workshop


Saturday 24th October at 11.00a.m. till 4.00p.m.
Saturday 31st October at 11.00a.m. till 4.00p.m.

Learn to get good photos straight from your digital camera without the need for photoshop and computer editing. This hands on workshop will focus on shooting landscapes, seascapes and maco photography. Portraits will also be touched on. weather permetting landscape instruction will be given outdoors as well as in the classroom. Materials required are a digital camera, it's manual and a notebook.

Saturday 26/9/2009 12:00 AM

Traditional Music Sessions - Summer2009


There will be a traditional music session in An Sean Bheairic every Wednesday evening during the Summer months, from 8.00pm till 10.00pm. The session will feature Teresa Kavanagh and other local musicians and is open to all. Admission is free and is ideal for families. Tar agus bain sult!

Tuesday 14/7/2009 8:00 PM

An Evening of Storytelling with Joe Brennan


There will be a very special evening of storytelling with master story teller, Joe Brennan in An Sean Bheairic on Tuesday the 14th July during the Falcarragh Festival. Joe , from Ramelton is renowned as a storyteller throughout the county and nationally. He has appeared at An Sean Bheairic twice before as part of the Wainfest ( for Children ) and as part of the Bealtaine festival for the elderly, where he proved very popular with young and old alike. This show will be aimed more at an adult audience, but enjoyable for everyone. So come along and share a story if you wish or just listen to Joe weave his. There will be an admission charge of €10.00 , which includes a glass of wine or tea & snack and the show will start at 8.30 pm –so come early to grab a good seat.

Monday 9/3/2009 12:00 AM

Féile na Sean Beairice


Imeachtaí do Fhéile na Sean Beairice 13-15 March

De hAoine 13ú
1.00in - Seisiún Ceol Ghaelach le Connor agus Andrew ( Trad Music Session)
4.00in – Tráthnóna do na seandaoine . Fáilte roimh achan nduine. Ceol le Seamus Harkin
(Open afternoon for the elderly of the area, Music and entertainment with Seamus Harkin, all welcome!)
7.00in – Oíche Airneáil le lucht na n-oilean – ceol, amhránaíocht, agus craic. Fear a tí, Rónan Mac Aodh Bhuí.
9.00in - Oiche dhamhsa le Patsy Dan Mac Ruaidhrí ar an mbosca.
( Céilí dancing with music by Patsy Dan Mac Ruaidhrí)

De Sáthairn 14ú
11.00- 5.00 – Aonach ceardaíochta leis na “ JOURNEYMEN”
( Craft fair and demonstrations with “ The Journeymen “ craftsmen)
10.00- 1.00 - Ceardlann ealaíona do pháistí le Deirdre Brennan - Costas €8.00.
( Art workshop for Children with Deirdre Brennan ) –
1.00- 2.30 - Seisiún ceoil le Theresa Kavanagh agus Cairde
(Traditional music session with Theresa Kavanah and Friends)
2.00 – 4.00 - Fóram Oscailte le Solas “ Ca bhfuil muid, agus ca bhfuil muid ag Dul”
(Open forum discussion “ Where we are, and where we’re going” in conjunction with “Solas” Mental Health project . Facilitator – Brian Smeaton. )
4.00 – 5.30 - Seisiún Ceoil agus Amhránaíochta le “Crann Óg” – ceoltóirí óga as Gaoth Dobhair.
(Music and Song with “Crann Óg “ – young musicians from Gaoth Dobhair.
8.00 – 10.00 - Oíche Cheoil le Aoife McNichol agus Siobhan Cannon as “MACALLA”
( An evening’s music with Aoife and Siobhan from the renowned “Macalla”)

De Domhnaigh 15ú
1.00-2.30 Seisiún ceoil sa Chafé ( Trad session in the coffee shop).
1.00-4.00 “Car Boot Sale” sa char chlós ar cúl ( Car boot sale in rear carpark) - €10.00 per space.
7.30-9.0 Léacht stairiúil, “ An Gorta Mór I gCloich Cheann Fhaola” leis an Dr. Seosamh Ó Ceallaigh
( Historical Lecture with Seosamh Ó Ceallaigh)

Wednesday 31/12/2008 12:00 AM

Ciorcal Cómhra


Buailfidh Ciorcal Comhrá Gaeilge anseo sa tSean Bheairic gach oíche Luain ó 7.30 go 9.30 in. (ag tosach ar an Luain an 17ú Samhain). Seans ag daoine lena gcuid Gaeilge a chleachtadh nó feabhas a chuir air ( agus buaileadh le cairde úr) i gcomhluadar neamh fhoirmiúil.

