mairead-murphy-playing-the-harp

Name: Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh 2019
Start: 2019-2-20T19-19-30-00
End: 2019-2-24T23-23-59-00
Location: Various locations around Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter)

Mairead Murphy of the Irish Traditional Folk Group Dúnaill playing the Celtic Harp - The Irish Place

Elaine Hogan playing the Celtic Harp on stage at the 2017 Doolin Folk Festival

WHAT’S ON

february

20feb(feb 20)7:30 pm24(feb 24)11:59 pmScoil Cheoil an Earraigh 2019Various locations around Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter)Type:Traditional Music,Traditional Music Winter SchoolCounty:Kerry

Event Details

The annual winter music school, Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh, now in its 15th year will take place in mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter) on Corca Dhuibhne (Dingle Peninsula) in Co. Kerry from the 20th to the 24th of February 2019.

This traditional music school attracts musicians from all over the world. Classes are held covering a wide range of instruments, including workshops in Sean-nós dancing and singing, as well as classes in Irish and Scottish Gáidhlig.

As well as the music school, there are sessions at various venues. To see the programme for the 5 days and details for attending the school please click Scoil Cheoil.

Over the 5 days there are concerts, sessions, singers’ nights, recitals, a pupils’ concert, guided walk, and all sorts of other events based on various aspects of our tradition.

Concerts will feature performances from many musicians including Liz Carroll, Mary McNamara, Steve Cooney, Tim Edey, Nell Ní Chróinín, Amanda Millen, Dermot McLaughlin, Sheila, Claire & Anna Friel, Eoin Ó Beaglaoich, Catherine O’Gorman, Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich, Maighread Stiúbhart, Ingrid Henderson, Allan MacDonald, Eithne Ni Chatháin, Cárthach MacCraith, Colm Murphy, Bríd Donnelly, Páraic Mac Donncha and plenty more.

Coming to Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh not only gives people the opportunity to get a taste of the local music and song, but it gives people a chance to experience the richness of the Irish language here in the heart of the Kerry Gaeltacht. People have the opportunity to attend a ‘ciorcal comhrá’ (conversation circle) where they can practice their cúpla focal, and for those whose ambitions lie further afield.

Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh are also delighted to have the opportunity to invite musicians from all over Ireland to come to Scoil Cheoil to take part in teaching classes and performing at concerts and recitals. Baile an Fheirtéaraigh is a small village with a great energy and a huge enthusiasm for music and is a great place to spend a few days enjoying the music and the company.

Tickets for the various events can be bought at the official opening, when registering for classes, at the information desk in the hotel from 10am – 5pm on Thursday, or at the door on the night unless previously sold out. THE BEST ADVICE IS TO BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE AS THIS EVENT IS OFTEN SOLD OUT.

For further information about Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh, please visit scoilcheoil.com. You can also follow on Facebook or Twitter.

If you have any queries then please send an email to [email protected].

Time

20 (Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 24 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

Location

Various locations around Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter)

Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Organizer

Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh[email protected]

21feb(feb 21)9:00 am24(feb 24)11:59 pmRussell Memorial Weekend FestivalRussell Cultural CentreType:Festivals,Traditional MusicCounty:Clare

Event Details

The Russell Memorial Weekend Festival is a music festival that is now in its 25th year. It is held annually in Doolin on the last full weekend in February. It is a remembrance celebration to the Russell family – Micho, Packie and Gussie Russell – the world-famous traditional musicians.

The weekend festival has now firmly established itself on the traditional festival calendar as one of the earliest festivals of the year, and hosts some of the best of traditional entertainment. It attracts musicians from around the country. The theme throughout the weekend is one of celebration as it showcases the new and vibrant music talents of Traditional Music, Set Dancing, and Sean-nós, which attracts a growing audience for Traditional Music.

The highlight of the festival is The Russell Concert which takes place on Saturday afternoon at 2pm in the Russell Cultural Centre. This year’s concert features Máirtín O’Connor, Donal Lunny and Zoë Conway. Tickets for the concert are €25 per person and include a food and wine reception. They are available at the Russell Centre. Doors Open from 1.30pm.

As well as the concerts, there will be Workshops happening on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 12noon. Throughout the festival Traditional Music Sessions will be occurring in Doolin’s Pubs and the Hotel Doolin. All Musicians and Singers are welcome to partake. These sessions are marvelous free entertainment open for all to attend.

