Julia Clifford has a special place in the panoply of historic Irish traditional musicians and a special place in the hearts of many musicians today. Thanks to a partnership between her family and a group of her friends in England, a permanent memorial has been installed in the village of Knocknagree, a place where Julia…
P.J. Teahan got a very pleasant ‘Dear Patrick’ letter by Email yesterday from Jennifer Crowe the Good Causes Relationship Manager with the National Lottery, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1. “We are absolutely thrilled to announce that World Fiddle Day Scartaglin Community Group is a County Winner in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2023 in…
It’s hard not to think of the late artist, sculptor, session organiser (music too) and dreamer of good deeds, Mike Kenny (February 1956 – August 2011) when news of music sessions in various locations cross our bows. It’s impossible not to think of him now as 11 years ago today – and on a Friday…
There was an almost overwhelming feeling of joy and relief at last weekend’s World Fiddle Day Scartaglen. Joy and relief at the fact that people were able to gather in the one place, shake hands, hug and tell each other face-to-face how good it was to be able to do so. That the weather facilitated…
As part of Culture Night 2021 Scartaglen is also shaking off the shackles of the past 18 months and a special occasion is still at the planning stage in the Handed Down head office. Earlier this month the Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival announced its plans for a return on October 22nd to 25th inclusive…
Scartaglin Heritage Centre will play host again to the Handed Down series of Sliabh Luachra lectures and performances on its seasonal return on Friday, September 21st. at 8pm. The launch of the new season, which will take place in the kitchen of the village heritage centre, will coincide with Culture Night 2018. Beginning of Series…
Anyone fretting about the future of Sliabh Luachra Music can take great solace from the following bit of good news. There was a Sliabh Luachra connection at last weekend’s Leinster Fleadh Cheoil when Roisín O’Connor won the Under 12 Fiddle title. Playing at Handed Down Roisín is the daughter of Sliabh Luachra accordion player, Paudie…
Culture Night 2018 will fall on the Friday night of September 21st from 5pm – 11pm. Culture Night involves venues, groups and artists opening their doors and inviting people in for a taste of Kerry’s unique culture and contemporary art, all for free. Culture Night Aims It aims to familiarise people with the cultural offerings…
Broadcaster, musician and teacher, Máire O’Keeffe will return to the Handed Down stage in Scartaglin on this Saturday night at 8pm. The title of Ms. O’Keeffe’s lecture, Placing the Button Accordion in the Sliabh Luachra Context surely sets the tone for the evening and ensures a session of pure entertainment. “Sliabh Luachra Music has been…
A subtle reminder that there was a right gathering of contemporary musical stars at Tureencahill Community Centre on a Saturday night early last month for the visit of the RTÉ Radio One Céilí House crew. This was the latest in the long line of field trips by RTÉ Radio – and going away back too.…