An Irish language conversation group will meet in the Coffee Shop of an Sean Bheairic every Monday evening from 7.30 to 9.00pm. (Starting on Monday 17th Nov.) This is a chance for people to practice or improve their Irish ( and meet new friends) in a relaxed, informal environment.
Any queries , please contact Cathal at 9180888.

Wednesday 3/12/2008 12:00 AM

Taobh Tíre Open Day


An open day/ information day will be held on Tuesday the 2nd of December to promote the “Taobh Tíre” Library Service , which is available at An Sean Bheairic. This service allows members to order any book from any section of the Donegal Library Service’s collection and have it delivered to An Sean Bheairic ,for collection. Staff from the Library Service will be available on the day to explain how the service works and to answer all queries. Membership can obtained on the day or at any time by calling into an Sean Bheairic.
For more information contact 074-9180888

Thursday 9/10/2008 12:00 AM

Autumn at an tSean Bheairic


Dráma damhsa ins an tSean Bheairic / Dance Performance at an Sean Bheairic
Beidh léiriú den Dráma damhsa comhaimseartha gaeilge“A + E” ar siúl ins an tSean Bheairic ar an Aoine an 4ú Deireadh Fómhair ag an 8.00in . Is có-léiriú é seo idir Ciotóg agus Salamander, a stiúradh ag Ríonach Ní Néill. Tá an dráma ar chamchuairt náisiúnta agus is é seo an t-aon léiriú de a bhéas in iar thuaisceart Dhún na nGall. Ticéidí le fáil ag an doras ar €10.00/ €8.00. Tuilleadh eolais ón tSean Bheairic ag 074-9180888 nó ar www.ciotóg.ie nó www.salamander.net .

The contemporary Irish language dance drama “A+E” will be performed at an Sean Beairic on Friday 4th October at 8.00pm. This is a co-production between Ciotóg productions and Salamander productions, and directed by Ríonach Ní Néill. The production is currently on a national tour and this will be the only performance in northwest Donegal. Tickets at the door at €10.00/ €8.00. More details from An tSean Bheairic at 074-9180888 or at www.ciotóg.ie or www.salamander.net .
This production is supported by Ealaín na Gaeltachta and The Arts Council.

Digital Photography for beginners.
Evening Course in Digital Photography for Beginners will be starting in an tSean Bheairic in October, (start date to be confirmed). Anyone interested in registering , please contact 074-918088. This course is supported by the Adult Education Services of Donegal VEC.

Ranganna Gaeilge ins An tSean Bheairic/ Irish Classes at An Sean Beairic

Tá an tSean Bheairic aitheanta mar an Ionaid Séirbhísí Teanga ag Údarás na Gaeltachta ,i gceantar Chloich Cheann Fhaola, chun ranganna gaeilge a chuir ar fáil do aosaigh ar mhian leo staidear don “Teastas Eorpach sa Ghaeilge” (TEG) i. Is curriculum caighdeanach é an TEG atá dírithe ar dhaoine le léibhéal éagsúla gaeilge – bunúsach, lag, measartha srl . Béidh ranganna ag tosach arís ag tús mhí Dheireadh Fómhair, agus is féidir tuilleadh eolais a fháil ó 074-9180888 no buaileadh

