A milestone in the history of traditional music broadcasting in Castleisland will be marked on Céili House on this Saturday night on RTÉ Radio 1 at just after 9pm. Presenter, Kieran Hanrahan and producer, Peter Browne and their team recorded a Sunday afternoon session at Brennan’s Bar, Killarney Road in November 2002 for broadcast over…
The warm and genuine father / son relationship between Breanndán and Cormac Ó Beaglaoich is the makings of the brilliant TG4 six-part series, Slí na mBeaglaoich. It is clear that they enjoy each others company and you’d hope it will last the journey so. Even before they left the Dingle Pennensula you felt that this…
The Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival’s digital spokesperson, Conor O’Mahony and music liaison officer, Patsy O’Donoghue landed their own version of a Donegal Catch this week with the signing of the world renowned group Altan to play in Castleisland in October. Saturday Night Headliners “The Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival is excited to bring you…
Dublin born, Kerry connected fiddle player, Aidan Connolly is another major figure of a rising generation with a safe pair of hands and a deeply appreciating, cradling nature for the music of his ancestry. On Saturday night he brought his Handed Down audience on a trip through the musical family history of the Cronins from…
The death has occurred of Daniel Herlihy, Newmarket Road, Ballydesmond. On November 8th and peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Kanturk Community Hospital. Daniel ‘Dan Jos’ musician. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons: Brendan, Dan, Kieran, stepsons: Mark and Andrew, daughter Marie and in-laws, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, his aunt Kitty Lawlor,…
Although still in the throes of summer, plans are already being hatched for the Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival which will take place this year from October 25th-28th inclusive. Lectures by Peter Browne and Matt Cranitch on matters of the history of Sliabh Luachra Music collecting and playing and a piping class by Peter Browne…
The death has occurred of Charles ‘Charlie’ Horan O’Connell Demesne, Limerick Road, Castleisland, Co. Kerry and late of Main Street, Castleisland. Charles (97) passed away peacefully in his 97th year on December 10th 2018 in the excellent care of Beechwood Nursing Home, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick. Sadly missed by his sons, Cathal and Donie, his daughter…
The recipient of the 2018 Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival 2018 award for his ‘Dedication to the Music of Sliabh Luachra’ is Timmy O’Connor of Newmarket. The award was conferred on Timmy at the concert in Castleisland by just retired RTÉ presenter and musician, Peter Browne. Many a Slip…. However, there’s many a slip between…
The Scartaglin Heritage Centre based Handed Down Series of Lectures and Concerts has just turned the corner and into its fifth season. The series of events from here to next May was launched in Scart to coincide with Culture Night. Programme for Series 5 “We’re proud to announce our programme for Series 5 of Handed…
Enquiries about accommodation in the Castleisland area are coming in already in relation to the Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival on the October bank holiday weekend. The committee wishes to be in a position to provide up to date information to people travelling long distances to be here for that weekend. Enquiry from Japan People…
