9th Annual Ardara Bluegrass Festival, 15-17 July 2016

Thanks to Tony O'Brien for passing on this news from Pat McGill of the Beehive Bar, Ardara, Co. Donegal, organiser of the annual Ardara Bluegrass Festival:

Ardara Bluegrass Festival this weekend (15-17 July) featuring the Hamilton County Ramblers (USA), Woodbine, Janet Holmes & Colin Henry, plus many guest pickers.

Friday night: Monster pickin' session in the Beehive Bar.

Saturday concert: Nesbitt Arms Hotel - Janet & Colin and the Hamilton County Ramblers.

Sunday: 'Live in the Hive' concert, upstairs in the Beehive Bar with Woodbine and the Hamilton County Ramblers.

NB: There will be sessions in the Beehive on Saturday afternoon and after the main concert. The Beehive, on the main street in central Ardara, serves as the festival club and has hosted many memorable sessions in its bar, yard, and upstairs function room.