The organisers of the annual Listowel Writers’ Week are thrilled and delighted to announce that the wonderfully talented John Spillane is due in Listowel to teach a three-day Song Writing Workshop during the festival. John is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet, dreamer. His music transports listeners; his live performance captivates the audience.… Read more…
The death has occurred of Maurice O’Keeffe, Musician, Glounreigh, Kiskeam, Cork. Maurice passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Peg and father of the late Jeremiah. Deeply regretted by his sons: Francis, Denjoe and Christy, daughters: Maura, Sheila, Eileen and Margaret, brother John,… Read more…
The street has been decorated and the permanent sound system is ready to go for the big event on Friday. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade here is set for the off at 1pm. from its regular blocks on Tralee Road. It will be led out again this year by the blood stirring strains of the… Read more…
The current series of Sé Mo Laoch started last month on TG4 with a look at The Chieftan’s fiddle player, Seán Keane. Tonight, Sunday, March 12th is the turn of Kanturk born box player, Jackie Daly and you can see it at 9:30pm on TG4. Jackie Daly has become know almost as much for his… Read more…
Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh is back, bigger and better and packed to the rafters with music events for all ages and interests. Events kicked off on Wednesday and continue through to Sunday 26th. The major draws are the classes and the three major concerts. Classes took place on Thursday and will again on Friday and… Read more…
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… Read more…
Sharon Shannon is due to appear at Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant in Ballymacelligott on Friday night, February 24th from 8pm. Tickets for the show are only €20 each and many have been bought as presents over the past couple of weeks. This is the third visit by the Co. Clare born musical genius to… Read more…
Peter Browne, broadcaster and piper, will return to the source of arguably his finest piece of collecting and radio broadcasting work in the course of his ongoing career. He will present his talk: In Search of Padraig – The Making of the RTÉ Radio One Documentary in Scartaglin on Saturday night. That he managed to… Read more…
Abbeyfeale’s flagship traditional music festival Fleadh by the Feale has signed Frankie Gavin and De Danann for this year’s event. Taking place this year from April 27 – May 1, the committee has just announced that the lead act will be the world renowned fiddler and his group. Bank Of Ireland Enterprise Town Expo By… Read more…
Bringing Dan O’Connell’s of Knocknagree back to life for an hour or so in front of an audience is the task in the safe hands of one of Sliabh Luchra music’s most devoted students, Matt Cranitch. He’ll do so at Scartaglin Heritage Centre at 8pm sharp on this Saturday night, January 28th as part of… Read more…
The organisers of the annual Listowel Writers’ Week are thrilled and delighted to announce that the wonderfully talented John Spillane is due in Listowel to teach a three-day Song Writing Workshop during the festival. John is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet, dreamer. His music transports listeners; his live performance captivates the audience.… Read more…
The death has occurred of Maurice O’Keeffe, Musician, Glounreigh, Kiskeam, Cork. Maurice passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Peg and father of the late Jeremiah. Deeply regretted by his sons: Francis, Denjoe and Christy, daughters: Maura, Sheila, Eileen and Margaret, brother John,… Read more…
The street has been decorated and the permanent sound system is ready to go for the big event on Friday. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade here is set for the off at 1pm. from its regular blocks on Tralee Road. It will be led out again this year by the blood stirring strains of the… Read more…
The current series of Sé Mo Laoch started last month on TG4 with a look at The Chieftan’s fiddle player, Seán Keane. Tonight, Sunday, March 12th is the turn of Kanturk born box player, Jackie Daly and you can see it at 9:30pm on TG4. Jackie Daly has become know almost as much for his… Read more…
Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh is back, bigger and better and packed to the rafters with music events for all ages and interests. Events kicked off on Wednesday and continue through to Sunday 26th. The major draws are the classes and the three major concerts. Classes took place on Thursday and will again on Friday and… Read more…
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… Read more…
Sharon Shannon is due to appear at Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant in Ballymacelligott on Friday night, February 24th from 8pm. Tickets for the show are only €20 each and many have been bought as presents over the past couple of weeks. This is the third visit by the Co. Clare born musical genius to… Read more…
Peter Browne, broadcaster and piper, will return to the source of arguably his finest piece of collecting and radio broadcasting work in the course of his ongoing career. He will present his talk: In Search of Padraig – The Making of the RTÉ Radio One Documentary in Scartaglin on Saturday night. That he managed to… Read more…
Abbeyfeale’s flagship traditional music festival Fleadh by the Feale has signed Frankie Gavin and De Danann for this year’s event. Taking place this year from April 27 – May 1, the committee has just announced that the lead act will be the world renowned fiddler and his group. Bank Of Ireland Enterprise Town Expo By… Read more…
Bringing Dan O’Connell’s of Knocknagree back to life for an hour or so in front of an audience is the task in the safe hands of one of Sliabh Luchra music’s most devoted students, Matt Cranitch. He’ll do so at Scartaglin Heritage Centre at 8pm sharp on this Saturday night, January 28th as part of… Read more…
