“Our Sillybilly Music Classes are the highlight of (Child’s name) week! He is so musical and I am sure Sillybilly is a big part of the reason, we can’t go out in the car without the Sillybilly CD playing and the songbook at hand”
Francis Dwyer
WELCOME TO SILLYBILLY.IE MUSIC
The Best Start in Life
Everyday more parents realize that what they do in the formative years of their child’s life has great significance in their future development. Children from birth to four are learning how to learn…
The Sillybilly.ie Music program introduces a love of Music, Songs & Rhythm, Instruments, Stories and Imagination. There are five Sillybilly.ie Music Centres across Dublin, Blackrock, Malahide, Dundrum T.C., Rathgar and Killester. We also operate music classes each week in Crèche’s and Montessori’s all over Dublin. You will find our staff welcoming and knowledgeable with our emphasis on Fun and Enjoyment as much as it is on Music and Development. Our Music Program educates Children giving them the confidence for life has been recommended by ‘Woman’s Way’,’ Your New Baby’, ‘Dublin for kids, In Dublin, The Herald, Primary Times, Mothers & Babies and most importantly Thousands of Mums and Dads who enjoy our Music Classes with their Kids each week.
CALL 8 51 21 51 TO BOOK YOUR FREE TRIAL CLASS…
Each new Sillybilly Music Class member receives a Sillybilly Music CD & a Songbook with all the actions and words of the songs for Mum’s and Dad’s and Illustrations of each song for everyone to enjoy. We also have Sillybilly Puppets and T shirts available.
Music Centres and Times
Blackrock
Monday – The Murry Centre, Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock.
10.15am – Moving Up – 10 mts to 2 yrs
11.15am – Learning Fun – 2yrs to 3.5yrs
Dundrum
Wednesday – Mill Theatre, Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum.
10.15am – Moving Up – 10mts to 2yrs
11.15am – Learning Fun – 2yrs to 3.5yrs
Rathgar
Thursday – Christchurch Presbyterian Church Hall, Highfield Road, Rathgar Village.
9.15am – Moving Up – 10mts to 2yrs
10.15am – Moving Up – 10mts to 2yrs
11.15am – Learning Fun – 2yrs to 3.5yrs
Killester
Friday – Killester Resource Centre, (Centre in car park of Killester Church)
Howth Road, Killester, Dublin 5.
10.15am – Moving Up – 10mts to 2yrs
11.15am – Learning Fun – 2yrs to 3.5yrs
Sillybilly Music Mission Statement
1.At Sillybilly Music we will discover and explore the three fundamentals of music. Rhythm, harmony and melody.
2. We will introduce a variety of instruments such as guitars, drums of different types, recorders, tambourines, shakers, pellet drums, glockenspiel, xylophones, bells, saxophones, boom whackers and keyboards, but we will constantly be searching for new instruments to discover and explore.
3. Aside from introducing instruments, we will be concentrating on the most important instrument of all, the voice, because it is freely accessible to everyone, and all music training should begin with singing.
4. We believe that Music is a language, and like any language introduced to a Child at this early stage, it will be soaked up and processed like all other information.
5. We encourage a love of Music, Rhythm and Instruments, which will stay with your child for life.
Call 8 51 21 51 to Book a FREE TRIAL CLASS at your nearest Music Centre or Creche
Music Centre Manager:
Nan Davies | Direct Line:
851 21 51 | Email:
Nan@Sillybilly.ie |
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Class Teacher:
Ronan MacGabhann | Direct line:
805 8536 | Email:
Ronan@Sillybilly.ie |
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Office Manager:
Ana Fili | Office:
01 8512151 | Email:
Ana@Sillybilly.ie |
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Music Centre Manager – Nan has worked with kids for over 10 years and has worked at Sillybilly.ie since we started in 2001. She has an honours degree in Drama from University of Wales, Aberystwyth and also has a Management of an Early Years setting Qualification (Level 3) from CACHE, the governing body in the UK.
Traveling projects to Argentina and Chile, and more recently New Zealand and South Africa further enhanced her experience of working with children from different circumstances and cultures.
She is currently doing a Masters Degree in Play Therapy at All Hallows College, Dublin to use her talents in different areas of working with children. She loves living in Dublin, but her heart is never far from the Welsh hills and those sheep…..
Class Teacher Ronan studied Drama in the Becket Centre at Trinity College Dublin, after graduating he worked as an actor, while also writing and directing kids plays. Ronan went back to college in London for two years at the College of North London where he achieved an NVQ 3 in ‘Childcare and Education’.
