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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Allta’ Four Winds
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch – ‘Allta’ Four Winds \nDate & Time: 2pm\, 10th November 2024 \nVenue: Old Ground Hotel\, Station Rd\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 WDX2 \nFOURWINDS is set to release their highly anticipated second album\, “Allta\,” following their acclaimed debut in 2017. Since then\, the band has captivated audiences worldwide\, performing at festivals and venues across Finland\, Australia\, the USA\, and Ireland. “Allta” offers a vibrant blend of traditional and newly composed Irish music\, showcasing their signature sound with uilleann pipes\, concertina\, Bodhrán\, and whistles. Featuring band members Robbie Walsh\, Caroline Keane\, and Tom Delany\, along with an array of guest musicians\, this album promises to deliver a whirlwind of rich\, authentic Irish melodies that will resonate with fans old and new.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-allta-four-winds/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, Station Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Festival Fry Session Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Festival Fry Session \nTime & Date: 11am\, 10th November 2024 \nVenue: Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg Ennis\, Co. Clare V95 XFX4 Ireland
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/festival-fry-session-sunday/
LOCATION:Cruises Bar\, Abbey Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events
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SUMMARY:The Sharon Shannon Band followed by Trad Disco
DESCRIPTION:**This is a standing only event** \nBOOK NOW >> \nIrish President Michael D Higgins called her “a national treasure” and after 20 of her own albums\, countless DVDs\, filmed concerts\, musical collaborations and a career that has spanned 40 years\, Sharon Shannon is still breaking new musical ground in 2024. \nHer career has seen her tour the world through America\, Europe\, Africa\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Saudi Arabia and China\, headlining some of the biggest global venues from The Kennedy Centre in Washington to London’s Wembley Arena. In the latter half of 2019\, Sharon toured extensively across Japan\, gathering inspiration for her album\, The Reckoning; an amalgamation of cultures and musical influences to create one of Sharon’s most unique and original albums to date. \nSharon continues to redefine and reimagine the boundaries of Irish traditional music\, elevating the genre through her experimental collaborations with reggae\, rap and classical musicians. Her list of collaborators is as extensive as her musical repertoire. She has recorded and toured with Bono\, Willie Nelson\, La Bottine Souriante\, Shane Mc Gowan\, Nigel Kennedy\, Steve Earle\, Justin Adams\, Johnny Depp\, Linton Kwesi Johnston\, The Waterboys and Dessie O’Halloran\, and the RTE Symphony Orchestra to mention just a few. \nShe has entertained US Presidents; Clinton at the White House and Obama in Dublin\, and Irish Presidents Robinson and MacAleese on presidential visits to Poland and Australia\, respectively. \nThe genre-defying star has achieved multi-platinum album sales and has had several chart topping albums\, singles and DVDs in her home country. Her album Galway Girl went four times platinum in Ireland with the title track winning her the Meteor award two years running for the most downloaded song. She also celebrates being the youngest ever recipient of the Meteor Lifetime Achievement Award. \nAn honorary Doctor of Music at The University of Galway\, Sharon inspires the students through masterclasses and tutorials both online and in-person.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/the-sharon-shannon-band-followed-by-trad-disco/
LOCATION:The Queens Hotel\, Abbey Street\, Lifford\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Special Events,Trad Disco
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SUMMARY:Clare Youth Trad Orchestra with Surprise Special Guests
DESCRIPTION:Clare Youth Trad Orchestra with Surprise Special Guests \nDate & Time: 8pm\, Saturday 9th November 2024 \nVenue: Glór\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0 \n  \nBook Tickets Now >>
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/clare-youth-trad-orchestra-with-surprise-special-guests/
LOCATION:Glór Ennis\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Lane to the Glen’ Oisin Mac Diarmada\, Daithí Gormley & Samantha Harvey
