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SUMMARY:Album Launch – ‘Overflow’ Michael Coult
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Overflow’ \nMichael Coult \nDate & Time: 8.30pm\, 7th November 2024 \nVenue: The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg Ennis\, Co. Clare V95 XFX4 Ireland \nHailing from Glossop in the High Peak area\, close to Manchester\, Michael Coult is a multi-instrumentalist\, with a main focus being flutes and whistles. Growing up learning Irish music in Manchester’s vibrant Irish community\, Michael was taught tin whistle by renowned tin whistle and banjo player\, Angela Usher. Growing up near Manchester in the 90’s\, Michael also had the opportunity to go and soak up concerts and sessions from the various talents Manchester has to offer\, including Mike McGoldrick\, Dezi Donnelly\, John Joe and Grace Kelly\, the Farrell family\, and many more. Michael moved from England at 18 years of age\, to Limerick\, where he completed his Bachelors Degree (Hons) in Traditional Irish Music and Dance at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. Following his graduation\, Michael has toured extensively worldwide working with different Irish Music and Dance productions. He went on to record a self-titled CD with a dynamic 4-piece band\, The Recollective. Following this\, Michael has gone on to tour with a number of different line-ups including The Outside Track (guitar)\, Teresa Horgan and Michael Coult (guitar/flutes/whistles)\, Dingle Folk Fest on Tour (flutes/whistles)\, and as a trio with Irish music legends Geraldine McGowan and Kevin Griffin (flutes/whistles/guitar).\n\nOverflow is an album full of self-composed and produced music from Michael. It will be available at the festival from Custy’s\, directly at the launch concert and digital copies will be available from www.michaelcoult.com
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-overflow-michael-coult/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘The First Month of Summer’ Conor Moriarty
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch – \n‘The First Month of Summer’ \nConor Moriarty \nDate & Time: 7.30pm\, 7th November 2024 \nVenue: The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg Ennis\, Co. Clare V95 XFX4 Ireland \nConor Moriarty hails from Kilcummin\, County Kerry and began playing the accordion at the age of 7. In 2009\, he was crowned All Ireland Champion on melodeon and went on to win the much coveted prize of Senior All Ireland Champion on the button accordion in 2010. He completed an MA in Irish Traditional Music Performance at the University of Limerick the same year. Since then Conor has released his debut solo album to critical acclaim\, The Irish Times garnishing it “A three dimensional\, glorious debut” and gave it four stars. \nIn 2013\, Conor worked as Musical Director with Siamsa Tíre\, The National Folk Theatre and performed for six years with their hit show\, Turas. \nIn 2014\, he alongside a few of his music contemporaries formed the band The Trí Tones and released a critically acclaimed album which earned TradConnect’s ‘Album Of The Year’. \nConor has toured all over North and South America\, Canada and Newfoundland\, Europe and China with such bands and shows as The Trí Tones\, Cordeen\, Celtic Legends\, Socks in the Frying Pan to name a few. \nIn 2022\, Conor began working as Musical Director of popular Irish music and dance show\, ‘Gaelic Roots’ in his home town of Killarney. He is a much sought after music teacher with many of his students winning top prizes at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann on numerous occasions. He is looking forward to playing music from his new album in lots of venues and festivals around the country in the near future.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-the-first-month-of-summer-conor-moriarty/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Official Festival Launch
DESCRIPTION:Official Festival Launch with Mike McGoldrick
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/official-festival-launch/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - Conor Arkins & Paul Clesham "The Morning Thrush"
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Lucas Bar\, Ennis \nDate & Time: Sun 12th of Nov 2023\, 6pm \n  \nWhile studying music at University College Cork\, Conor and Paul began playing tunes together regularly. In later years\, their house ‘Woodbine Lodge’ on Glasheen Road became a favourite place for musicians to visit and was host to many a wild night and early morning sessions. The repertoire featured on this album is a reflection of the many musical encounters that Conor and Paul have enjoyed together over the years. They are delighted to be joined on their debut album but Ryan Molloy on piano and Jim Murray on guitars. \n  \nConor Arkins \nConor Arkins is a multi-instrumentalist from Ruan\, Co. Clare who plays fiddle\, flute and whistle. As an well-known traditional musician\, Conor regularly performs at music festivals both nationally and internationally as well as representing Irish at various consular cultural celebrations around the world. He has performed in concert with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and is a regular collaborator with his sister\, Eimear Arkins. With a keen interest in ethnomusicology and Irish studies\, his research focuses on the music of Bobby Casey\, a 20th Century West-Clare fiddler. Upon commencing his postgraduate research\, Conor was awarded the UCC CACSSS Excellence Scholarship. Conor is a graduate of UCC\, having studied a BA in Music and Irish and a BMus for which he was awarded the Quercus Scholarship\, Staf Gebruers Award and the Seán Ó Riada Memorial Prize. Conor is active as a music educator and creative practitioner\, he is the new director of the Traditional Irish Music course and Cork College of Further Education. He is a member of Taobh na Mara Céilí Band who have just released their debut album and he is currently involved in Underground Cathedral\, an exciting new project with accordionist\, Martin Tourish that is in production. \n  \nPaul Clesham \nFrom Hollymount\, Co. Mayo\, Paul Clesham plays the concertina\, fiddle\, accordion\, piano and melodeon. He has won 6 All-Irelands at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann\, including the Senior Concertina and Senior Accompaniment in 2015. \nHe holds a BA in Music & Irish\, a BMus and an MA in Ethnomusicology from University College Cork. He is now studying for a PhD in Ethnomusicology and was awarded an Excellence Scholarship from the College of Arts\, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences in UCC for his Doctoral studies.  \n  \nPaul has travelled to numerous countries worldwide performing and teaching music. He is a founding member of the group ‘Officially Tapped’ and has performed with ‘Celtic Steps’ dance show also. He is featured on 2016 Echos of Érin CD
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-conor-arkins-paul-clesham-the-morning-thrush/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - Jack Warnock "Le Solas Faoithine"
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Lucas Bar\, Ennis \nDate & Time: Sun 12th of Nov 2023\, 5pm \n  \nJack Warnock is a multi-instrumentalist and singer from Maghera\, Co. Derry. \nThroughout his career Jack has performed as a soloist\, accompanist\, and in groups such as TRODA\, Cóiriú and The Doc Flock. He has performed at events\, festivals\, and venues across the world. \nIn recent years Jack has been nominated for the prestigious BBC Young Folk Award\, won the Senior Accompaniment Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann\, and received the ‘Young Musician’s Platform’ award from ACNI and BBC NI. \nAbsorbing music from an early age and playing piano from the age of seven\, Jack’s love of trad would really blossom when he picked up the guitar in his teens. He quickly fell in love with the tunes and songs that seemed to surround him\, and that was that – his calling was clear. His guitar style has been guided and influenced by many greats\, including John Doyle\, Tim Edey\, Ed Boyd\, Tony McManus and Seamie O’Dowd\, to name but a few. \nAn avid Gaeilgeoir\, Jack performs songs in both Irish and English. His compositions and selections are steeped in storytelling\, as he embraces the lineage of folk music in its truest form. \nNine years have passed since his debut EP\, so it’s fair to say his debut album Le Solas Faoithine has been a long-time coming. The name Le Solas Faoithine (translating as By Dusklight) was the product of new routines brought on by lockdowns. \nAfter (what seemed like) endless days spent staring at a screen\, Jack would religiously take a walk to watch the light fade in Mid-Ulster. Inspired by his surroundings\, dusk would be the start of a new working day as he delved into creative work late into the night. From here Le Solas Faoithine grew. \nUnsurprisingly\, the album is a masterwork of thought\, consideration\, and beautiful curation. Recorded and produced by himself and Dónal O’Connor\, Le Solas Faoithine features contributions from Toby Shaer\, Archie Churchill-Moss\, and Conor Mallon\, and can comfortably sit alongside any traditional Irish debut release of recent times. A masterclass.  \n Le Solas Faoithine is available now.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-jack-warnock-le-solas-faoithine/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - Clancy\, McGrath & Quinn "Tell Her I Am"
DESCRIPTION:Venue: The Old Ground Hotel\, Ennis \nDate & Time: Sun 12th of Nov 2023\, 3.30pm \n  \nDónal Clancy from An Rinn Waterford now based in Galway City is regarded as one of Ireland’s finest guitarists. He is the son of the world-renowned singer Liam Clancy of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem and has since the death of his father focused his attention on the family repertoire of songs that he grew up with\, while keeping the Clancy tradition alive with his solo performances. A founder member of the group Danú\, Dónal left to join a trio with his father Liam and cousin Robbie O’Connell. He toured and recorded with Riverdance fiddler\, Eileen Ivers and was a guest with The Chieftains on their Tears of Stone Tours in Japan and the US. He has also been a member of the Irish American super group Solas and contributed to the soundtrack of Ric Burns’ award-winning documentary film New York. \n  \nBrian McGrath hails from Brookeborough\, Co. Fermanagh\, an area steeped in traditional music and now is based in Galway City. Brian’s first professional work was with Dervish. He then joined Four Men And A Dog and played on the award-winning album Barking Mad. He moved his career on\, accompanying Noel Hill\, Paul Brock and Frankie Gavin\, among others\, before joining the Sean Keane Band as pianist. Brian joined De Dannan where he stayed till the band broke up in 2003. Brian now plays with At The Racket\, and is much sought after as a session musician on piano\, banjo and mandolin.  \n  \nDamien Quinn who is from Kildare now based in Galway City started playing Irish Music professionally in 1987 when he joined then Donal Lunny for a special concert for the O Riada Retrospective which was broadcast live on TV and Radio in 1987. From 1987 Damien recorded\, played and toured with some of the main innovators in Traditional Irish Music such as Van Morrison\, The Chieftains\, Andy M. Stewart\, Elvis Costello\, Cian and The lark. 1999 Damien joined Riverdance where he was a featured soloist in The Liffey Company.  Damien returned to session and concert work in 2021 and since then has continued to explore the dynamics of the Bodhran. Quinn said “Tell here I am” is a  modern study of solid style bodhran playing something that is rapidly becoming a  lesser style these days and it’s hoped that this record will highlight this wonderful style of Bodhran playing for the future.   \n 
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-clancy-mcgrath-quinn-tell-her-i-am/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, Station Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - Keane\, MacDonnchadha & Ó Faoláin "Beo"
DESCRIPTION:Venue: The Old Ground Hotel\, Ennis \nDate & Time: Sun 12th of Nov 2023\, 2.30pm \n“Beo” is a new\, live-recorded album from collaborators Pádraic Keane\, Páraic MacDonnchadha & Macdara Ó Faoláin. Having come together spontaneously one Sunday at Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy\, the trio felt that there flat tuned sessions had a unique energy\, which captured what they all love about a session setting. After there annual meet-up at Willie Week 2022\, they decided that a Live Recorded Album would be the best way to share this energy with the listener. The album was recorded between November 2022 and April 2023 at 4 gigs in Ennis\, Galway\, Cork and An Rinn. This album is their favourite 14 from these gigs\, including 2 crowd-suggested sets from Ennis & Galway and one spontaneous set of jigs from An Rinn\, which truly capture the live feel of a session.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-padraic-keane-paraic-macdonnchadha-macdara-o-faolain-beo/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, Station Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Trad Quiz 2023
DESCRIPTION:With Quizmasters Mike Butler & John McMahon \nVenue: Knox’s \nTime: 1pm\, Sunday 12th November 2023 \nAll proceeds go to charity. \n\n\nTeams of 4\, all ages welcome!\n\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\n\nSpot prizes!\n\n\n\nKindly Sponsored by Value Centre Cash & Carry Ennis
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/trad-quiz-2023/
LOCATION:Knox’s Bar\, 18 Abbey St\, Lifford\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 AX83\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Quiz
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - "Buíoch"
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Lucas Bar\, Ennis \nDate & Time: Sat 11th of Nov 2023\, 4.30pm \n  \nBuíoch is an Irish Traditional Music band stemming from the Midlands of Ireland. Buíoch compose and arrange all their own melodies\, which gives the band a traditional yet progressive sound that is unique and energetic. Buíoch is the Irish word for ‘Thankful’. This group typifies the meaning behind their name\, they are deeply grateful and humbled to play music and perform. Their debut album “Buíoch” released on 09/08/2023. Beidh tú Buíoch iad a chloisteáil and feidhmiú! \n  \nBuíoch is an Irish traditional music band stemming from the Midlands of Ireland. All four member’s\, Ruaidhrí Tierney (Button Accordion) David Harte (Double Bass)\, Kurt Dinneen Carroll (Tin Whistle and Uilleann Pipes) and Dale Mckay (Guitar) call Co. Laois in the heart of Ireland\, their home. The band first formed when Dale approached Ruaidhrí to compose music for a project called ‘Laois Local live performance’. This initiative tasked musicians with creating original music during the covid pandemic when musicians really felt the hard reality of not being able to do what we love due to lockdown. David joined the band at this time and coined our name ‘Buíoch’. Buíoch is the Irish word for ‘Thankful’ and we are very grateful to be creating and playing music together. Kurt joined the band in 2022\, contributing enormously to Buíoch’s music and overall sound. Buíoch composes and arranges all their own melodies\, which gives the band a traditional yet progressive sound that is unique and energetic. \n  \nDale Mckay – Dale is a Music Educator in Music Generation Laois where he teaches over 300 students weekly as part of the Stampede Drumming Program. Dale teaches students from the age of 5 – 18 weekly. During the summer months Dale travels from Festivals such Scoil Ácla to teach Bodhrán to all ages. Dale also hosts a Bodhrán adult class in Kilkenny City every Wednesday night. Dale is also an active programmer of festivals\, his latest achievement is curating the ‘Forest Fleadh Stage’ at this years Forest Fest Emo and also organising Portlaoise’s first ever fully fledged Irish Traditional Music Festival ‘Portlaoise Tradfest’. Dale is also a gigging musician. Dale has released a handpan album with his band Harpanno entitled ‘Finding Calm’ and later this year Dale is releasing an album with Buíoch on which he plays guitar and bodhrán.  \n  \nRuaidhrí Tierney – Ruaidhrí is a Button Accordionist\, Music Teacher and Composer from County Laois. Ruaidhrí started teaching the Button accordion at the age of Fourteen and is a Tutor with Ratheniska Comhaltas. Ruaidhrí has been an avid member of the Music Generation Laois Trad Orchestra since 2018. The trad orchestra has collaborated with many professional musicians and has performed at numerous occasions across Ireland such as the Ireland Funds Gala\, the St. Patrick’s weekend festival in Dublin\, the National Ploughing Championships\, The Ireland Funds and Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The ensemble has also performed internationally at Creative Connexions festival in Sitges\, Spain\, in 2019 and the Breizh Pan Celtic Festival in Brittany in 2022. Ruaidhrí was also a member of LIFE\, Laoise International Folk Ensemble\, directed by Áine McGeeney from the band Goitse. Ruaidhrí is a programmer also. Ruaidhrí is a programmer and he worked closely  with the Dunamaise Arts Centre\, Portlaoise and Downtown Portlaoise as a young curator from 2020-2022. He programmed street entertainment in Portlaoise and ran Lasta festival in association with the NASC network of theatre venues\, a diverse online festival for young people. Ruaidhrí also helped programme the first Portlaoise Tradfest which took place on the May Bank Holiday weekend 2023. In 2023\, Ruaidhrí recorded and released an album of original music with his band Buíoch. In Buíoch’s short journey\, the band has performed at Forest Fest in Emo\, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar and the Electric Picnic in 2022. \n  \nKurt Dinneen Carroll – Kurt is a Uilleann Piper\, Whistle player\, Bodhrán player and Composer from County Laois. Kurt was an original member of Portlaoise Comhaltas and has taught Whistle and Pipes there. Kurt was also involved in a programme teaching Tin Whistle to disadvantaged children from Portlaoise. Kurt has been an ardent member of the Music Generation Laois Trad Orchestra since 2015. He has played at several events in Ireland\, including the Ireland Funds Gala\, the St. Patrick’s weekend celebration in Dublin\, the National Ploughing Championships\, The Ireland Funds\, which had both Prince Albert of Monaco and Michael Flatley in attendance\, in Dublin Castle during Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Ireland and Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The Trad Orchestra has also worked with many professional musicians. The group has also given performances abroad at Creative Connexions festival in Sitges\, Spain\, in 2019 and the Breizh Pan Celtic Festival in Brittany in 2022. Kurt played the uilleann pipes and whistle on the Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ with the band Tlen Huicani in 2019. Kurt was also a member of the LIFE Laois International Folk Ensemble where he played international music on Television. Kurt was featured on an original album written by a Banjo player in May of 2022. Kurt\, along with his band Buíoch\, recorded and released an album of all original music in which he wrote many tunes. \n  \nDavid Harte – David Harte is a Bassist\, multi instrumentalist and music teacher from Portlaoise. He began playing the Guitar at age 12\, taking up the Bass Guitar soon after. He is currently a Musician Educator with Music Generation Laois and completed a Bachelor of Music Degree from Maynooth University to further his teaching skills\, graduating in 2023. As a performer\, David has played gigs across Ireland\, Europe and The United States\, including a residency as the house Bassist in Raglan Road Orlando\, located in Disney World and a three-month tour of North America with Dublin Irish Dance as a Bassist and backing vocalist. He has also played bass with country artist Lisa McHugh and Eurovision finalist Ryan O’Shaugnesssey and is currently the Bassist with emerging Irish folk/rock band Bog Bodies. In his role as Musician Educator with Music Generation Laois\, David teaches bass Guitar\, Acoustic Guitar\, Ukulele and mentors up and coming bands through Music Generation Laois Rock and Pop programme. David is a member of the prestigious Music Generation Laois Trad Orchestra. He also works with three Mens Shed groups in County Laois providing Ukulele and singing lessons. As a Double Bassist\, David recorded and released an album of original material with his band Buioch which was released in 2023.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-buioch/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - Sorcha Costello "The Primrose Lass"
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Lucas Bar\, Ennis \nDate & Time: Sat 11th of Nov 2023\, 3.30pm \n  \nAwarded with the prestigious Gradam Ceoil TG4 Young Musician of the Year 2021\, Sorcha Costello is a traditional Irish fiddle player from Tulla Co. Clare and hails from a family emersed in traditional Irish music. From a young age\, Sorcha has enjoyed performing nationally and internationally including tours of New Zealand\, Australia and America already this year. She is also in high demand as a teacher of music\, especially in her home area of East Clare because of her ability to transmit her unique style which has the trademark rhythm and swing qualities of generations of her family. \nReleased in June 2023\, Sorcha Costello’s new album The Primrose Lass is a solo fiddle album which encompasses a unique variety of both old and new tunes. The style and flow of this album resembles Sorcha’s love of the old tradition\, evidenced through the swing\, rhythm and uncomplicated playing of tunes. Deeply rooted in the East Clare style\, yet containing all her other musical influences from around the world\, this album keeps the listener engaged throughout. Both accompanists on the album\, John Blake (guitar + bouzouki) and Catherine McHugh (keyboard) weave their way around Sorcha’s fiddle playing to create a warm\, comfortable atmosphere.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-sorcha-costello-the-primrose-lass/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Trad for Teens 2023
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 2pm Sat 11 Nov 2023 \nVenue: Glór\, Ennis \nTrad for Teens: Aidan Quigney\, Ciara Tighe & Sarah Fox \n 
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/trad-for-teens-2023/
LOCATION:Glór Ennis\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Session Trail,Trad for Teens
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - Seán Lyons "Juliana"
DESCRIPTION:Venue: The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Ennis \nDate & Time: Thursday\, 9th of Nov 2023\, 8pm \nSeán Lyons grew up in a family steeped in traditional music and singing and he is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and singer. \nAfter playing the uilleann pipes and tin whistle from a young age\, Seán developed an interest in folk music as a teenager and is a passionate interpreter of traditional and folk songs. It was during this period that he began playing the guitar and writing songs. \nIn 2020\, Seán released his debut single Lady Winter and in 2021\, he followed this with Finavarra Reverie. Seán’s debut EP of original songs Juliana EP was released on February 3rd 2023. It is a collection of five songs written in the folk idiom. The title track\, Juliana\, is a poignant lament for La Juliana\, a Spanish ship that was wrecked off the coast of Sligo in 1588.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-sean-lyons-juliana/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221113T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221113T163000
DTSTAMP:20221012T162628Z
CREATED:20221012T162023Z
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - Liz & Yvonne Kane “In memory of Paddy Fahey”
DESCRIPTION:“Album launch” \nThe Old Ground hotel Ennis\, upstairs room. \nSunday 13th November 2022 @ 3:30pm \nLiz & Yvonne Kane\n“In memory of Paddy Fahey” \nFree entry. \n************************************ \nTwelve years have passed since the Kane Sisters last recorded a studio album. \n“In Memory of Paddy Fahey” is their new album which is dedicated to the master composer and fiddle player that includes fifteen of his compositions alongside newly composed tunes from Liz and Yvonne. \nThey will be joined by guitarist John Blake and dancer Nathan Pilatzke.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-liz-yvonne-kane/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, Station Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221113T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221113T153000
DTSTAMP:20221012T162553Z
CREATED:20221012T162553Z
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UID:4745-1668349800-1668353400@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - Brian Hughes & Dave Sheridan “However long the day”
DESCRIPTION:“Album launch”\n\n\nThe Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, upstairs room.\n\n\nSunday 13th November 2022 @ 2:30pm\n\n\nBrian Hughes & Dave Sheridan\n“However long the day”\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\n***********************************\n\n\nBoth Brian Hughes and Dave Sheridan have been very well-known musicians on the traditional Irish music scene for many years now\, having both recorded highly successful albums in the past.\n\n\nBrian & Dave have known one another for many years\, and have played in sessions together at many different venues during their careers but this is the first time that these two musicians have recorded together\, and they have certainly produced an absolute gem of an album\, which has been well worth the wait.\n\n\n\nBrian has produced six CDs to date\, and has become a hugely influential whistle player to musicians all over the world. Widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation\, his playing has changed the course of whistle playing as we know it today and his piping has a style which seems to be uniquely perfect for his understated mastery\, in particular on the flat set of uilleann pipes.