Public Auction! - Irish Redhead Convention

Irish Redhead Convention
Charity Partners
Crosshaven, Co. Cork. Ireland.
19 - 21 August 2016
crowning of our king & Queen
Programme of events
Competitions
Kids Zone
Fox Auction
Orla Gartland
Ginger Parade
Rua Magic
Exhibitions
Carrot Tossing
Live Music
Festival Highlights
Whacky Redhead Competitions * MOGO
(Music of Ginger Origin) Awards *
Foxygen & ElectRED Picnic Stages with redhead performers including
Gary Lamont, Miles Graham, Orla
Gartland & Sillk! * Ginger Speed
Dating * Kids Zone * Carrot Tossing
Championships * World’s Largest
Redhead Ceili Dance * Redhead
Parade * Group Photoshoot * Seminar
on “Irish Redheads” * Redhead
Photographic Portraits & Painting
Exhibitions and much more....
NATIONAL CANCER HELP LINE - 1800 200 700
Providing cancer care, research & support
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Fáilte chuig an Irish Redhead Convention 2016!
Thank you all for making the journey to Crosshaven to join us at the 7th Irish Redhead Convention. We are really excited about the
programme this year with many new fun additions including the world’s largest redhead ceili, a silent disco, informative redhead seminars,
redhead photographic and painting exhibitions and some amazing musicians performing on the Foxygen & ElectRED picnic stages including
Miles Graham, Orla Gartland and the infamous MOGO (Music of Ginger Origin) Awards!
Throughout the festival, watch out for local Crosshaven residents wearing “Ginger Loving Local” badges all weekend, as we welcome
redheads from around the globe to our beautiful village and local community.
A massive thank you to the hardworking volunteer team Clodagh, Denis, Patrice, Pepi and Gary who put in hours
and hours of work all year round to make this event possible and the 50+ volunteer team who will also join us this
weekend. It is a pleasure to work with such enthusiastic and dedicated people to the ginger cause! Without you, this
party could not happen!
Please support our sponsors, partners and advertisers whose contribution is invaluable. And finally, as redheads
with fair skin and lots freckles, we are delighted to continue our charity partnership with the Irish Cancer Society.
Our message this summer is to be safe and be smart in the sun. Seek shade, cover up and wear lots of sunscreen!
Enjoy the weekend, tweet us a pic #FoxyFest and have lots of foxy fun!
Joleen Cronin Irish Redhead Convention Founder and Event Organiser
Sponsors & Partners
Partners
Gold Fox
Silver Fox
Friendly Fox
Carrigaline Court Hotel
Bronze Fox
Media Partners
Admiral Drake
Buckley’s Bar
Chish ‘N Fips
Grumpy & Wise
Lynch’s Centra
Oar Bar
Pine Lodge & Tea by the Sea
Piper’s Fun Fair
River’s End Café
Redhead Map
1
REDgistration / Information stand
2
Judging Area
3
Jörg Köster Photo Studio
4
Kids Zone
5
Official Merchandise & Redhead Shop
6
Irish Cancer Society Info Stand
7
Foxygen Stage
8
Elect-RED Picnic Stage
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Fota Wildlife Park
Fuji Film
Green Star Recycling
Haven Electrical
Hassett’s Bakery
Hong Kong Chef
Imij Hair Salon
Jason Clarke Photography
Koster Photography
Loc8 & Garmin
Music 4 Children
Pet Essentials
Red Balloon Cork
Rejuvenate Beauty Salon
Royal Cork Yacht Club
TWi - Technically Write IT
Yoga Zone Carrigaline
Anchor Inn
Blarney Woollen Mills
Bunnyconnellan
Caroline’s Beauty Haven
Carrigaline Bookshop
Carrigdhoun News
Cork Airport
Cork Airport Hotel
Cork Convention Bureau
Cork Sea Safari
Crosshaven Pharmacy
Crosshaven Scout Group
Crosshaven GAA
Cully & Sully
Fanta
Point Strand
Carpark @ RCYC
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(5 min walk)
& Grumpy & Wise Restaurant
(10 min walk)
Campsite
(15 min walk)
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Main Entrance to Redhead Village
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Hot Food, Crafts & Farmer’s Market
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Cronin’s Pub
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Media Office
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Lynch’s Centra Supermarket
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“The Merries” Piper’s Funfair and Amusements
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Crosshaven Playground
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Retro Hair Salon
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River’s End Café
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Chish ‘N Fips
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Hong Kong Chef
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Buckley’s Bar
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Fitzgibbon’s Bar
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Admiral Drake Bar
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Oar Bar
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Anchor Inn
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St John’s Ambulance / First Aid
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Campsite
(Driving Route
- 5 mins)
Bus Stop Crosshaven - Cork City Route #220X
Toilets
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Community Centre
(Located behind Crosshaven
House - 3 min walk)
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Please help us cover the costs of running this
great festival by red-gistering for a ticket!
