Ennis Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann an outstanding success
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The Fleadh has been an outstanding success in advancing the vision and aspirations of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann nationally and locally. Record numbers of young people attended masterclasses at Scoil Éigse, concert audiences broke all records, numbers of competitors were up due to increased entries from overseas including two Japanese Céilí Bands and Fleadh TV broadcast 12 hours of lively invigorating television.
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The Willis Clan Perform at the National Concert Hall This Thursday
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The Willis Clan are set to perform a very special Dublin show at the National Concert Hall this Thursday, 25 August 2016 following the success of their nationwide tour and new album ‘Chapter Two: Boots’. Tickets priced €30 are on sale now. Concessions available for students, OAPs and Group Bookings. The Willis Clan, who recently performed for children in Temple Street Children’s Hospital, will donate a percentage of proceeds to the hospital.
Bringing their mixture of original bluegrass and country to the National Concert Hall this August, the 14 person family will return to Ireland for their first headline Dublin date. The concert is simply unmissable as The Willis Clan will be joined on stage by special guests including Moya Brennan for a number of songs.
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EXCITING DOUBLEBILL FROM SLIGO LIVE 2016
LYNCHED and SARA WATKINS
Sun. 30th Oct. 2016 – Hawk’s Well Theatre
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Ireland’s Folk, Roots & Indie Festival enters a second decade of quality music on the Wild Atlantic Way
26th– 31st October 2016
One of the most exciting acts on the Irish folk scene, LYNCHED, will feature in a double bill with Californian singer-songwriter and Fiddler SARA WATKINS as part of Sligo Live Festival on Sunday, 30th October 2016 @ Hawk’s Well Theatre. Tickets @ €20.00 plus service charge are on sale now from www.sligolive.ie
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Music Network Culture Night 2016
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30th anniversary concert broadcast live on RTÉ lyric fm for Culture Night
“A highly satisfying debut that hits the gut and touches the heart, “Note to Self” introduces a fine quartet and makes the case unequivocally for Colarossi as an emerging talent embarking on an exciting journey.” All About Jazz
“Laoise Kelly is a young harpist with the disposition of an iconoclast and the talent and technique of a virtuoso.” Irish Times
“Butt’s account of Britten’s poignant cello suites falls absurdly easily on the ear. Technically perfect and commanding of the closest attention, this is a debut to enhance any label” The Independent on Sunday (UK)
“Ulaid features three supreme instrumentalists, gifted composers and talented interpreters of traditional and original music in one explosive package” Irish Music Magazine
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Caitlín & Ciarán , Fiddle – Concertina – Dance, Irish Tour, August – September 2016
One of Traditional music’s most energetic and impressive acts has just announced new dates for an Irish Tour, which kicks off later this month. Artists Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Ciarán Ó Maonaigh deliver a spirited performance of music and dance rooted in the tradition; brimming with soul and life. Through fiddle, concertina and dance, Caitlín & Ciarán breathe fire into musical pieces, combining their arts with passion and spontaneity.
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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park to host a “Fun with the Fleadh event”
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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is embracing the arrival of Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann to Ennis and County Clare by hosting a special “Fun with the Fleadh event” where people can jam with the Folk Park’s traditional Irish musicians, learn about the history of musical instruments, or just listen to good toe tapping Trad!
The event runs from the 11th to 21st of August from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. daily. People attending the Fleadh are welcome to join with the Bunratty Folk Park’s troop of traditional Irish musicians, many of whom are regular performers at the nightly traditional Irish dinner entertainment at the Folk Park’s Barn, who along with other musicians will take up residence in the various cottages around the Folk Park each day during the event.
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Music Network presents Colin Dunne, Tola Custy, Maeve Gilchrist and David Power
Performing ‘Edges of Light’, a new Music Network commission
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On tour 13 – 24 September
“a fantastically articulate mover… you can’t take your eyes off him.” The Daily Telegraph on Colin Dunne
“A languid, loose-limbed creature that creates the finest of shapes around his chosen tunes.” The Irish Times on Tola Custy
“A phenomenal harp player who can make her instrument ring with unparalleled purity.” Dirty Linen on Maeve Gilchrist
“The sheer breadth of expression captured by Waterford piper David Power in his latest collection will be enough to stop many listeners in their tracks.” The Irish Times
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TWO GREAT LEGENDS: PAUL BRADY and THE SAW DOCTORS
ANNOUNCED FOR
Sligo Live 2016
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Ireland’s Folk, Roots & Indie Festival enters a second decade of quality music on the Wild Atlantic Way
26th– 31st October 2016
AN EVENING WITH PAUL BRADY: SLIGO LIVE FESTIVAL, HAWK’S WELL THEATRE.
FRI. 28TH OCTOBER 2016.
Paul Brady, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist crosses musical boundaries again and again, incorporating folk, rock, blues, traditional & classic pop into his song-writing. His songs have been covered by Tina Turner, Carole King, Eric Clapton, Cher, Trisha Yearwood, John Prine, Joe Cocker, Phil Collins, Bonnie Raitt, Art Garfunkel,……..and many more.
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See the best of Irish and the world’s best musicians on IFTA Award winning FleadhTV this August.
The return of FleadhTV for 2016 was announced earlier this summer. With a new venue, two new presenters, two returning presenters, along with some of the very best traditional musicians, this year’s FleadhTV looks set to break the 1.1million viewership across their run in 2015.
FleadhTV will broadcast Live from 8.30pm to 11.30pm over four nights from Thursday August 18th to Sunday August 21st 2016 on TG4 as well as live on tg4.tv and fleadhcheoil.ie.
This year Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from Ennis, Co Clare looks set to be one of the most exciting yet. Presenters Lynette Fay and Cathy Jordan will be joined by two new hosts this year. TG4’s own Mairéad Ní Chuaig and local Clare musician Tóla Custy.
FleadhTV video promo https://youtu.be/O4CM6fGwGXU
Media pack http://bit.ly/FleadhTV2016
Highlight acts include: Thursday 18thAugust – The Irish Memory Orchestra (formerly Clare Memory Orchestra) | Noel Hill | Frankie Gavin & Arty McGlynn | (more…)
Death of PÁDRAIG DUGGAN, musician and founding member of Clannad
August 9th 2016
Pádraig Duggan, musician, songwriter and founding member of Irish Celtic music pioneers, Clannad, died early today (Tuesday), aged 67, in Dublin, Ireland. Pádraig along with twin brother, Noel, were the youngest of six children of Aodh (Hugh) and Máire Duggan and grew up in the Gaoth Dobhair Gaeltacht in Northwest Donegal.
Clannad was formed in the early 1970’s through regular performances in the family pub, Leo’s Tavern and, after winning the Letterkenny Folk Festival in 1973, they embarked on a busy touring schedule - finding initial success in Europe, especially Germany. Their music was a blend of Irish traditional songs from their native Donegal and contemporary influences of the day, such as the Beach Boys, The Beatles, the Mamas & Papas and Joni Mitchell.
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