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Still wiggling
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Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Posted:
Hello, hello and welcome to the thread for all Irish fire dancers, spinners, object manipulators, drummers, musicians and anyone else interested in these arts in Ireland.
This thread was started nearly a couple of years ago now... and it's since grown to include more people, gatherings, events, fun and games than we had thought possible.
And it's still growing - so if you're new to the arts, or want to meet up with any of us, please post at the end of this thread to introduce yourself... or send me a PM with your email address and I'll add your name to our mailing list.
There are spinners, dancers and manipulators all over the country, and you'll find lots of them on here... don't be shy, we're nice
So welcome, and hope to see you soon
Clare x
Updates on Circus/spinny gatherings around Ireland – 6 November 2006
Belfast:
Tuesday:
5pm-7pm
Streetwise (community circus) meet in Morton Community Centre (off Lisburn Road)… providing a free, indoor space to practice and learn new skills. Run by the lovely Dave from Babcock and Bobbins (on HoP as Bobbins).
8.30pm-10pm
Lisa and I take our poi workshop in Crescent Arts Centre (featuring occasional special guests when they visit
)… Please PM me if you are interested in poi lessons.
9.30/10pm-midnight
Fortnightly fire gathering in Crescent Park, Belfast (opposite The Fly bar). This is a friendly and informal gathering for anyone interested in spinning fire or learning more. Please PM me if you want to know the dates for the next gathering.
Wednesday:
7pm-9.30pm
Adult circus in Belfast Community Circus (Gordon St, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast). Weekly circus training for adults using various circusy props. £3 per week (I think).
Galway:
Tuesday:
5pm-??
NUI Galway juggling club meet in Aras Na MacLeinn. Run by the fabulous Eimhin (on here as Flip), providing a free, indoor space to practice and learn new skills.
Thursday:
5pm-??
NUI Galway juggling club meet at the Bank of Ireland theatre… as above.
Sunday:
12pm-4pm
NUI Galway juggling club meet at the Dangan Sports Centre…. As above.
Cork:
Tuesday:
5.30pm-8pm
Cork Community Circus meet at Loch Community Centre, at the top of Barracks St, Greenmount – providing an indoor space to practice and learn new skills. (Probably) run by the lovely Cormac (not on HoP). Three euro cover charge.
Limerick:
Thursday:
7pm-9pm
Limerick Juggling Club meet at the Limerick Youth Centre, on Lower Glentworth Street. Club run by fantastic jugglers Joe McGinley and Richy Brennan.
Dublin:
Monday:
5pm-7pm
DIT juggling club meet in the hall behind Belvedere College – providing a free, indoor space to practice and learn new skills.
Tuesday:
7pm-9pm
Trinity juggling club meet in Goldsmith Hall, Pearse Street – providing a free, indoor space to practice and learn new skills.
Wednesday:
7pm-9pm
DIT juggling club meet in Linen Hall, across the road from Bolton Street. Go through the archway at the side of Bodkins, and it's on the top floor, in the gym.
4.30pm-6pm
NCAD juggling club meet… somewhere
Thursday:
6pm-9.30pm
UCD juggling club meet in the Memorial Hall, beside the Architecture buildings – providing a free, indoor space to practice and learn new skills.
Dun Laoghaire
Tuesday:
6pm-8pm
IADT meet… somewhere… a new club, and everyone is welcome!
Events:
Tralee:
November 24-26
Tralee juggling convention… organized by the lovely Fanzini’s, the public show is looking fantastic…
(If you have any updates on these clubs or events, please PM them to me...)
Take care, happy spinning
X
EDITED_BY: _Clare_ (1163601911)
Hello, hello and welcome to the thread for all Irish fire dancers, spinners, object manipulators, drummers, musicians and anyone else interested in these arts in Ireland.
This thread was started nearly a couple of years ago now... and it's since grown to include more people, gatherings, events, fun and games than we had thought possible.
And it's still growing - so if you're new to the arts, or want to meet up with any of us, please post at the end of this thread to introduce yourself... or send me a PM with your email address and I'll add your name to our mailing list.
There are spinners, dancers and manipulators all over the country, and you'll find lots of them on here... don't be shy, we're nice
So welcome, and hope to see you soon
Clare x
Updates on Circus/spinny gatherings around Ireland – 6 November 2006
Belfast:
Tuesday:
5pm-7pm
Streetwise (community circus) meet in Morton Community Centre (off Lisburn Road)… providing a free, indoor space to practice and learn new skills. Run by the lovely Dave from Babcock and Bobbins (on HoP as Bobbins).
8.30pm-10pm
Lisa and I take our poi workshop in Crescent Arts Centre (featuring occasional special guests when they visit
)… Please PM me if you are interested in poi lessons.9.30/10pm-midnight
Fortnightly fire gathering in Crescent Park, Belfast (opposite The Fly bar). This is a friendly and informal gathering for anyone interested in spinning fire or learning more. Please PM me if you want to know the dates for the next gathering.
