Fèis Thiriodh 2011
11th July - 16th July

TUTORS

Niall Oliver (fiddle) – Niall is a Gaelic-medium primary teacher now working in Islay but well-known to us from his time in Cornaig school.

Gordon Connell (accordion) – Gordon, a retired teacher from Cornaig School, has taught the box to generations of Tiree children. Several of his pupils have gone on to become professional musicians.

Eilidh MacFadyen (accordion) – Eilidh, also a talented piper,
comes from Caolas, and is going in the autumn to Sabhal Mòr
Ostaig in Skye.

Sophie Isaacson (guitar) – Sophie (ex-Trail West) comes from Tiree and works as the island’s youth worker.

Iona Brown (Gaelic singing) – Iona also comes from Tiree and is studying Celtic at Glasgow University.

John Campbell (pipes and chanter) - is from Cornaigbeg and now lives in Glasgow. For a number of years he was a piper in the army and now plays with Trail West.

Katherine MacLeod (flute and whistle) - graduated from the RSAMD in Glasgow last year in flute, whistle and singing, and is in demand as a teacher, musician and increasingly as a song writer.

Alan MacKechnie (shinty) - is from Dalmally and is a Team Manager with the Hydro in Oban. He plays for Glenorchy.

TACHARTASAN AN FHEASGAIN / EVENING EVENTS

Diluain | Monday 11th 7.30- 9.30pm
Sgoil Dannsa | Adults’ Ceilidh Dancing Class
An Talla | Crossapol
Come and learn the steps to old favourites and less usual
dances with Jessie Gray.
TICKETS £5 | with a glass of wine.

Dimàirt | Tuesday 12th 7pm registration
Lorg an Ionmhas | Car Treasure Hunt
An Talla | Crossapol
How many wind turbines are there on Tiree? What are otter droppings called? Follow the fiendish clues around the island in teams. Teas to finish, from around 8.30pm.
£10 per car.

Diciadain | Wednesday 13th 7-9pm
Dannsa na Cloinne | Children’s Dance
An Talla | Crossapol
Children of all ages welcome to the best dance of the week.
Learn some new dances and hop along to some old friends!
If you want a table, don’t be late!
TICKETS £4 | Raffle. Juice and crisps will be on sale.

Diardaoin | Thursday 14th 7.30pm
Fuine | Traditional Baking Demonstration
An Talla | Large Hall | Crossapol
Ever wondered how to make the perfect scone or prizewinning dumpling? This year we have the answers, with demonstrations of how to make scones, oatcakes, pancakes, shortbread and dumpling the traditional way. Recipes will be available.
TICKETS £5 | Teas (with the evening’s baking!) will be served afterwards.

?Diardaoin | Thursday 14th 7.30pm
Iomain | Shinty game
Reef Pitch
Come and play the Highland game. 14 years and over, men
and women, boys and girls, all levels of experience welcome! Equipment provided. Or come and watch the heroes in action.
ADMISSION Free to players and spectators.

Diardaoin | Thursday 14th 9pm
Oidhche-chiùil | Session
An Talla | Small Hall | Crossapol
If you play, sing, dance, tell ghost stories or enjoy a good ceilidh, come along to this informal session. All standards will be encouraged.
ADMISSION Free.

Dihaoine | Friday 15th 7.30pm till late
Cèilidh na Fèise | Fèis Ceilidh Dance
An Talla | Crossapol
The evening includes another performance by the West End
Players of the hilarious short play An Dileab in Gaelic and English written and directed by Mabel MacArthur. Visiting and local musicians and singers combine with the house dance band to provide an intoxicating blend of song, dance, music and stories. By popular request Donald Iain Brown will be fear an taighe.
TICKETS £8 and £4 | A licensed bar will be available for
refreshments during the evening. Raffle.