\n\nHe is highly sought after for his teaching skills on both whistle and pipes and he has taught\, performed and toured at festivals and music schools all over Ireland\, England & Europe.\n\n\n\nDave has also recorded many albums over the last number of years\, and has become a hugely respected musician at home and abroad. He has recorded with Ciarán Somers and Nicolas Quemener on a recording called ‘Faoi Bhláth’ and has also recorded two albums with ‘The Raw Bar Collective’\, featuring Brendan McCarthy\, Conal O Gráda\, Colm Murphy and Nell Ní Chróinín. He has played all over the globe including tours to China\, Japan\, Mozambique and USA. Dave is a fiddle player of huge depth and warmth\, and he possesses a huge repertoire of music.\n\nThis is hugely evident in his beautiful style of playing on this CD\, where his phrasing blends perfectly with the sound of both the whistle and the Uilleann Pipes.\n\nFor this new recording\, two incredible traditional musicians have entwined their musical journeys together\, and they have produced a recording full of sound and soul\, mystery and magic\, depth and delight. The sound of the Uilleann pipes and Fiddle has for such a long time been recognised as one of the most glorious combinations in Traditional Irish music\, but when this fusion of sound is played down in the flat key of C by two masters of their own craft\, the sound transforms to something greater than music alone. The hypnotic trance like quality of the music oozing from these rooted musicians seems to enter every pore\, and transports the listener to a very different place indeed.\n\n“However Long the Day” will transport listeners for many years to come\, and will surely be\nrecognised as one of the finest duet pairings we have heard for many years. The music is further enhanced on this new recording by the amazingly talented musicians Garry O Briain\, Jim Higgins\, Michelle Sheridan & Eric de Buitlear\, who all feature on the album.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-brian-hughes-dave-sheridan-however-long-the-day/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, Station Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221113T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221113T143000
DTSTAMP:20221109T162810Z
CREATED:20221012T162938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T162810Z
UID:4748-1668346200-1668349800@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - The Moynihan’s “Black Brook”
DESCRIPTION:“Album launch”\nThe Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, upstairs room.\nSunday 13th November 2022 @ 1:30pm\nThe Moynihan’s “Black Brook”\nFree entry.\n******************************\nBlack Brook is the stunning new album from musical siblings Deirdre Moynihan on fiddle\, viola & vocals\, Diarmaid on pipes & whistles and Donncha on guitars & bouzouki.\nThe three musicians have recorded and toured with many artists over the last few years and have distilled their many musical experiences into this wonderful 11 track album The album contains gorgeous versions of the songs Silent Oh Moyle\, Aird Uí Chuain and An Raibh Tù ar an gCarraig with sumptuous string arrangements and spine tingling pipes.\nThere are cracking new compositions from all three musicians\, thunderous sets of jigs and reels and gorgeous reflective pieces.\nThe album also features guest musicians Liam O’ Maonlaí and Martin Leahy.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-the-moynihans-black-brook/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, Station Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221113T140000
DTSTAMP:20221107T202844Z
CREATED:20221020T110946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T202844Z
UID:4877-1668344400-1668348000@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album launch - John Tunney "The Immigrant: A Stone on the Cairn of Tradition”
DESCRIPTION:“Album launch”\n\n\nJohn Tunney “The Immigrant: A Stone on the Cairn of Tradition”\n\n\nSunday 13th Nov 2022 @ 1pm\n\n\nVenue: The café in the green\, (The copper jug)\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\n*******************************\n\n\nThe Immigrant: A Stone on the Cairn of Tradition\, John Tunney\nAlso featuring Paddy Óg\, Cathal\, Brigid\, Michael and Conall Tunney\, Maura Hickey\, and a dozen more of the extended family.\n\n\nJohn Tunney comes from a long line of west Ulster traditional singers that includes his father\, the legendary Paddy Tunney\, and his famed grandmother Brigid Tunney. This is his first solo album.\n\nTHE IMMIGRANT has been described by Rita Gallagher (TG4 Traditional Singer of the Year\, 2017) as ‘a wonderful weave of songs that traverse Ireland and beyond\, a treasure trove\, a stunning mix that includes four new compositions from John and three from the late Paddy Tunney\, along with some of the most well-known and familiar “Tunney songs”. A standout track is ‘Hybrasil’\, Paddy’s ode and love poem to his wife Sheila\, which John sings so beautifully.’\n\n\n​From the very first song\, the title track ‘The Immigrant’\, this album sets out to show that unaccompanied\, traditional song forms can tackle even the most burning current issues of contemporary Ireland. This searing tale of a Bosnian survivor of the Srebrenica massacre\, who has made a home for himself and his family in Mayo\, has been labelled ‘the best\, most important song to appear on the scene for a long time’ by former Critics Group members Jim Carroll and Pat McKenzie. The modern Clare emigration song\, ‘Around the Hand’\, with the 9-11 attack on the World Trade Centre as its background\, is in a similar vein.\n\n\n\nAlongside such new songs are John’s interpretations of Tunney classics\, including ‘The Rambling Boys of Pleasure’ and ‘The Royal Blackbird’\, as well as stirring reworkings of less well-known family versions of ‘The Pride of Glencoe’ and ‘Captain Coulston’.\n\n\n\nA key component of the album’s rich sound texture are six duets involving John’s five siblings and his son\, Conall\, and a further two tracks on which many family voices sing in unison. The result is a body of recordings that Lillis Ó Laoire (TG4 Traditional Singer of the Year\, 2020) has described as ‘wonderful soundscapes that present old verses and new with deep characteristic conviction. These songs send resonances of a rich past echoing into the future.’
