DOCSLIB.ORG

Festival Brochure.Qxd

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Festival Brochure.Qxd Sunday 5 June MUSIC CLASSES & 2.30 p.m. PUPPET SHOW and this will be shown in Mountshannon Hall throughout the Guesthouses: PROGRAMME OF EVENTS CORRACLE WORKSHOP Mountshannon Hall “Billy Goats Gruff Returns” - festival week. Supported by Department of Education & 061-927120 (Ursula) www.mountshannon-clare.com, continue Admission 5 Yourmans Puppets (an Science. 061-927343 (Vera), Family Rate available interactive childrens 061-927496 (Josephine). INISCEALTRA 2.00 p.m. DOWN TO THE RIVER www.yourmanspuppets.com performance, suitable 4 years *THEATRE BARGE - THE VOYAGE Mountshannon Hall Children from Mountshannon Extra show at 4.30 upwards and adults). A young goat Conal Kearney’s converted Guinness Barge will visit Artist Accommodation: Mountshannon Hotel, Rent an Irish festival of Admission Free N.S. will work during the week of subject to demand cannot stay away from trouble. Mountshannon Harbour this year to work on a theatre production Cottage. ARTS All invited. the festival with artists Kathryna with children from the area. For enquiries ring 087-6506680. Mountshannon, Co. Clare Cushieri and Pete Brown to build *Subject to funding, Festival Photographer: Jimmy Grady. (087-6968577) life sized swan boats based on local EXHIBITIONS Exhibition of his work at An Cupán Caife myth and legend and the recent May 28 - June 6 Open daily 2.00 to 8.00 p.m. Admission Free *RAHEEN HOSPITAL PROJECT revival of swan life on Lough Derg. Venue: St. Caimin’s Church of Ireland, Mountshannon Terry O'Farrell will spend a two week period working with Thanks to The Community Council, Sponsors and Patrons, older members of the community at Raheen Daycare Centre to These swan vessels will be This exhibition of work on loan from The Irish Museum of all local clergy and businesses, hall committee, Aistear Modern Art (IMMA), was chosen on the theme of this years create a collaborative artwork in clay; water bearing vessels launched after the procession from Iniscealtra, the Telecottage, the Schools, the festival festival: Uisce/Water. All the works celebrate the eternal made from the impression of the hands from the group taking Mountshannon Hall to the Harbour. committee, their families and all voluntary helpers. expression through art of this essential element of life and are in part. *Subject to funding, a range of media representing the theme both literally and by 2.30p.m. Free FESTIVAL WALK Cover illustration: T.P Flanagan “Summer Diary No 5” association. The aim is to try to create a greater understanding Ticket Bookings: 087-6506680 Tel 061-921476 Meet at Aistear, Mountshannon. and awareness of the importance of water as a valuable resource To Book text: event and contact details or leave a message on From The Collection at IMMA for all on planet earth. Pieces on loan include works by Barrie 087-650 6680 9.00 p.m. CUIRT INISCEALTRA Cooke, T.P. Flanagan, Sean Fingleton, Felim Egan, Hamish St. Caimins C.O.I. An evening with Clare flute player Fulton, Lawrence Weiner, Ciaran Lennon, Mary Lohan, Tickets for Lunasa & Pierre Bensusan also on sale at Top Informal Music Sessions in Pubs throughout Admission 10 Eamon Cotter, Donegal poet Gwen O’Dowd, Brian Maguire, Fionnuala Ni Chiosain and Service Station Mountshannon 061-927444 & The Grainey the week end, all musicians welcome. Uisce/Water Sponsored by: Moya Cannon, well known East Andre Masson and sculptural pieces by Sonja Landweer and Scariff 061-921265 SHANNON CASTLE LINE Clare singer Kate Purcell, Clare Brian King. As a special part of the exhibition this year, a Bring a cushion FM presenter, Singer and Fear an stunning film piece ‘Forty Below’ by artist Clare Langan will “We boiled a kettle in Mountshannon. Tickets on sale at door for all events. The blue lake was at its foot for comfort. Tí Tim Dennehy, singers of note be shown prior to the film in Mountshannon Hall (Wednesday Doors open 30 minutes before all performances. Seosaimhín & Caitlín Ní June 1st). and the golden belfry of Holy Island rising out of it I don’t know what it is about Holy Island Bheaglaoich from well known General Enquiries 087-6506680 CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION that makes it so mysterious and beautiful from the mainland”. Chorca Dhuibhne musical family. Writing Workshop Bookings: 087-1308685 Artwork from Mountshannon and the surrounding area based on Frank O’Connor Music Classes Bookings : 061-927310 Irish Miles Monday 6 June MUSIC CLASSES & the theme of water. