Derry Daily
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Saturday 17°CSunday 17°C

Derry Daily Derry Daily Derry Daily

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
EntertainmentNews

CULTÚRLANN HOSTS THREE-DAY IRISH AND SCOTTISH STEP DANCING FESTIVAL

written by stephen May 16, 2014
ShareTweet
Old style step dancing during last year's Fleadh in Guildhall Square. Photo Lorcan Doherty Photography

Old style step dancing during last year’s Fleadh in Guildhall Square. Photo Lorcan Doherty Photography

Féile Dhamhsa, the Irish and Scottish Step Dancing Festival, gets underway in Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Great James Street in Derry today.

Prominent dancers and musicians from both Ireland and Scotland come together over the next three day to share their love for all things lively.

The festival will also feature taster sessions in both kinds of dancing as well as workshops and discussions.

Among those appearing will Seamus Begley, accordion player, singer and storyteller of renown, whose sharp wit and fame for pumping out tune after tune at all night sessions.

He is winner of Hot Press Magazine’s “Folk and Trad Album of the Year” as well as being chosen as the Irish Time’s “Traditional Album of the Year.”

Derry dancers Joe and Mary McGuigan will teach the Maggie Pickins, a traditional dance associated with the Donegal tradition,  lesson to which children of all ages are welcome to attend.

Eibhlín Ní Dhochartaigh, Cultúrlann arts and development officer, said the festival attracts sean nós dance enthusiasts from all over the country and would feature the finest dancers on the scene to deliver workshops and perform on stage throughout the weekend.

She added: “Féile Dhamhsa has proven to be one of our most successful annual events, therefore this year we have decided to have even more on offer for those taking part.”

To book and further details of what’s on visit www.culturlann-doire.ie.

 

 

 

CULTÚRLANN HOSTS THREE-DAY IRISH AND SCOTTISH STEP DANCING FESTIVAL was last modified: May 16th, 2014 by stephen

Tags:
dancingDerryfestivalirishscottishstep
ShareTweet
stephen

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Boyce hat-trick sends Derry City into seventh...

8 hours ago

Dance company loses appeal over 100% annual...

10 hours ago

Unmissable music events coming to the Abbey...

1 day ago

New leaflet to help older people beat...

1 day ago

Man charged with possessing indecent images of...

1 day ago

Positive discussions with Transport Minister on NW...

1 day ago

Sadness as mother of girl (6) killed...

2 days ago

Two men in court after £1.2m cannabis...

2 days ago

‘Inaction on Foyle Bridge barriers and mental...

2 days ago

Two charged over huge cannabis haul seized...

2 days ago

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Email

Features

  • Sun, sea, spectacular views, historical charm and fabulous food. Tunisia of course

    April 5, 2024
  • Magical trip to see Santa from Belfast

    December 20, 2023
  • DD Travel Feature: Cork’s amazing The Montenotte Hotel

    April 18, 2023
  • Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness

    July 25, 2022
  • Competition! Win tickets to Northern Ireland v England Women’s Euro 2022 match

    June 17, 2022

Courts

  • Derry priest faces seven more child sex charges

    July 4, 2025
  • Man charged with possessing indecent images of children

    July 4, 2025
  • Two men in court after £1.2m cannabis find near border

    July 3, 2025
  • Two charged over huge cannabis haul seized in North West

    July 3, 2025
  • Two men to face Derry court over driving and drug offences

    July 2, 2025

Donegal Daily

    Read More

    • News
    • Sport
    • Courts
    • Jobs
    • Features
    • Business
    • Politics

    Information

    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Advertise WIth Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    Derry Daily

    © 2025 Derry Daily. All rights reserved.


    Back To Top

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy