A reminder that Castleisland Chamber Alliance wishes to invite all interested individuals and organizations to a public meeting at the River Island Hotel on this Friday, November 22nd at 8pm. The purpose is the setting up an independent organisation to put in place a heritage and exhibition centre for the locality, Tentative plans are being…
The enduring story of the life and hard times of Sliabh Luachra musical genius, Patrick O’Keeffe got another airing to a near full house at Scartaglin Heritage Centre on Saturday night. The ongoing Handed Down lecture series provided the backdrop and stage for the larger than life story. In the mind’s eye, O’Keeffe and…
Castleisland is as ready as it ever will be for the 24th annual Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival. TG4 confirmed as the weekend dawned that they’re going to film a special on the festival for the Hup series and I was out and about with their locations scout, Sinéad Ní Bhroin this morning. Filming began…
I didn’t want to let the day go without remembering Patrick O’Keeffe (1887 – 1963) who went to his eternal reward on this day 53 years ago. Patrick is widely credited with being the catalyst behind the survival and ultimate popularity of the music throughout his area. A gang of us headed off to Kilmurry…
