Féile Patrick Byrne 2013

Concerts, Festivals, Sessions, Dancing

THURSDAY 21 MARCH 2013 8.00pm Official Opening by Meara Bhaile, Carraig Mhachaire Rois and public local history lecture by Rev. Robert Kingston, in the Shirley Arms Hotel, Carrickmacross. FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2013 8.00pm Recital with Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn and the Meath Harp group in St. Finbarr’s Church, Carrickmacross. 10.00pm Seisiún Cheoil / music session in Markey’s, Main Street, Carrickmacross. SATURDAY 23 MARCH 2013 10.30am workshops in Harp (Michael Rooney), Fiddle (tbc), Button Accordion (tbc), Banjo (Tracey Conway), Flute (June McCormack), Pipes (tbc) and Comhrá Gaeilge in Scoil Rois, Carrickmacross. 8.30pm concert with Brian Finnegan & band, Breton musicians and Ceoltóirí Drumlin in Corduff & Raferagh Community Centre, Corduff, Carrickmacross. SUNDAY 24 March 2013 12pm workshops in sets / sean nós dancing (Gerard Butler) and composing tunes (Brian Finnegan) in Inver College, Carrickmacross. 3.00pm Céilí in Inver College, Carrickmacross with music by the Salamanca Céilí Band. 6.30pm Seisiún Clainne / family music session in the Shirley Arms Hotel, Carrickmacross. SUNDAY 7 April 2013 7.30pm concert with Reel It In band in the Shirley Arms Hotel, Carrickmacross.

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Cavan Fleadh

Competitions, Concerts, Festivals, Sessions, Dancing

2013 Cavan County Fleadh takes place in Killeshandra, 30th May to 3rd June.

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Carmel Gunning/ John Regan / Joe O Grady / Seamus O Kane

Carmel Gunning (Whistle/Flute /Sean Nós singer) hails from Geevagh, in Co. Sligo from a musical family and is a multi-instrumentalist. An All Ireland Scor Champion and All Ireland Comhaltas champion, she teaches music and singing all year round, runs a series of music and singing classes every August in Sligo town and is also a tutor at Limerick University. A composer of note, she has produced 5 CDs to date and is featured on many more. She has travelled to many festivals at home and abroad teaching and performing. As well as a fine repertoire of songs in the Sean Nós tradition, Carmel also entertains with some American Country songs. John Regan (Button Box Accordion) is one of the better known button accordeonists in Ireland for the past 30 years. From Drumcliffe in North Sligo he now resides in Dublin. An All Ireland senior champion at the Listowel Fleadh in 1970, John had previously wond duet titles with fiddler Paddy Glacken. In 1972 he toured Britian with Liam O’Flynn and Cathal McConnell to much acclaim and later toured with Comhaltas American tours four times.He has two CD’s to his name “The Slopes of Benbulben” and “Let down the Blade” John teaches at the College of Music in Dublin and was mostly influeinced by Joe Burke and Finbar Dwyer. He delights in the playing of Sean Keane, Seamus Connolly and Sligo’s own Michael Coleman.” Joe O’Grady (Fiddle) From Carracastle Co. Sligo. His musical style was influenced by the legendary south Sligo fiddle/flute player Peter Horan. Other influences include Jim Gallagher John Horkan and Jim Ruane. He has played and taught at the Godrich Celtic Roots Festival in Canada. Seamus O’Kane (Bodhrán) from Dungiven, Co. Derry plays and makes bodhrans. As a maker he has helped to refine the old bodhran into what is now the modern drum by introducing a variety of skin tensioning systems. As a player he travels widely and often throughout Ireland wrecking perfectly good sessions! (his own words!!). As a retired teacher he now gives bodhran workshops at a variety of festivals.

