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29th February 2008

Emerald Isle comes to Leeds

Leeds is opening its doors for a month-long celebration of Irish history and culture.

There will be a plethora of workshops, music, dance and crafts at the event. The programme is intended to introduce new audiences to Irish arts, heritage, culture and history and also to show that Leeds is home to a thriving and vibrant community with Irish roots.

During the 1700s and 1800’s Irish workers heavily contributed to the construction of Britain’s canal and railway networks.

The Irish workers brought along with them a rich culture of heritage, which is still apparent in the artistic life of Leeds today.

The beginning of March will see the start of Irish history month celebrating the culture and the many positive contributions that Irish people have made to British society.

The event officially begins on Sunday the 2nd March at 2.30pm, at the Carriageworks Theatre on Millennium Square in Leeds city centre.

Followed by “Experience Ireland” a one-day free family-friendly day with workshops on music, dance and crafts. You can also experience live traditional music sessions, a range of stalls, exhibitions and displays.

Expect enchanting performances by singer Ceoltoiri Coleman and a group of traditional Irish musicians from County Sligo in the West of Ireland. Also included is London-based traditional Irish band The Long Notes who will be launching their new CD.

The Grand Theatre will play host to Dara O’Briain who is one of the most popular Irish comedians to emerge in recent years.

Venues across the city will be playing host to many more events celebrating Irish history including, Leeds St Patrick’s day traditional march through the city on Sunday 9th March.

The new Arts Centre SEVEN on Harrogate Road in Chapel Allerton will have free traditional Irish music concert on March 7th, featuring musicians from across Britain and Ireland.

There are many other concerts and recitals featuring local and national musicians including performers, school workshops, parades and literacy events.

Source:

Yorkshire Evening Post