Hi Everyone,
Here’s what’s coming up over the Summer…
1. The Viking Festival was a fantastic day out, with viking stalls, tents, boats and re-enactments of battles. The sun shone and everyone had a great day out…
2. Sillybilly is again providing the family Entertainment at the Liffey Swim on Sat. 11th of Sep. Some of the Sillybilly Team will be in the race and can be seen on the winning podium afterwards (we hope). We will have Face Painting, Balloon Modeling, Circus Juggling shows and Stilt Walkers entertaining at the finish line, down beside the Customs House. The sight alone of 300 swimmers trashing down the Liffey is worth the trip into town…
3. As most of you will know we have been providing FREE Magic & Puppet Shows and Circus Juggling Shows and Workshops in Dundrum town centre every week. We will also be preforming Magic Shows in HAMLEYS TOYSHOP, the most famous toyshop in the world, every Saturday at 12pm on the 4th, 18th, and 25th and on Sunday the 12th in September. Come along and enjoy the fun…
4. Thanks to everyone who came to our Fantastic FREE SILLYBILLY SUMMER CARNIVAL. We had a brilliant day with Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Magic, Circus Juggling and Puppet Shows at Red Stables, St Anne’s Park, Clontarf.
5. ‘Trip Advisor’ and You vote ‘SECRET CASTLE OF MAGIC’ No.6 of 274 Dublin Attractions. This Amazing Show now runs every Sunday at 8pm in Castle Dracula, Clontarf – This Show Experience is not to be missed! – 2 1/2 Hours of Screaming Laughing Fun! All the details are below and we guarantee a fun night. The Secret Castle is an adult and teenage venue… Too scary for little ones under 10. Normal price tickets are €16 or concessions are €14. Details are at www.SecretCastleOfMagic.com
6. Our Sillybilly Puppet and Sillybilly Music Classes have featured on RTE’s Den Tots telling Stories, Singing Sillybilly Songs and having fun with Emma and Sockey at our five Music Centres regularly. However, this week sees Sillybilly’s acting debut in Fair City during their talent show, the Sillybilly Fair City episodes aired on the 8th of August and if you missed it, they can be seen on RTE website player.
7. SILLYBILLY PARTIES have now massively dropped prices down for Magician, Superhero, Fairy Princess, Pirate, Sports and Funky Disco Parties… All our excellent parties with the usual Bubble Disco, Puppet Show, Parachute Games and Magic Show with Modelling Balloons and Magic Certificates for everyone to take home and a special prize for the Birthday Child.
Enjoy the summer……
Call 8 51 21 51 to find out more about any of the upcoming Sillybilly Events.
Vampires & Magic in Castle Dracula, Clontarf!! (5 minutes from City Centre)
THE SECRET CASTLE OF MAGIC’
www.SecretCastleOfMagic.com
DUBLIN’S MOST MAGICAL & EXCITING SHOW EXPERIENCE!!
Runs every Sunday at 8pm in Castle Dracula, Clontarf – This Show is not to be missed! – 2 1/2 Hours of Screaming Laughing Fun!
Joerg Steegmueller, Publisher of the “Dublin Event Guide” – “I had sooooo much fun! It is really a great evening and you should definitely go to see their show. Astonishing Magic, a lot of fun and a nice measure of spookiness are the ingredients that make this hugely entertaining show worth a visit.”
Peter Clerkin (TV3) – “‘Absolutely Fantastic and very different night, we screamed and laughed for 2 1/2 hours!”
Aonghus MacAnally (RTE) – ‘Superb, Well Done.’
‘Trip Advisor’ and You votes ‘Secret Castle Of Magic’ No.6 of 274 Dublin Attractions
All Amazing Magic & Dracula Shows with tour of ‘Castle Dracula’ Tunnels, Gargoyle Courtyard, Haunted Library & Graveyard, Dracula memorabilia and artifacts cost just €16! (Concessions €14).
Castle Dracula is an adult and teenage venue. No under 10’s… Just too scary.
Castle Dracula is supported by the Stoker Family and houses memorabilia from the Dracula Movies with history and artifacts from Bram Stoker, including a lock of Bram Stokers very hair…
The Audience are treated to three shows during this unique evening, a close-up magic show from Pat Fallon (International Magician & Illusionist), a comedy magic show from Nevin Cody (Winner ‘Stage Magician’ & ‘Close-Up Magician of the Year 2010’) and a Mind and Mystery Show from the Secret Castle’s Ronan MacGabhann.
