Two weeks to go!

As you may know our matriarch, Nanny May O`Neill, passed away on October 8th, and while we will miss her immensely we are determined that October Seis Athy 2011 will go ahead as planned, in her memory. Nanny May will always remain a central part of our lives and knowing her as we do, it`s what she would have expected. So all remains on track for a mega weekend of music, fun and tons of entertainment. Tickets for our Rocking Horse are selling well and accommodation is getting scarce, so if you're not booked up get on it! 

This year's Seis will feature The Roving Crows, who are in the middle of a hectic tour of Ireland, tryFi, The Crossons (Making their debut), Delton Ramblers, The Tunesmiths and of course the October Seis Band, among many, many more acts. So why don't you come on down and celebrate the life of Nanny May with us! 

O'Neill's October Seis 

Handmade rocking horse

Hi all,

You may or may not know about the main raffle prize for the weekend of the seis. Well it is a grand wooden handmade rocking horse and which is touring Kildare. The horse is currently located in the window of Spotless Cleaners beside Scruples, Main Street, Naas.

 

All proceeds from the raffle go to St. Vincents Hospital in Athy.

 

The Horse is part of the raffle for the saturday night in the Carlton Abbey. Tickets are already on sale for the horse and can be purchased in Scruples in Naas or off this year’s organiser Kevin O’Neill for €3 a ticket or €25 a book.

 

For more information on the horse click here and feel free to give us an email.

The O'Neill's October Seis

OctoberSeis 2011 Launch

The launch of O'Neills OctoberSeis on Friday 8th July 2011 in St. Vincents Hospital Athy was a tremendous success. In attendance were Jack Wall TD, Sean O'Fearghaill TD, local historian Frank Taafe and Athy Mayor Cllr. Richard Daly. 
Performing on the day were Kevin, Maureen, Joe, Martin, Seán & Ellen O'Neill. A packed activities room which included a number of patients, visitors and the grand dame herself May O'Neill danced and clapped to the music. Mr. Jack Wall TD said it was wonderful to see the O'Neills returning home to perform for such a worthy cause and he  had fond memories of their father Joe O'Neill and his Stardust Band playing around the town and also for the teaching of music in Athy. Mr. Sean O'Fearghail TD said any occasion which gives something back to the community, as the OCTOBERSEIS will, is to be applauded and pledged his support in any way possible, Matron Helen Dreelan said she was thankful to all whom attended particularly our public representatives and especially those O'Neills whom had travelled from afar for the launch. Mr. Frank Taafe reminded  the audience  of the contribution the O'Neills had made to music in Athy and that he used always enjoy historical chats with Joe O'Neill about Athy. Mayor Richard Daly in his speech said that it was a remarkable and unique way for the O'Neill family to remember their father and also for to put the wonderful work which is done in St. Vincents Hospital on centre stage. He then officially launched THE O'NEILLS OCTOBER SEIS and looked forward to a wonderful bank holiday weekend in  October to enjoy the music and the craic for such a worthy cause.      

         

So all systems go for Athy 2011. You have the dates, you have the venues and their a special rate for accomodation. What you don't have is an excuse so see you at O'NEILLS OCTOBERSEIS 2011 in Athy 28th, 29th and 30th October.    

OctoberSeis 2011

Hi all,

With just over 4 months to go until the October Seis, we have developed a new website to keep up to date with all news and information about 'The O'Neills October Seis'. On the site is a history of the Seis and information about Athy 2011.
In addition to the site will send email updates through our mailing list which you can subscribe to for free. If you know anyone who would be interested in recieving email update about 'The O'Neills October Seis' have them subscribe through the website home page.

The venues for October Seis Athy 2011 are now cofirmed ;
•28th October, Friday - The Clanard Court Hotel
•29th October, Saturday- The Carlton Abbey Hotel
•30th October, Sunday - The Castle Inn

The Friday & Sunday Gigs are fundraising nights with raffles etc. Plus loads and loads of music & craic.
Saturday Night is the main event of the Weekend. Admin- €10, There will also be a big raffle. All musicians will get to perform individually and with other contrasting groups. All musical tastes are sure to be catered for ie; Blues, Jazz, ballads, folk, Rock, Country, Cheile, Old- Time and Tradional. The O`Neills & friends have a huge range of music/entertainment on hand and together with other musicians from all over its building up to be one hell of a shindig.

If you have any queries, please feel free to email us at october_seis@yahoo.com  

 
Thanks Again,
The O'Neills October Seis