Barry Gleeson in Mick Murphys during Ballymore Eustace Singing Festival
Some more photographs of the singers at Ballymore Singing Festival at the weekend > http://short.ie/4jofkk
21/10/2009
Des Carty Sessions start in Blessington Library
Laoise Kelly
Laoise Kelly
Laoise Kelly, Phil Gallery, Gerry Harrington
Laoise Kelly, Phil Gallery, Gerry Harrington
13/10/2009
The Chieftains play Barretstown
A very worthy fundraising concert for the Barretstown charity (“rebuilding lives affected by childhood cancer”) is to take place on Tuesday November 24th coming at Barretstown Castle near Ballymore Eustace, headlined by The Chieftains and supported by local band, Arc.
Tickets are only €40 for a night of world-class music & entertainment, starting at 7.30 pm and including wine reception and post-concert nibblies.
13/10/2009
Des Carty Sessions 2009 – West Dublin & Wicklow
Tuesday 20th October, 8pm
Recital Phil Callery (voice), Gerry O’Connor (fiddle) & Laoise Kelly (harp). Admission – free. Blessington Library.
Wednesday 21st October, 9pm
Man of the House Session Regular session hosted by local banjo player Tom Moran with special guests Seán Óg McKenna and Claire Carey. Admission – free. The Poitín Stil, Rathcoole.
Thursday 22nd October, 2pm
Recital Local musicians and guests from the festival’s schedule will perform a lunchtime recital for members of the Four Districts Day Care Centre in Rathcoole. Four Districts Day Care Centre, Rathcoole.
Thursday 22nd October, 8pm
Official Opening Recital The Des Carty Sessions 2009 will be opened by Martin Mansergh, TD, Minister for State at the Department of Arts, Sport & Tourism. Music from Kathleen Loughnane (harp), Alec Finn (tenor guitar, bouzouki) & Sean Garvey (voice, guitar).
Admission – free. Celbridge Library.
Friday 23rd October, 8pm
A celebration of the life & music of Pat Cullen Pat Cullen lived in the Rathcoole/Tallaght area all his life and was an enthusiastic supporter of the traditional music scene in the area. He participated as a singer, mandolin player, percussionist and, bagpiper. Friends and family celebrate his contribution to traditional arts in the area. Joining us to sing a few songs in Pat’s honour will be Armagh singer Sean Mone. Admission – free. Saggart Heritage & Arts Centre.
Saturday 24th October, 1pm
Recital Local musicians perform in The Adelaide & Meath Hospital, Tallaght. The Adelaide & Meath Hospital, Tallaght.
Saturday 24th October, 8pm
Bluegrass/Country Recital An evening of American and Irish song and music with Jim Rooney, Rick Epping, Mick Daly and Liam Kennedy. Admission – €10 Saggart Heritage & Arts Centre.
Sunday 25th October, 1pm
CD Launch Tallaght tin whistle player Gavin Whelan launches his new CD In Full Flight with help from local musicians during his regular Sunday afternoon session. Admission – free. Belgard Pub, Tallaght.
Sunday 25th October, 3pm
Céilí The Glenside Ceili Band provide the music for an afternoon of set dancing organised by the St Mary’s Set Dancers. St Mary’s GAA Club, Pairc Mhuire, Saggart.
Sunday 25th October, 8pm
Main Concert Henry McCullough (guitar, voice). Jimmy, Vincent & Peter Campbell (fiddles). Peter Horan & Mick Shannon (flute & fiddle). Pat Good (guitar, voice). Karen Walsh, Lillian Fennell & Susie O’Gorman (concertinas). MC – Finbar Boyle. Admission – €15. Citywest Hotel.
Monday 26th October, 9pm
The Ragpickers’ Ball Session Session featuring many of the week’s performers in an informal setting. Barney McKenna, The Campbells, Karen, Lillian & Susie, singer Pat Good, and many more. Admission – free. Citywest Hotel, Saggart.
Master Classes Traditional Irish Music workshops with Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th. Contact 087-7537488. Áras Chrónaín, Clondalkin
Guitar with Henry McCullough. Sunday 25th October, 1.00pm – 3.30pm. Fiddle with Jimmy, Vincent & Peter Campbell. Monday 26th, 1pm – 3pm. Cost – €45 per student. Saggart Heritage & Arts Centre.
Alternative Entertainments Arts Group T: 01-4520611 E: altents@gmail.com W: www.altents.ie
13/10/2009
Ballymore Eustace Singing Festival this weekend
This is the 8th Ballymore Eustace Singing Festival. It has become a calendar event for singers from all over Ireland as well as Britain, France Scotland and Wales.
This year, among others, the festival will feature:
Rosie Stewart (Traditional Singer of the year TnaG 2004 will host a session and launch her new CD)
Ron Kavana
Jerry O’Reilly
Barry Gleeson
Dick Hogan
These will be joined by a host of other singers, from the Goilin Singers, the Nenagh Singers Circle to well known singers from the Kildare and Wicklow area.
13/10/2009
A few mediocre shots of Phil Callery, Pe…
A few mediocre shots of Phil Callery, Peter Browne & Gerry Harrington performing at Blessington Theatre last Sunday http://short.ie/seh7ao
13/10/2009
Matt & Shannon Heaton tour details
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 | ||
| Celtic Roots Revue @ The Ark 316 Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (United States) – Map (734) 761-1800 |
Set: 8:00 PM | |
| Also Playing: Lissa Schneckenburger | ||
| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 | ||
| Celtic Roots Revue @ Evanston SPACE 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 (United States) – Map (847) 492-8860 |
Set: 8:00 PM | |
| Also Playing: Lissa Schneckenburger
Other Info: Special Guest: Liz Carroll!
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07/10/2009
Sarah-Jane Woods (flute) with Emma Woods (fiddle/songs) & Aoife Johnston (concertina)
Bewley’s @ 6 – musical gatherings hosted by Gael Linn
Bewley’s Café Theatre, Grafton Street
6p.m. – 8p.m.(Doors open 5.45p.m.)
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Former ‘Liadán’ flute-player Sarah-Jane Woods with Emma Woods (fiddle/songs) & Aoife Johnston (concertina)
Admission €15 (includes complimentary finger food). Bar open/tea and coffee available. Booking recommended Tel. 087 2547574
07/10/2009
Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh (fiddle/whistle ), Rita Gallagher (voice) and Mick O’Brien (uilleann pipes/flute/whistle)
The powerful traditional Irish trio of Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh (fiddle/whistle ), Rita Gallagher (voice) and Mick O’Brien (uilleann pipes/flute/whistle) play a concert in Waterford on October 10th.
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford, Co Waterford
Time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: €16 / €12
Booking Tel: 051 858958
Promoter: Christ Church Cathedral
Website: www.christchurchwaterford.com
Email: info@christchurchwaterford.com
(VIA MUSIC NETWORK: http://www.musicnetwork.ie/myc/cms/pages/concerts/calendar.php?id=768&ddate=2009-10-10)