Wednesday:
7pm-9.30pm
Adult circus in Belfast Community Circus (Gordon St, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast). Weekly circus training for adults using various circusy props. £3 per week (I think).
Galway:
Tuesday:
5pm-??
NUI Galway juggling club meet in Aras Na MacLeinn. Run by the fabulous Eimhin (on here as Flip), providing a free, indoor space to practice and learn new skills.
Thursday:
5pm-??
NUI Galway juggling club meet at the Bank of Ireland theatre… as above.
Sunday:
12pm-4pm
NUI Galway juggling club meet at the Dangan Sports Centre…. As above.
Cork:
Tuesday:
5.30pm-8pm
Cork Community Circus meet at Loch Community Centre, at the top of Barracks St, Greenmount – providing an indoor space to practice and learn new skills. (Probably) run by the lovely Cormac (not on HoP). Three euro cover charge.
Limerick:
Thursday:
7pm-9pm
Limerick Juggling Club meet at the Limerick Youth Centre, on Lower Glentworth Street. Club run by fantastic jugglers Joe McGinley and Richy Brennan.
Dublin:
Monday:
5pm-7pm
DIT juggling club meet in the hall behind Belvedere College – providing a free, indoor space to practice and learn new skills.
Tuesday:
7pm-9pm
Trinity juggling club meet in Goldsmith Hall, Pearse Street – providing a free, indoor space to practice and learn new skills.
Wednesday:
7pm-9pm
DIT juggling club meet in Linen Hall, across the road from Bolton Street. Go through the archway at the side of Bodkins, and it's on the top floor, in the gym.
4.30pm-6pm
NCAD juggling club meet… somewhere
Thursday:
6pm-9.30pm
UCD juggling club meet in the Memorial Hall, beside the Architecture buildings – providing a free, indoor space to practice and learn new skills.
Dun Laoghaire
Tuesday:
6pm-8pm
IADT meet… somewhere… a new club, and everyone is welcome!
Events:
Tralee:
November 24-26
Tralee juggling convention… organized by the lovely Fanzini’s, the public show is looking fantastic…
(If you have any updates on these clubs or events, please PM them to me...)
Take care, happy spinning
X
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Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Posted:
All of you guys and gals are welcome to stay in cork on sunday night if you fancy getting a bit of rest before you hit the road
All of you guys and gals are welcome to stay in cork on sunday night if you fancy getting a bit of rest before you hit the road
Love is the law.
BRONZE Member
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Posted:
But that doesn't get much of the driving out of the way Aidan.
It depends on whether my car passes today... but if it does, I plan to drive to Dublin tomorrow, pick up Lisa and then go to Cork late Friday or early Saturday.
On Sunday, I might drive back to Dublin, then back to Belfast on Monday - but tis up to Lisa really
But that doesn't get much of the driving out of the way Aidan.
It depends on whether my car passes today... but if it does, I plan to drive to Dublin tomorrow, pick up Lisa and then go to Cork late Friday or early Saturday.
On Sunday, I might drive back to Dublin, then back to Belfast on Monday - but tis up to Lisa really
Getting to the other side
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enthusiast
227 posts
Location: dublin Ireland
enthusiast
227 posts
Location: dublin Ireland
Posted:
Hey folks, just want to put this up here maybe someone is free. i am running a fundraiser in galway on June 4th and i would like to put on a bit of a show. I realise there are a few things on the same weekend and I dont want to take anyone from those but if you happen to be in galway and are free i would really appreciate it.
Hey folks, just want to put this up here maybe someone is free. i am running a fundraiser in galway on June 4th and i would like to put on a bit of a show. I realise there are a few things on the same weekend and I dont want to take anyone from those but if you happen to be in galway and are free i would really appreciate it.
Grow old but never grow up
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veteran
1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
veteran
1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
dec, June 4th is my birthday
was planning on throwing a party as i'll have to be out of my apartment by the end of the month too, but barry & helene are having a mushroom party on the 3rd, so not too sure.
i'm well up for an all weekend bender, not sure about everyone else though, the lightweights & such....
dec, June 4th is my birthday
was planning on throwing a party as i'll have to be out of my apartment by the end of the month too, but barry & helene are having a mushroom party on the 3rd, so not too sure.
i'm well up for an all weekend bender, not sure about everyone else though, the lightweights & such....
My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely
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Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Posted:
Love is the law.
BRONZE Member
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Posted:
Puh. I just like my sleep
And can I say... happy birthdays with lots of added shimmeying and stilt action for the lovely Firebyrd whose birthday it is.
I was going to put this in her intro thread, but she doesn't seem to have one
so it goes here instead
Happy birthday pretty lady xxx
Puh. I just like my sleep
And can I say... happy birthdays with lots of added shimmeying and stilt action for the lovely Firebyrd whose birthday it is.