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch – ‘Lane to the Glen’ Oisin Mac Diarmada\, Daithí Gormley & Samantha Harvey \nDate & Time: 7pm\, Saturday 9th November 2024 \nVenue: Lucas Bar\, 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754 \nSligo trio – Oisín Mac Diarmada\, Daithí Gormley and Samantha Harvey – have just released a superb collection of music featuring the classic combination of fiddle\, accordion and piano. \nAn essential collection for traditional music aficionados\, the album features a wealth of rare tunes spanning the golden age of Sligo music\, along with compositions from luminaries such as Charlie Lennon\, Ed Reavy\, Paddy O’Brien\, John Brady\, Tommy Maguire\, Marty Fahey\, Seamus Thompson\, James Kelly\, Paddy Gavin\, Josie McDermott and Joe Liddy. \nOisín and Daithí are steeped in the music and history of the Sligo area\, having previously collaborated on ‘Fiddlers of Sligo Tunebook’\, a publication which set transcriptions of the fiddle repertoire of key Sligo exponents alongside historic images and context. \nDaithí Gormley is widely regarded as one of the finest button accordion players of his generation. His remarkably-accomplished debut album Fiddling without a Bow brought an expressive mix of old and new tunes played with an attention to detail conduit to past masters of Irish traditional music. \nOisín Mac Diarmada and Samantha Harvey perform frequently with Téada\, a worldwide-touring band founded by Oisín in 2001. Oisín and Samantha previously recorded The Green Branch\, a sparkling album of fiddle and piano in 2015\, with subsequent teaching and performing engagements in places such as the United States\, Italy\, France and Japan.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-lane-to-the-glen-oisin-mac-diarmada-daithi-gormley-samantha-harvey/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Epiphany’ Elaine Reilly
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch – ‘Epiphany’ Elaine Reilly \nDate & Time: 6pm\, Saturday 9th November 2024 \nVenue: Lucas Bar\, 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754 \nFrom Granard\, Co Longford\, Elaine Reilly is one of the foremost tenor banjo players of her generation. She is in high demand as an accomplished and much sought after performer and tutor. She has taught at many events including The Willie Clancy Summer School\, IMBOLC\, Fleadh by the Feale\, and Scoil Eigse and has toured extensively in Ireland\, Britain and North America. She has recently performed at The Ace & Deuce of piping concert\, The Return to London Town festival\, The Patrick O’Keefe festival\, Sessions with the Pipers\, and featured on Tg4 programmes Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy and Geantraí. Elaine’s much anticipated debut solo album “Epiphany” was released in June 2024.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-epiphany-elaine-reilly/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Book Launch -  ‘111 Original Irish Music Compositions’ Josephine Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Book Launch – \n‘111 Original Irish Music Compositions’ Josephine Marsh \nDate & Time: 3.30pm\, Saturday 9th November 2024 \nVenue: Lucas Bar\, 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754 \nIn this\, her first publication of 111 Original Irish Music Compositions Josephine Marsh is delighted to present a collection which includes reels\, jigs\, slip jigs\, hornpipes\, polkas\, waltzes\, planxties\, barndances and slow pieces.  Many of her tunes have made their way into the traditional canon and have been recorded by various musicians including\, Michael McGoldrick and John McSherry\, Cherish the Ladies\, The London Lassies\, The Yanks and Michelle Mulcahy. In 2020 Josephine was honoured with the TG4 Gradam Ceoil award for Composer of the Year. \n  \n‘This collection reveals and gives insight into an artist who possesses a unique musical voice.’  \nDr. Michelle Mulcahy \n  \n‘This collection is to be treasured\, a wonderful testament to her immense musical talent’.   \nKevin Burke \n  \n_________________________________ \n  \nJosephine Marsh is an accordion player/multi-instrumentalist and award-winning composer.  Josephine comes from a musical east Clare/Co Meath family and began to play the accordion at the age of seven and cites her father Paddy as her earliest musical influence. From a very young age she began to perform on radio and television and recorded her first album with Cyril O’ Donoghue at the age of twenty.  