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Pan Celtic Festival 2000: Tralee 25 - 30 April incl.

Updated: 29th April 2000

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Pan Celtic Festival 2000

Brian Wilson (Minister for State, Alba), Caitlín Bean Uí Chaoimh (President Tralee Pan Celtic Committee), Anne Souter (Stúiriche, Royal MOD Convener, Alba), Cllr. Norma Foley (Cathaoirleach, Tralee Urban District Council) and Ailean MacColla (Stúiriche, Pan Celtic, Alba) at the opening of the 30th Festival in the Abbey Gate Hotel on Tuesday, 25th April.

When the Pan Celtic Festival began in Killarney in 1971 its primary objective was to foster better relations between the Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, the Isle of Mann, Cornwall and Wales.

The Féile came to Tralee in 1995 to celebrate its 25th birthday and the ties that had been built up over the years were further strengthened to form true and long lasting friendships. Surely no better proof of the grá our fellow Celts have for our town is the fact that so many of them made their annual trip back to Tralee again this year.

The streets of Tralee came alive from the 25th April to 30th as the 2000 Pan Celtic Festival (the 30th Festival) got underway. Tralee is proud to host Pan Celtic 2000... joined by old friends and new!!

The 30th Pan Celtic Festival Programme:

Tuesday, 25th April 2000

8:00pm

Official Opening of the Festival
followed by Fáiltiú - A Celtic Welcome for Celtic visitors

Venue: The Abbey Gate Hotel.

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Wednesday, 26th April 2000

7:00pm

Traditional Singing Competition
Solo and group traditional singing from each of the participating Celtic nations. Competing artists are winners of prestigious national competitions.

Venue: The Abbey Gate Hotel.

10:00pm

Festival Club
Irish and Manx Night. An evening of music and dance.

Venue: The Abbey Gate Hotel.

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Thursday, 27th April 2000

7:30pm

International Pan Celtic Song Contest
Featuring Celtic Rock, Folk, Traditional and pop - music to appeal to all tastes. All artists are winners from national competitions, such as "Corm Uí Riada" at an t-Óireachtas (Ireland), the Mód (Scotland) and the Eistedfodd (Wales). 1st Prize of £1000, kindly sponsored by IMRO.

Venue: Siamsa Tíre Theatre.

10:00pm

Club na Féile
An evening of music and dance featuring Breton & Cornish groups.

Venue: The Abbey Gate Hotel.

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The flags of the participating regions welcoming the participants to the Pan Celtic Festival in Tralee

Friday, 28th April 2000

3:00pm

Festival Parade
Gathering at the Brandon Hotel, the parade will make its way through to the town centre to the Mall culminating in a display of national dance.

6:00pm

International Choral Concert
Choral recital featuring internationally renowned choirs from Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Venue: Siamsa Tíre Theatre.

8:00pm

Pan Celtic Millennium Concert
This special concert will feature top professional artists from each of the six Celtic nations - a concert not to be missed!

Na Casadaigh from Ireland performing in the Brandon Conference Centre on Friday 28th April at the Pan Celtic Millennium Gala Concert.

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Saturday, 29th April 2000

10:00am

Camogie Blitz
Girls hurling matches.

Venue: local GAA pitches, details of pitches, times etc. from Information desk.

10:00am

Irish Choral Competitions
Post-primary and primary school competitions.

12:00pm

International Harp Competition
Featuring novice, harp solos, harp acompaniment and song, wire strong harp, open harp solo competitions.

12:00pm

Piping Competition
Featuring pipers from Ireland and Scotland.

2:00pm

International Choral Competitions
Competition offers categories of Mixed, Mixed Rural, Female and Male choirs.

7:00pm

International Dancing Competition
Featuring competitions in Folk, Solo and New Invention dancing. Celtic National winners compete for the InterCeltic Dancing title. Celts from all parts rattle the floor board in a costume display of skill, fitness and fun.

7:00pm

Fiddle Competitions
Includes junior and senior competition. Participants from all Celtic parts are restricted to playing pieces in their respective national traditional music.

10:00pm

Club na Féile
An evening of music and dance featuring Scottish artists.

Venue: Brandon Hotel.

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Sunday, 30th April 2000

10:30am

Inter Celtic Mass
Musicians, dancers and singers from all the Celtic nations join in the celebration of Mass.

Venue: St John's Church, Castle Street, Tralee.

12:00pm

Camogie Finals
Finals of Girls Hurling matches.

Venue: Austin Stacks Park.

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