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‘Morga’ in Concert @ Oriel Centre

Morga is based around the well-known tradition of fiddle and accordion duet, with backing provided by the bodhran and Greek bouzouki. Add the banjo to this mix and you have a fearsome cocktail! Mórga are a four-piece playing high-energy, souped up Irish traditional music, inspired by the great bands of the 1970s.The band formed in 2008 and released their debut CD the following year to widespread acclaim. After a couple years of playing around Europe they took a break to recover in 2011. Now they’re back with the addition of the legendary David Munnelly (who hails from Belmullet)on accordion in place of founder-member Barry Brady David Munnelly (Accordion) hails from Belmullet in Co. Mayo. David’s unique style brought him into the world of professional musicianship,he became a full-time member of Niamh Parsons’ band the Loose Connections. As Davids reputation grew in irish trad circles, David found himself recording and touring with some of the greatest irish bands and musicians of the last century including The Chieftains, De Danann, Gerry O’Connor, Athy McGlynn and Sharon Shannon.David formed the David Munnelly Band in 1999 and began a thirteen year journey with his own band touring Europe, America and Japan and recording four acclaimed CDs. Jonas Fromseier (Banjo/Bouzouki) Jonas originally from Denmark took up the banjo in his teens. After moving away from the island at nineteen he was asked to join the danish-irish group Trad-Lads he recorded his first  CD that year with this group and toured Scandinavia and Northern Europe. At twenty-one Jonas moved to Ireland and lived in Galway where he quickly blended into the local music scene and was soon playing professionally. After playing acoustic sessions for some years Jonas was asked to join the Irish group Arcady and gigged in Denmark and Ireland. In 2008 he recorded his second album with fellow Dane accordion player Anders Trabjerg specialising in one of his passions, Irish-American traditional music from the twenties and thirties. In 2008 he became a cofounder of Mórga seeking to recreate the sounds of the folk revival of the seventies the resulting CD received great reviews. In recent years Jonas has also performed with Irish music and dance show Celtic Crossroads, touring extensively in the US and playing hundreds of gigs for massive crowds. Dominic Keogh (Bodhrán) Dominic is from Kilmovee in county Mayo. It was through the local session scene that Dominic first became captivated by traditional music in particular the Bass beat of the Bodhrán, Dominic played for many years around the local areas with the legendary Peter Horan and other local greats. After Dominic moved to Galway in his early 20’s he came in contactand was hugely influenced by fantastic Bodhrán players such as the great Johnny ”Ringo” McDonagh and Paddy Kerr. It was here that Dominics Bodhrán style developed and matured. It was through the the Galway session scene that the idea for a band was developed and in 2008 Dominic became a founding member of Mórga and subsequently released their critically acclaimed self titled album which resulted in many tours throughout Europe. In 2010 Dominic joined the Niamh ni Charra Band, and has toured extensively with them throughout Europe.  Danny Diamond (Fiddle) Danny is a fiddler from Dublin. Danny comes from a musical background, parents Dermot and Tara are well-known for their music. In his youth Danny spent a lot of time playing music in Donegal, and was privileged to learn music from legendary fiddlers James Byrne and Danny Meehan. Danny’s music is both soulful and technically precise. Danny is one of the founder-members of Mórga. With Mórga he played extensively around Europe. In addition to his work with Mórgain Summer 2012 Danny released - Danny & Aki- Music from the Irish, Nordic and American traditions’ . This collaboration with Finnish multi-instrumentalist Aki has been critically acclaimed and a follow-up album is in production.. He is also working on a unaccompanied solo fiddle recording for release early in 2013.  

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Michael Coleman Fiddle Performance @ Oriel Centre

Sessions

A truly unique opportunity to hear Michael Coleman’s fiddle performed by fiddle virtuoso and composer Josephine Keegan at Oriel Centre. Introduction and background review by Dr Daithí Kearney DKIT. Date Sunday 16th December 12noon - 2.00pm. Limited capacity so booking essential. For further information contact info@orielcentre.ie | Ph 042 9328887

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Gaol Sessions - ‘Draíocht’ Michael Rooney & June McCormack

The ‘Gaol Sessions’ Series continues with husband & wife duo, Michael Rooney (harp & concertina) and June McCormack (flute). Living in Sligo this duet (also know as Draíocht) are veterans of the traditional Irish music scene. Tickets can be booked directly online at www.orielcentre.ie Alternatively contact 042 9328887 | info@orielcentre.ie for further information.