Since then she has gone on to record three more albums: \n‘Josephine Marsh’\, ‘I Can Hear You Smiling’\, with her band (The Josephine Marsh Band) and her latest release in 2018 – ‘Music in the Frame’. \n  \nIn 2020 she was honoured with the prestigious Gradam Ceoil Award for composer of the year at The Waterfront Theatre in Belfast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Oap0WKRj6U \n  \nJosephine has compiled a book of 111 Original Irish Music Compositions which was launched on 7th July this year at Scoil Samhradh Willie Clancy in Miltown Malbay\, Co Clare. \n  \nJosephine has been commissioned to compose music over the years for RTE Irish radio and ITMA (‘Into a Brighter Day’ – hornpipe\, 2020)\,  TG4 (‘A Naomh Brid’ – Planxty’ for Ceol O’ Kylemore\, Ceiluradh na mBan 2021) Ceol ó Kylemore – Ceiliúradh na mBan | TG4 (youtube.com)                                                               and for Music Network composing ‘The Coffee House’ and ‘Spideog’  Josephine Marsh “The Coffee House” and “An Spideóg” (youtube.com) which she performed with her band at the aforementioned Gradam Ceoil Awards.  In 2003 she was the Musician in Residence in Mountshannon\, Co Clare and composed the score for the production ‘The Music of Ghosts’ which was written by PJ Curtis.  This was subsequently recorded and aired by Lyric Fm. \nOther collaborations over the years have included performances with musicians from Quebec\, Britany\, Wales and Scotland. Josephine’s music has featured on many albums over the years with artists such as: Mick Hanly\, Niamh Parsons\, Sean Tyrrell\, Gerry Lynch\, Sean Garvey and Tim Flannery to name but a few. \n  \nJosephine has been a resident accordion teacher at the Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy in Miltown Malbay for over 30 years and encourages children to compose a tune each year as part of their learning for the week. \n  \nIn the past 2 years\, Josephine has collaborated with fiddler\, Kevin Burke to play on his series for online TV ‘Music from an Irish cottage’ and also on the Wild Atlantic Tours series of concerts\, the weblinks for the series is provided on weblinks page. Kevin Burke » Music from an Irish Cottage \nIn 2023 Josephine travelled to St John’s in Newfoundland to perform and teach at the Seamus Craig Festival with Tara Breen and Nell Ni Cronin. \n  \n  \nSome other radio and tv performances over the years have included: BBC world service\, Sult with Donal Lunny\, Nationwide\, Síbín\, A Prairie Home Companion for Garrision Keillor\, The Pat Kenny Show\, Floisc and in recent years – PORT for TnaG and BBC Alba with Mick Kinsella on harmonica\, Céird an Cheoil’ for TnaG\,  ‘The Full Set.’ BBC Two – Ceird An Cheoil\, The Harmonica\, Ceird An Cheoil – The Harmonica \n  \nIn 2016 Josephine was part of the Bean an Cheoil series which highlighted women in Irish music today. \n  \nNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC included ‘The Shepherd’\, a track from the Josephine’s second album in a film based on the Great Famine in Ireland\, narrated by Gabriel Byrne. This film also included music from The Chieftains and Zan McCloud. \n  \nJosephine’s compositions have been recorded many times by musicians such as Cherish the Ladies\, Mick McGoldrick\, The London Lassies\, Michelle Mulcahey\, The Yanks and many more over the years. The reel ‘Phyllis Birthday’ along with many others in her collection have been embraced by traditional musicians all around the world and are now part of the music canon today.  Josephine has travelled extensively over the years both as a performer and music teacher. Her travels have taken her to Australia\, Europe and America. Over the years she has collaborated with many artists such as Dublin’s own Niamh Parsons\, performing on St Patrick’s day 1999 on Capitol Hill. \n  \nShe has been a guest on many albums since then\, some of which included including THE DIMMING OF THE DAY – (1998) Gerry Lynch (vocals) THE ORCHARD – (1998) Sean Tyrrell (vocals) \, PIECES OF THE PAST – (1999) Tim Flannery (vocals) – Featuring: Jackson Browne and Bruce Hornsby\, WOODEN HORSES – (2000) Mick Hanly on his solo album (2000)\, BLACKBIRDS AND THRUSHES – (1999) Niamh Parsons\, IN MY PRIME – (2000) Niamh Parsons.  She has also recorded with Nepalese musicians Hiralal and Ramji Gaine playing both Irish and traditional music from Nepal (Gandharba and the Roadside All Stars).  Josephine’s music has/is featured on a regular basis on local\, national\, and international radio stations such as Clare FM\, RTÉ One/RTÉ Two\, BBC World Service with a live performance on New Years day 2001. Airplay has also included live interviews on Sydney radio; Australia\, Breton Radio\, France\, the Kathleen Biggins celtic radio show in New York\, live on ‘Folkscene’ KPFK radio – Los Angeles\, and in February 2000 recorded for the Garrison Keillor programme\, ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ recorded live at the University Concert Hall\, Limerick and RTE’s ‘Rattlebag.’