20% of all ticket
sales are donated to
our charity partner
Available for redheads and “non-gingers” alike!
Kid
Adult
One Day
€5
€10
€25
Weekend
€10
€20
€40
(Under 18)
Family
(2 kids / 2 adults)
What you Get:
• Certificate of Genuine Foxiness or Redhead Appreciation
depending on your level of gingerness :)
• Unique carrot shaped Irish Redhead Convention foldable
shopping bag
• Wristband giving you unlimited access to all redhead activities
including kids zone, music performances, seminars, exhibitions
& more!
• Full access to “Ginger Discount Scheme” saving you oodles
of money on food, drink, activities & services throughout
Crosshaven
Online tickets available at
www.redheadconvention.ie
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Pass!
Very Important Ginger!
Become an extra special
contributor to the festival
Only 20 VIG passes available
Get a V.I.G certificate
Super cool V.I.G Rosette
Autographed Photo from the King & Queen
& all the benefits of a regular pass
Cost - €50
(20% donated to the Irish Cancer Society)
Pick up your goods at the REDgistration desk located in the village square.
Open Friday from 4 - 8pm, Saturday 11 - 5pm & Sunday 11 - 4pm
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Programme of events 2016
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All activities except where otherwise indicated on the programme are included in your ticket
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running this event. 20% is also donated to our charity partner, the Irish Cancer Society.
Friday, 19 August
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** All events correct at time of going to print. Programme subject to change ***
available for redheads and “non-gingers” alike!
Online tickets available at redheadconvention.ie
Foxygen Stage (7)
Kids Zone (4)
Community Centre
Cronin’s Pub (C)
Admiral Drake Bar (M)
ElectRED Picnic Stage (8)
Village Square (A)
Village Wide Activity
The Oar Bar (N)
Buckley’s Bar (K)
10:00
11:00
11:30
Saturday, 201:00
August
12:30
12:00
1:30
2:00
4:00
3:00 Saturday,
3:30 20 August
2:30
Saturday, 20 August
Farmers & Craft Market
Early Activities
Gary Lamont
What a Riddy!
Rua Mór
Bird Watching &
Dawn Chorus
Red Animal Comp
Redhead Competitions - Judging Time
MOGO
awards
James P
& BW
Red
Shearin’
Cadillac Cats
Grand Prizegiving
Jorg Koster Photo Studio Open in Village Square
Meet at 6.30am at
Foxygen Stage
Jorg Koster Redhead Photographic Exhibition in Community Centre
“Irish Redhead” Seminar
with Jacky Colliss Harvey
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Swim with
Myrtleville
Swimmmers
Redhead Painting Exhibition by Kerry Collins
Johnny Rua plays the Harp
Meet at 8am at
Myrtleville Beach
Orange
Lawn
Bowling
Mandarin
& Spoon
Racing
11:00
Redheads v.
Non Gingers
Parachute
Activities
Obstacle
Course
** Redheads Only **
Harbour Tour
Harbour Tour
10:00
Tug of War
11:30
12:00
12:30
Harbour Tour
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
4:00
3:00 Saturday,
3:30 20 August
Sunday, 21 August
Farmers & Craft Market
Songbird Ireland
Ukuladies
Ian
Kelleher
Milo
Orla Gartland
Chef Factor
Blind Tasting
Rua Magic
Jorg Koster Photo Studio Open in Village Square
Jorg Koster Redhead Photographic Exhibition in Community Centre
Redhead Painting Exhibition by Kerry Collins
“Irish Redhead” Seminar
with Jacky Colliss Harvey
Parachute
Activities
Circuit
Training
Harbour Tour
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Ginger
Musical
Games
Carrot Tossing
Championships
3-Legged
Race & Giant
Sack Racing
Yoga Session
** Redheads Only **
Harbour Tour
Harbour Tour
* In the late 16th century, the fat of a redheaded man was an essential ingredient for poison! *
Miles Graham
Fox
Auction
Locations
Foxygen Stage (7)
Kids Zone (4)
Community Centre
Cronin’s Pub (C)
Admiral Drake Bar (M)
ElectRED Picnic Stage (8)
Village Square (A)
Village Wide Activity
The Oar Bar (N)
Buckley’s Bar (K)
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
6:00
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
Friday, 19 August
Official
Opening
“The Red Crawl” - Redhead Pub Crawl
entertainment and live music throughout the village pubs
Be Smart,
Be SunSmart!
