Bistro Nights, Friday’s 6 – 9pm Blackrock Market Cafe

Continuing every Friday evening for July and August, with Summer Special Menu – only €10 for Main Course and Dessert. With live music, featuring different artists each week. To include folk, jazz, blues, traditional and modern music. Outdoor seating available – Reservations taken – Contact us for further details – Call: 086 3151786.

This Friday July 29th: With Robert Harvey; Flute and Jonny Tennant; Vocals, Bouzouki

Hailing from Co. Laois, Robert Harvey is a member of Donal Lunny’s supergroup Ciorras and has performed on TV on a number of occasions. Jonny Tennant has sung and played with bands across Europe over the last 10 years. The lads will be performing a mixture of Irish, Scottish, English and Bulgarian traditional music.

‘Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea’

A new exhibition of paintings and drawings by Madeleine Lara Smith

‘A selection of the artist’s current paintings and drawings of cityscapes and landscapes, exploring the subjects of dereliction and abandonment, often tinged with a poignant atmosphere of absence rather than presence.’

Opening Reception: 7.30pm, Tuesday 9th of August at the Market Cafe

All welcome to call in for a glass of wine – Exhibition will be on view at the Cafe, Wednesday to Sunday, from Aug. 9th to Sept 18th.

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madeleine lara smith, 'broken town' 2006, mixed media on wooden panel, 72cmx62cm

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Blackrock Market Cafe Bistro Nights on Fridays!

From Friday July 1st the Market Cafe will be opening with an evening Bistro Menu every Fridayfrom 6 – 9pm.

Summer Special Offer of a Main Course and Dessert – Only €10.

With Live Music -  featuring a range of different performers, beginning on July 1st with singer/songwriter Lisa Gorry.

Bring your own bottle – Outdoor seating available – Every Friday for July and August

Contact us for reservations, or if you are interested in performing – 086 3151786

Spread the word about the best bargain in Blackrock!

BistroMenu-1  sample bistro menu for viewing

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Reggae Night, Blackrock Market Cafe

Reggae Night – Thurs April 21st

The last in our current programme of Thursday evening events will be celebrated with an outdoor barbeque in the market, with Carribean-style buffet meal and reggae music from 7:30 – 10:30pm. Cost is €15 for two-course meal and entertainment – see poster attached. Please call or email to confirm your bookings!

Welcoming the May-O

May Day will be celebrated on Sun May 1st with a sneak preview of an upcoming show involving theatre, music, song and dance. On the theme of pagan rituals, folk traditions and songs and music associated with May Day, the entertainment will take place in the cafe and throughout the market on sunday afternoon, 4-6pm.

Visual Art

The current exhibition by local artists Sylvia Tennent, Justin Tennent, Morgan Wymes and Camilla Templeton-Smith will remain in the cafe for a further 3 weeks, so now is your last opportunity to view or purchase any of the works on show. On Tues 10th May we will be opening a new exhibition, further details of which will follow shortly.

Best wishes to all for the summer season and hope to see you at some or all of our events!

ReggaeNight click here to see the poster

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Blackrock Market Cafe Rumi Night

Now taking bookings for an evening of poetry, music and middle-Eastern delicacies, exploring the poetry of 13th century Persian mystic, Jalaluddin Rumi…

at the Market Cafe, this Thursday 31st March from 7:30 – 10:30pm

Adm. €15, including dinner, drinks and entertainment.

Please see attached poster and spread the word to anyone who may be interested in attending or contributing…

rumi poster, click to view

Blackrock Market Cafe Nights

‘Ar an gCarraig’

The next Irish-language night will be held at the cafe on Thurs. 24th March from 7.30-10.30pm. Special guests this month are singer,Seosaimhín ni Bheaglaoich and poet, Declan Collinge. With an emphasis on cómhra agus craic; Irish speakers, beginners and improvers all welcome. Admission is €20, which includes a three-course meal and complimentary drink; live music, poetry and entertainment. Discounts are also available on group bookings, contact us soon to book a seat. Email: blackrockmarketcafe@gmail.com  or dgeraghty@ireland.com.

‘Rumi Night’

Thursday March 31st from 7.30 – 9.30pm, will be a night of Sufi mysticism and poetry. The evening will include an introduction to the work of 12th century poet and mystic, Jalaludin Rumi; with poetry readings, music and extravagent Middle-Eastern style buffet meal. Please contact us early to book a seat, as places are already quite limited, but do spread the word to anyone with an interest in esoteric poetry! Contributions on the night, in the form of readings, stories or insights, are most welcome, so please also contact us if you are interested in getting involved. Email: blackrockmarketcafe@gmail.com or call 086 3151786.

‘Lovers, Friends and Family’ Exhibition

The current exhibition will be on show at the cafe for another two weeks, so there is still time to come and admire, or purchase any of the works on show. Featuring four talented local artists with distinctive and varied styles; Silvia Tennant, Justin Tennant, Morgan Wymesand Camilla Templeton-Smith. A proportion or any proceeds from sales have been pledged to children’s charity, Barnardos.

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Market Cafe Events

Market Cafe – Spring 2011

‘Ar an gCarraig’

- Irish language night with music, poetry, conversation and craic. Adm. €20, with 3-course meal and entertainment. Thurs Jan 20th/ Feb 24th/ March 24th

Hard Times Blues Night -

Music night at the Cafe with special guests; blues, folk and bluegrass-style music. Adm €15 inc. buffet meal and entertainment. Thurs Feb 3rd, 7-10pm

Animation Night -

First in a series, featuring screenings of scary, funny and contemporary animations. Adm €10/8 concession, includes drinks and snacks. Thurs Feb 10th, 7-10pm

Exhibition Opening:

‘Lovers, Family and Friends’ Featuring original paintings by four local artists. Tues Feb 15th

‘Ethiopique’ –

With Ethiopian Music, Dance and Authentic Ethiopian Buffet Meal, Adm €15. Thurs March 3rd, 7-10pm

Rumi Night -

Exploring the poetry of 13th century Persian mystic Jalaludin Rumi; with introduction, music, poetry and Middle- Eastern style buffet. Adm €15. Thurs March 31st, 7-10pm

Reggae Party -

Moving to the Caribbean; aspects of the Rastafari movement, with reggae music, talk and Caribbean-style buffet meal. Adm. €15. Thurs April 21st, 7-10pm

Contact us early to book seats as numbers at all events are strictly limited – Email: blackrockmarketcafe@gmail.com, Tel: 086 3151786

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Scrummy Mummy

yummy cupckes

Scrummy mummy will be open on the 23rd selling off all christmas stock so some great bargains to be had!  Gift hampers and gift packs available.

Also available are traditional sweets and humbugs, delicious cupcakes and jams and other fantastic treats!

DONT MISS OUT!!

They are truely scrummy!

Mulled Apple Juice

Delicious mulled apple juice and apple juice in a variety of flavours including apple and beetroot juice available.

Sample this heartwarming juice every weekend and  take home a few bottles to enjoy

Available from stand 20 Blackrock market. You will be warmly welcomed by Jonathan.

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