I was going to put this in her intro thread, but she doesn't seem to have one
so it goes here instead Happy birthday pretty lady xxx
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veteran
1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
veteran
1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
*counting down the hours to the shindig in cork*
*counting down the hours to the shindig in cork*
My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely
addict
422 posts
Location: London
422 posts
Location: London
Posted:
Happy Birthday Honey
Happy Birthday Honey
There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers...
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Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Posted:
bwaaahaaaa
i just got 200ft of wick
raaaaaa
bwaaahaaaa
i just got 200ft of wick
raaaaaa
Love is the law.
GOLD Member
veteran
1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
veteran
1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
did you get stung for duty?
did you get stung for duty?
My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely
GOLD Member
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Posted:
not a bob
rock on
not a bob
rock on
Love is the law.
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Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Posted:
elo elo
righto, there is a carnival on in kinsale this coming july 23rd
They've dont have any money to pay performance groups but are willing to cover all expenses and we can do all the busking we want. The town is going to be mobbed so it could be handy.
Let me know if your interested. And if you are, let me know exactly what your expenses are.
hugs
a
elo elo
righto, there is a carnival on in kinsale this coming july 23rd
They've dont have any money to pay performance groups but are willing to cover all expenses and we can do all the busking we want. The town is going to be mobbed so it could be handy.
Let me know if your interested. And if you are, let me know exactly what your expenses are.
hugs
a
Love is the law.
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Member
98 posts
Location: ireland
Member
98 posts
Location: ireland
Posted:
oh, sounds like that might be a bit of fun. i'll more than likely head down for a while, not so sure about the busking though.
oh, sounds like that might be a bit of fun. i'll more than likely head down for a while, not so sure about the busking though.
addict
422 posts
Location: London
422 posts
Location: London
Posted:
Ok I have got permission from the Beach warden people.........type things
To have a HUGE beach party in the summer (Date still to be confirmed thught it was best to check what was suitable for everyone) in Portstewart I know not the best places in the world but the beach is nice..... as long as we tidy up after us theres no problem. Ive had partys there before and Its been great fun so if your interested let me know
Ok I have got permission from the Beach warden people.........type things
To have a HUGE beach party in the summer (Date still to be confirmed thught it was best to check what was suitable for everyone) in Portstewart I know not the best places in the world but the beach is nice..... as long as we tidy up after us theres no problem. Ive had partys there before and Its been great fun so if your interested let me know There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers...
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Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Posted:
Hello Colleen... yep, that sounds wicked - but call me back woman!
Hello Colleen... yep, that sounds wicked - but call me back woman!
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addict
422 posts
Location: London
422 posts
Location: London
Posted:
Oh soz my phones up stairs....so what time you coming over then??????
Oh soz my phones up stairs....so what time you coming over then??????
There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers...
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Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Posted:
go get your phone woman!
go get your phone woman!
Getting to the other side
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Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Posted:
Love is the law.
GOLD Member
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Posted:
Hello Everyone
On Thursday 9th of June there is a gig on in Limerick in aid of CARI (children at risk in ireland). An organisation that supports abused children and their families. Its a very good cause.
Let me know if your interested.
Hello Everyone
On Thursday 9th of June there is a gig on in Limerick in aid of CARI (children at risk in ireland). An organisation that supports abused children and their families. Its a very good cause.
Let me know if your interested.
Love is the law.
geek, level 1
5,300 posts
Location: everywhere
5,300 posts
Location: everywhere
Posted:
me. me!
oh.
wrong country
me. me!
oh.
wrong country
Holistic Spinner (I hope)
GOLD Member
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Posted:
if you send over a video we can play it on a big screen in the backround
if you send over a video we can play it on a big screen in the backround
Love is the law.
SILVER Member
member
154 posts
Location: belfast, United Kingdom
member
154 posts
Location: belfast, United Kingdom
Posted:
hey strangers,
Colleen, if you wanted to do the fire thing up at Portstewart wouldn't it be better to go down the beach a bit to Strandhill and book out one of the big rooms in that really nice hostel that sits under the cliff? Then the beach is on the doorstep, we wouldn't have to kip on floors and we could have the run of the place and not worry about waking up your mum when we got back in at god knows what time of the morning. It also means once we got there no one would have to think about transport to and from the beach because it's literally a case of walking out the front door! It's dirt cheap and I love it, they're really easy going and the last ime we were down the owners came down to watch and brought us wine...... there are so many reasons to go back
whadya think?
