The competition for the Seán Ó Riada 2017 Gold Medal is now open to entries from metal reed instruments – box, concertina and mouth organ etc.

The winner will be awarded the gold medal, and prize money of €2500, at a gala concert in Cork in January to be broadcast live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

The closing date for entries is 29 September 2017.

15 musicians will be shortlisted, and they will be invited to take part in a gala concert on 2 February 2018 in the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork, where the winner will be chosen.  The shortlist will be announced on 1 December.

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September 29^th-October 1^st, 2017

www.nobberharpfestival.com

From September 29th – October 1st , The O’Carolan Harp Festival, honours the poet, composer and harper Turlough O’Carolan, who was born in 1670 in Nobber, Co. Meath.

This year the festival celebrates 30 years.  (more…)

POWERSCOURT TOWNHOUSE THEATRE
Sth William Street, Dublin 2
6p.m. – 8p.m. (Doors open  from 5.40 p.m.)

THURSDAY, 19 OCTOBER  2017
An eclectic start to the new season of sessions
as reknowned Sligo fiddler,
MANUS McGUIRE,
( Buttons & Bows, Moving Cloud, Brock McGuire Band ) &
EMILY FLACK,
wonderful Canadian singer steeped in the traditions of Cape Breton/Ontario and Ireland,
are joined by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist from Dublin,
ÉAMONN DE BARRA
-don’t miss a great evening of music and song !

ADMISSION: €12
Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee available for purchase
Booking essential ( limited space ! )
087/2547574 or niamh@gael-linn.ie

Featuring Aonghus McAnally and his Musicians.

NATIONWIDE TOUR

AONGHUS MCANALLY CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF CHRISTIE HENNESSY ON A NATIONWIDE TOUR.

Renowned entertainer recreates the iconic sound of his close friend in a touching tribute to one of Ireland’s greatest singer-songwriters.

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