Saturday 30/8/2008 12:00 AM

Ceol an tSamhraidh


Ceol ins an tSean Bheairic gach De Ceadaoine ag 8.30pm, i rith mí Iúil agus Lúnasa . Tae/Caife agus fíon ar díol.
Music in An Tsean Bheairic every Wednsday evening during July and August. Tea/ Coffee and wine on sale.
July 9th & Aug 20th
- Teresa Kavanagh & Ian Smith
July 16th & Aug 13th
- Gearóidín Breathnach
July 23rd & Aug 27th
- Jazz le Nora Kavanagh & Adrian Kenny
July 30th & Aug 6th
Seamus Ó Cuireainn & Cairde

Monday 21/7/2008 12:00 AM

Féile An Fhál Carraigh/ Falcarragh Summer Festival July 18th -20th


Events at An tSean Bheairic as part of Féile an Fhál Carraigh.

Friday July 18th : 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Poetry Workshop for Younger children 8-12yrs

Saturday July 19th : 10.00am - 12.00 midday
Poetry Workshop for Younger children 8-12yrs

Saturday July 19th : 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Music and Storytelling for Children with Gearóidín Breathnach.

Face Painting in the afternoon.

"Journeymen" - crafts fair/exhibition with traditional Craftsmen in the back courtyard all afternoon.

Saturday 19/7/2008 12:00 AM

Ceardlann Dramaíochta & Ealaíona


Dramaíocht agus Ealaíon
Ceardlann Samhraidh Do Pháistí.
Seachtain spraoí do pháistí aois 5bl go 12bl ins an tSean Bheairic, An Fál Carrach ón 14ú Iúil go 18ú Iúil
10.30rn go 3.00in Luain go Aoine
Lón folainn curtha ar fáil gach lá!!
Táille : €60.00 don tseachtain ( ráta laghdaithe do theaghlaigh)
Áiteanna teorannta, mar sin cláraigh go luath!
Tuilleadh eolas agus clarú ó 074-9180888!


Art and Drama
Summer Workshop For children.
Fun filled week of activity for children aged 5yrs to 12yrs at An tSean Bheairic, Falcarragh from 14th July to 18th July.
10.30am – 3.00pm Mon – Fri.
Healthy Lunch Provided each day !!(Sandwich , fruit and Juice)
Fee: €60.00 for the week ( reduced rates for families !)
Spaces Limited!! So book early!!
More details and booking at 074-9180888.

Sunday 13/7/2008 12:00 AM

Ceolchoirm/Charity Concert - July 12th at 8.00pm


Béidh ceolchoirm ins An tSean Bheairic ar an tSathairn 12ú Iúil ag 8.00in . Béidh clár maith de cheoltóirí folk/tradisiúnta ag buaileadh ar an oíche -Teresa Kavangh, Ian Smith , Nora Kavanagh, Seamus Ó Cuireain agus tuilleadh. Béidh teacht isteach an óiche go léir ag dul chun tairbhe den “Vietnamese Orphanage Fund”- f/ch Meabh McGee. Ticéidí ar fáil ón tSean Bheairic ar €10.00. Méid ticéidí Teoranta!!

A benefit concert will be held in An Sean Bheairic on Saturday 12th July at 8.00pm. There will be an excellent program of folk and traditional singers and musicians performing on the night- Teresa Kavangh, Ian Smith , Nora Kavanagh, Seamus Ó Cuireain and others. All proceeds from the concert will go to the “Vietnamese Orphanage Fund” – c/o Meabh McGee. Tickets available from An tSean Bheairic at €10.00 each. Number of Tickets Limited !!

Thursday 15/5/2008 12:00 AM

Taispentas Stáiriúl ,“Before I Joined The Army”


Taispentas Stáiriúl ,“Before I Joined The Army”

Beidh an taispeantas stáiriúl “ Before I Joined the Army” ar taispeaint ins an tSean Bheairic ón 21ú Bealtaine go dtí an 6ú Meitheamh ins an tSean Bheairic. Is taispentas é seo a d’eagair Seirbhís Iarsmallain Chomhairle Contae Dhún na nGall bunaithe ar an pháirt a ghlac fir agus mná as Cuige Uladh ins an Chead Cogadh Domhanda 1914-1918. Tá an taispeantas seo tar éis taisteal ar fud na tíre agus is é seo an chead uair do a bheith ar taispeantas sa taobh seo den chontae. Tuilleadh eolais ó 074-9180888

