Foxford Traditional Festival Concert & Workshops

Workshops 2-4pm & Concert @ 7:30pm Maloney’s

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We’re delighted to kick off the Jam Session at 6pm on Thur Aug 8th @ Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Cruinniú na bhFliúit, Baile Mhúirne

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Teachers 2024: John Kelly, Michael McGoldrick, June McCormack, Tom Doorley, Sarah-Jane Woods & Iarfhlaith McGabhann.

Showcases 2024: Eibhlís Ní Shúilleabháin, Conor McDonagh

DÉ CHÉADAOIN/WEDNESDAY 3rd AIBREÁN/APRIL

21.00 – Teacht le Cheile / Welcome / Launch of Cruinniú 2024 / Seisiúin (An Muileann/The Mills)

DEARDAOIN/THURSDAY 4th AIBREÁN/APRIL

10.00-13.15 – Ranganna/Classes (Coláiste Ghobnatan)

13.15-14.30 – Lón/Lunch

14.30-15.30 – Le bheith deimhinithe / TBC

16.00-17.30 – Seisúin Mall / Slow Sessions (Barr a Chuma / Top of Coom)

20.00 – Coirm Cheoil an Déardaoin / TBC (Ionad Cultúrtha)

21.30 – Seisiúin

DÉ HAOINE/FRIDAY 5th AIBREÁN/APRIL

10.00-13.15 – Ranganna/Classes (Coláiste Ghobnatan)

13.15-14.30 – Lón/Lunch

14.30-15.30 – Le bheith deimhinithe / TBC

16.00-17.30 – Seisúin Mall / Slow Sessions (Óstán Ghobnatan / Abbey Hotel)

20.00 – Showcase Recital (An Ionad Culthurtha)

DÉ SATHAIRN/SATURDAY 6th AIBREAN

10.00-13.15 – Ranganna/Classes (Coláiste Ghobnatan)

13.15-14.30 – Lón/Lunch

14.30-16.00 – Le bheith deimhinithe / TBC

19.30 – THE FLUTER’S BALL / Coirm Cheoil na féile (An Muileann / The Mills)

Dé Domhnaigh 4 Feabhra // Sunday 4 February

Guildhall

18:00 (Doirse / doors 17:30)

£15 | https://tinyurl.com/bdzhr5vt

IMBOLC International Music Festival, in association with Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan, is thrilled to bring 'A Deep Ravine, Reflections on a Divided Ireland' to Derry. This remarkable project is led by the renowned musician, composer and musical director, Michael Rooney, with a compelling script crafted by the highly esteemed writer, Tommy Mc Ardle. This innovative suite promises to offer a profound creative response to partition and the realities of life along the border, providing us with deeper insights into the significant events of that era.

This project is led by Music Generation Cavan Monaghan and commissioned by Monaghan County Council and Cavan County Council, funded by The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under The Community Strand of the 2023 Decade of Centenaries Programme and Creative Ireland Programme 2023 in partnership with Music Generation Cavan Monaghan.

Féile na Tána

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St.Malachy’s Church Castlewellan.

This suite of music was commissioned by the Ulster Council of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and was composed by the fabulous Michael Rooney.

During the performance the audience will be taken on a musical journey exploring Ulster’s history and culture.

Don’t delay any longer to get your tickets !!

They can be purchased during our classes in The Lodge, Castlewellan tomorrow morning, in JR’s in Castlewellan or alternatively they can be purchased at www.ticketsource.co.uk/newcastle-cc.

Book tickets for Oct 20th concert here

Evenings of traditional music don’t get much better than spending your time in the company of harp and flute duet, Michael Rooney and June McCormack and the inimitable Galway based group, Dordán.

glór and Harp Ireland are delighted to co-present this unique double bill showcasing the incredible talents of Michael Rooney and Kathleen Loughnane on the harp as part of this year’s national Lá na Cruite| Harp Day celebrations.

