Irish Trad Music Blog

Come to Keadue and enjoy harp and traditional music in this mystical village surrounded by lakes, woodland and archaeological sites at the foot of the Arigna Mountains. Keadue Keadue (Ceideadh - which means low lying hill) is set on the Arigna mountains scenic drive in a landscape adorned by lakes and mountains. The village presents a delightful picture with traditional houses, stone walls, gardens, and window boxes adorned with flowers and shrubbery. In 1993 Keadue won the National Award in the Tidy Towns Competition, being declared Ireland's tidiest town and best kept village. O'Carolan International Harp Festival The renowned music festival takes place annually in Keadue commencing August Bank Holiday. This ten day event of Irish music and culture, features traditional music concerts, sessions and workshops, craft demonstrations and exhibitions, side by side with the International Harp Competition, School and Recitals. The festival is a must for anyone interested in Irish tr...

IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC, SONG & DANCE 3RD AUGUST - 7TH AUGUST 2009 SLIGO TOWN CLASSES IN TIN WHISTLE, FLUTE, FIDDLE, BODHRAN, TRADITIONAL SINGING, PIPES, BUTTON ACCORDION, MANDOLIN SET DANCING AND SEAN NOS DANCING. Morning Classes: 10:00am - 12.00MD . Afternoon Classes: 12.30pm - 2.30pm  Afternoon Classes: 3.00pm - 5.00pm CLASSES HELD ON A DAILY BASIS IN MUSIC AND SINGING AND THEY FINISH ON 7TH AUGUST AT 12 MIDDAY. ALSO MUSIC SESSI0NS, LECTURE,WORKSHOPS,TRAD SINGERS EVENING,CONCERT & SETS CEILI. SETS CEILI - 7TH AUGUST, 2009 - SWALLOWS TAIL CEILI BAND. ENQUIRIES FROM DECEMBER 2008 PLEASE. ENROLMENTS FROM FEBRUARY 2009 PLEASE. OTHER EVENTS ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE. VENUES FOR THE SUMMER SCHOOL ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY 2009 (PLEASE CHECK BACK). ALL CLASSES HELD PENDING SUITABLE NUMBERS.(PLEASE CHECK WITH DIRECTOR) ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Click here for Enrolment PDF Email:  carmelgunning@gmail.com