Midsummer: Oíche Tine Cnámh
Midsummer has been celebrated in Ireland for centuries. We see ancient structures aligned to the rising sun and for centuries, people on this island have lit bonfires and performed rituals to ensure good fortunes for the coming harvest.
Come and explore the Ulster Folk Museum exhibit buildings and beautiful rural site animated with music, craft and traditions to immerse yourself in this significant day in the Celtic calendar.
Often known in Irish as Oíche Tine Cnámh (night of the bonfire), a fire is one of the most enduring traditions of the date. In honour of this, the evening will culminate in a specially commissioned dance piece to take place around the midsummer fire at the museum’s Neolithic court tomb.
We are delighted to commission Off The Rails Dance to create this one-off performance which will be developed and performed alongside musicians curated by An Droichead.
- Event starts at 19:00. Check in will begin at the kiosk in the main Folk Museum car park at 18:45.
- The event takes place in the rural area of the museum which is a slow paced 20 – 30 minute walk from the car park. Please note that this includes some steeper slopes, unpaved and potentially muddy ground
- The dance performance will begin at the Ballintaggart Court Tomb at 20:30
- McCusker’s Pub will be open for post-performance drinks from 21:00-23:00 - entry to McCusker's is strictly adult only
- Please check the weather and dress appropriately as the event will only be cancelled in the case of extreme weather conditions
- If you have any questions on accessibility or visiting the museum generally, please visit the FAQ section of our website or contact info@nationalmuseumsni.org for more information
- A ticket is required for each person attending, this includes children. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult
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Midsummer has been celebrated in Ireland for centuries. We see ancient structures aligned to the rising sun and for centuries, people on this island have lit bonfires and performed rituals to ensure good fortunes for the coming harvest.
Come and explore the Ulster Folk Museum exhibit buildings and beautiful rural site animated with music, craft and traditions to immerse yourself in this significant day in the Celtic calendar.
Often known in Irish as Oíche Tine Cnámh (night of the bonfire), a fire is one of the most enduring traditions of the date. In honour of this, the evening will culminate in a specially commissioned dance piece to take place around the midsummer fire at the museum’s Neolithic court tomb.
We are delighted to commission Off The Rails Dance to create this one-off performance which will be developed and performed alongside musicians curated by An Droichead.
- Event starts at 19:00. Check in will begin at the kiosk in the main Folk Museum car park at 18:45.
- The event takes place in the rural area of the museum which is a slow paced 20 – 30 minute walk from the car park. Please note that this includes some steeper slopes, unpaved and potentially muddy ground
- The dance performance will begin at the Ballintaggart Court Tomb at 20:30
- McCusker’s Pub will be open for post-performance drinks from 21:00-23:00 - entry to McCusker's is strictly adult only
- Please check the weather and dress appropriately as the event will only be cancelled in the case of extreme weather conditions
- If you have any questions on accessibility or visiting the museum generally, please visit the FAQ section of our website or contact info@nationalmuseumsni.org for more information
- A ticket is required for each person attending, this includes children. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult
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