Ceílithe

Ceili: The Templehouse Trio Céilí Band.
Time: 9pm - 12am
Venue: An Grianán, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth.

The members of The Templehouse  Trio are Roma Casey on fiddle, Mary Corcoran on piano, and Seamus Meehan on accordion . All three hail from Dublin and are well renowned and respected musicians all over the country and abroad. Roma, Mary and Seamus all played with the original Templehouse Ceili Band over 30 years ago.  they toured extensively playing for set dancing weekends around Ireland, England, Europe and America Although not playing for céilí’s for a number of years the three  still played together at sessions regularly all over the country . When asked to play for a céilí by Joe Hughes in Balgriffin a couple of years they decided to revisit  memory lane and had a terrific night. They  have been playing for set dancing and céilí nights ever since and have been booked for set dancing and céilí nights by many set dancing teachers: Mairead Casey Padraig McEneaney, John McEvoy, Ronan Eastwood and many more.

Ceili: The Swallow's Tail Céilí Band.
Time: 9pm - 12am
Venue: An Grianán, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth.

Swallow’s Tail Ceili Band is renowned among set dancers across Ireland for their lively rhythm, precise playing, and delightful sound. They've also gained recognition in England, France, Switzerland, Germany, and America through numerous trips abroad over their more than twenty years of performing. The band is made up of five core members: Tom Doherty (accordion), Michael Hurley (flute), Maria Lynn (piano), John McHugh (fiddle), and Michael Sheridan (drums). Many friends and relatives also join as guest performers, creating a unique Mayo-Sligo sound that perfectly suits all set dancers, consistently well-paced, energetic, and joyous.

Swallow’s Tail has released several CDs: "Hell for Leather" for Sound Records in Sligo in 1995, "On the Wing," and "Suas Leat" on their own label, with plans for another album in the near future.

Ceili: The Dartry Céilí Band.
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Venue: An Grianán, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth.

In 2009, The Dartry Céilí Band won the All Ireland Senior Céilí Band competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Tullamore. The 11-piece band features band leader Philip Duffy (fiddle), Mossie Martin, John Kilkenny, Declan Folan (on fiddles), June McCormack, Noelle Carroll and Cian Kearins (on flutes), Sean Carroll (Button Accordion), Michael Rooney (Concertina), Kevin Brehony (Piano), Damien Mc Guinness (Drums), with Noelle Carroll & Cian Kearins (Vocals).

Their debut album, 'The Killavil Post,' received excellent reviews in Ireland, the UK, and the US, showcasing their North Connacht roots and including songs by vocalists Cian Kearins and Noelle Carroll. Their second album, 'Making Tracks' (2014), also garnered international acclaim. Their third album, 'Dance Upon The Mountains,' features 13 tracks of reels, jigs, barndances, hornpipes, polkas, and two songs, continuing their tradition of excellent music and international acclaim since their formation in 2007.

Notable performances include playing for over 10,000 people at the St. Patrick’s weekend Céilí Mór in Dublin, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Sligo, and the 1916 Centenary Celebrations outside the National Concert Hall in Dublin.