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NoCrows folk orchestra group to perform at The Glens Centre

NoCrows folk orchestra group is set to perform its very first limited-edition vinyl album on January 26 at The Glens Centre. Originally from Sligo, the dynamic world music group launched the LP on their 2023 Spain/Switzerland/Germany tour. The LP's ...

12 Jan 2024 at 17:33

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‘Not every country has such a rich folk culture’ - Leitrim dancer explores Irish folklore in her new book

Leitrim dancer Edwina Guckiam celebrates ancient cultural traditions of the Celtic calendar in her first book, 'Sparks from the Flagstones' - a reminder of joyful communal gatherings, feasts, and celebrations. Speaking to the Leitrim Observer, the ...

17 Jan 2024 at 17:33

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President leads tributes to The Chieftains fiddler Sean Keane

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to famous traditional Irish fiddle player Sean Keane following his death at the age of 76. The Irish Traditional Music Archive said Mr Keane was a “pivotal member of The Chieftains” and “one of the ...

08 May 2023 at 17:08

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Anonymous US backer matching donations to Irish Traditional Music Archive

The largest collection of Irish traditional music in the world is in a fundraising drive for the end of the year as an anonymous US backer has pledged to match 2024 donations. The Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) says the donations ...

23 Dec 2024 at 14:28

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Irish musician Luka Bloom performs in Carrick-on-Shannon

The Dock is delighted to welcome Luka Bloom back to Carrick-on-Shannon for an intimate gig of great songs and stories on January 20 at 8pm. Armed only with an acoustic guitar and a fantastic voice, Luka Bloom always wins audiences over ...

11 Jan 2024 at 15:33

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Remembering our finest fiddler - the late Jimmy Campbell

Renowned fiddler, the late Jimmy Campbell will be honoured by family and friends this coming Saturday and Sunday. Jimmy, who sadly passed away in January last year was one of this country's best-known Irish traditional musicians and a ...

19 Jan 2023 at 16:33

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A night of music with Donal O’Connor and Matteo Cullen in Carrick-on-Shannon

The Dock warmly welcomes Donal O'Connor with Matteo Cullen for a night of music on Friday, March 22. Donal is a singer-songwriter who has built a reputation for writing wonderful original songs and superb live shows. Having spent his ...

20 Mar 2024 at 12:33

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Colm Skwirbat is set to be on stage in Ballinamore

Dublin’s Colm Skwirbat, an up-and-coming musician in the Irish blues scene, is set to play at The Island Theatre on December 30 at 8pm. Colm is making a name for himself with his raw, distinctive vocals and unique spin on the genre. ...

13 Dec 2023 at 15:33

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Irish traditional music at The Dock with the Drawing from the Well concert

The Dock presents the Drawing from The Well concert tour with Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Síle Denvir, Andrea Palandri and Pádraic Keane. The Drawing from the Well 2023 Concert Tour, devised by the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA), ...

09 Dec 2023 at 15:33

Newsletter LeitrimLive

Gan Ainm is set to perform live at Coleman Music Centre on August 30

Gan Ainm, a four-talented young musician from Leitrim and Roscommon, performs live at Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Sligo, on Wednesday, August 30, at 8pm. Gan Ainm is establishing quite a reputation locally and further afield ...

27 Aug 2023 at 18:33

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Leitrim dancing stars to feature on TG4's An Ríl Deal this Sunday

A new series of An Ríl Deal is back on TG4 screens this Easter Sunday at 8.30pm with fantastic performances of traditional dance over 8 episodes. Fantastic performers of all traditional dance styles, from Step dancers Sean-Nós ...

28 Mar 2024 at 09:33

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Donegal musicians featured in "From the Bridge: a view of Irish Traditional Music in New York"

A major digital exhibition celebrating New York’s remarkably rich and enduring Irish traditional music heritage has just been launched and it features two very notable Donegal musicians. Curated by New York musician and ...

04 Jul 2022 at 20:33

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