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Eleanor Shanley’s 2016 presented a busy year from the off, especially so on the back of her successful “Forever Young” album launch last autumn.  Spring was spent touring Canada with De Danann, and some very special Irish live shows including RTE Radio 1’s open-air concert in O’Connell St. Dublin as part of the city’s 1916 Commemorations.  Eleanor was joined by close friends Mike Hanrahan (guitar and vocals) and Paul Kelly (mandolin and fiddle).  Eleanor comments “what a great honour, how could it be anything other than an honour to be involved in the 1916 Commemorations in Dublin.  A very memorable performance for all the right reasons”. (more…)

Craolfar clár speisialta den tsraith iomráiteach ‘Céilí House’  ar RTÉ Raidió 1,  Dé Sathairn seo chugainn,   Deireadh 22 Fómhair 2016, ag 9.02p.m.  le buaiteoirí Siansa Gael Linn 2016, an grúpa ‘Círéib’ ó Choláistí Eoin agus Íosagáin, Baile an Bhóthair, Co. Átha Cliath.
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The Young Folk are delighted and very excited to announce that they have just signed a co-management deal and record licensing agreement, in cooperation with ARC Music Productions, with Tom Sarig and his Esther Creative Group (www.esthercreativegroup.com).
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In the early hours of the 10th of October 2015 a fire broke out at a halting site in Carrickmines in South County Dublin. Ten Travellers lost their lives including a young mother who was pregnant. This awful tragedy was followed by some of the worst discrimination this state has ever seen. Acclaimed Irish artist Ron Kavana, who is a member of the Celebration of Traveller Music Initiative, has a released an album in aid of the two surviving orphans of the blaze.

On October 10th 2015 Willie Lynch (25), Tara Gilbert (27) Jodie (9), Kelsey (4), Jimmy Lynch (39), Sylvia Connors, Thomas Connors (27) Jim (5), Christy (2) and Mary (5 months) died together when the large mobile home they were sleeping in caught fire. Their mobile home was one of five on the “temporary” Traveller site, which had been on Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines for eight years.
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Traditional music supergroups have become something of a regular fashion in recent years, with players from acclaimed groups switching and swapping partners, creating smaller ensembles and making great music along the way. (more…)

The well-known musical Ó Maonaigh/Mooney family from Cois Cláidí in Gaoth Dobhair will officially launch their new album live on Rónán Beo @3 on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta on Thursday 6th October.

The Mooneys were born and reared in the Gaoth Dobhair Gaeltacht in Donegal, an area rich in music and culture.  The group is made up of sisters Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (vocals and fiddle) and Anna Ní Mhaonaigh (vocals and whistle), their brother Gearóid Ó Maonaigh (guitar), and his son Ciarán Ó Maonaigh (fiddle).

This is the first album for the family as a musical group, and on Thursday Rónán will have them live in studio to play, and to talk about the new album which features songs and tunes, both new and old, and we’ll hear exclusive versions of those tunes on the show. 

Tune in to Rónán Beo @3 on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta on Thursday 6 October 3 pm.

Ballymaloe Grainstore
Sunday 16 October, 8pm

Three of the country’s most dazzling traditional musicians - fiddle player, Zoë Conway;  guitar and bouzouki player, Dónal Lunny; and button accordion master, Máirtín O’Connor - will come together in Ballymaloe Grainstore on Sunday 16 October.

Don’t miss this illustrious trio for what will be be an atmospheric and unforgettable night of music.  They’ll draw on an eclectic mix of the old and new where traditional tunes and songs meet each of their diverse influences and unique compositional voices.
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On 20th November Fergal O’Brien will be launching the first ever Grade 2 Bodhrán Tutor and CD in Tí Chulainn, Mullaghbawn.

John Joe Kelly has agreed to launch the book and CD with master classes for beginners and advanced player throughout the afternoon before being joined by John McSherry and Brian Finnegan for what promises to be an intriguing day of traditional music. John Joe’s comment on the tutor was: “I have read many tutorials over the years but found this one in particular fun and creative, but yet sincere in its points that are being made”.
Beoga bodhrán maestro Eamon Murray has also reviewed the publication and was struck by the innovative notation which Rene de Kat, another bodhrán tutor with the Traditional Arts Partnership, has helped to develop alongside Fergal. (more…)

A new season of the popular monthly musical event ‘Siamsaíocht@6!’, organized by Gael Linn, kicks off on Thursday, 20 October next in the Powerscourt Townhouse Theatre, South William Street, Dublin.
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Pipers and harpists have one week left to apply for the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal 2016. 30 September is the final date for entries to the competition, which is run by Peadar Ó Riada on his RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta programme Cuireadh chun Ceoil.

To enter, musicians should record 5 pieces of music and upload them to www.cuireadhchunceoil.ie , or alternatively burn them to CD and send them to Peadar Ó Riada in Cúil Aodha. Full details are on the website.
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