For full details about the memorial weekend, please visit Russell Memorial Weekend or follow on Facebook. For any queries, please email: [email protected] or call +353 (0)65 – 7074168, 7074133, 7074328, 7074111 or +353 (0)87 249 7843.

Time

21 (Thursday) 9:00 am - 24 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

Location

Russell Cultural Centre

Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland

Organizer

Russell Festival Weekend Committee[email protected] Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland

22feb(feb 22)1:00 pm24(feb 24)11:59 pmLimerick Literary Festival 2019Various locations around Limerick CityType:Festivals,LiteraryCounty:Limerick

Event Details

The Limerick Literary Festival which was formerly known as the Kate O’Brien Weekend, will this year celebrate its 35th edition. The Festival honours the life and works of Kate O’Brien who was one of Limerick’s most famous authors.

The Limerick Literary Festival seeks to promote Limerick nationally as a place of literary excellence and to provide a platform where readers can meet their favourite authors and other readers.

This years official opening will happen on Friday, February 22nd at 6pm in The Hunt Museum, and will be performed by Lara Marlowe.

The weekend will see lectures by Lyndall Gordon, Philippe Claudel, Liz Nugent, David Park, Lara Marlowe, Adam Wyeth, Emilie Pine, Niall MacMonagle, Louise O’Neill, Eileen Battersby, Martin Dyar, Clodagh Beresford Dunne and Richard Ford.

Popular events return such as the Kate O’Brien Lecture and Desert Island Books.

On Saturday, Dolans Warehouse will host the play, The Morning After The Life Before, by Ann Blake. This will be followed by a panel discussion.

For full details and further information about events taking place over the festival weekend and their venues, please visit Limerick Literary Festival, or follow on Facebook or Twitter for the latest details. If you have any queries, then please send an email to [email protected].

Time

22 (Friday) 1:00 pm - 24 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

Location

Various locations around Limerick City

Limerick

Organizer

Limerick Literary Festival[email protected]

22feb(feb 22)8:00 pm24(feb 24)11:59 pmCon Cassidy Tribute WeekendTeelinType:Traditional MusicCounty:Donegal

Event Details

It’s almost 25 years since Con Cassidy the great Teelin fiddle player left us. There will be a weekend of fiddle events in Teelin, Co. Donegal on the weekend of Fri 22nd to Sun 24th Feb.

The weekend will kick off in Coláiste Aoidh Mhic Bhricne – The Irish College on Friday night with the showing of various film clips of Con playing. This will commence at 8pm with a Music Session in the Rusty Mackerel afterwards.

Saturday will see Fiddle Classes running from 10am until 4pm in Coláiste Aoidh Mhic Bhricne – The Irish College. Cost per participant is €15 with registration commencing at 9.40am.

Then in the evening there will be a concert in Coláiste Aoidh Mhic Bhricne – The Irish College featuring Dermot Byrne, Martin McGinley, Maurice Bradley, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and other local musicians. The concert will begin at 8 pm with admission being €10pp. After the concert there will be a Music Session in the Rusty Mackerel afterwards.

The weekend will come to a conclusion on Sunday with a Music Session starting at 5pm in the Rusty Mackerel.

For further information about Con Cassidy and his musical legacy, please visit donegalfiddlemusic.ie.

The latest details on the weekend can be found by visiting Facebook. If you have any queries then please send an email to [email protected].

Time

22 (Friday) 8:00 pm - 24 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

Location

Teelin

Teelin, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Organizer

Cairdeas na bhFidiléiríEmail: [email protected] or Tel: +353 (0)86 340 9019

27feb(feb 27)9:00 am03mar(mar 3)11:59 pmThe Gathering Traditional FestivalThe Gleneagle HotelType:Festivals,Traditional MusicCounty:Kerry

Event Details

Now in its 20th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of the foremost winter music festivals and satisfies the purist trad-head to the culturally curious. Attracting music fans from the US, Britain, France, Germany and all over Ireland

The Gathering features Concerts, Céilís, Seisiúns and Storytelling as well as Set Dancing, Singing and Instrument Masterclasses. The Festival is headquartered at The Gleneagle Hotel, and this year is bigger and better than ever.

The Céilís, which are a festival favourite, will feature Neily O’Connor, Uí Bhriain, Eddie Lee, Striolán Céilí Band, The Kilfenora Céilí Band and the Johnny Reidy Céilí Band. All Céilís will be held in The Gleneagle Hotel Ballroom with the exception of Wednesday nights Céilí with Neily O’Connor which will be held in the Scartaglen Club House.

