Dayton Irish Arts Institute
July 27, 28 & 29, 2012
Bringing Irish Culture to the Miami Valley
Thank you to all the presenters of 2011!
What Happened Bridgie Cleary
Award winning Irish American Theater Company presents the Irish play by Tom MacIntyre "What Happened Bridgie Cleary" about a mysterious journey into the nether world, where earthly relationships are re-explored among husband, wife and lover, who will gain redemption? Play is presented Saturday, July 30 at 6:30 pm on the UD stage.
The Dunham Band
The Dunham Band takes the harp and bodhran to a whole new level! The Dunham’s' style is a combination of traditional Celtic, interwoven harmonies, driving rhythms, influenced by various genres. The Dunham’s take their music and their fun seriously. Join them at fests this year to enjoy the music!
The Dunham Band is making their official debut this year. The Dunham’s have been playing together for several years and have finally been nudged into sharing their talents with the public. Candyce Dunham, professional harpist and instructor, has arranged, written, and taught the music for the band to play. Benjamin Dunham provides the rhythm and the harps for the band. The children have been studying Classical and Celtic music since a very young age and add a full, sweet sound. Don't let the children fool you- they can really play! All of the members of the Dunham Band have been formally trained and are active in supporting music education and the future of young musicians.
Cathal Liam
Cathal Liam is keenly interested in early 20th-century Irish history, particularly Ireland's revolutionary years 1914-1924. His first, successful book, Consumed In Freedom's Flame chronicles the events surrounding Ireland's 1916 Easter revolt and its ensuing War for Independence, 1919-1921. First published and reprinted in hardcover (2001), it's been reprinted six times in trade paperback and is fast becoming a "classic."
His next effort, Forever Green, received a 2003 honorable mention for travel essay, also by ForeWord magazine. A collection of imaginative stories, political commentary and original poems, it portrays a changing Ireland in the twentieth century.
In 2006, Blood On The Shamrock was published as a follow-up to Consumed In Freedom's Flame. It chronicles the events sparking Ireland's tragic Civil War (1921-1924). Now in its second printing, the story-line follows a handful of imaginary characters as they interact with the real historical figures and actual events of the time.
His newest work (2011) is an exciting true-life novel entitled Fear Not the Storm: The Story of Tom Cullen, An Irish Revolutionary. It recounts the events surrounding the rise of an obscure young Irish Volunteer during Dublin's 1916 Easter Uprising. Later, Cullen becomes an undercover intelligence agent working for Michael Collins, Ireland's great military/political leader.
The Dayton Irish Arts Tent is sponsored by the University of Dayton's Continuing Education Department