Husband and wife, Michael Rooney and June McCormack, from Monaghan and Sligo respectively, have substantial musical credentials both individually, and as a duo, including major awards and three acclaimed recordings. They have toured extensively throughout the States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Galway group Dordán are renowned for breathing new life into Ireland’s rich musical heritage by intricately and creatively weaving together traditional and baroque styles. Colouring Dordán’s unmistakable sound is the renowned tin whistle playing of Mary Bergin, extraordinary virtuosity of master harper, Kathleen Loughnane, classical and traditional fusion of styles in Derbhaill Standún’s fiddle playing and stunning vocals of Martina Goggin.

Event Title:  De Cuéllar Suite Quartet

Date: Friday 15th September

Time: 8pm

Venue: Cliffoney Hall

Tickets: Yes. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/de-cuellar-quartet-tickets-698229411967?aff=oddtdtcreator

Fee: €15

Event Details:

Join us for the official opening of Remembering the Armada 2023, which will be followed by a unique musical treat. Michael Rooney composed the acclaimed De Cuéllar Suite over a decade ago. Since then, it has been performed to full houses in Sligo and Dublin, and this evening we bring you an intimate performance from four of the musicians who have been involved in the composition from the very beginning and since then have become well known traditional musicians the world over. Featuring Michael Rooney on harp and concertina, June McCormack on flute, Ted Kelly on bouzouki and Jos Kelly on button accordion and keyboard (both of Moxie), and accompanied by the spoken word of the Grange Players, this promises to be a sell-out highlight of the weekend.

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Osaka performance, August 20th (Sun) peatix.com/event/350657

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Nagoya performance, August 18th (Fri) peatix.com/event/3506594

Concert at Nishi Playhouse in Nagoya

Concert Michael Rooney & June McCormack & Music Generation Harp Ensemble, collaboration with the members of the Kinojo Gakuin School Harp Ensemble

Tiara Koutou in Tokyo

Concert Michael Rooney & June McCormack & Music Generation Harp Ensemble

Double concert : Dartry Ceili Band & Shakeen Ceili Band

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Shaskeen- HAPPY CUSTODIANS OF IRISH MUSIC FOR HALF A CENTURY

Between the jigs, the reels, the songs and the banter, you will not find a contemporary, traditional Irish traditional band to engage with and entertain an audience as brilliantly as SHASKEEN.

With seven core members, the band has made seventeen records, toured extensively throughout Ireland, UK, all over Europe, and north America, with sold-out venues in parish halls, arts centres, churches and festivals.

The band originated fifty-two years ago in The Oxford Tavern, Kentish Town, London when Tom Cussen responded to a request from the proprietor. The rest as they say is history, history that is still being made by SHASKEEN, as they evolve from being a five, six, or seven piece, recently announcing the addition of two ladies to the line-up; stalwart concertina player Mary Liddy and the great songstress Katie Theasby. Both have effortlessly blended their unique musical talents and innovative styles with the tried and tested SHASKEEN brand.

There are hardly any bands playing traditional music and songs in Ireland today that has the heritage, cultural context, longevity and experience of SHASKEEN, a band of genuinely skilled musicians, no gimmickry, just instrument wizards, great variety in the tunes, straight-forward arrangements, beautiful songs, a fierce and collective drive, mighty energy.

SHAKSEEN has been lauded and awarded down through the years, on radio, television and across broadsheet pages in various languages.

Dartry Céilí Band

The Dartry Céilí Band is from Sligo and won the All Ireland Senior Céilí Band competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Tullamore in 2009. In 2010 the band recorded its first album ‘The Killavil Post’, which received excellent reviews not only in Ireland but also in the UK and in the United States. It strongly reflected its North Connacht roots and included a variety of trad selections including songs from their extremely talented singers, Cian Kearins and Noelle Carroll. The Dartry released their second album ‘Making Tracks’ in 2014 which again received excellent reviews throughout the world and a new album from the band is scheduled for release in 2023.