Concerts this year include Altan, Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker, Dordán, Paddy Keenan, Frankie Gavin and Dermot Byrne, Bonnymen, A Tribute to Clare and Sliabh Luachra Music featuring the Lahawns with Andrew McNamara, The Conifers & Sliabh Luachra Band with Paudie O’Connor, Gatehouse, Jackie Daly, Matt Cranitch & Paul De Grae plus a whole lot more.

The years Traditional Singers Concert will feature Róisín Ryan, Meatí Jo Sheamuis, Jim Walsh, Richie Fitzgerald, Pat Sullivan, Tom McKenna, Christy Cronin, Marion and Kathleen McCann and many more.

Instrument Workshops and Masterclasses will be run with this years instruments and tutors being for Concertina: Niamh Ní Charra; Flute: Hammy Hamilton; Fiddle: Dylan Foley; Accordion: Andrew McNamara; Tin whistle: Mary Bergin; Advanced Set Dancing Workshop: Pádraig and Róisín McEneaney and Sean-nós Dance Class: Úna Ní Fhlatharta.

Please be aware that these are not for beginners and that pre-booking is essential. To book please contact John on +353 (0)87 234 8824.

Festival passes cost just €61.65 and include entry to all Concerts and Céilís. Tickets to individual Concerts and Céilís are also available and range from €10 to €26. For more information and to get your tickets, please visit thegathering.ie.

Over The Gathering, there will be traditional music sessions occurring. Participating in them will be some of Ireland’s finest musicians. These sessions are marvellous free entertainment open for all to attend. Please visit Programme for details.

For full details of the programme please visit thegathering.ie. If you have any queries, then please send an email to [email protected].

Time

February 27 (Wednesday) 9:00 am - March 3 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

Location

The Gleneagle Hotel

Muckross Road, Killarney, Ireland

Organizer

INEC KillarneyEmail: [email protected] or Tel: +353 (0)64 667 1555 Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland V93V6WF

27feb(feb 27)9:00 am03mar(mar 3)11:59 pmÉigse an SpidéilSpiddalType:Festivals,Traditional MusicCounty:Galway

Event Details

Taking place in the heart of the Connemara Ghaeltacht in Spiddal, Éigse an Spidéil is an annual community festival established in the late 1970’s to celebrate various aspects of the local culture, including Traditional Music, Sean-nós Singing and Dancing, Poetry and the Arts.

The highlight of Éigse an Spidéil is the Cheolchoirm Mhór na hÉigse which traditionally happens on the Saturday evening of the festival. This years Cheolchoirm will commence at 8pm in Seanscoil Sailearna and will feature the wonderful accordion player Conor Connolly from Clarinbridge accompanied by Phádraig Ó Dubhghaill. In the second half a new song, Fad Saoil will be played for the first time. The composer Johnny Óg Connolly has put music to 12 poems with the poet Joe Steve Ó Neachtain. The newly established choir ‘Cór Óige Chois Fharraige’ will be singing along with the singer Bríd Treasa Ní Ghaothín. Aisling Ní Neachtain will be directing the choir with accompaniment from Johnny Óg Connolly, Pádraig Ó Dubhghaill and Luisne Ní Neachtain.

During Éigse, there will also be Sessions occurring in the local pubs each night. These sessions are marvellous free entertainment open for all to attend.

For further details and more information about Éigse an Spidéil, please visit eigseanspideil.ie. You can also keep up to date by following Éigse on Facebook.

If you have any queries then please send an email to [email protected] or call +353 (0)91 553 124.

Time

February 27 (Wednesday) 9:00 am - March 3 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

Location

Spiddal

Gannon’s Traditional Irish Music Shop, Main Street, Spiddal, Galway

Organizer

The Éigse TeamPhone: +353 (0)91 553 146 or Email: [email protected] Deirdre Nic Chonaonaigh, Éigse an Spidéil, Coláiste Connacht, Spidéal, Co. Galway, Ireland

27feb(feb 27)8:00 pm03mar(mar 3)11:59 pmCorofin Trad FestTeach CeoilType:Festivals,Traditional MusicCounty:Clare

Event Details

The 2019 Corofin Trad Fest will kick off at 8pm on the 27th February where the legendary flute player Christy Barry will receive this years Hall of Fame Award in Teach Ceoil. This event is free with all welcome. As well as the presentation Christy Barry and friends will be performing on the night.

