Irish Traditional Music Sessions

To mark the cultural significance of the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann coming to Belfast for the first time and official hosts Ards CCÉ (Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann) actually being from Bangor, The Court House will stage an all day event from 1 -6pm on Saturday 1st August. There are no advance tickets, just pay £1 on the door.

In the Open Arms we have the “Handed Down” session with local traditional tunes, songs and tales hosted by Nigel Boullier, Nano Skillen, and Davy Lennon. Or head to our upstairs bar for views over the marina where you can enjoy the other lively session featuring young local musicians. We will also have a full afternoon of entertainment beneath the stretch tent in The Court Yard.

• Open House Festival Choir: 1 – 1.30pm
• Davy Lennon and friends: 1.45 – 2.15pm
• Michael Gaffney and Shane McLaughlin: 2.25 – 3.00pm
• Special Guests: 3.15 – 3.45pm
• The McGinn Sisters: 4.00 – 6.00pm

Come on down and support some of Bangor’s favourite and long-standing Irish Traditional Music players and performers.

All ages welcome but u18s must be accompanied by an adult  Train friendly