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Exhibition Art Class Bookings: 061-921411 CORACLE WORKSHOP Aistear. Continues until the 10th June. 061-924893 continue E-mail: [email protected] MAY 27 - JUNE 6 PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION Web Site: www.iniscealtra-artsfestival.com/arts Exhibition of work by festival photographer Jimmy Grady at An www.mountshannon.com 2005 2.30 p.m. SINGING SESSION Cupán Caife. Keanes Bar Local and visiting singers are www.visitclare.net Admission Free invited to join in an afternoon ART-TRAIL Through Scariff Noel’s Restaurant 061-927482 Sponsored by: of traditional singing with special Pieces on loan from IMMA can be seen at Raheen Hospital An Cupán Caife 061-927275 TOP SERVICE STATION guests Robbie MacMahon, John Daycare Centre, Loughnane & Co., Bank of Ireland, Derg Credit Lyons, Ann Lynch, Declan Union and the Medical Centre and include work by artists Sean Accommodation Coyne and Paula Carroll. Bean Fingleton, T. P. Flanagan and Gwen O’Dowd. Mountshannon Hotel & Restaurant 061-927162 In association with Mountshannon Community Council, an Tí: Pat Donnellan. Bridge Guesthouse Bar & Restaurant 061-927319 An Comhairle Ealaíon/Arts Council, Clare County SCHOOLS PROGRAMME Council, Leader 2.30 p.m. Free FESTIVAL WALK Children from 6 local National Schools will create artwork with Self Catering: Rent an Irish Cottage 061-411109 Tel: 061-921476 Meet at Aistear, Mountshannon. Jane Seymour and Nicola Henley for the week prior to the Mountshannon Village Cottages: 091-525295 festival in Mountshannon Hall. Their artwork, inspired by a visit visit www.iniscealtra-artsfestival.org to St. Caimin’s Church exhibition will be in a variety of media Print & Design by East Clare Telecottage 061-921121 Friday 27 May Festival Opening by Siobhan 6.00 p.m. EXHIBITION OPENING 9.00 p.m. PIERRE BENSUSAN 8.30 p.m. SINGER SONGWRITERS: Saturday 4 June TRADITIONAL MUSIC 8.30 p.m. Mulcahy (Clare Arts Officer) Aistear Terry O’Farrell opens an St. Caimins COI CONCERT Mountshannon Hotel KEVIN DOHERTY & 11.00 a.m - 1.00 p.m. CLASSES (3 DAYS) St. Caimin’s C.O.I. Guest Speaker: Catherine Admission Free exhibition of Contemporary Art Admission 15 Synonymous with guitar genius, Admission 10 JAMES DELANEY National School Seamus Bugler (Accordion) All Welcome Marshall from the Irish Open Invitation from Mountshannon and the Sponsored by: his unique style embraces many Sponsored by: with special guests: David Hope Early Booking Well known local musician rooted Admission Free Museum of Modern Art surrounding area. Open SHANNON DEVELOPMENT genres from Brazilian to Celtic, EAMONN DOYLE MOTORS ("You`re a Star" ) accompanied by Advised. in the East Clare Style. Cormac Sponsored by: (IMMA) 10 am - 6 pm daily in the from North African rhythms to MOUNTSHANNON guitarist Clem Buckley, Siobhan 061-927310 Begley, (Concertina), young NOELS RESTAURANT, Keynote Swing: Guitar music in Aistear . Modern Jazz and Contemporary. Donnellan and Claire Watt. An Adults: 60 weekend/ musician from this celebrated O’BRIENS SANDWICH BAR the style of Django Reinhardt by A compelling and stellar concert evening where new songwriters 25 per day musical family specialising in & “THE WINE BUFF” Ennis. Barnaby Brown & Matthew Heath. 8.00 p.m. THE DANDY DOLLS performer regularly touring can air their repertoire in the Children: 25 weekend/ West Kerry tunes. Siobhan Mountshannon Hall By George Fitzmaurice Europe, North America and Asia. company of this contemporary 10 per day Peoples (Fiddle), Virtuoso player 9.30 p.m. RUAILLE BUAILLE DANCE Admission 7 Presented by The All Ireland “A true inspiration” Suzanne Vega, www.kevindoherty.com songwriter. When Kevin Doherty steeped in the tradition. Mountshannon Hall CLUB Child/OAP: 5 Winning Ennis Players. “one of the most incredible and joined Four Men and A Dog they Eamonn Cotter (Flute/Tin Admission 6 Clare’s world music dance club Family: 15 A dramatic folk fantasy in which versatile players to surface for toured the world recording four Whistle). Highly regarded Clare now in its third year, brings its Sponsored by: the protagonist sacrifices his years” The Irish Times. albums. He recorded his first solo musician with a reputation for exotic mix of African, Asian, JAMES NASH, SOLICITOR family to his passion for doll- album ‘Strange Weather’ with excellence. Tommy Hayes Latino, Reggae, Hip-hop and other & GALA SUPERSTORE making. George Fitzmaurice was Wednesday 1 June FESTIVAL FILM Aaron Horowitz producer of ‘The (Bodhran) Gifted and innovative groovy global beats to the festival. SCARIFF born outside Listowel, Co. Kerry 8.00 p.m. A beautiful and evocative short Band’ and ‘Mercury Rev’. percussionist of international in 1877. His work was frequently Mountshannon Hall film piece by Irish Artist Clare Accompanied