Seek
Ginger Nutz Trad Band
Mouse Racing
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20 August9:00
8:00
7:00Saturday,
6:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
Saturday, 20 August
Farmers & Craft Market
Fire & Water
Trad Session with Ginger Nutz
Live Music & Ginger Jam
RedGroup GINGER JIG - World’s Largest
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Redhead Ceili Dance!
Photo
Parade
Jorg Koster Photo Studio
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Buckley’s Live Trad Session
Fancy Dress Darts Competition
& Music with Kurt Nikolaisen
Redhead Photo Exhib
Silent Disco
Ginger Speed Dating
COVER UP
with clothes
and a hat
Redhead Painting Exhibition by Kerry Collins
wear
sunglasses
make sure they
give UV protection
SPF 30
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Harbour Tour
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
6:00
8:00
20 August9:00
7:00Saturday,
10:00
11:00
Farmers & Craft Market
Soul Driven
Buckley’s Live
Trad Session
Closing & Volunteer Party
Sillk
12:00
SPF 30 SPF 30+
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Sunday, 21 August
SPF 30
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DJ Joe Monster
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wear
sunscreen
SPF 30+ with
UV protection
Jorg Koster Photo Studio
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Redhead Painting Exhibition by Kerry Collins
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Redhead Photo Exhib
Please support us
by REDgistering for
the event. This helps
to cover festival
costs and 20% is
donated to our
charity partners, the
Irish Cancer Society.
Sign up online at
redheadconvention.ie
Harbour Tour
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Meet Your Fellow Redheads!
Welcome Address
Time:
Friday, 6pm
Venue:
Foxygen Stage at the Village Square
Official opening with visiting dignitaries including Cork
County Lord Mayor and fellow redhead Cllr. Seamus McGrath,
representatives from the Irish Cancer Society, our fantastic
sponsors and the voluntary team who work all year round to
make this convention possible.
Craft & Country Market
Date:
Saturday & Sunday from 10am - 5pm
Venue:
Village Square
Wonderful outdoor market with local farmers,
food producers and crafts people. Enjoy the
atmosphere, friendly hospitality and pick up a
casual bite to eat.
The Red Crawl
Ginger Speed Dating
open to redheads and those who love them!
Follow Me!
Cost:
Included in red-gistration fee.
Must be wearing wristband to
participate. Over 18’s only.
Time:
Friday. Meet by Foxygen Stage
at 7.30pm.
Depart at 7.45pm sharp
18+
the red crawl
Get to know your fellow redzers and orientate yourself
around Crosshaven village with our special induction event
“The Red Crawl”. Our local guides will take you on a whirlwind tour of the best of Crosshaven watering holes.
Cost:
€10 (Pizza & pint/prosecco included!)
Time:
Saturday. Doors open 7:30pm
Speed-dating begins 8pm
Numbers strictly limited, get in early!
Venue:
Oar Bar (downstairs)
“If you’ve ever dated a redhead, raise your glass. If not, raise
your standards!”
Amidst rumours of redheads dying out (not true by the way)
we have organised a very special night of fast and fun, ginger
speed dating! Designed for natural redheads and those who
simply love redheads, this is your chance to met the guy or
girl of your dreams! Pucker up to your fellow redzers in the
Oar Bar, on Saturday night from 7.30pm. Candle lit tables, love
hearts, red roses and a whirlwind introduction to every single
person in the room will make for an interesting night.
Silent Disco
Time:
10pm - 12.30am
Venue:
Oar Bar (downstairs)
Get groovy as you wear wireless headphones and two musical
genres with completely contrasting styles go head to head. This
is a truly mind blowing, unique experience as dance styles clash
and each musical genre competes for control of the audience!
