Bring your dancing shoes, instruments and a picnic! This year’s Rathlin Boat Trip features the phenomenal dancer Emmet McMorrow choreographer, captain of 12 professional dancers in Irish Celtic – The Spirit of Ireland. Emmet will perform, get us dancing, and give a talk on the Irish dancing world and choreograph our own Rathlin Story.
Director Dr Sorcha Meehan has a background as a playwright, musician, actor, and historian based on the North Coast. Her work spans over two decades and includes theatre, traditional music, historical research, and community arts. With a PhD on Renaissance culture in Ireland and Sweden, she has written plays such as Coburn, Storm Birds and Fiddle Monologues. Sorcha is the founder of North Coast Trad, and has directed and organised cultural events including the Sam Henry Weekend, Keady Flute Festival, and Trad ar an Trá.
Musical Director flute player Martin Meehan is a world-travelled performer who has appeared on radio, TV and at major festivals. He has collaborated with Liam Ó Maonlaí, Arty McGlynn, Seamie O’Dowd, Dónal O’Connor, Bríd Harper, At First Light and more. With two solo albums—Three’s Company and The Fox’s Lament—his “outstanding musicality and uniqueness will be remembered by all who join us.”
Musical Director Conor Mallon, whose acclaimed debut solo album Unearthed fuses tradition and innovation. The Irish Times praised it as “a deeply mined debut… pipes swing with such groove they exhort the listener to get into the groove.” The final track Lake Banook is “a fittingly meditative coda.” Unearthed was nominated for a German Critics Award, and Conor is a Senior County, Ulster and All-Ireland Champion.
Once you have booked your ferry ticket book to take part in this incredible opportunity! FUN DANCE GIGGLES SONG & MUSIC GUARANTEED
Participation Fee :£25
Family Ticket £75 (Four immediate family)
Bring your dancing shoes, instruments and a picnic! This year’s Rathlin Boat Trip features the phenomenal dancer Emmet McMorrow choreographer, captain of 12 professional dancers in Irish Celtic – The Spirit of Ireland. Emmet will perform, get us dancing, and give a talk on the Irish dancing world and choreograph our own Rathlin Story.
Director Dr Sorcha Meehan has a background as a playwright, musician, actor, and historian based on the North Coast. Her work spans over two decades and includes theatre, traditional music, historical research, and community arts. With a PhD on Renaissance culture in Ireland and Sweden, she has written plays such as Coburn, Storm Birds and Fiddle Monologues. Sorcha is the founder of North Coast Trad, and has directed and organised cultural events including the Sam Henry Weekend, Keady Flute Festival, and Trad ar an Trá.
Musical Director flute player Martin Meehan is a world-travelled performer who has appeared on radio, TV and at major festivals. He has collaborated with Liam Ó Maonlaí, Arty McGlynn, Seamie O’Dowd, Dónal O’Connor, Bríd Harper, At First Light and more. With two solo albums—Three’s Company and The Fox’s Lament—his “outstanding musicality and uniqueness will be remembered by all who join us.”
Musical Director Conor Mallon, whose acclaimed debut solo album Unearthed fuses tradition and innovation. The Irish Times praised it as “a deeply mined debut… pipes swing with such groove they exhort the listener to get into the groove.” The final track Lake Banook is “a fittingly meditative coda.” Unearthed was nominated for a German Critics Award, and Conor is a Senior County, Ulster and All-Ireland Champion.
Once you have booked your ferry ticket book to take part in this incredible opportunity! FUN DANCE GIGGLES SONG & MUSIC GUARANTEED
Participation Fee :£25
Family Ticket £75 (Four immediate family)