by pianist James renown. Saturday 28 May 2 DAY CREATIVE WRITING rejected by the powers at the Admission: 7 Langan will be shown before the Delaney their strong musical 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. WORKSHOP Abbey Theatre as controversial. It OAP: 5 main film. friendship led to his latest album The Harbour. CORACLE WORKSHOP Mountshannon Hall Aosdana member Moya lead to the rejection of what is now 15 Cert. "Spring Summer Autumn ‘Sweet Water’ which brought the All Day An opportunity to learn how to Bookings: Cannon’s first collection “Oar” understood as one of his best Winter… Spring Again" great northern guitarist Henry For bookings & details build coracles, the ancient 087-1308685 60 won the 1991 Brendan Behan plays, The Dandy Dolls.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Finding Aid for the Sheldon Harris Collection (MUM00682)
    University of Mississippi eGrove Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids Library November 2020 Finding Aid for the Sheldon Harris Collection (MUM00682) Follow this and additional works at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/finding_aids Recommended Citation Sheldon Harris Collection, Archives and Special Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University of Mississippi This Finding Aid is brought to you for free and open access by the Library at eGrove. It has been accepted for inclusion in Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids by an authorized administrator of eGrove. For more information, please contact [email protected]. University of Mississippi Libraries Finding aid for the Sheldon Harris Collection MUM00682 TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY INFORMATION Summary Information Repository University of Mississippi Libraries Biographical Note Creator Scope and Content Note Harris, Sheldon Arrangement Title Administrative Information Sheldon Harris Collection Related Materials Date [inclusive] Controlled Access Headings circa 1834-1998 Collection Inventory Extent Series I. 78s 49.21 Linear feet Series II. Sheet Music General Physical Description note Series III. Photographs 71 boxes (49.21 linear feet) Series IV. Research Files Location: Blues Mixed materials [Boxes] 1-71 Abstract: Collection of recordings, sheet music, photographs and research materials gathered through Sheldon Harris' person collecting and research. Prefered Citation Sheldon Harris Collection, Archives and Special Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University of Mississippi Return to Table of Contents » BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sheldon Harris was raised and educated in New York City. His interest in jazz and blues began as a record collector in the 1930s. As an after-hours interest, he attended extended jazz and blues history and appreciation classes during the late 1940s at New York University and the New School for Social Research, New York, under the direction of the late Dr.
    [Show full text]
  • Feakle Festival August 6-12 '08
    Feakle Festival August 6-12 '08 WED 6 1.00pm – 2.00pm Riches of Clare Concert featuring: Conor Keane, Seanie O'Gorman & Dave Harper. Community Centre. Free 7.30pm Official Opening of Festival. A tribute to Paddy O'Donoghue presented by Paula Carroll. Wine and food reception. All are welcome! Community Centre. Free 10.00pm Festival Session with Mark Donnellan, Cyril O’Donoghue and friends. Peppers Bar. Free Workshops will take place on Thursday 7, Friday 8 and Saturday 9 from 10am - 1pm unless otherwise stated. Enrol at National School from 9am onwards. Workshop prices are €20.00 per day or €50.00 for three days. Instrument Tutor Fiddle (beginner) Denise Glass Fiddle (Intermediate/Advanced) Martin Hayes, Pat O’Connor, Joan Hanarahan Accordian Eoghan O’Sullivan Concertina Mary MacNamara, Kate MacNamara Flute (beginner) Jennifer Lenihan Flute (Intermediate/Advanced) Paul Smyth Guitar Denis Cahill Singing (Thursday & Friday) Helen Hayes Sean Nós Singing Ciarán Ó'Gealbháin Banjo Dave Harper Set Dancing 11.00am – 5.00pm on Saturday. Bohan's Bar. Emphasis on Clare Battering Step. €10. Peter Hanrahan Seanos Dancing 10.00am - 1.00pm on Friday and Saturday. Suzanne Leahy Tin Whistle John Kelly Singing - 'In verse and in Rhyme'; trends in traditional songmaking (Saturday only). Micheal Marrinan THURS 7 10.00am – 1.00pm Workshops 3.00pm Festival Walk – enjoy the beautiful landscape of East Clare. Walk starts from the Community Centre and includes a house session and refreshment stop! (Approx 5 miles). Free 4.00pm - 6.00pm Afternoon session for workshop students providing an opportunity for students to play in sessions led by workshop tutors.