** €10 deposit on headphones **
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“Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead” - Lucille Ball
Competition Time!
Cost:
€2 per competition.
All money donated to Irish Cancer Society
Judging:
Saturday, 11 - 2pm.
Enter at Judges Tent in Village Square
Prize giving:
3pm - Foxygen Stage
Have you the world’s greatest ginger beard or the reddest, red eyebrows?
Do you have what it takes to be our next King or Queen of the Redheads?
To be in with a chance, enter your selected competition categories at the
red-gistration area and then visit our judges to convince them why you are
worthy of the prestigious and honourable titles.
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Best Red Eyebrows
Best Red Beard
Longest Red Hair
Curliest Red Hair
Redhead Bonny Baby Award
Youngest Redhead
Furthest Traveled Redhead
Most Freckles per square inch
Most Porcelain Skin
Best Ex Redhead – bring along an old photo for this one!
Best Redhead Family
Best Redhead Mum
Best Redhead Dad
Best Redhead Granny
Best Redhead Grandad
Best Redhead Couple
Best Wannabe Redhead
King of the Redheads
Queen of the Redheads
Best Red Animal (2-3pm only) Bring along your ginger goldfish,
red hen, copper cat or red dog in this fun competition for the best
red animal! Please note this is a later time than main competitions to
facilitate animals. Prize sponsored by Pet Essentials, Carrigaline.
Ginger Jig - World’s Largest Redhead Ceili Dance!
Time:
Approx 4.30pm (after group photo)
Date:
Saturday
Venue:
Foxygen Stage at Village Square
Get jiggy as we will set the world record for the most amount of
redheads taking part in a Ceili dance! Hosted by ceili and Irish set
dance instructor Fionán Cogan of Ceili Fit and accompanied by
three redhead musicians of Ginger Nutz, this event promises to be
amongst the festival highlights.
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Redhead Parade followed by
Group Photoshoot
Date & Time:
Saturday, Approx 4pm (after prize giving)
Venue:
Start & Finish @ Village Square
As a grand finale to our prize giving, we invite all natural
redheads to join us in the Redhead Parade. Accompanied
by the Carrigaline Pipe Band, we will walk together from the
village square, along a designated route to Hugh Coveney Pier
and back again. From here we will assemble a massive group
photoshoot and this will be followed by the world’s largest
redhead ceili dance! Get your red on!
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It’s Just for Gingers
Gary Lamont - What a Riddy!
Saturday, 11.30 - 12.15
Fresh from the Edinburgh
Fringe Festival this is one
man show by Scottish
actor and “River City”
star Gary Lamont. He will
perform a flaming fanfare
and musical tribute to his
fellow redheads, from Cilla
to Sonia and Lulu to Bette,
alongside funny stories
and tales of life as a young
ginger lad growing up in
Glasgow’s Castlemilk estate
before making it big
on Scotland’s favourite TV
soap. But the big question is - can Gary win a MOGO Award
(Music of Ginger Origin)? Yes they really do exist!
 @G_aryLamont  WhataRiddy
Cadillac Cats
Saturday, 1pm - 2.40pm
Four piece band with a
powerhouse of a female
singer fronting the band.
Playing Rock, Blues,
Rockabilly, Pop and
everything in between that
will keep you dancing all
day!.
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MOGO (Music of Ginger Origin) Awards
Saturday, 12.15 - 12.30
Awards for the best redhead musicians in the world!. Please help
us to reward these excellent ginger musicians, many of whom
have at least as much soul as Motown, by casting your votes on
gingerwithattitude.com
Categories include Best Newcomer, Best Irish Ginger Musician,
Special Award, Services of MOGO, Best Ginger Female Musician,
Best Ginger Male Musician, Best Ginger Newcomer
Songbird Ireland
Sunday, 11 - 11.40am
Terry May McNulty is Songbird Ireland. She will perform a happy
set of swing, jazz and fun songs from the musicals
Milo
Sunday, 2.20 - 2.40
12-year-old busker Milo McCarthy
from Midleton has raised almost
€18,000 for the Irish Red Cross
Migrant Appeal. The death of a small
boy, Alan Kurdi, inspired Milo to
launch his 26-hour busking challenge
to help children in need throughout
the migrant crisis. His busk promise
brought him to streets all over Cork in
winter 2015. We are honoured to have
him join us on the Foxygen stage.
