Martin Donohoe Director

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ARE U A REEL PLAYER Or a jig, Hornpipe, polka ,air ,slide, barndance ,Singer ,Dancer THE NYAH NEEDS YOU NYAH — County Cavan Festival 2010 FÉILE EALAÍON CHONTAE AN CHABHÁN, MARCH 10TH – 17 TH Preparations are well in place for the Nyah County Cavan Festival 2010, which will see hundreds of musicians and artists descend on the Breffni territory throughout the month of March to take part in a packed programme of events across the county, ranging from major concerts to intimate pub sessions, with a host of extras including music and song workshops, the ‘Jig of Life’ awards, and book and CD launches. The word “Nyah” refers to the very expression of the tradition; to the soul and feeling that makes it so unique......it’s about the lift the music can give to the hardest heart. And what better time than the present to let the hair down and enjoy a collective “lift” from all the doom, gloom and depression? The Nyah must go on — so forget the recession and enjoy the session! And there’ll be no shortage of top-flight musicians, dancers and singers in seisiún at the Nyah Féile Ealaíon Chontae an Chabhán 2010. . Counties like Clare and Donegal are renowned for their music, and they have their Clancy and Kennedy festivals. But over the last six years the Nyah has grown and grown — and claimed March as the month when the auld drumlin county of Cavan takes centre stage. The 2010 Nyah Festival will see events in Ballyjamesduff, Belturbet, Cavan Town, Cootehill and Kilnaleck — while Virginia, on the shores of scenic Lough Ramor claims pride of place on this occasion, and will host two gala concerts featuring the best of the best as well as a series of workshops in every instrument and aspect of the tradition. And while the annual festival brings great artists from far an wide, it also remains a celebration of all things Cavan, celebrating the music, song, dance and culture of a county that has its very own musical style within the Ulster tradition. Working behind the scenes in promoting the whole thing are local enthusiasts of the tradition, drawn from groups such as Cavan Town Comhaltas, Cavan Tourism, Cavan Multi-Cultural Network and Cavan Co Council. All are committed to promoting every art form in the area, including the visual and literary arts also. Regional artists will have the opportunity to network with those visiting from farther afield, and the Nyah’s hope is to raise the profile of art and traditional arts both locally and nationally. The Nyah aims to immerse people of every age, from schoolchildren upwards (through the school programme and master classes) in the music of the drumlins, giving everyone a chance to work with world-class performers and learn from them.  But the tuition is only a part of it — the sessions, the talks, the concerts and the craic all add up to make Nyah one of Ireland’s steadily growing festivals. So be sure to put a bit of “Nyah” into your life and visit some of the events planned for County Cavan Festival 2010, from 10th-17th March. And remember to keep a look out for all Nyah events, which continue on a year-round basis. The Nyah Arts Festival Programme 2009 is subsidised by the Arts Council, Cavan Co Council Arts Office, Comhaltas and Fáilte Ireland. The Nyah gives grateful thanks for this support and acknowledges all those others who have provided generous backing over the years. For further Nyah information visit www.myspace.com/nyahcavan and www.cavanmusic.com; contact Martin Donohoe 086 2342270, Marian Crowe 087 4169266, Fintan McManus 087 6842198 Nyah; for Comhaltas information Terry Crowe 086 1591354; also The Arts Office, Farnham Centre Cavan on 049 4378548. The Nyah Arts Festival Programme 2009 is subsidised by the Arts Council, Cavan Co Council,Cavan Arts Office, Failte Ireland, Comhaltas, Wrangler Footwear, Riverfront Hotel, Virginia, Widows Bar, Comhaltas, Northern Sound Radio, Fox’s Footwear,Cavan Tourism, Farnham Arms Hotel, Cavan 1 Hour Kodak Express, Crowe’s Corner Bar, Ramor Theatre, Backyard Arts Centre. The Nyah acknowledges its grateful thanks for this support and all those others who have provided generous support over the years. For further details about how you can help the Nyah Music for All Series with Sponsorship, Contact Martin Donohoe Festival Director +353 86 2342270 EMAIL cavanmusiclive@gmail.com The Nyah programme promotes events throughout the county on a year-round basis.