Ar an gCarraig / Irish Language Nights

 

The Market Cafe, in association with Poetry Ireland, presents its new series of Irish-language nights, to be held in the Blackrock Market Cafe during Autumn 2011. Guests will be treated to top-quality entertainment from well-known Irish poets and musicians and will receive a two-course evening meal at the bargain price of €15 per person. All poetry readings will be in Irish; though beginners, improvers and those looking to refresh their memories all most welcome.

Dates and names of the performers will be as follows:

Friday September 30th, 7:30pm: with poet Liam O’Muirthille & piper Peter Browne

Friday October 28th, 7:30pm: with poet Gabriel Rosenstock & accompanying harpist

Friday November 25th, 7:30pm: with poet Micheál Ó hUanacháin & fiddler Máire Bhreathnach

Friday December 16th,7:30pm:

with poet Declan Collinge & concertina by Aoife O’Connor

Please see attached poster. Booking is essential due to limited space, contact 086 3151786 or Email blackrockmarketcafe@gmail.comfor reservations or enquiries.

Download poster here to view larger and print to advertise SeasurNua

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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Design Shed Official opening evening…….

Design shed Ireland house all things creative under one roof. We can showcase up to 16 artists and crafts people at one time. Currently we have photography, design, handmade jewelry, knitting and stitching, painting, glass painting and beanbags. have a look at the website to see what artists are being stocked www.designshedireland.com

Design Shed would like to invite you all to their official opening night on friday at 7pm. They are in the front of Blackrock market on Blackrock main street, Co. Dublin. Location details on our website www.designshedireland.com We are open every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

On the night you can find out how to be part of Design Shed. It will be be great for networking with fellow crafts people and pick up a handmade gift. there will be wine and of course a raffle with some great prizes.

Spend €30 on the night and get a voucher for a free child photoshoot worth €80. Other special discounts on the night…. Grab yourself a bargain.

Raffle on the night, proceeds go to Bray Cancer support. Spread the word and bring a friend……

you can also donate direct to them by clicking here…http://www.mycharity.ie/charity/braycancersupport/

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Blackrock market cafe bistro night will be running at the same time, dinner and dessert for the tiny price of €10!  A bargain not to be missed!

Events- Blackrock Market Cafe

Legendary Landscapes of Ireland – Thursday 23rd June, 7pm

All are welcome to attend a talk to be given by Artist, Veronica Heywood, telling of the stories of the Irish Landscape and the explorations taken to paint these fabled places. The illustrated talk will take place in the Cafe, Thurs. June 23rd at 7pm with refreshments provided. Please see note on the artist below.

Veronica Heywood is highly regarded for her beautiful watercolours and accepted by many as one of Ireland’s leading watercolourists,  she is also a tireless and respected campaigner on behalf of the environment, perceiving the two ‘jobs’ as naturally symbiotic.

“Combining my two commitments, I paint to warn of threats to the environment. I observe the Irish landscape closely, like the many skins of an onion unfurling for me, revealing layer after deeper layer, a palimpsest, with thousands of years of exuberant life leaving faint traces on the surface. My inspiration and guide to my painterly locations being ancient epic poems from the golden age of Ireland. These paintings are my response to what may be the source…”

Bloomsday in Blackrock – Thursday June 16th

The cafe will host a special ‘Bloomsday Breakfast’ on Thursday June 16th, serving up a Full Irish Breakfast or plate of fried kidneys depending on taste and inclination. We will be serenaded by music from house band Noah’s Lark, with other guest performers engaging in poetry, song, recitation and ridicule – all in honour of the illustrious Mr. Joyce. All welcome to attend or contribute – Edwardian costume most favoured.

Following breakfast in the cafe, there are also a number of other events happening in Blackrock throughout the afternoon and evening of Bloomsday, culminating in a full-length costume drama, to be performed on the Main St. at 6pm. See website www.iloveblackrock.com for further details.

Treasure on show in Blackrock Market Cafe

Check out this article about our market cafe owner. He found this old bell from the 1700 on seapoint beach. I t will remain in the blackrock market cafe for all to see until it will be turned over to the state.

Feel free to call in and view this treasure in blackrock market cafe.  More information would be greatly appreciated on this item if there are any enthusiasts out there. This is a very rare find and a sight to behold.

Blackrock market is open all weekend long, and also on bank holiday mondays. The cafe holds reggae nights and art exhibitions and other events. Subscribe to this blog to be kept in the loop as to whats going on.

To find out where to find us and where the cafe is check out www.blackrockmarket.com

Find us on FACEBOOK!

These are some of our stall holders pages for you to “like” and become friends with. Just click on the pics to be directed right to their pages.Here is a link to the Blackrock Market Official Faceboook page. It provides you with up to date info on whats going on, weather conditions for the market, stalls that are open closed full off goodies or sold out!

Blackrock Market Cafe’s Page provides you with more detailed info on the themed nights and menus and Pics of the last events!

Beeline Emporia lets you know what new treats and gift ideas have just buzzed into stock.

Derek Lyons Art and Framing will give you info on new paintings commissioned pieces and framing options.

Scrummy Mummy Cakes lets you know when gluten free cupcakes are in stock and what new flavors of delicious jams and chutneys are available

Session Blackrock’s page gives you updates on whats great in the music scent along with youtube videos of who has been playing in Session Blackrock

Lisa G’s new Music page allows you to hear her fantastic voice when she is not playing live in Blackrock Market.

For these stallholders and much more check out the official website WWW.BLACKROCKMARKET.COM

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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To see what other stallholders are in the market view the official website www.blackrockmarket.com