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July 14th – 20th, 2013
www.catskillsirishartsweek.org
The 19th Annual Catskills Irish Arts Weeks in East Durham, New York, July 14th–20th, 2013 presented by The MJ Quill Irish Cultural and Sports Center is right around the corner!
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Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, July 6th–14th, 2013
www.scoilsamhraidhwillieclancy.com
The 41st annual Willie Clancy Summer School will be officially opened by Orlaith McBride, Director of The Arts Council, on Saturday evening, July 6th. This will mark the beginning of a week long run of organised events featuring tuition, lectures, recitals, concerts and céilithe, around which a web of informal music sessions will evolve, creating the dynamic festival atmosphere that is part of the Willie Clancy week.
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June 24th – July 5th, 2013
www.blas.ie
The Blas Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance returns to the Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick for the 17th successive year this June 24th until July 5th.
Blas is now firmly established as one of Ireland’s most prestigious summer schools, drawing students from all over the world to spend two weeks gaining access to the finest Irish musicians, singers and dancers.
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June 21st, 2013
Ennis Roots Weekend is a new Gathering inspired event for Co. Clare, the home of traditional music. Following on from the success of Love: live music – Ennis last year, Clare’s county town will again host a free concert on June 21st to connect with music day around the globe. Developing to a full weekend of music for 2013, the festival will be filled with events for visitors and locals alike to take part in and come together to enjoy some of Ireland’s best known musicians and groups and even have the opportunity to join them on stage! You can take a tour of their boutique town and meet shop owners who will be offering a great Ennis welcome.
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May 19th – 27th, 2013
www.fleadhnua.com
This year will be the occasion of the 40th Fleadh Nua to be held in Ennis, Co. Clare from May 19th – May 27th. It is also the Year of the Gathering and Fleadh Nua 2013 will welcome people from all corners of the world to celebrate with concerts, ceilis, singing sessions, music session trail, street entertainment, recitals, CD launches, free lunchtime concerts, set and ceili dancing competitions and much more.
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May 9th – 12th, 2013
www.galwayearlymusic.com
Word Play: which came first – words or music?
From 17th century Roman music to the performance of Early Irish poetry and a playful look at the dark side of fairytales, join them for a rich tapestry of medieval renaissance and baroque vocal and instrumental music. Their theme is a ‘chicken and egg’ question that will be considered from many angles. Telling stories, expressing emotions and embodying the sacred, in all these both vocal and instrumental music play a part.
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May 3rd – 5th, 2013
The Cup of Tae Festival in Ardara, Co. Donegal is recognised by many as the perfect festival to start off the summer festivals calender. This festival has simply got everything, open air musical sessions, top concerts, emphasis on encouraging young and up and coming talent, top class school of music, emphasis on free entertainment, loads of international musicians and plenty of crack. If you haven’t been to the Cup of Tae Festival you don’t know what you have missed.
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April 17th – 21st, 2013
The Big NYAH 10th Birthday Co Cavan Traditional Music Festival
The NYAH festival is an event of international standing. Held over two months, it presents more than 600 performers and 100 events with concerts, artists in conversations, sessions, dances, workshops, forums, late sessions, acoustic jams, social dialogue and debate, an entire children’s session, Sean nós workshops, late night cabarets and special events. They have a brilliant Traditional music and Song music scene here in Cavan with events generally marked by a relaxed family friendly atmosphere, fine musicians and singers a plenty. If you have never been to a traditional music festival they highly recommend it as feast for the ears and good for the soul.
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Kenmare’s new Irish Music Festival
April 5th – 7th, 2013
www.kenmareirishmusicfestival.com
The town of Kenmare, Co. Kerry is gearing itself up for the first ever Féile Neidín; Kenmare’s new annual Irish Music Festival during the weekend after Easter, April 5th, 6th & 7th.
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March 21st – April 24th & 7th, 2013
www.comhaltas.ie/events
Since 2007 Comhaltas have organised a weekend of traditional music workshops, sessions and concerts in honour of the 19th century harper Patrick Byrne. This community festival is held annually on the weekend before Easter in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.
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