Cross Cultural Music, Song & Dance on the banks of the Bann.

News 2014

Place Time Name Club Category Race No 1 0:15:46 MCKINSTRY, Mark North Belfast MO 25 2 0:15:53 JOHNSTON, Richard Ballymena Runners MO 24 3 0:16:19 MCPEAKE, Christopher City of Derry MO 161 ...

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Place Time Name Club Category Race No 1 0:15:46 MCKINSTRY, Mark North Belfast MO 25 2 0:15:53 JOHNSTON, Richard Ballymena Runners MO 24 3 0:16:19 MCPEAKE, Christopher City of Derry MO 161 ...

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We are all relaxing today after a fabulous Gig'n the Bann 2014!!! The music over the course of the four days was outstanding and a great time was had by all. We are very thankful to everyone who supported the festival and especially the spectators and musicians who travelled long distances to be with us. A very special thanks to our Chairperson, Ryan Graham whose hard work and dedica...

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See the attached document for the full Session Trail 2014...

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Walsh's Hotel, Maghera can be contacted on 028 79549100 for accommodation enquiries. Many Thanks. ...

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The registration forms for the walkers and runners in this years Run'n The Bann are available below. ...

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Pictured are Ryan and Siobhan from the festival committee receiving a cheque from a representative of the Bannvale Credit Union.   We would like to extend a huge thank you to all our sponsors as without their support and generosity the festival would not be possible. Please check our website for a list of all our sponsors. ...

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Session Trail

28 Aug 2014

Details of musicians taking part in the session trail will be announced very soon! However you can be assured that, as usual, the finest traditional musicians will be in attendance over the weekend!! Sessions will take place as follows: Thursday 11th September Crosskeys Inn - 9pm (Singing Session) Friday 12th September Crosskeys Inn - 9.30pm Roger Casements Social Club - 9.30pm ...

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Tickets now on Sale!

25 Aug 2014

Please note that tickets can now be reserved for all our concerts by emailing info@gignthebann.com Alternatively they can be purchased by calling into either of the following shops in Portglenone: Cards & Candy All Occasions ...

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The programme for the 2014 festival is now fully up to date. Please browse our website for the full details and watch our for the festival flyer which will be in circulation over the coming weeks! ...

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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

See All Our Sponsors