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-john-tunny-the-immigrant-a-stone-on-the-cairn-of-tradition/
LOCATION:Offspring Garden Café\, Steeles Terrace\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221113T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221113T130000
DTSTAMP:20221017T125337Z
CREATED:20221017T084345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T125337Z
UID:4767-1668340800-1668344400@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Trad Quiz 2022
DESCRIPTION:“Trad Quiz”\n\n\nIt’s back! The Ennis trad festival quiz!\nWith Quiz master Mike Butler.\n\n\nKnox’s bar\, Abbey St. Ennis.\n\n\nSunday 13th Nov 2022 @12 noon.\n\n\nTeams of 4\, all ages welcome!\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\nSpot prizes are sponsored by Value Centre Cash & Carry\, Ennis.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/trad-quiz-2022/
LOCATION:Knox’s Bar\, 18 Abbey St\, Lifford\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 AX83\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Quiz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221113T130000
DTSTAMP:20221021T095028Z
CREATED:20221021T095028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T095028Z
UID:4886-1668337200-1668344400@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Festival Fry Session - Saturday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/festival-fry-session-saturday/
LOCATION:Cruises Bar\, Abbey Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221112T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221112T200000
DTSTAMP:20221012T163233Z
CREATED:20221012T163233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T163233Z
UID:4751-1668279600-1668283200@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - Birkin tree “4.0”
DESCRIPTION:“Album launch” \nThe Queens hotel Ennis\, Sanctuary room \nSaturday 12th November 2022 @7pm \nBirkin tree “4.0” \nFree entry. \n******************************** \n“BIRKIN TREE” \nAlbum title: “4.0” \n4.0 celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the best Irish music band in Italy and at the same time marks a milestone in the history of BIRKIN TREE’s artistic project\, which over the years has been renewed in terms of personnel and content and is now firmly projected into the future. \nThe musicians have further deepened their study\, research and reflection on the musical language of Irish Music\, and collaborated in recent years with some of the most important artists with Martin Hayes\, Mick O’Brien\, Tola Custy\, Caitlinn Nic Gabhann and Ciaran O’Maonaigh.\nThe love for Irish music and the skill of execution create stories\, colors and atmospheres that underline the richness and depth of a timeless musical repertoire. \nDuring their 40-year career Birkin Tree have played over 2000 concerts in Italy and Europe and are one of the very few continental bands to play regularly in Ireland. \nThey have performed with some of Ireland’s leading musicians such as Martin Hayes\, Dennis Cahill\, Liam O’Flynn\, Mick O’Brien\, Niamh Parsons\, Cyril O’Donoghue\, Derek Hickey and Aoife O’Brien. \nLaura Torterolo – vocals\, guitar\nTom Stearn – vocals\, bouzouki\, guitar\nMichel Balatti – flute\nFabio Rinaudo – uilleann pipes\, whistle\nLuca Rapazzini – fiddle
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-birkin-tree-4-0/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221112T190000
DTSTAMP:20221012T161742Z
CREATED:20221012T161742Z
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UID:4739-1668276000-1668279600@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album launch - The Blackwater Céilí band “Northern landscape”
DESCRIPTION:“Album launch”\n\n\nThe Queens hotel Ennis\, Sanctuary room\n\n\nSaturday 12th November 2022 @ 6pm\n\n\nThe Blackwater Céilí band\n“Northern landscape”\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\n****************************\n\n\nBlackwater Céilí Band~\n\n\nThe Blackwater Céilí Band hails primarily from County Tyrone\, in the heart of Ulster’s musical landscape. Since their formation in 2015\, the band have risen to prominence and are widely recognised as one of the finest exponents of Céilí Band Music\, bringing great energy to their performances\, which are firmly rooted in the Ulster musical tradition.\n\n\nIn 2018\, the Blackwater made history\, claiming the prestigious Senior All-Ireland Céilí Band title at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Drogheda. Consequently\, they became one of only three Ulster bands to accomplish this feat\, cementing their place in the annals of céilí band folklore.\n\n\nFollowing this\, the band have toured extensively across Ireland and Britain\, bringing their signature sound and rhythmical musical style to many captivated audiences. They subsequently released their debut album ‘Music In The Valley’\, to critical acclaim in 2019. The recording has been described as “one to savour\, showcasing a versatile and orchestrated band at the top of their game”.\nThe Blackwater Céilí Band are now proud to present their long-awaited second studio recording\, ‘Northern Landscape’.\n\n\n\nNorthern Landscape is a unique collection of music and songs showcasing the rich\, cultural tapestry found within the heartlands of the northern counties. This seminal recording incorporates both traditional and contemporary themes\, carefully crafted by a band on a musical journey across their native cultural landscape. Joined by a stellar cast of guest singers\, the Blackwater Céilí Band demonstrate a deep respect and understanding of the tunes and songs of their Northern Landscape.\n\n\nThe band members~\n\n\nRyan Hackett (Band Leader)\, Eskra\, Co. Tyrone – Piano Accordion\nMichael Curran\, Fivemiletown\, Co. Tyrone – Button Accordion\nJames McCaffrey\, Dromore\, Co. Tyrone – Flute\nMichael Coney\, Coalisland\, Co. Tyrone – Flute\nRosie Ferguson\, Newry\, Co. Down – Fiddle\nLydia Warnock\, Kinlough\, Co. Leitrim – Fiddle\nEugene McKenna\, Augher\, Co. Tyrone – Fiddle\nUrsula McAdam\, Ballybay\, Co. Monaghan – Fiddle\nGeorge McAdam\, Ballybay\, Co. Monaghan – Drums\nMark McCrystall\, Omagh\, Co. Tyrone – Piano
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-the-blackwater-ceili-band-northern-landscape/
LOCATION:The Queens Hotel\, Abbey Street\, Lifford\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221112T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221112T170000
DTSTAMP:20221017T143426Z
CREATED:20221017T130705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T143426Z
