www.dedannan.com

For many years ‘De Dannan’ were the forerunners in the Irish traditional music world but after 33 years, 14 albums and a number of changes in the line up, the group disbanded in 2003. In August 2009, Frankie Gavin unleashed a new ‘De Dannan’ line up and after much acclaim following the band’s live performances, on September 23rd ‘Frankie Gavin & De Dannan’ will release its long awaited new album entitled ‘Jigs, Reels & Rock ‘n’ Roll’. The World Launch of the new album, which will take place at The Quays Music Hall in Galway city, will also coincide with Frankie Gavin’s attempt to enter the ‘Guinness Book of World Records’ on the same day (Arthur’s Day) as the ‘Fastest Fiddle Payer in the World’. The album will also be launched internationally at performances at the ‘World Expo’ in China and at the ‘Shanghai Arts Festival’ on September 25th & 26th respectively. Other engagements within the period include an album launch in Monaco, a performance for Price Albert and a performance for former US President Bill Clinton in Dublin. A 32 county ‘Up Close & Personal’ tour of the Island of Ireland is also planned to coincide with the album release.
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www.trocaire.org/trad

Traditional Irish musicians are encouraged to tune up their instruments this week as ‘Trad for Trócaire’ kicks off on Thursday, 23rd September and runs until Wednesday, 29thSeptember. Trad for Trócaire, a week-long celebration of traditional Irish music run by Trócaire and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, is seeking musicians, venues and music fans to raise the roof while raising money for Trócaire, by organising or supporting a local seisiún.
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www.andyirvine.com
‘…one of Ireland’s most creative talents for over 20 years.’
-Boston Globe-

The release of Andy Irvine’s first studio album in over ten years is no small news. Finally coaxed off that perennial global tour for five minutes Irvine has managed to capture a bewitching set of original arrangements and songs that have illuminated his concerts of recent years. Abocurragh (a reference to his residence outside Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh) is not just one man’s album; it is a gathering of great musicians and a dramatic journey for the listener. That journey somehow involves murder, confidence tricks, cannibalism, and the divil himself. But fear not, such macabre themes are offset with the loveliest of music, not to mention a brilliant wit.
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www.sligolive.ie
Weekend Tickets to All Events - €75.00
Thursday 21st to Monday 25th October 2010

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Over 100 Events, Over 300 Performers, All Day Café Culture Events, Trad Sessions,
The Stranglers, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lloyd Cole, Republic of Loose,
Dervish 21st Birthday with Special Guests,
Crooked Still, The Duke and The King, Alan Kelly Quartet, Eddi Reader,
Jerry Fish & the Mudbug Club, Dead Cat Bounce, Tift Merritt, Heathers,
Tom Baxter, Moya Brennan, Kevin Burke, RSAG, The Lost Brothers,
SLIM PICKIN’S, Innishfree Ceili Band, Dartry Ceili Band, Our Little Secrets,
Nathan Pilatzke, Cormac De Barra, Triona Ni Dhomhnaill,
Fiddler of Dooney Competition, World Air Fiddle Championships,
Fantastic Street Entertainment, Street Markets,
And wait for it…
Over 80% Of These Events Are Free
plus
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- musical gatherings hosted by GAEL LINN

Bewley’s Café Theatre, Grafton Street
6p.m. – 8p.m.
( Doors open from 5.45p.m. )

TUESDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2010
A celebration of music and song
with Carlovian duo
DAVE SHERIDAN (fiddle ) &
CIARÁN SOMERS ( flute )
and renowned sean-nós singer
ÉAMON Ó DONNCHADHA

ADMISSION: €15 ( includes complimentary finger food )
Bar open/tea and coffee available
BOOKING RECOMMENDED ( LIMITED SPACE ! )
087/2547574
Future events!

16 November:  Music and song with Mary Staunton, Mayo’s favourite accordion player and bouzouki player extraordinaire, Alec Finn!

www.westcorkmusic.ie

Traditional Music as you’ve never heard it before …

Catch a wonderful opportunity to hear traditional Irish music as you’ve never heard it before. The exciting young traditional band Fidil will be making their Bantry House debut on Friday 8th October at 8pm. This concert is presented by West Cork Music and Music Network.
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www.musicnetwork.ie/musicians/funding

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND FUNDING APPLICATION DEADLINES APPROACHING

Music Network is calling for applications for a range of supports being offered to support the career development of musicians. Music Network’s ongoing work supports the career development of professional musicians through performance opportunities, funding, courses and information resources. Application deadlines are approaching for the following professional development training courses and funding schemes.
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September 30th – October 3rd, 2010
www.corkfolkfestival.com

Ireland preps for International folk fever with the 31st annual  Beamish Cork Folk Festival 2010. The Beamish Cork Folk Festival is back from September 30th to October 3rd 2010 in some of Cork City’s  favourite venues. The festival will showcase some the world’s best folk including: Imagined Village, Alan Kelly, Eddi Reader, Beoga,  Iarla Ó Lionáird, Niwel Tsumbu, Catfish Keith, the Kilfenora Céilí
Band and more to come.
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www.nuigalway.ie/arts/artsinaction.html

NUI Galway is delighted to announce the 2010/2011 ‘Arts in Action’ Programme, which invites students to engage with the creative arts during their studies. Aimed at students across the campus, ‘Arts in Action’ offers access to a variety of international-standard arts events throughout the academic year.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOGgmA7CsY8

Cashel’s singer songwriter Billy O’Dwyer Bob’s “The Tipperary Girl” has recently been recorded by Daniel O’Donnell and the Donegal crooner brought it into the Top 50 Irish single charts in July.

The song was touched with tragedy as it was the last recording made by the band’s durmmer John Hickey who lost his battle with liver cancer last Easter.

Billy and the Sorryass Blues band will soon be appearing on Dublin’s  Balcony TV, which should give Billy and the Sorryass Blues Band a huge web profile. Balcony TV has clocked up over 10 million hits on its viral music service to date.
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