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Donegal top trad talent to feature in gala concert to mark 50 years on air for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

Some of Donegal’s top trad music talent will be joining the RTÉ Concert Orchestra on stage on Saturday next, April 2 for a gala concert in Conamara to mark 50 years on air for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta. Altan, The High Seas (Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, ...

28 Mar 2022 at 12:33

Local News

Letterkenny’s non-stop celebration of Irish music starts tomorrow

Traditional Irish music is social, it's oral, it's diverse and it's so accessible and if you are in Letterkenny over the next few days you can find that out for yourself! Trad Week, Letterkenny’s annual celebration of Irish traditional, folk ...

19 Jan 2023 at 10:33

What's On

Hearty and spirited music at Kiltyclogher Traditional Concert

All roads will be leading to Kiltyclogher on Saturday, May 13, for Kiltyclogher Traditional Concert featuring past and present members of the Dog Band, Cathal Hayden, Donal Murphy and Brian McGrath. This trio have played solo and the ...

06 May 2023 at 19:33

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Casting call for musicians for feature film Trad to be shot in Donegal

Trad Casting are hoping to fill some leading roles in Lance Daly's upcoming feature Film 'Trad' which is to be shot in and around Donegal. One of the first roles that casting is trying to fill is that of a 12-year-old boy who can ...

24 Apr 2023 at 12:33

Arts & Entertainment

In PICTURES: Trad still blooms in 50th year at the heights of Laois

Camross Comhaltas Céilí celebrated their 50th Anniversary on Sunday, September 24 in Camross Hall with special guests the wonderful The Shandrum Céilí Band! Photographer Alf Harvey was there in the heart of the Slieve Bloom ...

28 Sept 2023 at 22:33

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A Day in the life - Paddy Cleere, Kilkenny Musician

Tullaroan native Paddy Cleere has been playing music all his life. The youngest of nine, Paddy recalls many sing-songs and sessions of traditional music and song at home. At the age of 10, he started on guitar, banjo and ...

03 Mar 2023 at 16:33

Arts & Entertainment

GALLERY: Sharon Shannon delights music fans at Portlaoise Trad Fest

07 May 2024 at 19:33

Arts & Entertainment

In PICTURES: Laois trad music concert celebrates life of local teen

People came from far and wide as Spink Comhaltas hosted a memorial trad concert for the late Cathal Clooney on Saturday, March 2 in the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix. Photographer Alf Harvey went along to the charity ...

04 Mar 2024 at 20:33

Northern Ireland

‘Master musician’ sessions among unique events for Belfast TradFest

Master musician sessions will be among the unique events people can take part in at this year’s Belfast TradFest. The “listening sessions”, as they’re called, reflect the Ceili house tradition where musicians ...

30 Jun 2023 at 07:20

Longfordleader

Longford musician Seánna's Fiddler of London adventure

The weekend of the Longford Fleadh Ceoil was one of highs and lows for Abbeylara lass Seánna Donohoe. The gifted musician scooped top spot in the Fiddle 15-18 years categories, and second place in the Banjo ...

30 Apr 2023 at 18:33

National News

Trad session breaks out on delayed Aer Lingus flight but not everyone is happy

A spontaneous Irish trad session broke out amongst young passengers on a recent Aer Lingus flight when a flight with members of Cavan CCÉ on board was delayed, prompted them to take out their musical ...

06 Nov 2023 at 18:33

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: Festival fever hits Ardara as Cup of Tae draws the crowds

There was a joyous, celebratory atmosphere in Ardara throughout the weekend as crowds gathered for the annual Cup of Tae Festival. Photographer Philip Mulligan went along to soak up the atmosphere ...

01 May 2023 at 18:33

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