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“Red hair is great. It’s rare, and therefore superior” - Augusten Burroughs
Crosshaven Ukuladies
Sunday, 12 - 1pm
The Crosshaven Ukuladies are a passionate group of women who
live locally, love to sing and play the ukulele. The group really
define the essence of the great Crosshaven community spirit
through song and merriment. They are your mum, your neighbour,
your best friend and today they are your entertainers. So come
along and let the Ukuladies charm you with their ensemble of
familiar, happy songs.
Orla Gartland
Sunday, 1.20 - 2pm
Orla Gartland is Ireland’s hidden ginger gem. Her sound, lyrics
and music are catchy and full of meaning, with a contagious
on-stage energy. She is quirky, passionate about delivering
quality music for herself and fans and one of the most amazing
up and coming musicians of this decade!
orlagartland.com  @orlagartland  OrlaGartland
Any redhead ukulele players with their own instruments in the
audience are also welcome to join. Please contact
[email protected] / (+353) 086 805 1316 in advance
The group will also be joined on
stage by young Music 4 Children
students for selected songs.
Sillk
Sunday, 4 - 5pm
Sillk is a chamber folk trio featuring Orla Travers, Julian Halpin,
and Chris Schmidt-Martin. They come from quite diverse creative
backgrounds, including short fiction and theatre, and classical,
traditional, and electronic music.
The coming together of eclectic musical backgrounds, coupled
with Orla’s songwriting, makes Sillk’s style hard to define. The
songs they create contain stories that are innocent and dark,
sweet and caustic, playful and threatening. Sillk are currently
working on their debut EP – ‘Time as a Clock’ – which is due for
release in 2016.
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Miles Graham
Sunday, 3 - 3.40
Miles Graham’s songs are real
and authentic. He has a warm,
magnetic voice that compares
to none and a songwriting
talent possessed of something
of the quality of a younger Van
Morrison. Described by Bono,
his songs bring to mind ‘eternal
melodies that you can’t imagine
not existing’.
This Dublin born redhead and
talented artist is one of this
year’s MOGO nominees. His
2016 debut EP received critical
acclaim and he has been
capturing attention on UK radio, play listed on over 30 regional
UK radio stations this year.
milesgraham.com  @iam_milesgraham  MilesGrahamMusic
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ElectRED Picnic
It’s Red Hot!
foxy tunes with foxy people!
Rua Mór
Saturday, 11 - 11.30
Ozzie redhead Pepi Mara and his
sidekick, tall Mike McAuliffe are musical
duo “Rua Mór”. They will play a range
of traditionally influenced songs and
original numbers.
James P & BW
Saturday, 12.30 - 1.00
Two piece band from East and North
Cork. Playing a wide variety of songs
rock, pop, folk and originals!
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Red Shearin’
Saturday, 2.40 - 3pm
Live sheep shearing demo!
Sheep shearing is the skill of cutting and
removing wool from a sheep. It doesn’t hurt
the animal and is similar to getting a haircut.
We’ve teamed up with West Cork sheep farmer
PJ Lynch and fellow redhead and Macra na
Feirme member Michael O’Sullivan for a live red
sheep sheering demo that would even make Ed
Sheeran want a bit of the action!
Blind Food Tasting
Ian Kelleher
Sunday, 11.40 - 12.00
Local musician Ian Kelleher plays a
number of original tunes and well known
covers, including Johnny Cash and
Leonard Cohen.
Super prizes sponsored by
Red Magic!
Rua Deception Artist, Illusionist, Escapologist & Magician
Sunday 1.30 - 3.30
Jaws are sure to drop for this un-missable, close up magic, mind-reading and mentalism
with redhead illusionist Rua. You may recognise this red star from TG4’s ten-part
magic, mind-reading and escapology TV series, Draiocht. He also co-curated Science
Gallery Dublin’s ILLUSION exhibition in 2013 and had a sellout four star show in the
Dublin Fringe Festival. A student of magic history and the psychology of illusions, he is
regularly hired to perform and speak for companies and universities across Ireland. He
has featured on RTE’s The Saturday Night Show, TV3’s Morning Ireland, the BBC and
every major radio station in Ireland.