Any other takers?
hey strangers,
Colleen, if you wanted to do the fire thing up at Portstewart wouldn't it be better to go down the beach a bit to Strandhill and book out one of the big rooms in that really nice hostel that sits under the cliff? Then the beach is on the doorstep, we wouldn't have to kip on floors and we could have the run of the place and not worry about waking up your mum when we got back in at god knows what time of the morning. It also means once we got there no one would have to think about transport to and from the beach because it's literally a case of walking out the front door! It's dirt cheap and I love it, they're really easy going and the last ime we were down the owners came down to watch and brought us wine...... there are so many reasons to go back
whadya think?
Any other takers?
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veteran
1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
veteran
1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
beach party? when?
actually i can't really make any promises just yet. my summer schedule is almost full. every weekend between now and mid august is almost fully booked.
may have room to squeeze in the EJC or another couple of parties if i'm persuaded....
and i handed in my notice at work yesterday
30 more days then free free free....
beach party?
when?actually i can't really make any promises just yet. my summer schedule is almost full. every weekend between now and mid august is almost fully booked.
may have room to squeeze in the EJC or another couple of parties if i'm persuaded....
and i handed in my notice at work yesterday
30 more days then free free free....
My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely
SILVER Member
member
154 posts
Location: belfast, United Kingdom
member
154 posts
Location: belfast, United Kingdom
Posted:
hey faberge!
So you made it in to work yesterday, I'm impressed, I broke out into a cold sweat half way through teaching a maths lesson about four o'clock in the afternoon... totally wrecked, nothing a good night's sleep won't sort out though.
I forgot the recipe for the carrot and apple muffins but I'll send it to you before the weekend.
many hugs D
hey faberge!
So you made it in to work yesterday, I'm impressed, I broke out into a cold sweat half way through teaching a maths lesson about four o'clock in the afternoon... totally wrecked, nothing a good night's sleep won't sort out though.
I forgot the recipe for the carrot and apple muffins but I'll send it to you before the weekend.
many hugs D
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Member
62 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Member
62 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
Beach parties rock.
Beach parties rock.
Remember what the doormouse said
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422 posts
Location: London
422 posts
Location: London
Posted:
I was thinking of camping on the beach but hostel sounds good too, and it is a really nice friendly one....ok id better get to the circus school.....
before i get lectured by housemates and brother... see you there firebyrd
I was thinking of camping on the beach but hostel sounds good too, and it is a really nice friendly one....ok id better get to the circus school.....
before i get lectured by housemates and brother... see you there firebyrd There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers...
kicking cucumbers constantly : )
160 posts
Location: Dublin City Centre
160 posts
Location: Dublin City Centre
Posted:
Im Soo, sunburnt...... Oh to have Kevlar skin, the Possabilities would be endless.... Alas! i have red hair and blisters for skin.
Im Soo, sunburnt...... Oh to have Kevlar skin, the Possabilities would be endless.... Alas! i have red hair and blisters for skin.
Today's subliminal thought is : " . ; ..." that is all.
SILVER Member
Member
62 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Member
62 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
Im itchy itchy itchy, some form of insect or other had a feast on my back on Saturday.
Still though, it was worth the war wounds.
Im itchy itchy itchy, some form of insect or other had a feast on my back on Saturday.
Still though, it was worth the war wounds.
Remember what the doormouse said
kicking cucumbers constantly : )
160 posts
Location: Dublin City Centre
160 posts
Location: Dublin City Centre
Posted:
Yup.... We kicked those iNvaders Butts.... In A really Nice friendly way : )
Yup.... We kicked those iNvaders Butts.... In A really Nice friendly way : )
Today's subliminal thought is : " . ; ..." that is all.
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lapsed spinner
412 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
lapsed spinner
412 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
Right so, we've all had an amazing weekend - actually the last 2 weekends for those who were at both Galway and Tara
But there isn't a summer solstice/Uk invasion/juggling convention every week...so here's a reminder of what there IS every week.
Tuesday night juggling in the Pav in Trinity is up and running - from around 7.30pm til they kick us out. Just show up - all welcome, and the more toys the better 
and maybe 
Also, from what i hear, Sunday afternoon lazing about with occasional object manipulation is back on in Stephen's Green, by the bandstand. Again, just go, throw or swing something around, and more will materialise. Time is approximately 3pm, or whenever people make it there.
Hope to see ye all there soon
Right so, we've all had an amazing weekend
- actually the last 2 weekends for those who were at both Galway and Tara But there isn't a summer solstice/Uk invasion/juggling convention every week...so here's a reminder of what there IS every week.
Tuesday night juggling in the Pav in Trinity is up and running - from around 7.30pm til they kick us out. Just show up - all welcome, and the more toys the better
and maybe Also, from what i hear, Sunday afternoon lazing about with occasional object manipulation is back on in Stephen's Green, by the bandstand. Again, just go, throw or swing something around, and more will materialise. Time is approximately 3pm, or whenever people make it there.
Hope to see ye all there soon
Helen_of_Poi
EJC Ireland 2006 Organisational Team
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