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/book-launch-111-original-irish-music-compositions-josephine-marsh/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Oh\, Listen to the Band!’ Conor Caldwell
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch – \n‘Oh\, Listen to the Band!’ Conor Caldwell \nDate & Time: 2.30pm\, Saturday 9th November 2024 \nVenue: Lucas Bar\, 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754 \nConor Caldwell (fiddle) Ryan Molloy (piano) with Ben Castle (saxophone/clarinet) imagine the lost sounds of the Roaring ‘20s in Ireland. The arrival of jazz culture\, spread by recordings\, radio and through a wave of new jazz cafés and dance halls\, sent shock waves through Irish society. It was soon embraced by traditional musicians in all corners of the country happy to play these new songs and tunes for enthusiastic and youthful audiences. \nArchival fragments from legendary musicians\, such as John Doherty\, Josie McDermott and Con Cassidy\, are brought to life in an exciting and creative way.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-oh-listen-to-the-band-conor-caldwell/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Trad For Teens
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 9th Nov 2024\, 3pm \nLocation: Glór\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0 \nJack Dilleen\, Eimear Clancy\, Rian McCarthy\, Sorcha Hennessy & Aoife Connolly
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/trad-for-teens-6/
LOCATION:Glór Ennis\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Trad for Teens
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SUMMARY:Concert - Ann Kirrane & Aine Sheridan
DESCRIPTION:Time & Date: 12.30pm\, Saturday 9th November\, 2024 \nVenue: 71 O’Connell Street\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 KNY8
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/concert-ann-kirrane-aine-sheridan/
LOCATION:beo – the well\, 71 O'Connell Street\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 KNY8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Free Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241109T130000
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SUMMARY:Masterclasses 2024
DESCRIPTION:All ages are welcome.\n\n\n\nMusicians must be at an intermediate level as these are not beginner classes.\n\n\nYou can book your space online now using the links below.\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg\, Gort road\, Ennis\, V95 DW35.\n\n\n\nDate & Time: Saturday 9th Nov 2024\, @ 11am – 1pm\n\nCost: €20 per student\n\n\n\n  \nPlease click here for more information >> \nBook Here >> \nIs mian leis an gCoiste ár mbuíochas ó chroí a ghabháil le Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg as tacú linn agus na háiseanna scoile a chur ar fail dúinn.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/masterclasses-2024/
LOCATION:Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg\, Glenina\, Gort Road\, Ennis\, V95 DW35\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:Festival Fry Session Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Festival Fry Session \nTime & Date: 11am\, 9th November 2024 \nVenue: Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg Ennis\, Co. Clare V95 XFX4 Ireland
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/festival-fry-session-saturday-2/
LOCATION:Cruises Bar\, Abbey Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241108T234500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241108T234500
DTSTAMP:20241016T110329Z
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SUMMARY:Michael McGoldrick Big Band followed by Trad Disco
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 8 · 11:55pm: Queens Hotel\nBOOK NOW >> \n**This is a standing only event** \nFormer BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year Mike McGoldrick is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and composer. Born in Manchester to Irish parents\, he is a master of the wooden flute\, low whistles and uilleann pipes\, making him a go-to contributor for many artists including Vicente Amigo\, Zac Brown Band\, Xosé Manuel Budiño\, Jerry Douglas\, Julie Fowlis\, Darrell Scott\, Nolwenn Leroy\, Tim O’Brien\, Dirk Powell and Kate Rusby. Mike has collaborated with Mark Knopfler since 2009 and been a core member of the Transatlantic Sessions since 2007. \nSteeped in Irish traditional music\, he has\, from his ground-breaking 2000 solo album Fused onwards\, assimilated a wide range of musical styles into his work including jazz\, funk\, African and Indian rhythms. In 2005\, he released Wired\, a natural successor to Fused which was even more captivating\, incorporating alternative sounds to create a brilliant fusion at the cutting edge of folk music that positively exploded with energy. The Sunday Herald’s 5-star review described the album as “a treasure-trove of gorgeous tunes\, razor-sharp grooves and sublime playing”. In 2018 Mike