    [Show full text]
  • 7. Audit of Traditional Music Services (Including Tuition) …Page 17 8
    Contents 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………….. page 2 2. Acknowledgements……………………………………………………..page 4 3. Executive Summary………………………………………………………page 5 4. Main Findings……………………………………………………………….page 7 5. Recommendations……………………………………………………….page 10 6. Defining the Traditional Musics sector………………………...page 13 7. Audit of Traditional Music services (including tuition) …page 17 8. How Traditional Music tuition is delivered…………………..page 30 9. Access to instruments………………………………………………… page 37 10. Competitions……………………………………………………………….page 43 11. Performance Infrastructure..……………………………………… page 47 12. Professional development opportunities……………………. page 51 13. Partnerships and collaborations…………………………………. page 52 14. Investment…………………………………………………………………. page 54 15. Media…………………………………………………………………………. page 58 16. CD production……………………………………………………………. page 61 Appendix 1 individuals and organisations contacted………………. page 64 Appendix 2 publications and other sources consulted…………….. page 68 2 1. Introduction This audit of Traditional Music in Northern Ireland was commissioned by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) as one of the actions contained in the Arts Council of Northern Music Strategy 2013-2018 (ACNI) and as an action under its Traditional Arts Policy as set out in Art Form and Specialist Area Policy 2013-2018 - Traditional Arts. The strategic context and rationale for commissioning the review is described in the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Music Review and Strategy (Ackrill, Knowles 2011). The terms of reference for the audit
    [Show full text]
  • Donegal Derry
    Welcome The Ultimate Fiddle Fleadh Conferences @ NAFCo From June 27th - July 1st 2012 the north-west will Featuring The Chieftains (Ireland), String Sisters (Liz Carroll, Annbjorg Lien, Catriona McDonald, Liz Knowles, Emma Hardelin, Liz Doherty), Foyle Arts Building, University of Ulster, come alive with fiddle music and dance as part of Martin Hayes & Denis Cahill (Ireland), Four Men and a Dog (Ireland), Magee Campus, Derry/Londonderry BT48 7JL the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention. This is the Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas (Scotland/USA), Lau (Scotland), The Wrigleys (Orkney), Habadekuk (Denmark), Troy MacGillivray/Shane first time that NAFCo will be held on the island of Cook/Jake Charron (Canada), Brendan de Gallaí (Ireland), Majorstuen (Wednesday 27th June - Sunday 1st July) Ireland having previously taken place in Scotland (Norway), Blazing Bows (Cathal Hayden, Dezi Donnelly, Tola Custy, NAFCo Conference ‘Ón gCos go Cluas and Canada. We are delighted to welcome John Joe Kelly and Ed Boyd), Chris Stout and Catriona MacKay (Scotland), Pierre Schryer Trio (Canada), Fidil (Ireland), Nic Gareiss /From Dancing to Listening’ participants and visitors to Derry/Londonerry and (USA), Fiolministeriet (Denmark), Nancy Kerr & James Fagan (UK), to Co. Donegal for what promises to be a truly Andrea Beaton (Canada), Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh (Ireland), Cleek Schrey & Stephanie Coleman (USA), Dawn & Margie Beaton (Canada), (Thursday 28th June -Sunday 1st July) memorable event. A jam-packed programme of Eric Favreau Trio (Canada), Pierre Chartrand (Canada),
    [Show full text]
  • From Singer/Songwriter Josh Malerman, Author of the New York Times® Best Seller Bird Box (Now a Feature Film Starring Sandra Bullock)