For a Unique and Entertaining Experience, the Secret Castle is the Magical evening for you.. If there is one thing you do before you Die… Visit the ‘Secret Castle Of Magic’.
Booking essential:
In Ireland Call 8 51 21 51 or after hours 087 232 7151 / Outside Ireland 003531 851 2151 or 00353 87 232 7151 or email SecretCastle@Sillybilly.ie for Tickets.
AUGUST
SUNDAY 8th : 8pm – SOLD OUT
SUNDAY 15th : 8pm
SUNDAY 22th : 8pm – SOLD OUT
SUNDAY 29th : 8pm
SEPTEMBER
SUNDAY 5th : 8pm
SUNDAY 12th : 8pm
SUNDAY 19th : 8pm
SUNDAY 26th : 8pm
After each show the audience are given feedback forms to fill out. Please find the audience reviews below…
Louise Byrne
Truly Unique Experience, Really enjoyable Family evening.. Thanks
Daphne Cherlos
Best night in a long long time…
Richael Nealle
Best money I ever spent…
Naoise Hackett
I love all the stuff about the vampires, it was amazing…
Orla Cruse
We loved the whole experience, all the cast members were great with the audience..
Grace Lovell
An Amazing Show and a great way to spend the evening. Cannot believe the tricks… True Magic does exist! Would recommend it to everyone..
Mark Ryan
Absolutely Fantastic! Very well kept secret, that I plan to tell everybody about…
Billy
Brilliant. A lot better than expected. Had a great time. Magic was excellent..
Aleine Geaney
Loved the Comedy Magician…
Susanne Chapuis, Switzerland
It was great, scary and funny, the perfect night!
Mark Singleta
Great Evening, completely different experience, will highly recommend it to everyone, best of luck..
Nathan Neville
The Tunnel was the scariest, it was all great fun..
John Reddy & Ana Maria Binden
Fantastic live ‘Different’ Entertainment, had a really great time, great way to end a weekend and something to talk about at Lunch in work, well done to all, thank you.
Paula Fitzgerald
Loved the illusionist Ronan and the comedy of Nevin, such a good different way to spend a night…
Sandra & Husband (Celbrige Giraffe Childcare Centre Manager)
Went to the show last night with the hubby and we really enjoyed it !! Good clean fun and a great laugh.
I will now be spreading the word to my staff of 24 and will plan to bring them sometime soon!!
David & Pauline Corry
Screamed and laughed so much I thought we were going to pee ourselves. What a fun night night this is. We will definitely be back..
Emma McElroy
What I loved about the Secret Castle the most was all the audience participation and the Humor.
Catherine
We loved Nevin… What a cheap night for so much fun…
Dermot Garland
Nevin was a gas man, ‘‘This way, follow me’‘. What a fantastic night, different and very enjoyable.
Harry Guinness (SIM)
Great Night…
Rob Hackett
Great night, Keep up the good work!!
Lee Nagle
That bridge to the Castle is just Crazy. Brilliant night.
Megan Doyle
It was brilliant! loved the interaction with the audience.
Michael Lahiffe
‘The Magic was really good’
Margaret Doyle
I loved the creepiness of it all, very enjoyably experience..
Aiden Toomey
Well done – Very enjoyable
Stephen Garland
I love the 1st Magician act the best..
Rachel Ward
We haven’t laughed so much in ages. What a fun night…
Tara Meyer
We screamed our way thought the night, the girls were terrified at points, but loved everything. Very different night.
Martin Shoue
Brilliant Show, great night, Brilliant Fun..
Mark Gaskin
Great fun, would make a great group event.
Laura Greene
A fun night filled with different Tricks, loved the bridge, great involvement of the Audience
Joe Fortune (SIM)
Great Show, a ‘Must See!’
Sinead McCarthy & Aled Jones
Great Craic! A Winner!
Barbara Flynn-Franzoni
Enjoyed It. Had a great laugh..
Josie Charley
Brilliant, Amazing, Hysterical, Many Thanks
Mark McAcklan
Great Show, Well done, Thanks
Dylan Clerkin
That was Fantastic!
Bille Morton (Actress)
Great Sense of an ensemble Company
Ashleigh Downey
Great Fun
Ian Huet
Imaginative & Unexpected Laughs all through.