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““It’s delightful when your imaginations come true, isn’t it?” - Anne of Green Gables
Sunday 12.30 - 1.20
Would you recognise the taste
of beetroot, chillis, red lentils,
strawberries, carrots, ginger, tomato
relish and other red related foods? Let
us put you to the test as we blindfold
you and get you to try some red-ical
tasting food!
Kids Zone!
The Kids Zone is located in the green area by River’s End Café.
Kids must be supervised by a responsible adult for all activities.
Lots of fun with face painters and street performers. Silly games
for big and little kids that you can dip in and out of including Giant
Ginger Jenga, Pin the Tail on the Fox, Redhead Word Games and Stilt
Walking!
Scheduled events at the Kids Zone:
Saturday
11:30am - Orange lawn bowling
12.30pm - Mandarin & Spoon Racing
1pm - Tug of War: Redheads vs. Non Gingers for adults & kids
1.30pm - Parachute Activities
2.30pm - Red-iculously challenging obstacle course
Sunday
11am - Parachute Activities
12 noon - Ginger musical games
1pm - Carrot Tossing Championships (€2 entry. First go is free)
2:30pm - Three Legged & Giant Sack Racing
Gingerbread Man Party!
Cryptic treasure trail, puzzles and clues that will challenge your brain as
you discover more about Crosshaven village. Suitable for all the family.
Visit the kids zone and decorate your own gingerbread man. Does he
have curly or straight red hair, bright blue eyes or freckles made from
chocolate sprinkles? You decide, as you can create the gingerbread man
of your dreams. Fun & Delicious!
Pick up form at the red-gistration desk and return your
entries before 3pm on Sunday. Great Garmin & Sat Nav
prizes to be won. Kindly sponsored by Loc8 and Garmin
Warning - One gingerbread man per person.
Be quick, limited quantities apply!
* These gingerbread men have been generously sponsored by
Hassett’s Bakery, Carrigaline. Contains wheat and gluten. May contain traces of nuts.
Red Beard’s Treasure Teaser
Colour me ginger!
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Redhead History & Art Projects
Exhibition
of Redhead
paintings by
Kerry Collins
Locally based and highly
acclaimed artist Kerry Collins
presents an exhibition of
paintings of her favourite redhead
portraits. Many are local faces that
you are sure to recognise. Kerry
graduated from Crawford college
of Art and Design in 2002 and
became the first recipient of the
UTV Young Artist prize. She runs
her own painting classes and art
sessions for students of all ages.
Public Auction!
Fantastic
Mr Fox!
On display all weekend at
ElectRED Picnic Stage!
Have you ever thought.... Gee I’d love my very own big steel
sculpture of a fox? Well here’s your chance!
Exhibition can be seen in the Mad
Fish Dining Room at Cronin’s Pub.
Exhibition is open daily and runs
from August 10 - September 17.
Find out more on kerrycollins.ie
The Irish Redhead Convention and super sculptor Lynn
Kirkham would like to invite you to the auction of Mr Fox.
Mr Fox will be going under the hammer on Sunday, 21st
of August at the Irish Redhead Convention in Crosshaven.
Bidding will start at 3:45 on Sunday afternoon with a reserve
price of €6000. 5% of the proceeds of the sale will go to the
Irish Cancer Society.
This magnificent sculpture was built by artist Lynn Kirkham
and welding extraordinaire Pepi Mara at Lynn’s Greenmantle
Art studio in Co. Tipperary. Each of the 400+ pieces of steel
plate were cold worked by hand to create this wonderfully
detailed and unique piece.
“The Irish Redhead” a talk with
author Jacky Colliss Harvey
Red: A History of the Redhead is the first book to explore
the history of red hair and redheaded-ness throughout the
world. However, Red is more than a book for redheads, it is
the exploration of evolution and gene mutation, as well as
a compelling social and cultural study of how prejudice and
misconceptions of “other” evolve across centuries and continents
and are handed down through generations and from one culture
to another. Author Jacky Colliss Harvey will present two talks on
her research.
Saturday & Sunday at 2pm at Crosshaven Community Centre
Jacky will present a talk entitled “The Irish Redhead” which
will look at the most influential Irish redheads in our history and
explore red hair throughout the ages, including science, religion,
politics, feminism and sexuality, literature, and art.
Not to be missed!