UID:4780-1668268800-1668272400@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Live Recording
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 12th November 2022 @4pm\n\n\nLucas’ bar\, Parnell st. Ennis\n(The back room)\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\nThis is a first for the Ennis trad fest!\nA live recording will take place to be used on an upcoming album.\n\n\nFeaturing ~\n\n\nPáraic MacDonnchadha: Banjo\nPádraic Keane: Uileann Pipes\nMacdara Ó Faoláin: Bouzouki
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/live-recording/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221112T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221112T160000
DTSTAMP:20221012T161215Z
CREATED:20221012T161215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T161215Z
UID:4736-1668265200-1668268800@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album launch - Simon Pfisterer “Halfway there” & “Another way to go”
DESCRIPTION:“Album launch” \nLucas’ bar\, Parnell St. Ennis (back room) \nSaturday 12th. November 2022 @ 3pm \nSimon Pfisterer “Halfway there” & “Another way to go” \nFree entry. \n************************* \nDouble Album Release – \nSimon Pfisterer: “Half Way There” & “Another Way to Go” \nUilleann piper Simon Pfisterer is releasing his debut albums “Half Way There” and “Another Way to Go” at this year’s Ennis Trad Fest.\nGrowing up in his home of Bavaria\, Germany\, Simon started to play different kinds of bagpipes from all over Europe at the age of 8 and found his love for the uilleann pipes and Irish traditional music when he was 12. After finishing school\, in 2016 he moved to Ireland to study Irish Traditional Music at the University of Limerick where he graduated in 2020. \nFor his debut release as a solo musician\, Simon decided to not only record one\, but two albums:\n“Half Way There”\, implying the half-way mark of the proverbial 21 years it takes to be a piper Simon reached recently\, contains solely traditional music. Taking many clear influences from important pipers\, past and present\, it constitutes a humble bow in front of past masters and the tradition. \n“Another Way to Go” on the other hand\, shows Simon’s abilities of thinking outside the box and adapting music that was not written for the uilleann pipes onto the instrument. 16 tracks of classical music\, ranging from 16th century Spanish choral works adapted for 3 full sets of uilleann pipes\, over fugues by Bach\, country dances by Mozart\, to 20th Century avantgarde compositions\, jazz and videogame classics\, show what is possible on the uilleann pipes.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-simon-pfisterer/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221112T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221112T163000
DTSTAMP:20221107T165836Z
CREATED:20221017T083908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T165836Z
UID:4763-1668261600-1668270600@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Trad for teens 2022
DESCRIPTION:“Trad for teens”\n\n\nThis is an open session that welcomes all musicians & singers under the age of 18 to join in & participate.\n\n\nHosted by:\nTadgh Mulligan\, Ronan Sweeney\, Finnian O’Connor & friends.\n\n\nThe West County Hotel Ennis.\n\n\nSaturday 12th November 2022 @2pm – 4.30pm\n\n\nFree entry
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/trad-for-teens-2022/
LOCATION:Treacys West County Hotel\, Limerick Rd\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221112T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221112T150000
DTSTAMP:20221101T141120Z
CREATED:20221101T141120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T141120Z
UID:4917-1668261600-1668265200@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album launch - Ályth McCormack “Aig an taigh”
DESCRIPTION:“Album launch” \nÁlyth McCormack- “Aig an taigh” \nSaturday 12th November 2022 @2pm \nLucas’ bar\, Parnell st. Ennis (back room) \nFree entry. \n*************************** \nAig an taigh: \nAs the title suggests\, Aig an taigh was recorded at home. During the pandemic\, we had time to reflect and learn. My husband (Noel Eccles) and I had never spent so much time together nor collaborated in such limited circumstances.\nVoice and percussion might not be the first combination you think of\, but we decided to sit down and figure it out.\nNiamh O’Brien and I regularly tour Germany\, but as tours were cancelled due to Covid-19\, we decided to record a concert at home together to connect. Recording ourselves\, we were out of our comfort zone: I felt a need to get back to my roots. We looked at some familiar songs before adding new ones. I feel a real sense of gratitude for where we live in Co. Wexford; the landscape surrounding us is inspiring\, so we let it take a hand in guiding us. \nThis album is dedicated to Paddy Moloney. \nNoel and I both worked extensively with Paddy. Initially\, he was my boss\, but latterly he was my friend. I learned so much from working with Paddy and The Chieftains. He was driven\, passionate\, full of mischief\, dedicated\, talented\, and a natural collaborator; he introduced me to a world of music\, musicians\, singers\, and dancers. I am so grateful\, and Paddy\, you are sorely missed.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-alyth-mccormack-aig-an-taigh/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221112T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221112T150000
DTSTAMP:20221020T105937Z
CREATED:20221020T105937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T105937Z
UID:4874-1668261600-1668265200@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Book launch - Joe Queally’s “Echoes from a civil war”
DESCRIPTION:“Book launch”\n\n\nJoe Queally’s “Echoes from a civil war”\n\n\nSaturday 12th November 2022 @2pm\n\n\nVenue: The Café on the green\, (The copper jug”\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\n********************************\n\n\nEchoes from a Civil War tells two stories of violent death in rural Ireland during the nineteen twenties. In December 1925\, at Fanore\, north Clare\, Guard Thomas Dowling was cut down at night by shotgun blasts aimed at him from behind the cemetery wall as he cycled past on routine duties.\n\n\nIn this riveting book\, Joe Queally analyses these shocking incidents for the first time\, placing them firmly in historical context. He identifies the main protagonists in each case\, describes in detail the progression of events\, the reaction of the authorities to each killing and their frustrated attempts to bring those responsible to justice.\n\n\nBased on a wide range of sources\, reinforced by skilful and sensitive use of the oral history of each community\, the memories of people who lived through it\, and which he has carefully gathered over two decades\, this is a fascinating book\, which should be read by anyone interested in the Civil War or the history of community conflict.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/book-launch-joe-queallys-echoes-from-a-civil-war/
