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Important News

14 Sep 2024

********* Important News ********* The Gig’n the Bann festival will take place this year from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th October. While the committee are incredibly excited to be making this announcement it is also tinged with a lot of emotion as we have taken the decision that this will be the final festival. However, in true Gig’n the Bann style since the year 2000 we ca...

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Session Trail

3 Oct 2022

Music and singing workshops by top musicians! Please book early to guarantee a place. Details on how to book can be found on the attached poster. ...

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Geraldine Donnelly (festival treasurer) at the beautiful Oranmore Guesthouse & Tea Rooms, another of the festival main sponsors. Geraldine accepted a cheque on behalf of the committee from the proprietor, Gerard McLarnon. Sincere thanks for your generosity. This victorian themed house with spectactular gardens has a reputation for fine traditional home cooked cuisin...

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More breaking news!

6 Sep 2019

Breaking News!!! Twice in one day!! We are delighted to announce that world famous traditional group Altan will be performing on Sunday 15th September at this years festival. We will announce further ticket details over the weekend. A good end to a stressful day. We really hope you will like and share as we need to get the word out!!! ...

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Breaking News

6 Sep 2019

Breaking news. We have just been informed that due to circumstances beyond the control of the festival that Sharon Shannon is unable to perform at Gig’n the Bann on Sunday 15th September. This is a huge disappointment to us. We are working hard to secure another headline act for this concert and will update as soon as we have any news. All tickets purchased for this concert will be refunde...

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Sincere thanks once again to the Bannvale Credit Union for their generous sponsorship. Pictured accepting the cheque on behalf of the committee is festival secretary, Siobhan McCormack. Please support them as without their generosity the festival would not be possible. ...

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The very special 2019 flyer in celebration of the 20th festival this year. Thank you to Eddie Coogan of Digital Photography N.I for his beautiful photo of the River Bann. ...

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20th Festival Poster!

21 Jul 2019

The very special 2019 poster in celebration of the 20th festival this year. The poster was designed and produced in conjunction with Sinead McKeever of SM Marketing, thank you Sinead, it was a pleasure working with you. Thank you also to Eddie Coogan of Digital Photography N.I for his beautiful photo of the River Bann. ...

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Main Sponsors
  • Oranmore Guesthouse and Tea Rooms
  • Bannvale Credit Union
  • Bannside Pharmacy
  • Community Relations Council
  • Enkalon Foundation
  • Favour Pet Foods
  • The Honourable The Irish Society

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