The Dartry has appeared on many broadcasts over the years including RTÉ’s ‘Late Late Show’ with Ryan Tubridy, (and became the first performer ever outside the House Band to play the ‘LATE LATE’ theme music live on the programme). The band has also appeared on TV3’s Morning Ireland, TG4’s Geantraí Christmas Night Special, performing with such legends as Paul Brady, Matt Molloy, Liam O’Flynn, Arty McGlynn and others. They have also had a full Céilí House programme on RTÉ Radio 1 dedicated to their music.

They were invited by President Michael D. Higgins to perform for him and his family at Áras an Uachtaráin, where they performed with the acclaimed Eleanor Shanley and I Draw Slow. As well as playing concerts and céilíthe in Ireland & the UK, The Dartry has also been invited to travel to perform in the United States where they received a terrific response.

The Dartry played to one of its biggest audiences when it provided the music for the annual St. Patrick’s weekend Céilí Mór on St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin, where the band played to in excess of 10,000 revellers. Other particularly memorable appearances include the band’s open-air performances at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Sligo and in Dublin over Easter weekend outside the National Concert Hall as part of the official 1916 Centenary Celebrations.

Details of our new CD which will be launched at our concert in Mullingar on 11th August called ‘Dance Upon The Mountains’.

The band is comprised of: on fiddles – Mossie Martin, John Kilkenny, Declan Folan and Philip Duffy, on flutes – June McCormack, Noelle Carroll and Cian Kearins, on button accordion – Sean Carroll, on concertina – Michael Rooney, on piano – Kevin Brehony and on drums – Damien McGuinness.

Album launch of Brian Fitzgerald’s new album "Turning Hay with a Crowbar’.

Trad @ Lunch Series Concert in The Hawks Well Sligo (1:10pm-2pm)

Workshops

Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Cruinniú na bhFliúít is an annual festival celebrating the traditional Irish flute and its music.

The festival takes place each April in the Muscraí Gaeltacht village of Baile Bhuirne, in West Cork, Ireland. In 2023 the dates are 12-15 April.

It is a three-day festival of flute classes, concerts, lectures, recitals and sessions, in an easy, relaxed environment, with the finest Irish flute teachers and performers in the world.

https://flutemeet.org/about/

Harp Concert at St Brendan's Church of Ireland, Birr

Sunday 12th February 2023, 7.30pm

Featuring Siobhan Armstrong (early Irish harp) Triona Marshall (Irish harp) & Martin Tourish (accordion) The Wexford Harp Ensemble- Cruitirí Loch Garman with Director Aileen Kennedy The Music Generation Harp Collective directed by Michael Rooney with Siobhan Buckley, Grainne Hambly and Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla, Harpist Music Generation Ireland

Admission €15. Concessions €10 Booking link:

https://birrtheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873643673?fbclid=IwAR1FmX7Z8tu_9DJ7ZXNH0X7vcHFA-i7PmeQfdBMYBKl6lqeUZpRggut_KzA

A night to celebrate two new albums, Michael Rooney & June McCormack - husband and wife duo have substantial musical credentials to their names. Their new album, Tobar an Cheoil “radiates exquisite taste... and soulful originality”. They are joined in this double bill by Niamh Dunne and Seán Óg Graham who have played together with the acclaimed band Beoga for two decades and now collaborate on a new album of original songs called Tides.

Hawk’s Well Theatre presents

With Glowing Hearts with Nichola MacEvilly

Join us for an intimate evening of seasonal songs and stories curated by local actress, Nichola MacEvilly and friends, Niamh Crowley, Seamie O’Dowd, Michael Rooney, Evanne Kilgallon, Steve Wickham and more...

This very special event will interweave, music, stories and prose to capture the mystery of Christmas providing a welcome reminder of the meaning of the festive season.

Wed 21 Dec, 8pm

Tickets €25/20 conc. 12.50 u18s

Book here>> https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/with-glowing-hearts