The death has occurred of Frank (Tommy Frank), Cloonanorig, Tralee and formerly Ranaleen, Currow, Co. Kerry. On 19th October 2016, peacefully. Beloved husband and best friend of Sheila (nee Spelman) and adored father of Patricia in Tarbert; Paul in Abbeyfeale; Mark in Washington D.C; Gary in Fermanagh and Gráinne in Tralee. Sadly missed by his…
Scriobhneoirí Sliabh Luachra Writers’ Group will launch its first collection in book form at the River Island Hotel in Castleisland on Sunday, May 24th from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. The aptly named Poets and Dreamers is a celebration of a few years of tuition and honing of craft under the experienced writer’s eye of Tommy Frank…
There wasn’t an aspect of the late Paddy Cronin’s life that didn’t come to life under Nicky McAuliffe’s fine, tooth-combing in Scartaglin last night. It was the highly respected music historian’s second stint in the chair in the course of the eight, monthly series of the Handed Down programme. Last night’s episode was the final…
A note from Kathleen Hannigan puts out an alert for all that the Kilcummin Rambling House will take place tonight, Friday 6th and, on the first Friday of each month – in the Kilcummin GAA Clubhouse from 8.30pm. Admission is free. The entertainment of the night will be punctuated by tea and braic agus caint agus…
Timmy ‘The Brit’ McCarthy will take the floor in Scartaglin tonight to lead dancers in a few lively sets at the local heritage centre at 8-30pm. There will also be lots of music, song and tea and talk and it’s all to do with a celebration of Culture Night 2014. The event will take the…
Well, they’re going full belt since they arrived here this morning,” That was Scartaglin Rambling House Bean a’ Tí, Bridie Garvey’s assessment of how the first of the Sliabh Luachra Music Trail Master Classes was going as it neared its conclusion on Saturday evening. Conducted by Anne and Nicky McAuliffe in the heritage centre in Scart,…
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…
Brushing up on their routine outside the heritage centre in Scart for their Sliabh Luachra Music Trail stage appearance last year were: Sarah O’Keeffe, Niamh McSweeney, Niamh O’Connor, Eoghan McMahon, Eimear Horgan, Paul O’Connor, Rachel Brennan, Fiona Nelligan and Steven O’Leary. ©Photograph: John Reidy 25-7-2013 DEVOTEES of all things organic will find traditional music, song…
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.…
Calling all musicians, singers, storytellers etc … you’re all welcome to join us tonight for special evening featuring, lots of local entertainers and craic in a Rambling House setting. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! The idea and event is brought to you by the hardworking group of organisers,volunteers and friends of the Castleisland Social and…