released ARC\, his fifth solo album The Wishing Tree with John Doyle and John McCusker\, and Dog in the Fog with Dezi Donnelly\, all of which received rave reviews. Most recently\, he has released One For The Road which is a collaboration with his nieces Catherine\, Ciara and Mairead under the name “the McGoldrick family”. \nMike has made an immense contribution to the Irish and UK folk scenes through his many solo and collaborative projects including being a founder member of the supergroup Lúnasa and later through his work with Capercaillie. Recently nominated as Best Folk Instrumentalist at the 2024 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards\, Mike’s reputation as one of the leading musicians of his generation is undeniable.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/michael-mcgoldrick-big-band-followed-by-trad-disco/
LOCATION:The Queens Hotel\, Abbey Street\, Lifford\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Special Events,Trad Disco
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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:Monday Night Concert 2023
DESCRIPTION:Ennis Trad Festival Sunday Night Concert: Andy Irvine Robbie Hannan & Paddy Glackin \nBOOK NOW >> \nEnnis Trad Festival are excited to announce our Monday night concert with Andy Irvine\, preceded by Robbie Hannan & Paddy Glackin. \n  \nAndy Irvine \nAndy Irvine has enjoyed a long and successful career as a traditional Irish musician. He has travelled the world as a solo artist and as a member of legendary Irish groups such as Planxty and Patrick Street and more recently Mozaik. Throughout his extensive career he has maintained and developed the qualities in his music\, which endear him to his audience and fellow musicians alike. After his introduction to the world of touring with Sweeney’s Men in 1965\, he continued to travel the world\, leaving the band in 1968 to pursue his wanderlust. He travelled through Bulgaria\, Romania and Yugoslavia\, studying the music traditions and styles of these nations. It was these journeys\, which led him to adopt the bouzouki in his performance. This new instrument allowed him to develop his own style while learning that of the Balkan countries he visited. \nOn his return to Ireland\, Andy formed Planxty with fellow musicians Christy Moore\, Donal Lunny and Liam O’ Flynn. Planxty went on to achieve huge success and legendary status\, reigniting traditional music as a popular genre. While Planxty took a break in 1967\, Andy took the time to record another piece of work with Paul Brady. The two recorded a classic album together\, simply entitled “Andy Irvine & Paul Brady”. Planxty regrouped from 1979 – 1983. When the group permanently disbanded\, Andy began his solo career. He recorded his first album “Rainy Sundays…. windy dreams” shortly after. His second album was “Parallel Lines” a duo album with the great Scots troubadour\, Dick Gaughan. \nTaking a break from working solo\, Andy formed a band with Donal Lunny and some European friends called Mozaik. They completed one European summer tour before Andy returned to his solo and collaborative work. These collaborations led to the formation of Irelands first traditional “super group” Patrick Street. The group consisted of Kevin Burke (Bothy Band)\, Jackie Daly (De Dannan) and guitar maestro Arty McGlynn. The group toured from 1987–1990\, releasing three albums in the process. They would regroup in 1993 to release a further five albums\, although in between Andy recorded two solo albums. One of these albums consisted of entirely Balkan music\, which Andy had learned on his earlier travels. In 2002\, Andy finally formed his “dream band”\, Mozaik\, with Donal Lunny\, Dutch guitarist Rens van der Zalm\, Hungarian bagpiper Nikola Parov and American fiddler Bruce Molsky. The group have completed tours of Australia\, Europe and America and have released two highly acclaimed albums \nAndy continues to tour the world with Mozaik as well as Patrick Street. He has also completed a brief series of reunion concerts with Planxty and Paul Brady in the last few years. His constant touring is testament to the fact that he is still as passionate about his music as when he began. As a musician and a living icon\, Andy Irvine will remain in the Irish music scene for a long time to come. \n  \nRobbie Hannan & Paddy Glackin \nRobbie Hannan was born in Belfast and raised in the nearby town of Holywood Co. Down. He began to take an interest in Irish traditional music as a result of listening to his parents’ record collection. After listening to the recordings of Paddy Maloney with the The Chieftains and Liam O’Flynn with Planxty he decided to take up the pipes in 1977. The pipers who have most influenced him have been Séamus Ennis\, Willie Clancy and Tommy Reck and he has also adapted some of the repertoire of the Donegal fiddle playing tradition to the pipes. Robbie has made a number of recordings including a solo record on the Claddagh