Ian Bevan & Edel Byrne
Wow. Brilliant Show, haven’t laughed so much in a while, thanks guys, well done..
Kevin & Michael Fogarty
Excellent. Brilliant.
Caitriona Kenny (Came with her boyfriend)
I have to say it would be enjoyable for people of all ages. All three magicians were excellent in their own type of way. Nevin was hilarious he engaged with the audience a little more then the others. The venue itself was good as you had to go through Dracula’s layers to get to the show and you are blindfolded so there was a lot of screaming and jumping before arriving at your seat. The area itself were the show began was intimate. Overall rating for me would be 7/10.Thanks a million for a very enjoyable night and nice to do something different.
Marion. (Party of nine)
Went to the show with eight teenage boys – they LOVED it. Fantastic value. Thank You.
Will McCreevey (RBOS with 3 Collogues)
*‘Set up was fantastic and the Magicians were excellent. Praise to all involved, you should be proud and look forward to next years Birthday and many more…
Fantastic Stuff, very good, Nevin was Hilarious!’*
Paul Curtis (from Irish Life with his wife & two teenage kids)
‘Excellent Night, Brilliant Entertainment’
Joe O’Donnell (SIM)
‘Brilliant Show!’
Family Party of 8 people
‘Very Funny & Entertaining, especially Eamonn’
Sarah Curran (Came with two friends)
‘Amazing!’
John Bowden (Ex President of the ‘Society of Irish Magicians’)
‘Very Enjoyable’
Julie Garland (Citi Staff Group)
‘Brilliant Night’
Ryan Carey (with 3 friends)
‘I Enjoyed it thoroughly!’
Tallaght Deaf Society (Four members)
‘Excellent Shows and well presented, very Entertaining’
Adam Dunne
‘Very Good, 10 out of 10’
Martin the Magician (Mystics)
‘Not to be missed’
Ruth Maher (Came with two friends)
Really enjoyed the magic tour of the secret castle. The magic shows (all three) were very good and very much aimed at adults. Had a lovely time. Thanks again.
Austrian Teacher (and tour guide with 15 College Girls ranging from 16 to 19)
‘We have loved Dublin but the highlight so far was the Secret Castle, I have never heard the girls scream and laugh so much, we all had great fun’
Frank Boyle (& his Wife – Plumber – 54 years old)
‘This is the maddest place I have ever been too, absolutely crazy, my wife’s nerves are gone’
Sue Deveney (Came with 8 ladies from Hen Party)
‘O My God, What a blast this place is, we laughed till we cried…’
Jim Riordan (Came with his friend and their two Girlfriends)
‘We loved it…. Scared the pants of Jen and Lou. I would come again just to see their faces’
Gareth Lewis (Came with 5 Friends)
‘Good Magic Shows, and this is just a wild place…’
Jenny Colbert (Came with husband)
‘Very good, mad night’
Olwen Bright (Came with 2 Girlfriends)
‘We loved it…’
Gen Wilson (Football coach & Tour Guide with 24 members from the Norwich Football Club on tour in Ireland)
‘This is a great place, we did not expect anything like that, it was a hoot. The Guys didn’t take it seriously until they went through the blind fold tunnel and then everyone went quiet. Great Magic Shows, the second one was very funny.’
Auther Murry (Came with his wife and two kids)
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. My younger daughter was terrified and cried, but the next day she decided that she didn’t need to be terrified!
The young chap doing the first show was good. My younger daughter described the show as “weird”!
All 4 of us enjoyed the second show. Nevin is very entertaining, and impressed the kids. Clever delivery.
The third show was also very good.
Overall, the experience was very good and happily no one was there trying to sell something to us! Both my kids want to re-visit in the future and my elder daughter wants us to arrange a visit there for herself & her friends.
Thumbs up!
Joan Byrne (Came with her brother and friend)
‘Mad Fun, the night is a crazy blur, we have to come again to see all the stuff we missed the first time, Highly recommend it and very cheap’
Booking essential. – Call (01) 8 51 21 51 / 087 232 7151 or mail SecretCastle@Sillybilly.ie to book Tickets.
Yours in Magic
Ronan
Ronan MacGabhann
www.Sillybilly.ie
www.SecretCastleOfMagic.com
ronan@sillybilly.ie
Hilltop Business Centre
Raheny, Dublin 5, Ireland
Office: (01) 8 51 21 51
Event Mob: 087 232 7151
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