Teach Ceoil, the focal point for the festival, is a converted cottage providing an intimate venue which allows only a maximum of 120 people to attend.

Over the festival there will be performances in Teach Ceoil by The Friel Sisters, Ronan O’Flaherty, Conor Connolly (TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2019 Young Musician Award Winner), Padraic O’Reilly, Tony O’Connell, Brid Harper, Cyril O’ Donoghue, Tommy Fitzharris, Donal McCague, The High Seas (Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, Cathal Ó Curráin), The Conifers (Conor O’Loughlin, Bryan O’Leary, Cathal Ó Curráín, Felix Morgenstern, Marty Barry). Full details of each evenings events can be found by visiting www.corofintradfest.com

As part of the festival there will be a series of Workshops/Masterclasses occurring on Saturday the 2nd of March. Prior competence in a student’s chosen instrument is expected. The cost per workshop will be €20. This years Tutors are: Accordion: Conor Connelly; Banjo: Cathal Ó Curran; Concertina: Caitlín Nic Gabhann; Flute: Anna Friel; Uilleann Pipes: Síle Friel.

On Sunday, the final day of the festival, there will be traditional sessions in all the bars.

With a track record of always having sell-out concerts since its inception, it is advisable whether you wish to attend a concert or participate in a workshop, to reserve your tickets/place early by emailing [email protected], calling +353 (0)86 264 7552 or by messaging the festivals Facebook Page.

Time

February 27 (Wednesday) 8:00 pm - March 3 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

Location

Teach Ceoil

Main Street, Corofin, Co.Clare, Ireland

Organizer

Corofin Trad Fest[email protected] Teach Ceoil, Main Street, Corofin, Co. Clare, Ireland

march

01mar8:00 pm03(mar 3)11:59 pmEnnis Book Club Festival 2019Ennis Book Club FestivalType:Festivals,LiteraryCounty:Clare

Event Details

The annual Ennis Book Club Festival was started in 2007 when a small group of local volunteers, in association with Clare County Library, identified the need for a new literary and social event to replace the demised Ennis October Arts Festival. Being members of a local Book Club, the wish was to create a literary event that focused primarily on readers and book lovers.

It has grown from strength to strength over the years and attracts a wide audience from all over Ireland, as well as overseas visitors, who gather to talk about and celebrate the books and literary topics they love.

As well as author readings and discussions, this festival offers quite a range of events, including debates on topical affairs, poetry readings, theatre, music, workshops and bookclub quizzes.

Tickets for all events can be booked at the glór box office or by calling +353 (0)65 684 3103.

To be certain of a place at the free events it is strongly suggested that you book tickets for them to be sure of a place or come early to avoid disappointment. This is particularly important regarding the children’s events where capacity is limited.

Pre-booked tickets can be collected at the relevant venue immediately prior to the event.

For full details of all the events at this years Ennis Book Club Festival, please visit ennisbookclubfestival.com or follow on Facebook or Twitter for the latest information. If you have any queries, then please either call +353 (0)87 972 3647 or send an email to [email protected].

Time

1 (Friday) 8:00 pm - 3 (Sunday) 11:59 pm

Location

Ennis Book Club Festival

glór, Causeway Link, Cappahard, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 VHP0, Ireland

Organizer

Ennis Book Club Festival Committee[email protected]

15mar(mar 15)9:00 am18(mar 18)11:59 pmKilkenny Tradfest 2019Various locations around KilkennyType:Festivals,Traditional MusicCounty:Kilkenny

Event Details

Kilkenny Tradfest, now in its seventh year, will present traditional music, song, dance and contemporary folk over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend at various venues across Kilkenny City including St. Canice’s Cathedral.

The headline act for this year’s TradFest is KGB – Paddy Keenan, Frankie Gavin and Dermot Byrne who will be supported by the CBS Trad Band past & present who will take to the stage in St. Canice’s Cathedral on Saturday at 7pm.

Over the course of the weekend there will be performances by Altan, Cry Monster Cry, Kilfenora Céilí Band, Téada with Séamus Begley, Trú, Iarla Ó Lionáird & Steve Cooney, Scullion, Caladh Nua, Yvonne Casey and Reel to Reel.

Amongst the highlights of the festival will be the Bulmers Trad Trail, which features numerous free gigs spread around the pubs and venues of Kilkenny. These sessions/gigs are marvellous free entertainment open for all to attend.

