Newly Composed Set Competition

~ Friday 10th May - Final showdown!
~ Closing date for entries is March 31st, 2013.
~ Perpetual Trophy will be awarded.
~ Top three entries will be showcased.
~ For more info, please contact Timmy Woulfe at +353 (0) 87 9451247

Céilís

~ Friday 10th May - Johnny Reidy Céilí Band
~ Starting at 9:30pm. Price €10
~ Complimentary tea / coffee / biscuits + spot prizes

~ Saturday 11th May - Abbey Céilí Band
~ Starting at 9:30pm  Price €10
~ Complimentary tea / coffee / biscuits + spot prizes

~ Sunday 12th May - Stríolán Céilí Band
~ Starting at 2:30pm.   Price €10
~ Complimentary tea / coffee / biscuits + spot prizees

~ Weekend Pass to all céilís and workshops only €35. 
~ Student rates also available!

Workshops

~ Saturday 11th May - Pat Murphy (Set Dancing)
~ Morning Workshop starting at 10:30am, finishing approx 1:00pm. Price €5
~ Afternoon Workshop starting at 2:00pm, finishing approx 4:00pm. Price €5

~ Saturday 11th May - Tríona Mangan (Sean Nós Dancing)
~ Morning Workshop starting at 11:30am, finishing approx 1:00pm. Price €5
~ Afternoon Workshop starting at 2:00pm, finishing approx 3:00pm. Price €5

~ Sunday 12th May - Pat Murphy (Set Dancing)
~ Morning Workshop starting at 11:00am, finishing approx 1:00pm. Price €5

Sessions

~ Saturday 11th May - Sessions in the bar
~ Starting at approx 8:00pm and again at 12:00am, music, singing and social dancing
~ Headlining our saturday sessions are all the members of Stríolán!!

~ Sunday 12th May - Sessions in the lobby
~ A great sessions of trad music and folk songs with the might Oileán, starting at 1:00pm..

~ Sunday 12th May - Sessions in the bar
~ A great sessions of trad music and folk songs with the might Oileán, starting at 8:00pm.

~ All sessions are free of charge, and we welcome all our friends, musicians, singers, dancers and story-tellers to join us for the craic!

Hotel

Set in Tralee, the capital of Co. Kerry, the Earl of Desmond Hotel, with 165 rooms ensures comfort and convenience, so if it's for the "Sweets of May" weekend, a business trip or break away, you are guaranteed an enjoyable stay. The hotel is surrounded by mature landscaped gardens, ideal for taking a little break between céilís and workshops.

Open spacious bright and welcoming foyer, with our Baby Grand Piano, and bespoke furniture, it’s a welcome place to relax and begin your break, or take time out to review the weekend of dancing!

Earl of Desmond Hotel
2 nights b+b - €90 per person sharing.
3 nights b+b - €120 per person sharing.
Dinner available at €15.
Camper Vans are also welcome in the grounds of the hotel!
www.earlofdesmond.com  |  info@earlofdesmond.com  |  +353 (0)66 7121299

Manor West Hotel
2 nights b+b - €90 per person sharing.
3 nights b+b - €120 per person sharing.
Dinner available at €19.
www.manorwesthotel.ie  |  info@manorwesthotel.ie  |  +353 (0)66 7194500

Make sure to mention "Sweets of May" when booking to avail of the special rates!

By Air
With direct flights from Europe, Britain and Dublin. Charter flights also catered for. 
Visit Kerry Airport. Journey Time: 15 minutes.

By Bus
Expressway services from Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Waterford
Visit www.buseireann.ie

By Road
Just 95 kilometres from Limerick City (N21) and Cork (N70). Good roads link Tralee with the ports of Rosslare on the East coast and Cork on the South coast.

By Train
The railway station is located in Tralee town centre. There are trains daily from Dublin with links from Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Waterford. 
For further details log onto www.irishrail.ie

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