Maybe it’s because so many people have been talking about revival plans for Castleisland recently that Con Houlihan’s Herculean efforts in promoting his native town came to mind. I’ll write it as Castle Island for the purpose of this piece – if you don’t mind and in deference to the great man himself of course. … Read more…
A Sliabh Luachra Music Master Class will be conducted by Nicky and Anne McAuliffe on this Saturday September 6th from 10am in the Heritage Centre,Scartaglin. This will provide young musicians with the opportunity to spend the day with master fiddle players and music tutors. This is a part of the Sliabh Luachra Music Trail programme of events… Read more…
For the benefit of his musician friends everywhere and especially those associated with the Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival. Festival chairman, Cormac O’Mahony’s mother, Phil passed away on Monday and the following notice will provide you with all the arrangements information you need. Please share the information with other O’Keeffe festival family members throughout the… Read more…
For the month of August, the Rolling Wave will be celebrating the music of Sliabh Luachra and remembering two great fiddle-players from this most musical area on the Cork-Kerry border – Paddy Cronin and Denis Murphy. On the first two Sundays in August, 3rd and 10th at 10pm the programme will feature a tribute concert… Read more…
Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann Craobh Naomh Chiaráin would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all members who qualified locally and are taking part in the upcoming Munster Fleadh Competitions. The very best of luck to you all. By: Daniel Woods The programme of events for the Munster Fleadh is available on the webpage address below.… Read more…
As part of the IRD Duhallow Day of the Regions Programme the annual Sliabh Luachra Summer School takes place in Bruach Na Carraige in Rockchapel later this month. This annual, educational event starts on Wednesday, July 23rd and continues from 10am to 1pm until Friday the 25th with traditional music master classes with Ireland’s leading teachers,… Read more…
I’m delighted to report that World Fiddle Day got off to a ripping start here in Castleisland last night. Browne’s Bar hosted the opening night of what promised to be a wonderful weekend of the music most favoured in this neck-of-the-woods. This is the first real ‘toe-in-the-water’ event for the organisers and the fact that… Read more…
His every move is surrounded by music and friends – and very musical friends. I mentioned here that there was to be a Fáilte Abhaile before Bryan O’Leary as he returned home with the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Ceoltóir Óg trophy last Sunday night. There was and it was quite a celebration and a wonderful gathering… Read more…
The best back-drop for a session of music is that of celebration. The scene setter for this evening’s, loosely planned session at Browne’s Bar truly is such an occasion. Bryan O’Leary is on his way home to Toureencahill with the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Young Musician of the Year title and trophy. He’ll be accompanied by… Read more…
I couldn’t help recalling the stories of how the great Kerry footballer, Mick O’Connell came home from Croke Park after captaining Kerry to win the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1959. He arrived home without the Sam Maguire Cup. He left it in the dressing rooms in Croke Park. Bringing an injury out of… Read more…
Maybe it’s because so many people have been talking about revival plans for Castleisland recently that Con Houlihan’s Herculean efforts in promoting his native town came to mind. I’ll write it as Castle Island for the purpose of this piece – if you don’t mind and in deference to the great man himself of course. … Read more…
A Sliabh Luachra Music Master Class will be conducted by Nicky and Anne McAuliffe on this Saturday September 6th from 10am in the Heritage Centre,Scartaglin. This will provide young musicians with the opportunity to spend the day with master fiddle players and music tutors. This is a part of the Sliabh Luachra Music Trail programme of events… Read more…
For the benefit of his musician friends everywhere and especially those associated with the Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival. Festival chairman, Cormac O’Mahony’s mother, Phil passed away on Monday and the following notice will provide you with all the arrangements information you need. Please share the information with other O’Keeffe festival family members throughout the… Read more…
For the month of August, the Rolling Wave will be celebrating the music of Sliabh Luachra and remembering two great fiddle-players from this most musical area on the Cork-Kerry border – Paddy Cronin and Denis Murphy. On the first two Sundays in August, 3rd and 10th at 10pm the programme will feature a tribute concert… Read more…
Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann Craobh Naomh Chiaráin would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all members who qualified locally and are taking part in the upcoming Munster Fleadh Competitions. The very best of luck to you all. By: Daniel Woods The programme of events for the Munster Fleadh is available on the webpage address below.… Read more…
As part of the IRD Duhallow Day of the Regions Programme the annual Sliabh Luachra Summer School takes place in Bruach Na Carraige in Rockchapel later this month. This annual, educational event starts on Wednesday, July 23rd and continues from 10am to 1pm until Friday the 25th with traditional music master classes with Ireland’s leading teachers,… Read more…
I’m delighted to report that World Fiddle Day got off to a ripping start here in Castleisland last night. Browne’s Bar hosted the opening night of what promised to be a wonderful weekend of the music most favoured in this neck-of-the-woods. This is the first real ‘toe-in-the-water’ event for the organisers and the fact that… Read more…
His every move is surrounded by music and friends – and very musical friends. I mentioned here that there was to be a Fáilte Abhaile before Bryan O’Leary as he returned home with the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Ceoltóir Óg trophy last Sunday night. There was and it was quite a celebration and a wonderful gathering… Read more…
The best back-drop for a session of music is that of celebration. The scene setter for this evening’s, loosely planned session at Browne’s Bar truly is such an occasion. Bryan O’Leary is on his way home to Toureencahill with the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Young Musician of the Year title and trophy. He’ll be accompanied by… Read more…
I couldn’t help recalling the stories of how the great Kerry footballer, Mick O’Connell came home from Croke Park after captaining Kerry to win the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1959. He arrived home without the Sam Maguire Cup. He left it in the dressing rooms in Croke Park. Bringing an injury out of… Read more…
