The Model is delighted to welcome back Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to Sligo where the focus is on a family friendly fleadh with a range of fun performances, screenings and workshops for children and families.
A special Informal Music Afternoon curated by Seamie O’Dowd kicks off the week long of events at The Model on Sunday August 9th from 1 to 3pm. As always with IMA, audiences can expect a mixture of classical and baroque music with a special focus on Irish composers and a healthy infusion of traditional music in honour of the fleadh. Tickets are €5 and children go free for the afternoon of music in the warm and bright environs of The Model Atrium.
Next up The Model will present selected highlights from the IFI Family film festival in association with the IFI and Access cinema. There will be a range of screenings and a createschool workshop for ages 8 to 12 where will work creatively, using new media technologies, to storyboard, script, film and produce their own trailer.
An Cosan Glas return following their series of sell out workshops at the fleadh in 2014. As Gaeilge, participants will make their own illuminated lanterns to take home or exhibit in The Model. Participants can join a one-day workshop or come back a second day and join in the fun of making larger installations.
At the weekend families can enjoy a mini céili suitable for all ages. Learn how to céili dance in a fun-filled environment on the afternoon of Friday August 14th. Join us for a family concert with Kíla on Saturday August 15th- an outstanding Irish band who play an exciting fusion of Irish and Eastern European music. Don’t miss their wonderfully interactive and eclectic music, which is simply brimming with energy and vitality.
Finally we have street theatre with Ouch Entertainment’s ‘Hot Potato’ – an outdoor spectacle featuring circus, theatre and potatoes! Join us for this utterly ridiculous and very funny celebration of some of the important features of our Irish heritage including Peig Sayers and the potato. Suitable for all ages.
For more information or to book any of our family events at The Model, please see www.themodel.ie or phone 071 -9141405