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Gerry Whelan: 8th Memorial Weekend

Classes, Concerts, Sessions, Dancing

Cootehill, Co. Cavan 14th – 16th September 2012 COMHALTAS CEOLTOIRI EIREANN Event to remember the late Gerry Whelan A weekend of Music, Singing and Dancing Memorial concert with Guest Artists including: MacDara Ó Raghallaigh, Johnny Connolly, Marcus Hernon, Brona Graham, Seamus Fay and Len Graham Local and visiting musicians Workshops on: Fiddle, Button Accordion, Banjo, Tin Whistle and Singing Gig Rig, Caint agus Comhrá, Singing & Storytelling, Oiche Cois Tine Pub Sessions For further information on the weekend: For General Enquiries and Workshop Bookings & Concert Tickets contact: Geraldine Whelan-O’Meara 085 7766217 or Roisin Lyons 0863339242 or

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Fleadh Cheoil Co Lú

Competitions

Fleadh Cheoil Co Lú will be hosted this year by the Drogheda Branch of Comhaltas. Opening Session Wednesday 9th May 2012 at the d hotel, Drogheda from 8.30pm till late every one welcome. Competitions will take place at St Olivers College Drogheda on Sunday 13th May 2012.

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Naomh Mochua CCE Branch Session

Naomh Mochua CCE has a weekly session in cassies bar in Keady Co Armagh on a Wednesday nite @ 9.30pm.

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Ring of Gullion CCE Branch Session

Ring of Gullion CCE have a weekly session in the Welcome Inn in Forkhill Co Armagh on a Tuesday nite @9.30pm

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Portmor CCE

Sessions

Portmor CCE have a session every month in the Ryandale, Moy Co Tyrone on the last Friday @ 9pm.

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Armagh Fleadh

Competitions, Concerts, Festivals, Sessions, Dancing

Comhaltas has been running Fleadhanna Ceoil- at County, Provincial and All-Ireland level for six decades. These events host the various traditional music, singing, dance and Irish language competitions in which performers of all ages compete. All competitions are open to the public and generations of musicians and Fleadh-goers continue to enjoy both competing and attending competitions to experience our Irish cultural traditions being practiced at the highest possible level. But the Fleadh Cheoil has much more to offer! The Fleadh Cheoil is a multi-faceted cultural festival with a wide range of events and activities for individuals and families- from Ireland and abroad. Enjoy the parades, the open-air entertainment, informal sessions, concerts, educational lectures, art/craft exhibitions, the ‘Irish language Centre’ (Ionad na Gaeilge) and much much more … Bígí linn ag Fleadh Cheoil Venue: Forkhill, Co. Armagh Contact: Marian Mullen, 04830848558/mullenfamily69@yahoo.co.uk