label and a duet recording with the Dublin fiddle player Paddy Glackin for Gael-linn. He has taught the advanced piping class at the Willie Clancy Summer School in Co. Clare and at Scoil Acla in Co. Mayo for a number of years. He has played at concerts and festivals throughout Europe and\, in recent years\, has played at a number of festivals and concerts the United States. \nFiddle player Paddy Glackin is from Dublin. His father\, Tom\, was from County Donegal and was a noted fiddler who had a significant influence on Paddy’s style. Paddy has also been inspired by John Doherty\, the Donegal travelling fiddle player and by others such as John Kelly\, Tommy Potts and Pádraig O’Keeffe. Paddy was senior all-Ireland champion fiddle player at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann at age nineteen. He was a member of the traditional music group ‘Seachtar’ and then of ‘The Bothy Band’ in the 1970s. He was also a member of ‘Ceoltóirí Laighean’ recording two albums with them. Having spent some time as Traditional Music Officer with the Arts Council he moved to broadcasting with RTE. Although his preference is for solo playing he has joined forces with numerous musicians such as Paddy Keenan\, Dónal Lunny\, Robbie Hannan and Mícheál Ó Domhnaill\, he has also recorded with John Cage and Jolyon Jackson. Paddy co-presents ‘Dúchas an Cheoil: The Scope of Irish Music’ at the annual Willie Clancy Summer School. His first solo album ‘Glackin: Ceol ar an bhFidil’ was released in 1977. He was the recipient of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Musician award for 2022.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/monday-night-concert-2023/
LOCATION:The Queens Hotel\, Abbey Street\, Lifford\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Sunday Night Concert 2023
DESCRIPTION:Tony Linnane\, Mary Bergin\, Éamonn O’ Riordan & Conor Connolly. Preceded by Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones / Sean Vaughan & Brian Mooney \nBOOK NOW >> \nEnnis Trad Festival are delighted to announce this year’s Sunday night concert\, headlined by Tony Linnane and Mary Bergin who will be joined on the night by Éamonn O’Riordan and Conor Conolly. \nThe concert will open with a performance by Sean Vaughan accompanied by Brian Mooney\, followed by an eagerly awaited set from Scottish duo Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones. \n  \nTony Linnane \nIn the world of traditional Irish music\, Tony Linnane is renowned as a fiddle player of outstanding ability. His distinctive playing has superb fluency and flow in its style and is characterised by impeccable technique and a wealth of feeling and sensitivity. \nHe is recognised as one of the finest exponents of the instrument in Ireland today. \n  \nMary Bergin \nMary Bergin is a whistle player from Shankill\, Co. Dublin. Her mother played fiddle\, her father melodeon. She picked up the whistle at nine\, having heard Willie Clancy play in an Oireachtas concert in Dublin. Influenced by visiting musicians (Kathleen Harrington\, Paddy Hill and Elizabeth Crotty in particular)\, and by local and fleadh sessions in the 1960s (in Blackrock with her harper sister Antoinette\, fiddlers Joe Liddy and Sean O’Dwyer); whistle player Terry Horan also informed her playing. She played in the Claremen’s Club in Church Street\, Dublin and the Thomas Street Pipers’ Club sessions\, and learned too from observation of such as singer Nioclás Tóibín in Ring and Willie Clancy in Miltown Malbay while on family holidays. \nBrightly ornamented but uncluttered\, her playing is distinctive with a crisp articulation\, and was the role model for two decades of whistle players. Her first solo album\, Feadóga Stáin\, in 1979\, is still definitive; Feadóga Stáin 2 came in 1989\, and she has recorded several albums with Dordán. In 2000 she was awarded TG4’s Gradam Ceoil for Traditional Musician of the year. \n  \nRachel Walker & Aaron Jones \nBringing together one of Scotland’s finest Gaelic singers and songwriters with one of the country’s foremost folk singers and accompanists\, Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones celebrate songs both from the traditional and contemporary repertoire with a focus on vocal harmony and sensitive arra
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/sunday-night-concert-2023/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, Station Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Special 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:Afternoon Céilí with the Dal gCais Céilí Band
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Céilí with the Dal gCais Céilí Band \nVenue: Cois na hAbhna \nDate & Time:  Sunday November 12th 2023 – 3pm – 6pm \nThe Dal gCais Ceili Band was formed in 2010 and over the years competed in Fleadh cheoil’s across Munster. We picked the name Dal gCais because it was made up of a number of Munster families and the band members also come from across Munster. \nThe line up of Joe and Michael Searson on accordions\, Caroline Kileen and Niamh Casey on fiddles\, Kieran\, Brid and Rosemaire Kileen on flute\, Anne Cantwell on banjo and Drums played by Aidan Vaughan promises a fabulous afternoon of music and dancing at Cois na hAbhna.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/afternoon-ceili-with-dal-gcais-ceili-band/
