Creedon’s Atlas of Ireland to Take In Sliabh Luachra on Sunday Evening

Creedon’s Atlas of Ireland to Take In Sliabh Luachra on Sunday Evening

John Creedon has become the saviour of the meaningful, musical place-names and town-land addresses which are in grave danger of being wiped off the maps of Ireland again. You’re far more likely to be asked for your Postcode these days than for your postal address. The Postcode has its advantages, of course, in cases of…

Brosna GAA Club and Parish News Round-Up

Brosna GAA Club and Parish News Round-Up

Con Curtin Music Festival 2020 Cancelled This year’s Con Curtin Music Festival, which was due to run from June 26th. to 28th. 2020, has been cancelled due to the continuing lockdown with the Covid-19 pandemic. “It is with sadness that we say goodbye to our 20th year anniversary celebrations as everyone had been looking forward…

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Noonan’s Christmas Lights Swich On Hannah, Tony and Siobhan Noonan are all set to switch on their fundraising display for 2018. By: Marian Harnett This Saturday, November 24 is the night and everyone is welcome.  Members of the winning All Ireland teams will be in attendance with some serious hardware that hasn’t been seen around…

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Abbeyfeale and District News Round-Up

Abbeyfeale Heritage Event In The Planning The Spirit of Abbeyfeale is there to provide people with a rewarding experience and a chance to share our homeland heritage with others. By Marian Harnett This exciting start-up process is being put together now. The end product will be presented later on at a time to be decided, here…

Sliabh Luachra Represented at North Atlantic Fiddle Convention in Aberdeen

Sliabh Luachra Represented at North Atlantic Fiddle Convention in Aberdeen

The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) will take place in Aberdeen in Scotland from 11th to 15th of July. This is a major event in the world of traditional fiddle music and, at least, two of Sliabh Luachra’s finest exponents will be attending and participating. No Stranger Corkman, Matt Cranitch is no stranger to Castleisland or…

Brosna GAA Club Praises Mike Joe’s Contribution

Brosna GAA Club Praises Mike Joe’s Contribution

Brosna GAA Club held its AGM with a very large crowd present on the night. By: Adam Barry The AGM saw the election of the following officers: Patron, Fr. Tim Galivn; President: Michael Cahill; Honorary Presidents: Willie McAuliffe, Timmie O Sullivan, John Murphy, Timmie Cahill. Trustees: Willie McAuliffe, Timmy O’Sullivan and John Murphy; Chairperson: John…

The Influence of Kerry Music on De Dannan Founder Member

The Influence of Kerry Music on De Dannan Founder Member

Kerry Music and it’s Musicians – A Source of Influence on My Personal Style is the title of Saturday night’s latest installment of the rolling Handed Down series of lectures and recitals at the Heritage Centre in Scartaglin Village with a starting time of 8pm sharp. It will be presented by Charlie Piggott. De Dannan…

Variety Concert for Over 55s Club in The Mall

Variety Concert for Over 55s Club in The Mall

A variety concert will take place in Knocknagoshel Community Centre on the coming Friday night November 10th at 7.30 pm. The event is in aid of the local Over 55s Social Club. Entertainment on the night will be provided by local talent and school children. Special guests Bryan Murphy with music, song and storytelling and…

60th Anniversary of ‘Brosna Town’ on Vinyl Celebrated

60th Anniversary of ‘Brosna Town’ on Vinyl Celebrated

The 60th anniversary of the vinyl pressing of Daniel J. Hannon’s My Native Brosna Town was celebrated at the recent festival in his honour. The weekend event took in everything from an U-10 Gaelic Football blitz to a poetry corner and music sessions. Here, organiser and Hannon family connected, Conor Doolan reports on the festival…

Music Master Classes and More at Bruach Summer School

Music Master Classes and More at Bruach Summer School

The Rockchapel Comhaltas Sliabh Luachra Summer School in Bruach Na Carraige, Rockchapel will run from August 3rd to 8th. Master classes will be directed by Nicky McAuliffe who is a leading authority on traditional Irish music. Nicky will focus on the recently discovered traditional music manuscripts in the National Traditional Music Archives in Dublin and…