During the festival there will be a series of workshops/masterclasses. The workshops/tutors will be for Harp: Orla Fallon; Instrument Making Workshop: Paddy Cleere; Bodhrán Workshop: Tommy Lanigan; Sean-nós Dancing Workshop: Sibéal Davitt; Drumming Workshop (Adult): Jeremy Hickey.

There will be a mixture of free and ticketed events, some of the free events require tickets. Tickets can be booked either online at kilkennytradfest.com, or at the box-office in the Watergate Theatre. If you have any queries about the festival, then please email [email protected].

For full details and further information about events taking place over the festival weekend and their venues, please visit kilkennytradfest.com, or follow on Facebook or Twitter for the latest details.

Time

15 (Friday) 9:00 am - 18 (Monday) 11:59 pm

Location

Various locations around Kilkenny

Kilkenny, Ireland

Organizer

Kilkenny TradFest Committee[email protected] Festival Office, Burrell's Hall, St. Kieran’s College, Kilkenny, R95 TP64, Ireland

19mar(mar 19)6:30 pm23(mar 23)11:59 pmCork International Poetry FestivalCork Poetry FestivalType:Festivals,LiteraryCounty:Cork

Event Details

The Cork International Poetry Festival, which is one of the biggest annual poetry events on the Irish Festival calendar, kicks off this year on the 19th. It celebrates Cork as a vibrant poetry scene with international connections. The festival is produced by the Munster Literature Centre and is funded mainly by the Arts Council and Cork City Council.

Some of this years acts include award-winning poet Paul Duncan; Billy Collins, Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003 and New York State Poet from 2004 to 2006; Sandra Beasley The 2019 John Montague International Poetry Fellow and Abigail Parry, whose poems have been set too music, translated into Spanish and Japanese, broadcast on the BBC and RTE Radio, and many more. As well as Readings there will be a number of Award Ceremonies and Workshops.

The Munster Literature Centre also produces the Cork International Short Story Festival each year.

There will be a mixture of free and ticketed events. Tickets can be booked online at corkpoetryfest.net. If you have any queries about the festival, then please email [email protected] or call +353(0)21 431 2955.

For full details and further information about events taking place over the festival weekend and their venues, please visit corkpoetryfest.net, or follow on Facebook or Twitter for the latest details.

Time

19 (Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 23 (Saturday) 11:59 pm

Location

Cork Poetry Festival

Various Venues around Cork City

Organizer

The Munster Literature CentreEmail: info(@munsterlit(dot)ie or Tel: +353(0)21 431 2955 The Munster Literature Centre, Frank O'Connor House, 84 Douglas Street, Cork, Ireland

22mar(mar 22)8:30 pm25(mar 25)11:59 pmInishowen International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar 2019Inishowen International Folk Song & Ballad SeminarType:Festivals,Traditional MusicCounty:Donegal

Event Details

Each year on the weekend after St. Patrick’s Day the Inishowen International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar takes place on the Inishowen Peninsula, in County Donegal. This year will mark its 30th year, with singers and lovers of traditional song coming from all over the world to celebrate the art of unaccompanied singing over the 4 days of the festival in performances, informal sessions, lectures and workshops in a community where the tradition is still alive and vibrant.

The highlight of the festival is the Concert on Saturday Night which will feature: The Quinn Family, Armagh; The McGonigle Family, Inishowen; Cloontagh and Rashenny National Schools; Patricia Flynn and Luke Cheevers; Members of the Inishowen Traditional Singers’ Circle.

The Festival is organised by the Inishowen Traditional Singers Circle (ITSC), who for several years have been collaborating in the Inishowen Song Project with the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA). This involves collecting and archiving material related to traditional singing, including sound recordings, videos, photographs and lyrics. With songs traditionally handed down from singer to singer orally, this is a very important project.

The Festival is based in the Ballyliffin Hotel, Ballyliffin Village, with sessions held during the weekend in: McFeeley’s Bar, Clonmany; Market House, Clonmany; The North Pole Bar, Drumfries; Mac Tam’s Bar, Clonmany and The Rusty Nail, Crossconnell.

For details of the full programme, please visit inishowensinging.ie. You can also follow on Facebook for the latest information.

If you have any queries and for tickets for either the full weekend or just the concert, please email [email protected].

Time

22 (Friday) 8:30 pm - 25 (Monday) 11:59 pm

Location

Inishowen International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar

Ballyliffin Hotel, Main Street, Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal

Organizer

Inishowen Traditional Singers’ Circle[email protected] ITSC, Clonmany, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland

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