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Performers 2010
Téada Donie Carroll and Friends Captain Mackey's Goatskin and String Band
Captain Mackey's Goatskin and Stringband takes its name from a legendary Irish-American Fenian and a legendary Cork folk band from the sixties, Paddy's Goatskin and Stringband, which had a seminal effect on Jimmy's musical life. The Stringband's membership is fleshed out by the addition of Irish fiddler Valerie Plested and guitarist Don Penzien for a mighty sound, indeed! Read more about Captain Mackey's...
Tim Britton Multiple camera video of Tim playing jigs solo Éamonn de Cógáin
Éamonn is one of the chief organisers of Damhsafest, The Cork International Folk Dance Festival and was once again MC at it's Gala Event, the Dance Extravaganza in Cork City Hall. This past summer he has orchastrated locals and tourist alike at The Flying Enterprize Complex in his native Cork, where thousands have learned the basic steps and movements of Irish Ceili Dancing. His smooth Brog and easy going nature allows people of all ages to believe that they can Ceili dance the night away without difficulty. The return to Mississippi was an easy choice for both CelticFest organizers and Éamonn himself as he enjoy the Festival so much last year! Éamonn looks forward to seeing you all at his workshops and especially at the Saturday Night Céilí Mór.
Shire of Iron Ox, Jackson's chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, will be on the grounds Saturday to demonstrate mideaval sparring techniques. Highland Games and Demonstration Highland games are events held throughout the year in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the caber toss. Heavy Hammer Throw: 22lbs in wt, traditionally a Scottish event now an International Olympic event. What probably began as an informal contest between two young men in front of a blacksmith shop in the highlands of Scotland has grown into the Olympic event. The competitor is judged on the best of three throws. Light Hammer Throw: 16 lbs in weight. Open Stone Throw: 18.6 lbs of Georgia Granite thrown for distance. This event is known in Gaelic as the Clachneart and is similar to the Olympic shot put. Each competitor is judged on the longest of three throws.
16 lb. Sheaf Toss: A sheaf of hay in burlap tossed over a bar with a pitchfork for height. The origins of this event obviously lie in the agricultural regions of Scotland. A 16 pound sheaf of hay enclosed in a burlap bag is tossed with a three tined pitch fork over a bar. The sheaf must clear the bar without touching. Each competitor is given three chances to clear the bar. After each have had their throw, the bar is raised. This continues until all but one has been eliminated. Light Weight For Distance: 28 lb weight is tossed. These events consist of a three part competition using two metal weights. Both weights are thrown for distance and the 56lb weight is tossed for height. Each competitor is judged on the best of three tries. Heavy Weight For Distance 56lb weight Weight For Height: |
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Donie Carroll is a lifelong musician performing all over Cork and New York City. Carroll garnered a reputation in New York as a fine Cork City balladeer through his regular session with Andy McGann, Gus Murray, John Ford, Johnny Cronin, and Joe “Banjo” Burke. In 2010, Donie released his first solo CD to glowing reviews, and the N.Y. Cork Association declared him ‘Corkman of the Year’. Donie is presently a member of the New York City-based Washington Square Harp and Shamrock Orchestra, led by Dr. Mick Moloney. Two members will be joining him from the Orchestra, Don Meade and Dan Neely. Don Meade is a stalwart in New York's trad Irish scene, writing for Irish music publications, collecting tunes, and leading sessions on fiddle, mandolin, and harmonica. Currently, Don leads the session at the Landmark in Hell's Kitchen. Dan Neely plays the tenor banjo, is an inveterate tune hound, runs the popular weekly session at Lillie’s Victorian Irish Pub in Manhattan, and leads the Washington Square Harp and Shamrock Orchestra.
Tim Britton is among
the foremost of a generation making innovative contributions to
the Irish tradition. A virtuoso on the rare Uillean pipes (a sophisticated Irish bagpipe, pronounced ILL-in), Tim has been touring, teaching and recording over the last thirty years. In 1989 he was designated a master artist by the Iowa Arts Council and was nominated for a Best of Philadelphia Music Award. From 1997 to 2003 he toured with Chulrua (with Paddy O'Brien and Pat Egan). When not traveling, Britton makes uilleann pipes and does audio engineering and sales in Fairfield, Iowa. Tim has been the recipient of five Iowa Traditional Arts Apprenticeship grants to teach Irish music and Uillean pipe making and playing.
Éamonn de Cógáin is widely regarded as Ireland's most energetic MC. He has called céilís far and wide across the Emerald Isle and is now devolping a name for himself stateside. 
Braemar Stone of Strength: 21.7 lbs