The historical exhibition ”Before I Joined The Army” will be on display at an tSean Bheairic from May 21st to June 6th .
‘Before I joined The Army’ is a unique travelling exhibition by the Donegal County Museum on the Contribution of Ulster Men and Women to the First World War, which was developed from a temporary exhibition, shown in 2001 on Donegal and The Great War 1914 –1918. 2008 is the 90th anniversary of the signing of The Armistice.
Donegal County Museum especially commissioned a DVD to accompany it. This features footage from the Imperial War Museum and Pathe, music from the period and incorporates images of Ulster men and women.

The exhibition has travelled to various locations including museums, libraries and community venues around the Island of Ireland.

This project is supported by Donegal County Council-Led Task Force under the EU Peace II Programme and part-financed by the Irish government under the National Development Plan. The DVD is supported by the Heritage Council / An Chomhairle Oidhreachta. Further Details 074-9180888

Friday 2/5/2008 12:00 AM

Taispeantas Déanta Bascáidí/Basket Making Demonstration


Mar pháirt den Fhéile “Bealtaine”, béidh taispeantas ar dhéanamh bascáidí , le Brendan Farren, ar siúl ins an tSean Bheairic ar an Mháirt an 13ú Bealtaine ag 11.00am. Tá an imeacht seo a reachtail tríd togra leabharlainne Chomhairle Contae Dhún na nGall, “Taobh Tíre”. Fáilte roimh achan nduine.Ma ba mhaith leat tuilleadh eolais faoi seo no faoin séirbhís “Taobh Tíre” cuir scairt ar 074-9180888.

As part of the “Bealtaine “ festival, a demonstration on Basket Making , with Brendan Farren will be held in An tSean Bheairic on Tuesday the 13th May at 11.00am. This event is being organised by the Donegal County Council’s library project “Taobh Tíre”. Everyone welcome! “Bealtaine” is a festival run through the month of May celebrating older age.
If you would like more details regarding this event or the “Taobh Tíre “ project, please call 074-9180888.

Monday 17/7/2006 12:00 AM

VEC Beginners French


Rang Fraincis

Gach óiche Luain

6 Seachtaine

Costas €40

Begins 17th July 2006

Tuesday 28/3/2006 12:00 AM

Accountancy and Taxation Course


MFG Accountancy and taxation course starting up on Tuesday the 28th March running for six weeks.

Sunday 26/3/2006 8:00 PM

Rang Fíona


Wine Tasting class

Sunday 26th March 8pm
€50.00 for 5weeks

Saturday 25/3/2006 11:00 AM

Ranganna Ceoil (Paistí)


Singing Lessons for children

Saturday 25th march 2006 at 11am
€4 per child.

Sunday 26/2/2006 10:00 AM

Féile na Seanbheairice Lá 3


Imeachtaí 26/2/06

Ceardlann Phuipéad le Sean Ó’Laoghaire
14:00 – 16:00 €7 (Paistí €2)

Blaisiú Fíona, Donegal Wine Company
19:00 – 20:30 €6


Events 26/2/06

Puppet Workshop with Sean Ó’Leary, suitable for children and families
14:00 – 16:00 €7 (Paistí €2)

Introduction to Wine-tasting
19:00 – 20:30 €6

Saturday 25/2/2006 10:00 AM

Féile na Seanbhearice Lá 2


Imeachtaí 25/2/06


Ceardlan Pheintéireachta le Deirdre Brennan
10:00 – 13:00 €7

Ag foghlaim na Teanga
10:00 – 12:00 Saor

Ceol ag Am Lóin – Ceol Traidisiúnta le Seamus agus Eva
10:00 – 12:00 Saor

Ceardlann Chniotála
13:00 – 14:00 €5 (Paistí €2)