“It’s the only history book a redhead will ever need.” - Ginger Parrot
RED is available for purchase at Merchandise stand
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Materials:
• Outer skin, 3mm mild steel plate and
recycled shipping chain (tail)
• Subframe, 40mm steel box section and
10mm round bar
• All welding done by low hydrogen
metal arc electrodes
• Paint, chest and tail primed and
painted white with automotive topcoat
• Finished with clear automotive sealer
Approximate Dimensions:
• 1m high to tip of ears
• 2.3m long from nose to tail
• 0.8m high to shoulder
Lynn Kirkham has an incredible portfolio
of public and privately commissioned art
in Ireland including “Fionn MacCumhaill
and his Hounds” in Newbridge Co. Kildare.
This and much more can be found at her
website lynnkirkham.net or by searching
Greenmantle arts.
According to research, redheads are more sensitive to hot and cold pain.
Installation of Mr. Fox is not
included in bidding but can
be arranged post sale.
Photo Studio & Exhibition of Redhead
Portraits by Jörg Köster
Photographer Jörg Köster has snapped over a thousand individual
red haired men, women and children for this portrait project, which
features the full colour spectrum, ranging from strawberry blonde
to flaming auburn. The ongoing photography project began five
years ago when the advertising, fashion and food photographer
by profession developed an interest in redheaded subjects after
shooting Irish clothing products for German catalogues.
An exhibition of 50 of these large scale portraits took place in
both Cork and Dublin airport this year and can now be seen in
Crosshaven Community Centre during the Convention. Also make
time to visit Jörg and his team who will be shooting new portraits
from his studio in the village square.
Photo Studio is open Sat & Sun from
11am - 5pm in the Village Square.
Prints will be available to purchase
Exhibition is on display Sat & Sun from
11am - 5pm in Crosshaven Community
Centre (Located behind Crosshaven House)
Find out more on kosterphotography.com
Special thanks to Fuji Film for printing facilities.
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Foxy Fitness & Outdoor Activities
Pitch & Putt Tournament
All welcomE - you don’t need to be a redhead!
Cost:
€30 Team of 3 people
Date
Saturday 13 August - All Day
Venue:
Crosshaven Pitch & Putt Club
Pitch & Putt Tournament hosted by the Admiral Drake Bar in the weekend leading
up to the Convention. Teams of 3 people. To enter contact Mick on 021 4831687.
Fun prizes to be won. Funds raised will be donated to Irish Cancer Society and
Friends of Leukemia
Cork Harbour Boat Tour
All welcome - you don’t need to be a redhead!
Cost:
€25 pp or €20 pp for red-gistered visitors wearing festival wristband
Dates:
Saturday 20 Aug - 10am / 12 pm * / 2pm / 4pm
Sunday 21 Aug - 10am / 12 pm * / 2pm / 4pm
* Midday cruise for redheads only!
Venue:
Meet at Hugh Coveney Pier, Crosshaven
Explore Cork harbour by high speed RIB with Cork Sea Safari & Ocean Escapes.
Cork Harbour is the 2nd largest natural harbour in the world and one of the most
beautiful attractions in Ireland. Combining scenic coves, beaches, bays, tranquil
rivers, marine and bird life and a history that spans centuries, this will be a unique
and unforgettable experience. You will see sights such as Cobh, the last stop of the
Titanic and departure point for many Irish immigrants, WW1 forts; Camden Fort
Meagher, Fort Mitchell & Spike Island as well as Roches Point Lighthouse and more.
All trips are subject to weather and demand. Bookings are essential.
Contact Jason - 086 820 8565 / www.safari.ie
Dawn Chorus & Bird Watching
All welcomE - you don’t need to be a redhead!
Cost:
Donations welcome to Irish Cancer Society
Date & Time: Saturday, Aug 20, 6.30am (1 Hour)
Venue:
Meet at the Foxygen Stage
Cork harbour offers a unique bird watching experience for beginners and experts
alike. Ideally located at the western edge of Europe along the Atlantic seaboard,
the area attracts birds from all parts of the globe with over 300 species recorded.
Our coastline offers a rich diversity of flora and fauna against the vivid backdrop
of some spectacular habitats and amazing views. Join local redhead and
ornithologist Dara Fitzpatrick as we search and listen for red bird species such as
Goldfinch (red face), Redpoll and Linnet (Red cap), Bullfinch, Chaffinch and Robin
(Redbreast) and listen to the dawn chorus as the sun rises over Crosshaven.
