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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Ar Shiúl Leis Na Síóga - Away With the Fairies’ - Catharine Kingcome
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Ar Shiúl Leis Na Síóga – Away With the Fairies’ \nCatharine Kingcome \n  \nFrom melody to canvas\, a narrative portrait painter’s lyrical response to Irish music and\nmusicians. Rich in imagination\, memory and emotion. \nCatharine has been a painter and fiddle player for 40 years. Here she introduces her debut\nalbum Ar Shiúl Leis Na Sióga – Away With the Fairies\, a heartfelt reflection of the music that\nshaped and inspired her creative journey\, with 25 of her paintings created between 1988 and\n2000. She has gained wide recognition in Ireland and across the diaspora for these portraits\nof leading Irish musicians and other works inspired by the music. To her\, the music and the\npaintings it inspired are inseparable\, each shaping the other. Her book and album together\ntell this story\, forming a unique project where painting and music share equal weight. \nMartin Hayes says of her music:\n“I’ve known Catharine for many years as a painter of traditional Irish music themes and\npeople. I was aware that she also played the fiddle\, though I had always assumed it was\nsomething she pursued casually. What a lovely surprise\, then\, to hear her debut recording\nand discover that she is a very fine fiddle player. Not only a fine fiddler\, but a musician of real\ntaste and deep understanding of the tradition\, evident in her thoughtful tune choices and\nsensitive interpretations. This is a warm\, authentic recording of traditional Irish fiddle\nplaying.” \n  \nDate & Time: 1pm\, 7th November 2026 \nVenue: Cruises Bar Ennis\, 41 Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4
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LOCATION:Cruises Bar\, Abbey Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - 'An Ciúnas' - Caitlín Nic Gabhann
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘An Ciúnas’ \nCaitlín Nic Gabhann \n  \n‘An Ciúnas’ is the second solo album from concertina player and dancer Caitlín Nic Gabhann. A collection of traditional tunes and new compositions\, the album explores a quieter\, more spacious side of the concertina. \n  \n  \nDate & Time: 2pm\, 7th November 2026 \nVenue: Temple Gate Hotel\, The Square\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 HOXK
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LOCATION:The Temple Gate Hotel\, The Square\, Ennis\, Co. Clare
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - 'Mín na Craoibhe' - Diane Cannon
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Mín na Craoibhe’ \nDiane Cannon \n  \nA bilingual book and music album by Diane Cannon. \nDiane Cannon offers a personal insight into the inspiration and cultural background behind the songs featured on the accompanied album. Drawing on conversations and collaborations with the musicians and tradition bearers who shared the songs with her\, the book reveals the stories\, memories\, and living traditions that are at the heart of the music. \nThe book includes a CD of the recordings\, along with links to digital downloads\, creating a complete listening and reading experience. Featuring accompaniment by Steve Cooney\, Dónal O’Connor\, Conor McCreanor\, John McSherry\, Francis McIlduff and Paul Meehan\, with musicians from the Ulster Orchestra under the direction of Paul Campbell. Produced by Dónal O’Connor. \n  \nDate & Time: 3pm\, 7th November 2026 \nVenue: Temple Gate Hotel\, The Square\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 HOXK
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-min-na-craoibhe-diane-cannon/
LOCATION:The Temple Gate Hotel\, The Square\, Ennis\, Co. Clare
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - 'An Bhearna Bhán' - Jillian O'Malley
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘An Bhearna Bhán‘ \nJillian O’Malley \n  \n‘Congratulations Jillian\, on your brilliant solo flute album. \nPractically all of the music is Mayo-based and very well researched\, highlighting old music from her own place and elsewhere in the county. The album brings to life the music\, most of which would not have been heard or recorded in recent times. \nAlso included are a number of compositions in the traditional idiom which I think are consistent with the music of the past. All selections are played with decisive accuracy\, pitching and wonderful tone\, with tasteful accompaniment throughout. \nIt’s a top-class album! Jillian’s style is very much her own and her love of the music comes shining through!’ \nMatt Molloy \n‘This is a hugely enjoyable album\, both as a collection of exceptional flute playing – which never flags throughout the whole CD – and for its insight into the Mayo tradition. It comes from and simultaneously creates a strong sense of place\, and is meticulously curated to demonstrate a deep knowledge\, respect and a passion for the music of West Mayo.’ \nAdrian Scahill\, The Journal of Music \n  \nDate & Time: 6pm\, 7th November 2026 \nVenue: Temple Gate Hotel\, The Square\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 HOXK
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/copy-of-album-launch-min-na-craoibhe-diane-cannon/
LOCATION:The Temple Gate Hotel\, The Square\, Ennis\, Co. Clare
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - 'The Strawboys' - The Strawboys
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘The Strawboys’ \nThe Strawboys \n  \nThe Strawboys are delighted to announce the release of their new album\, to be presented at Ennis Trad Festival on 7 November 2026. \nThis new recording is the result of a close musical collaboration between Francesco Bettoni and Daniele Bicego\, two Italian musicians with many years of experience immersed in the world of Irish traditional music. Working as a duo allowed them to explore a more intimate and focused approach to the music\, built around guitar\, bouzouki\, Irish flutes and uilleann pipes. \nAlthough the album is rooted in the Irish tradition\, its sound also reflects the musicians’ long-standing experience of playing\, studying and performing Irish music both in Italy and in Ireland. The arrangements leave space for the character of each instrument\, while the interplay between guitar\, bouzouki\, flutes and pipes creates the musical foundation throughout the record. \nThe album also features a number of special guest musicians from Ireland and the United States\, alongside some of the most respected and prominent figures in the Italian traditional music scene. Their contributions bring different voices\, styles and perspectives to the recording\, making the album a musical meeting point between Ireland\, the U.S. and Italy. \nFor Francesco and Daniele\, presenting this work at Ennis Trad Festival is a particularly meaningful moment. After many years dedicated to Irish traditional music\, having the opportunity to bring their music back to Ireland and share this new album in Ennis\, at one of the most important festivals dedicated to traditional Irish music\, is a great honour. \nMore than simply a new recording\, this album represents a journey through years of musical\nexperience\, friendships and encounters between musicians on both sides of the Irish Sea — and a celebration of the music that has brought The Strawboys together. \n  \nDate & Time: 7pm\, 7th November 2026 \nVenue: Temple Gate Hotel\, The Square\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 HOXK
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LOCATION:The Temple Gate Hotel\, The Square\, Ennis\, Co. Clare
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