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October 3rd–7th, 2012
www.corkfolkfestival.com
After 32 years of exciting and unique programming, the Cork Folk Festival which takes place from October 3rd–7th once again presents a packed international line–up for 2012. Headlining this year’s festival will be one of folk music’s finest troubadours, Paul Brady who last played the Cork Festival in 1985. (more…)
September 21st – 23rd, 2012
www.ardara.ie
Following on from the huge success of last years festival which brought people from all over the world to the scenic town of Ardara the organisers are confident of a successful weekend again this year. The organisers hope to provide something for everyone to enjoy, with Concerts, Céilís, Barn Dances, Sean nós, Set Dancing, Workshops, Pub and Street Sessions.
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September 14th–16th 2012
www.gerrywhelanweekend.com
Cootehill, County Cavan is again looking forward to an event–packed weekend of traditional music, song and dance as the eight annual Gerry Whelan Memorial Weekend fast approaches. The popular annual festival, which will see some of the top names in the tradition taking part in the memorial concert, pub sessions, workshops and street music pays tribute to the late Gerry Whelan, who was actively involved with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann since the organisation was founded in 1951.
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September 7th – 9th, 2012
www.tullatradfestival.ie
The annual Tulla Trad Festival takes place on the weekend of September 7th – 9th, 2012 and this year’s event has a line–up which cannot be surpassed.
All the stars for the weekend will be performing at the celebrity concert and also tutoring at the workshops on Saturday. Including in the line–up are Sibeal Davitt who is one of the Judges on TG4’s Feis and Blood.
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September 6th – 9th, 2012
www.gignthebann.com
Now in its thirteenth year the Portglenone Cross Cultural Music and Dance Festival has established itself as one of the premier and much anticipated events on the festival calendar. It has evolved into an annual event that is attended by people from the locality, from the length and breadth of Ireland and from as far as away as Canada and the USA. The festival has built a reputation for offering a highly impressive line–up of top performers spanning Traditional, Scottish, Gospel and Folk Music circles.
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August 13th – 19th, 2012
www.bathfolkfestival.org
The 3rd Bath Folk Festival takes place from August 13th–19th across this musically vibrant city. It boasts over 40 concerts, a 5 day Irish music summer school, over 20 workshops and lots of sessions. It includes a line–up of long–established well–known stalwarts, up and coming artists and those special acts that haven’t caught the press attention.
There are gigs to suit every budget (Many of them are free!) and a staggering offer on a season ticket that gives you access to every concert for only £60! Included in this line–up is Tim Edey & Brendan Power, Spiers & Boden, Karen Tweed with Des Hurley, Tom McElvogue & Chris O’Malley, Spiro, Alan Burke, Dave Swarbrick, Claire Mann & Aaron Jones, Inu, Mawkin, Blackthorn, Jon Hicks, Malarchy, Reg Meuross, Bethany Porter & the Availables, Effra, Flying Toads, Angel Ridge, Gaulois Bros, Luke Daniels, Bob & Gill Berry, Dave Sutherland & Siobhan Parr and there’s lot’s more.
For further information visit the Festival website located at www.bathfolkfestival.org
SLIGO LIVE 2012
www.sligolive.ie
Wednesday 24th – Monday, 29th October 2012
Tickets on sale Thursday 26th July
The sensational Pokey LaFarge & The South City Three have been added to the stellar line up at this year’s Sligo Live Festival which spans 6 days over the Bank Holiday Weekend 24th – 29th October 2012. The uniqueness of Sligo Live is shown in the calibre of artists and performances they provide and this year is no exception. Pokey LaFarge & The South City Three are joining the ranks of performers at Sligo Live alongside legends Joan Armatrading and Van Morrison. Pokey La Farge headlines the Three Stage Festival Club in the Model on Saturday October 27th at midnight. Tickets (€19 + €1 euro service charge) from www.sligolive.ie, The Hawk’s Well, Sligo (071 916 1526) or from Ticketmaster (normal service charge).
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Clannad’s Moya Brennan, the Tulla Céilí Band, uilleann piper Liam O’Flynn and fiddler Martin Hayes will be just some of the traditional musicians performing at the 10th Masters of Tradition which runs from August 15 -19 in Bantry.
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Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, February 20th - 24th, 2012
www.thegathering.ie
Toes will be tapping all the way to Killarney for the fourteenth Gathering Traditional Festival which is set to take place at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney from February 20th to 24th 2013.
This festival is firmly established as one of the most popular celebrations of Irish song and dance the world over. It has grown in strength since its inception way back in 1999 and incorporates a finely tuned mix of concerts, céilís, sessions, workshops and masterclasses. (more…)
Featuring – Enda Scahill, banjo, Martin Howley, banjo, David Howley, banjo, mandolin, guitar & vocals
“We Banjo 3 are terrific. There really isn’t a better way to say it. Wonderful musicianship of the first order. Best of all, they are different.” – Bill Margeson, Irish Music Writer.
“Enda does things on the banjo which should be impossible.”
– Irish American News.
The banjo has been likened to Marmite – you either love it or hate it. But when the remarkable We Banjo 3 hits the vellum and virtuosity takes flight, any doubts about this much-maligned instrument are swept aside in a wave of verve and sheer joie-de-vivre.
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