Ukes go Bere!
Bere Island Ukulele Weekend - June Bank Holiday
Start Date: Friday 31st May, 2024
End Date: Monday 3rd June, 2024
A WEEKEND OF UKULELES, CRAIC, AND SONG AS YOU EXPERIENCE NATURE AND SOAK UP THE SPECTACTULAR SECENERY OF BERE ISLAND
Whether you are a complete beginner or an accomplished ukulele player, this weekend is jam-packed with uke delights to accommodate all playing abilities. Including workshops, KaraUke evenings, and a live performance, Ukes Go Bere, is a unique opportunity to play with uke-minded players together in this glorious setting on Bere Island.
Weekend Schedule
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Check in from 2pm
3pm Beginners workshop
7-9pm BBQ for all participants prepared by local chef (bring your own drinks)
9-11pm Campfire session
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Optional early morning dip in the sea.
Breakfast is self-catering (you have use of a fully equipped kitchen and dining area).
10 – 11am Uke can Drum!
An exciting percussion workshop lead by well known percussionist Fergal O’Connor.
11:30am - 12:30pm Uke Can Sing!
A vocal masterclass by Dr. Eva McMullan co-director of the Ukuladies and the University College Cork.
1 - 2pm Lunch
Prepared by a local chef and delivered to the glamping site.
2:30 - 4pm Uke Can too!
A ukulele workshop lead by the renowned director of the Ukuladies Andrew Moran.
Evening
Prepare your own meal on site or join us at the ‘The Hotel’ from 7pm for your evening meal (3km from the campsite - lifts can be arranged on request). Cost of meal is not included. Booking is essential – WhatsApp Marie on +353 86 162 8344. Stay to enjoy the music in the bar or head back to your accommodation.
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10 - 11am Breakfast
The Bakehouse Café in the village. Breakfast rolls (incl. vegetarian option), tea/coffee will be served (cost included)
11:15 - 11:45am Brunchele
Post breakfast session in the village!
1 - 3pm Rehearsal
5 - 6:30pm Concert
Perform at an open air concert at Wild Atlantic Glamping (open to the public).
Dinner is self-catering (you have use of a fully equipped kitchen and dining area) or enjoy your evening meal at The Bakehouse Café (last orders 7:30pm).
Booking essential – WhatsApp Edel on +353 86 151 3612.
Bring your Ukulele as there will be a session in Dessie’s bar after dinner.
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Morning
Breakfast is self-catering (you have use of a fully equipped kitchen and dining area).
11am check out.
ACCOMODATION & PRICING
You will stay in one of ten luxury Glamping Tents with full access to the Wild Atlantic Glamping serviced building
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Ticket Only
Participation in all the workshops, group meals, and events.
Accommodation not included.
€185 per person
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Single Occupancy
1 person participating in the Ukelele Weekend with a 5m bell tent to themselves.
Double bed
€560
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2 People Sharing
2 people participating in the Ukelele Weekend sharing a 5m bell tent.
Double bed
+ optional single camp bed
€435 per person
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3 People Sharing
3 people participating in the Ukelele weekend and sharing a 5m tent.
Three single beds
€395 per person
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4 people Sharing
4 people participating in the Ukelele Weekend and sharing a 6m bell tent.
Double bed
+ three single camp beds
€375 per person
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Welcome pack including scones, local honey and blackberry jam
BBQ on Friday evening
Lunch on Saturday
Brunch on Sunday
Tea/coffee throughout the weekend
All workshops and events
Access to all campsite facilities including toilets, showers, kitchen, dining area and covered deck with firepit.
3 nights accommodation in a bell tent (not included in the ticket only option)
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Cost of the ferry (approx. €30 return for a car, €10 return for a foot passenger)
Alcohol or any drinks
Any meals other than brunch on Saturday
Any meals other than brunch on Sunday
Breakfast on Monday
(Ticket only option does not include accommodation)
Meet the Hosts
Dr. Eva McMullan is co-director and founding member of a group called the Ukuladies. She is currently the musical director of the University College Cork Choir and has collaborated with a number of renowned performers and musicians such as, Brian Kennedy, Iarla O’Lionaird, and John Spillane. Renowned for her enthusiastic presentations, Eva will lead the vocal work shop and collaborate on the final performances.
Andrew Moran B.mus, M.Phil is the co-director of the Ukuladies since 2015. He is a professional musician and teacher with a wealth of experience teaching ukulele to both adults and children. Andrew has led his ukulele groups to sell out performances, most recently with Paul Linehan of the Frank n’ Walters. Andrew will lead the Ukulele workshop this weekend and co-ordinate the final performance.
FAQs
Apart from my Ukulele, what else should I bring with me?
When you are packing, don’t forget that you will be sleeping in a tent; a very luxurious tent, certainly, but it is still a tent! The Irish weather can be unpredictable and changeable, so we suggest packing plenty of layers. It can get cold at night, so bring warm clothes to sleep in, woolly socks, a hat and maybe even a hot water bottle. The tents are bright in the morning so bring an eye mask if you plan on sleeping in. You’ll be spending your days outdoors in nature so you should leave your high heels at home, and pack hiking boots, runners, sunglasses, raincoat, swimming togs, bug spray, torch and sunscreen.
Do I need to bring sheets
We provide bed linen and towels, but please bring your own beach towel.
What services are available on the island?
Don’t forget there isn’t any ATM or petrol station on the island, so please make sure you fill your wallet and your car before leaving the mainland. Some businesses take payment by card, but for smaller purchases you may want a little cash with you.
How do I get to Wild Atlantic Glamping?
Bere Island is served by two car ferries (see Getting There for more details). You will need to reverse onto the ferry, so join the queue ready to reverse down the pier. Please note that you cannot book the ferries in advance, so at peak times you might have to queue but if the ferry is full, don’t worry, they will come straight back for you - you will not be left behind! There will be signs from the ferry for the glamping site. Ferry Prices are on their websites and the ferry can only take payment in cash, so make sure you have some with you.
Where do I find more information?
To ensure that all our guests have a pleasant and relaxing stay, we have a 'no noise' policy after midnight for this event. We have put a list of other FAQs on our website here but please do not hesitate to call us on 086 6027819 if you have any questions about the facilities.