Early morning dip with the Myrtleville Swimmers
All welcome - you don’t need to be a redhead!
Cost:
Donations welcome to Irish Cancer Society
Date & Time:
Saturday from 8am. Safety briefing at 8.15am.
Venue:
Myrtleville Beach (5 mins drive from Crosshaven)
Join the Myrtleville Swimmers at one of our best local beaches and one of the most
beautiful swim spots in Ireland. Safety briefing at 8.15am. Kayak support will be
provided. All swimmers partake in this activity at their own risk. Never swim alone.
Visit myrtlevilleswimmers.com or tweet @MyrtlevilleS
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“Only a Ginger can call another Ginger, Ginger” - Tim Minchin
Photo: Siobhán Russell
GRUMPYAND WISE
Circuit Training with Fiona Foley
All welcome - you don’t need to be a redhead!
Cost:
Donations welcome to Irish Cancer Society
Date & Time:
Sunday, 10am
Venue:
Public exercise machines located by the carpark near Royal Cork Yacht Club / Start of the
Crosshaven Railway Walk
Get fit and foxy with super fitness instructor and redhead Fiona
Foley! Fiona is an active member of the Crosshaven Tri Club and
runs boot camps, tabata training, spinning classes and more in
the locality. She will provide a run down of the public exercise
machines and some more exercises to get the heart rate up.
All fitness levels catered for and you don’t need to be a redhead
to take part.
We l c o m e t o I r i s h R e d h e a d C o n v e n t i o n
TOGETHER WE CREATE
CAFE AND RESTAURANT. CROSSHAVEN
Great food. Healthy options. Wine and craft beer. Pizza takeaway.
Fabulous atmosphere. Riverside dining terrace. Best icecream in the world.
Great parking space. Across road from Yacht Club
Tel: 021.4832393 [email protected]
 Find more about Fiona’s classes on both Fiona Foley &
Carrigaline Court Leisure Club’s Facebook pages
Vinyasa Yoga - Outdoor Class
All welcome - you don’t need to be a redhead!
Cost:
€5. All money donated to Irish Cancer
Society
Date & Time:
Sunday from midday (1 hour class)
Venue:
Green area at the Point Strand. Walk towards
the boat yard from Village Square (3 min
walk) In the event of rain, this class will be relocated to Crosshaven Community Centre
Relax and stretch with our special outdoor yoga session lead
by yoga instructor and physiotherapist Lisa Dale. The stunning
location of the Point Strand has views over Cork harbour
and the Owenabue River. Its peace and tranquility and close
proximity to the village square will be the perfect place to
salute the sun! We will have a limited number of mats, so
please bring along one if you have your own.
In association with Yoga Zone, Carrigaline. Visit yogazone.ie
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Ginger Discount Scheme
Available only to red-gistered festival participants who are wearing their wristband
National Cancer Helpline
freefone 1800 200 700
Lower Road, Crosshaven
 021 4833 957
Don’t go home without picking up some of our
Stay at the
Redhead Gifts
Redhead Campsite!
Tees & Mugs created exclusively by Hairy Baby
Visit the merchandise stand or order online at hairybaby.com
T-shirts €22
Mugs €14.50
Hand Knitted Ginger Beards €15
Campsite is operated and managed by Crosshaven Scout Group and
is situated by Crosshaven GAA Grounds / Camden Fort Meagher
overlooking Cork Harbour. The scouts will be on hand throughout the
weekend to welcome and look after campers and profits generated from
camping fees will be reinvested into the local scout group.
There are showers and toilets on site and a convenient bus stop
servicing Cork city located nearby (Bus 220X). The facility is 1.5km from
all convention activities.
Online pre-Bookings Essential
redheadconvention.ie/campsite
Cost €15 per person per night. Kids under 12 free.
Camp Site Loc8 code: W7L-91-VQ8
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Redgister at redheadconvention.ie for your ticket & enjoy all these great redhead events for one price!*
*20% of all ticket sales is donated to
Irish Cancer Society
(2 kids / 2 adults)
Family
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Pick up your ticket & goodies at the REDgistration desk located in the village square.
Open Friday from 4 - 8pm, Saturday 11 - 5pm & Sunday 11 - 4pm