10 Sep. - 19 Dec. 2010

Seamus Nolan Trades Club Revival

Free / For more than 100 years the Trades Club was the home of a vibrant and self-determined organisation. Operating successfully thanks to generations of voluntary management, the club provided a vital social service for its many members. However the premises at Number 2, Castle Street fell into in a poor state of repair and the club closed its doors to the public in 2006.

ROLE: Image to show the various roles of the Trades Club

In 2008 The Model commissioned Séamus Nolan to develop a new process-based and socially collaborative art project in Sligo. After a period of research the project, entitled The Trades Club Revival, was developed and it has sought to re-establish the traditional Trades Club premises as a self-determined centre for community involvement.

Through this ongoing process-based project, Seamus Nolan has worked collaboratively with members of the local community on the revival of the old Trades Club building. Together with committee members of the Sligo Trades Club, Nolan presents this exhibition of documents and memorabilia associated with the extensive history of the club.

The positive response from the local community has been overwhelming. Several people generously contributed time and labour, and great headway has been made in terms of preparation, painting, and general improvements. Many more people have offered much needed advice on the bar and services aspects of running a club as well as plumbing, furniture design and the improvement of the yard. In addition the project has received generous donations of glassware and furniture from a local bar.

Seamus Nolan reopened the Sligo United Trades Club in late 2010. A series of events and performances took place there including traditional music sessions, a former member’s story-telling night, meetings, exhibitions and workshops. In 2011, The Trades Club continue to develop as a functioning social and cultural space in keeping with local input and demand. A book, including texts by both past members and contemporary cultural theorists, will be published in 2011.

This project has also been supported by a Project Realisation award under the Arts Council’s Artist in the Community Scheme, managed by Create

The Trades Club will open monthly for community events. Anyone who wants to get involved with the club can contact thetradesclubrevival@gmail.com
or The Trades Club Facebook page for times and dates.

Other Events
  1. 11 Sep: Saturday Events
    2-6pm: Exhibition of archives and installation open to the public. 7-10pm: Not the Usual Live Art Event curated by Lisa Marie Johnson featuring national and international performance and screenings.  
  2. 12 Sep: Sunday Events
    2-6pm: Exhibition of archives and installation open to the public 7-10pm: Film and poetry reading featuring, Tu me tues films, Eamon Crudden’s 3 part feature length Wallets full of Blood, followed by poetry reading by Dave Lordan.  
  3. 13 Sep: Monday Events
    2-6pm: Exhibition of archives and installation open to the public 3-5pm: Afro Brazilian drum workshop with Ulli, instruments available but bring your own if you can. 
  4. 14 Sep: Tuesday Events
    2-6pm: Exhibition of archives and installation open to the public 7-10pm: Pool tournament 
  5. 15 Sep: Wednesday Events
    2-6pm: exhibition of archives and installation open to the public 7pm: X-members evening of story telling and folk history centred on the Trades Club 
  6. 16 Sep: Thursday Events
    2-6pm: exhibition of archives and installation open to the public 9pm: Trad session lead by Cathy Jordan 
  7. 17 Sep: Friday Events
    2-6pm: exhibition of archives and installation open to the public 7pm: Poetry and short stories reading, led by Dermot Healy  
  8. 18 Sep: Saturday Events
    2-6pm: Poo promotions presents, all ages gig featuring Complaints, Excuses, Hooligan, Setting off sirens, and Monica and the Explosions. 9pm: MixMatch, Deep House, Drum ‘n Bass, Vinyl mix jam.  
  9. 19 Sep: Sunday Events
    2-6pm: Craft fair / Flea Market including guest DJ’s. 9pm: Lazybird presents, Paul Melia  
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Comments

Ellie: Hi there,could you let me know if there are any beginners trad sessions happening at the moment or over the summer?thanks! Apr. 11, 2011
Gerry Hanley: hi, great to hear that the Trades Club is back in action. I played many tunes there in the past. perhaps somebody could let me know when the next session is taking place,thanks. gerryhanley@gmail.com Sep. 30, 2010
Hilary Gilligan: “Reminiscing” a Live Art Project with Artist Hilary Gilligan Artist Hilary Gilligan is inviting friends and acquaintances who have visited or been a member of the Trades Club to participate. Some of the old activities are re-enacted, playing draughts, chess, darts, pool, 25 card games, or providing entertainment. Participants may engage with each other and/or the general audience, chatting about the club, its past ,present and future. Other participants may simply be themselves, the variety of characters that over the years passed through the building on Castle street, Sligo. Potential Participants for “Reminiscing” Live Art Project Contact Artist Hilary Gilligan Mobile 087 2434571 Meet Thurs 9th Sept at 7pm or Fri 10th 6-8pm Reception. Sligo United Trades Club Revival, Castle St, Sligo. “Reminiscing” a new Live Art work created specifically for the Sligo United Trades Club Revival 2010 and “Not the usual” a live art event curated by Lisa Marie Johnson on Saturday 11 September 7:00-10:00. A The Sligo United Trades Club Revival 10- 19 September 2010 , the work of artist Seamus Nolan was commissioned by The Model off-site program. Friday 10 Sept 6:00-8:00 Opening, drinks reception, followed by Comhaltas Trad Session  Sep. 8, 2010

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