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Ceili & Craic Experience at the Ponderosa

974 Glenshane Road, Dungiven, Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 4SD
  • Group arriving at The Ponderosa for the Ceili & Craic experience.
Two dancers doing a demonstration as part of the Ceili & Craic experience at The Ponderosa.
  • Two dancers doing a demonstration as part of the Ceili & Craic experience at The Ponderosa.
  • Two Irish dancers showing the group how to do Irish dancing as part of the Ceili & Craic experience at The Ponderosa.
  • Man joining in with Irish dancing as part of the Ceili & Craic experience at The Ponderosa.
  • Group enjoying the live traditional music as part of the Ceili & Craic experience at The Ponderosa.
  • Group enjoying refreshments as part of the Ceili & Craic experience at The Ponderosa.
  • Group enjoying the live music as part of the Ceili & Craic experience at The Ponderosa.
  • Group having fun and enjoying the Ceili & Craic experience at The Ponderosa.
  • Group watching the musician play live traditional music as part of the Ceili & Craic experience at The Ponderosa.

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The Ponderosa is a perfect place to enjoy an experience called ‘Ceili and Craic’. This experience is an evening devoted to the essentials of traditional Irish culture, hospitality and socialising. It’s not an occasion you’ll be forgetting anytime soon!

A plentiful array of historical images and artefacts on the walls sets the scene, each one related to the history of this time-honoured Irish pub. Also on display is the text of Seamus Heaney’s most famous poem: ‘Digging’. The great poet did his digging in boglands very similar to those surrounding you now. 

Following a relaxed introduction, you’ll take your seat for supper as traditional Irish music plays. The menu focuses on locally-sourced produce and includes such favourites as Irish stew and shepherd’s pie. You’ll want to sample the colcannon too. Another local speciality, it's made with mashed potatoes and kale. Supper is served with wheaten or Guinness bread, followed by cups of tea and delicious shortbread biscuits! A hearty meal which sets you up for the evening ahead. 

Now it’s time for the festivities to begin. There’ll be skilled musicians providing live music and expert Irish dancers who will perform a mixture of jigs, reels and other dances. Expect ‘a bit of craic’ and great entertainment for all the family to enjoy. Plus there's opportunities to join in, should the mood take you. Perhaps you’d like to try your hand – or feet – at ‘The Waves of Tory’? Or maybe a quick jig like the ones you’ve just seen? Needless to say, there are always plenty of photo and video opportunities - along with laughs - at the Ponderosa.

 

Two dancers doing a demonstration as part of the Ceili & Craic experience at The Ponderosa.

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