August 19th – 23rd, 2015 www.westcorkmusic.ie

The 2015 Masters of Tradition will open its doors to the very best musicians in the land, presenting a series of performances that cover the full spectrum of Irish traditional music, in its most authentic form. Many of Ireland’s foremost traditional musicians have performed at the festival since it began in 2002. Previous performers include: Liam O’Flynn; Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra; Steve Cooney; Kevin Crawford from Lúnasa; Brendan Begley; Susan McKeown;  Ricky Skaggs; Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill; Donal Lunny and so many more.
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September 30th – October 4th, 2015

Oulu, Finland, www.irish.fi

Welcome to the magic of Finland and Irish culture at the 10th Anniversary Irish Festival of Oulu from September 30th to October 4th, 2015 in Oulu, Finland.

The city is gearing up for a full weekend of Irish music, dance and culture, inviting Irish music and culture fans to the most northerly Irish festival in the world.

Enter the contest at www.irish.fi for a chance to win 2 event passes and 5 nights’ hotel accommodation for 2 persons at the 10th anniversary festival. Described by fans as “original, full of craic, welcoming and intimate”, the 5–day event is known for showcasing the biggest and freshest names in the Irish music world, which have included Andy Irvine, Paddy Keenan, Altan, Dervish and Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Beoga, Fullset, Caladh Nua, Goitse and Socks in the Frying Pan, to name but a few.
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