LOCATION:Cois na hAbhna\, Galway Road\, Ennis\, V95 V020\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Céilí,Events,Special Events
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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:Saturday Night Concert 2023 followed by Trad Disco
DESCRIPTION:Ennis Trad Festival – Saturday night concert with Réalta. Followed by Trad Disco with Ollie Mulhooly. \nBOOK NOW >> \nRéalta\, the dynamic Ulster-based Irish traditional group\, are in the final stages of recording their eagerly anticipated third studio album Thing Of The Earth scheduled for release later this year. The band have joined forces with acclaimed Belfast singer Myles McCormack to record a special blend of traditional and contemporary tunes and songs\, all performed with the group’s trademark passion and skill. \nFormed in Belfast in 2012\, Réalta quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the Irish music scene\, earning stellar reviews for their live performances and innovative approach to traditional melodies. Irish Music Magazine described their debut Open The Door For Three as “A full bodied pipe and whistle extravaganza” and Herald Scotland wrote “Réalta carry on the Bothy Band tradition of taking tunes by the scruff of the neck and firing excitement through them like hot flames!”. Their follow-up album Clear Skies further confirmed Réalta’s position as one of Ireland’s top traditional acts with IMM writing “Réalta have grown bigger\, bolder and braver and this is one of the best CDs to have come out of Ireland this year!”. \nRéalta have toured extensively throughout Europe\, UK\, Asia and North America and their innovative approach to the genre have made them a festival favourite. Featuring Conor Lamb (uilleann pipes / whistles)\, Deirdre Galway (guitar)\, Dermot Mulholland (bouzouki / double bass / banjo vocals)\, Dermot Moynagh (bodhrán) and Breton musician Loïc Bléjean (uilleann pipes / whistles)\, each musician’s infectious energy\, impressive musicianship and deep love for the music is evident throughout every performance. \n“Gossamer and quietly emphatic… an artist who continues to set himself apart”\, are the words used by The Thin Air to describe Myles McCormack. A multi-instrumentalist who favours fingerstyle guitar for songs and mandolin for traditional tunes. McCormack is known for writing impactful songs with a delicate touch and his contribution to the band provides a special opportunity to explore new music emerging from a diverse range of influences. \nAudiences for the album launch can expect a special journey through energetic reels\, rhythmic jigs\, soulful airs and thought provoking songs… blending words and melodies from sources both old and new.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/saturday-night-concert-2023-followed-by-trad-disco/
LOCATION:The Queens Hotel\, Abbey Street\, Lifford\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Special Events,Trad Disco
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SUMMARY:Clare Youth Trad Orchestra (with special guest Sharon Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:The Clare Youth Trad Orchestra return to Glór as part of Ennis Trad Festival 2023 and will be joined on the night by Sharon Shannon. \nBOOK NOW >> \nClare Youth Trad Orchestra are delighted to have Sharon Shannon back again for the Ennis Trad Festival in Glór on Sat 11th November. \nThey will also be joined by Kilfenora Ceili Band legend Anthony Quigney and the wonderful singer Monica Morgan Kearney. A great line-up before you head to the Trad Fest’s late gig headlined by Réalta.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/the-clare-youth-trad-orchestra-with-sharon-shannon/
LOCATION:Glór Ennis\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Special Events
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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:Masterclasses 2023
DESCRIPTION:All ages are welcome. \nMusicians must be at an intermediate level as these are not beginner classes. \nYou can book your space online now using the links below. \n  \nLocation: Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg\, Gort road\, Ennis\, V95 DW35. \nDate & Time: Saturday 11th Nov 2023\, @ 11am – 1pm \nCost: €20 per student \n  \nClick here for more information >>
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/masterclasses-2023/
LOCATION:Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg\, Glenina\, Gort Road\, Ennis\, V95 DW35\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Masterclasses
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