Gnéithe de Bhéaloideas Chloich Cheann Fhaola
14:00 – 15:00 €4

Ceardlann Chrochet
14:30 – 16:30 €5 (Paistí €2)

Cloich Cheann Fhaola agus Cogadh na gCaorach 1858
15:00 – 16:00 €4

Cearlann Fhuaime agus DJ
17:00 – 18:30 €6

Scealaíocht agus Seanchas le Sean Ó’Laoghaire
17:00 – 18:30 €6

Sprioc! Seoladh agus Taispeántas. Fáilte roimh gach duine
20:00 – 21:30 Saor

Fillíocht agus Rapcheol le Rob Broderick agus Grupa
22:00 – 23:00 €6


Events 25/2/06


Painting with Deirdre Brennan
10:00 – 13:00 €7

Irish for Beginners
10:00 – 12:00 Saor

Music at Lunchtime Traditional Music with Seamus and Eva
10:00 – 12:00 Saor

Knitting Classes. Beginners, advanced and children welome
13:00 – 14:00 €5 (Paistí €2)

Presentation on local Folklore
14:00 – 15:00 €4

Crochet Classes. Beginners, advanced and children welcome
14:30 – 16:30 €5 (Paistí €2)

Presentation on The Sheep Wars of 1858
15:00 – 16:00 €4

Sound and DJ workshop
17:00 – 18:30 €6

Learn the art of Storytelling with Sean Ó’Leary
17:00 – 18:30 €6

Launch of new film club Sprioc! with screenings by local film-makers. All are welcome
20:00 – 21:30 Saor

Poetry, Free-styling and Open Mic Session with Rob Broderick and his group
22:00 – 23:00 €6

Friday 24/2/2006 10:30 AM

Féile na Seanbheairice Lá 1


Imeachtaí 24/02/06

Cócaireach orgánach le bia ón cheantar
10:30-11:00 Saor

Ag Fás bia orgánaigh
11:00-12:00 €4

Feabhas agus Feistiú
12:30-14:30 €6

Fuinneamh Inathnuaite: Ceisteanna agus freagraí
15:00-16:00 Saor

Ceol ag Am Lóin
13:00-14:00 Saor

Taispeántas admadóireachtas adhmadóireachtale youthreach
13:00-14:00 Saor

Dráma Puipéad le Seán O’Laoghaire
17:00-18:30 €6

Oscailt na Féile: Failte roímh chách
20:00-21:00 Saor

Ceol Traidisiúnta le Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde agus
Ciaran Mac Fheilimidh, craic agus Comhrá
21:00-22:30 Saor


Events 24/02/06

Organic cooking: An Introduction to local Produce 10:30-11:00 Free

Growing Organic Foods
11:00-12:00 €4

An Introduction to Interior Design
12:30-14:30 €6

Information on Renewable Energy: Questions and Answers
15:00-16:00 Free

Blues & Jazz
13:00-14:00 Free

Wood-turning Demonstration
13:00-14:00 Free

Puppet Show for children
17:00-18:30 €6

Festival opening with Launch of Taobh Tíre and ‘Cloich Cheann Fhaola’ DVD
20:00-21:00 Free

Traditional Music with Dominic McBride and Ciaran Mac Fheilimidh
21:00-22:30 Free

Saturday 4/2/2006 10:00 AM

Féile An tSean Bheairic


A programe of events for the forthcoming Féile An tSean Bheairic will be finalised over the next few days.

The FESTIVAL dates are 4th and 5th of February.

Hope to see you all there!!

Beidh Féile An tSean Bheairic ag tarladh ar an 3ú agus 4ú Mí Feabhra agus beidh clár iomlán imeachtaí cinníthe i gceann cúpla la!. Beidh fáilte roimh gach duine

Monday 9/6/2003 3:00 PM

Official Opening of An tSean Bheairic


Official Opening of An tSean Bheairic

Official opening by William T. McCarter, Chairman of the International Fund for Ireland.

Pictured is Willie McCarter with committee members of the Falcarragh Tourism and Traders Community Group who are the driving force behind the An tSean Bheairic project.