March 2nd – 6th 2011
www.thegathering.ie

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The Gathering Traditional Festival this week embraced the world of social networking by joining the international online phenomenon Facebook.

Fans of The Gathering Festival on Facebook will be treated to competitions, up-to-the-minute announcements and pictures from the festival. To become a fan of The Gathering on Facebook simply follow the link on www.thegathering.ie

The 2011 Gathering Traditional Festival takes place at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney from March 2nd to 6th. The stellar line-up of concerts already confirmed for 2011 include performances by De Danann, Shaskeen, Fidil, The Glacken Brothers, Noel Hill & Tony Linnane, Guidewires, John Carty & Brian Rooney, John & Pip Murphy and many more.

The toe-tapping tunes for the ever popular Gathering Céilís will be provided by Jerry McCarthy, The Copperplate Céilí Band, The Abbey Céilí Band and Johnny Reidy & Swallows Tail. Set-dancing workshops for beginners, advanced and children will take place throughout the weekend and impromptu sessions galore, of the highest caliber, are a given.

Also new for 2011, The Gathering will present a series of Showcase gigs whereby new and established Irish traditional music acts will be afforded the opportunity to perform in front of an audience of festival organisers and bookers from throughout Ireland and Europe.

Any traditional Irish bands interested in participating should forward their CD and CV to John O’Shea – The Gathering Festival, C/o Gleneagle Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co Kerry, email johngathering@hotmail.com or phone 087 2348824 / 064 66 33544

For further information on The Gathering Traditional Festival, visit www.thegathering.ie
For hotel reservations call The Gleneagle Hotel on 064 66 36000.