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Monaghan Fleadh

Competitions, Concerts, Festivals, Sessions, Dancing

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Louth Fleadh 2013

Competitions, Concerts, Festivals, Sessions, Dancing

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Féile Patrick Byrne 2012

THURS 29th MARCH 2012 8.00pm - Official Opening by Meara Bhaile, Carraig Mhachaire Rois followed by a public lecture entitled ‘1912-1922 & Commmoration in South Monaghan’ by Prof Terence Dooley, NUI Maynooth. Venue Shirley Arms Hotel, Carrickmacross. FRIDAY 30th March 2012 8.00pm - Harp Recital by Michael Rooney & Carrickmacross Harp Group. Venue St Finbarr’s Church Carrickmacross. 10.00 pm - Seisiún na Mhúinteoirí - all-county CCE music teachers session @ Markey’s, Main St, Carrickmacross SATURDAY 31st 2012 10.30am - Music Tuition Workshops in Scoil Rois, Carrickmacross. Michael Rooney (harp), John Carty (fiddle), Brian McGrath (banjo), Seámus O Donnell (flute), Clare McKenna (whistle), uileann pipes, button acc., & bodhrán (tbd). 3.30pm - Workshops in Sean Nós Dancing by Michael & Kathleen McGlynn, & Set Dancing Workshop under the tuition of Gerard Butler. Venue the Phoenix Centre, Carrickmacross. 8.30pm - Concert featuring ‘At The Racket”. Venue Corduff & Raferagh Community Centre, Corduff, Carrickmacross. SUNDAY 1st APRIL 2012 3.00pm - Ceilí @ Inver College, Carrickmacross with music by Triskell Ceili Band. Set caller Therese McConnon. 6.30pm - Seisiún Clainne / family music session in the Shirley Arms Hotel, Carrickmacross

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Jack Talty and Michelle Mulcahy Traditional Music Recital Clane Fleadh Week 2011

Concerts

A Traditional Music Recital With Jack Talty (Concertina) and Michelle Mulcahy (Harp and Fiddle) will take place in Clane GAA (Upstairs Lounge) at 8.30 p.m. Admission €10 This Traditional Music Recital with well known traditional musicians Jack Talty (concertina) and Michelle Mulcahy (Harp and Fiddle) is one of the various musical and cultural events taking place Clane as part of Fleadh Cheoil Chill Dara 2011. Fleadh Cheoil Chill Dara take place from Tuesday 17th May to Sunday 22nd May 2011. Fleadh Cheoil Chill Dara is hosted by Craobh Claonadh Comaltas Ceoltóri Éireann.

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Armagh County Fleadh

Competitions, Concerts, Sessions, Dancing

Armagh County Fleadh takes place in Keady on Friday, 10th June - Sunday, 12th June. Friday, 10th June 7.00pm: A band parade followed by a Gig Rig, and then a céilí in the local hall. Saturday, 11th June Competitions will be held on the saturday. All weekend there will be street entertainment and pub sessions. All Welcome

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Féile Patrick Byrne 2011

Concerts, Festivals, Sessions, Dancing, Music Schools

The Féile Patrick Byrne is being held to honour the 19th century Monaghan harper Patrick Byrne, “the last of the great Irish harpers” and the first Irish traditional musician ever photographed. The festival will take place in and around Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. There will be workshops, sessions, the annual Patrick Byrne lecture as well as concerts featuring Seána Davey on harp and exciting new group Goitse. Programme Thursday 14th April Time Event Venue 8:00pm Official launch and annual Patrick Byrne lecture. Prof. Patrick Duffy, NUI Maynooth will speak on ‘Social life, music and dancing in Monaghan during the 1930’s and 1940’s’. Adm free. The Shirley Arms Hotel, Carrickmacross. Friday 15th April Time Event Venue 8:00pm Harp recital with Seána Davey. Adm €5, u/18 free. St. Finbarr’s Church (CoI), Carrickmacross. 10:00pm Session with Martin Donohoe. Adm free. All musicians and singers welcome. The Mountain Dew, Corduff Saturday 16th April Time Event Venue 10:00am to 1:30pm Music Workshops Scoil Rois, Carrickmacross. Harp Seána Davey Uilleann Pipes Martin McCormack Fiddle Áine McGeeney Piano Accordion Tadhg Ó Meachair Banjo James Harvey Bodhrán Colm Phelan Guitar Conal O’Kane Tin Whistle to be confirmed 8:00pm Goitse in concert with Martin McCormack and Ceoltóirí Drumlin. Adm €10, u/18 €5. The Community Centre, Corduff Sunday 17th April Time Event Venue 2:00 to 4:30pm Sean Nós dancing workshop with Gerard Butler The Phoenix Centre, Carrickmacross. 6:30pm Family session, all welcome. Adm free. The Shirley Arms Hotel, Carrickmacross

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