LOCATION:Offspring Garden Café\, Steeles Terrace\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221112T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221112T130000
DTSTAMP:20221021T094838Z
CREATED:20221021T094838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T094838Z
UID:4883-1668250800-1668258000@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Festival Fry Session - Friday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/festival-fry-session-friday/
LOCATION:Cruises Bar\, Abbey Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221111T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221111T220000
DTSTAMP:20221012T163739Z
CREATED:20221012T163739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T163739Z
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - Derek Hickey
DESCRIPTION:“Album launch”\n\n\nThe Queens Hotel Ennis\, Sanctuary room\n\n\nFriday 11th November 2022 @9pm\n\n\n“Derek Hickey”\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\n********************************\n\nHailing from Adare in County Limerick\, Derek Hickey has a wealth of musical experience under his belt. \nHaving performed all over the world\, and recorded with an array of amazing artists\, Derek has now released his long awaited debut solo album. \nFeaturing accompaniment from Macdara Ó Faoláin on bouzouki \, Jack Talty on piano and Caoimhín ó\nFearghail on guitar\, this CD presents traditional Irish music at its best\, played from the heart.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-derek-hickey/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - Jason O’Rouke “The Sunny Side”
DESCRIPTION:“Album launch”\n\n\nThe Queens hotel Ennis\, Sanctuary room.\n\n\nFriday 11th Nov 2022 @8pm\n\n\nJason O’Rouke “The Sunny Side”\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\n*************************\n\n\nThe Sunny Side of the Latch is Irish concertina player Jason O’Rourke’s eighth album and his third solo project. The album is comprised of 24 new compositions in the traditional style\, and contains ten tracks totalling 43 minutes. There is a wide variety of material\, including less common tunes such as highlands\, hop jigs\, and French mazurkas.\nJason uses two vintage Jeffries concertinas\, one in standard tuning and the other in B.\n\n\nHe is joined on this recording by a wealth of traditional music’s greatest accompanists: Steve Cooney\, Tony McManus\, Deirdre Galway\, Luke Ward\, Jacopo Ventura\, Caterina Sangineto\, Dermot Mulholland and MiadhachlughainO’Donnell.\n\n\nJason is launching the album at Ennis Trad Fest on Friday 11th November and will embark on a two week tour in Italy immediately after.\n\n\n“Traditional music is all about communication and connectivity. It’s almost as if the tunes don’t exist until we play them with people and for people. The fact that this collection has come out of a period where those inter-personal possibilities had been removed is a testament to Jason O’Rourke’s creativity. In his descriptions of the tunes and their titles you can see Jason conjuring up and re-imagining all those human connections that make Irish traditional music such a vibrant art form. It’s all about people and places. Through these tunes we hear Jason reaching out from his adopted home of Belfast\, through every corner of Ireland where there’s a good tune to be had\, to places as far-flung as Scotland\, Italy\, India and Cambodia. We hear the echoes of all the musicians past and present that have helped to form Jason’s musical identity.”\n\n\nNiall Vallely\n\n\nhttp://jasonorourke.info/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/jasonconcertina/\n\n\nYou can find his music on Bandcamp:\nhttps://jasonorourke.bandcamp.com/
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-jason-o-rourke-the-sunny-side/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - “The Clare Céilí band”
DESCRIPTION:“Album launch”\n\n\nThe Queens hotel Ennis\, Sanctuary room.\n\n\nFriday 11th November 2022 @ 7pm\n\n\n“The Clare Céilí band”\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\n***************************\n\n\nNames by Instrument on album:\n\n\nFiddles: Hannah Morrissey\, Cillian Fox\, Caoimhe McMahon\, Jesse O’Connor\, Róisín Halpin\, (Eoin Costello played fiddle on tracks 4 & 6)\n\n\nFlutes: Eileen Costello\, Oisín McNamara\, Amy Scanlon\n\n\nBanjo: Eoin Costello\n\n\nConcertinas: Sarah Sheehan\, Leah Scanlon\n\n\nAccordion: Laura Reidy\n\n\nPiano: Abbie Hoyne\n\n\nDrums: Niamh Lernihan\n\n\nChanges to the group:\nEimear Lernihan plays piano\n\n\nBand mentor: Colm Nestor
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-the-clare-ceili-band/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Book Launch - Mary McNamara "Sunday's at Lena's"
DESCRIPTION:Festival launch night!\n\n\nThe Queens Hotel Ennis\, Sanctuary room.\n\n\nThursday 10th November @ 7:30pm\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\nFollowed by a book launch with Mary McNamara & friends!\n\n\n************************\n\n\nTulla native\, Mary MacNamara is a stalwart of the East Clare Music Tradition. From an early age Mary found herself in the company of great masters of East Clare music\, such as John Naughton\, Martin Rochford\, P. Joe Hayes\, Francie Donnellan\, Joe Bane\, Mikey Donoghue\, Paddy Grogan and Bill Malley.\n\n\nMary will be launching her eagerly awaited book “Sundays at Lena’s”\, a selection of recordings and tunes mostly from the 1970’s featuring some of these local greats. She will be joined by her daughter Sorcha Costello\, her brother Andrew MacNamara and Geraldine Cotter to play some of the tunes as they are transcribed in this collection.\n\n\nMary’s book has been published with the assistance of an Arts Council\, Deis Recording and Publication Award 2022.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/book-launch-mary-mcnamara/
LOCATION:The Queens Hotel\, Abbey Street\, Lifford\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Launches
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