    March 2019 New Releases From singer/songwriter Josh Malerman, author of The New York Times® Best Seller Bird Box (now a feature film starring Sandra Bullock) what’s PAGE inside featured exclusives 3 RUSH Releases Vinyl Available Immediately! 66 Vinyl Audio 3 CD Audio 13 FEATURED RELEASES THE HIGH STRUNG - DEAD MILKMEN - COLIN LINDEN, & LUTHER QUIET RIOTS WELCOME TO THE END... DICKINSON & THE TENNESSEE Music Video VALENTINES- AMOUR DVD & Blu-ray 41 Non-Music Video DVD & Blu-ray 43 MVD Distribution Independent Releases 65 Order Form 74 Deletions and Price Changes 70 FREDDIE MERCURY - BEYOND ATLANTIS THE PRISONER 800.888.0486 THE GREATEST SHOWMAN 203 Windsor Rd., Pottstown, PA 19464 THE HIGH STRUNG - DEAD MILKMEN - DAVE BRUBECK - www.MVDb2b.com QUIET RIOTS WELCOME TO THE END NDR 60 YEARS OF THE WORLD JAZZ EDITION NO02 More AMOUR from MVD! February may be manufactured romance month, but MVD spreads real love throughout the year, no matter the calendar! We are giddy over our offerings this month, leading off with AMOUR, the debut CD from Blackie and the Rodeo Kings’ Colin Linden and jam band legend and North Mississippi All Star Luther Dickinson. They honor their roots and brew up an affair that sparks passionate Americana. Welcome Stony Plain Records! It’s hard not to get passionate about an artist who is also on the NEW YORK TIMES Best Seller list! The artist/author is Josh Malerman, the book is BIRD BOX, the band is THE HIGH STRUNG, and the vinyl is QUIET RIOTS. A harmony laden masterwork! More black wax for March with titles from BLACK LUNG, DAVE BRUBECK, DEAD MILKMEN, MODERN JAZZ QUARTET, NEKTAR and more.
    [Show full text]
  • Imagine Ireland . . . in Boston Culture Ireland Sponsors Events at Artsemerson’S Irish Festival
    February 2011 VOL. 22 #2 $1.50 Boston’s hometown journal of Irish culture. Worldwide at bostonirish.com All contents copyright © 2011 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. IMAGINE IrElAND . IN BoSToN Culture Ireland Sponsors Events At ArtsEmerson’s Irish Festival By R. J. Donovan SpecIal to the BIR ArtsEmerson’s highly anticipated Irish Festival kicks into full swing this month with an eclectic program of plays, read- ings, discussions, and films (see Calendar in this edition for full listing). Funding for two plays in the Festival – the Druid Theatre’s “The Cripple of Inishmaan” and Abbey Theatre’s “Terminus” – comes in part from Imag- ine Ireland, an initiative of Culture Ireland. Both productions will tour na- tionally following their Boston engagements. To provide a bit of history, Culture Ireland was established in 2005 ‘The Sole Mates’ dancing team features, from left, Danielle enblom, Nicholas Yenson, and director/choreographer Kieran Jordan. Sean McComiskey on by Ireland’s Minister for the accordion and Josh Dukes on flute and guitar fill out the unit that will Arts, Sport and Tourism be performing in Cambridge on Feb. 20. as the state agency for the promotion of Irish arts worldwide. In March of Introducing ‘The Sole Mates,’ 2009, Taoiseach Brian Cowen, requested that Culture Ireland mount a Catherine Walker, Declan Conlon, Olwen Fouere Free Spirits of Dance and Music year-long strategic initia- in abbey Theatre’s “Terminus.” tive, to be called Imagine Photo: Courtesy ArtsEmerson New Ensemble to Perform in Cambridge Jan. 20 Ireland, promoting Irish By BIR Staff A Comeback within the traditional arts throughout the Unit- Boston-based Irish music and steps.
    [Show full text]
  • A Further Shore: a Journey to Good Friday, 1998
    A Further Shore A Journey to Good Friday, 1998 Aistear chuig Aoine an Chéasta, 1998 05.04.18 09.04.18 London | Londain Belfast | Béal Feirste A Further Shore A Journey to Good Friday, 1998 Aistear chuig Aoine an Chéasta, 1998 05.04.18 Milton Court Concert Hall, Barbican Centre, London | Londain 09.04.18 Poetry Ireland Lyric Theatre, Belfast | Béal Feirste Éigse Éireann Foreword Réamhrá Twenty years ago, the signing of the Good Fiche bliain ó shin, le síniú Chomhaontú No event marking the 20th anniversary of the Ní fhéadfaí aon ócáid a chur ar bun lena Friday / Belfast Agreement marked a new Aoine an Chéasta / Bhéal Feirste, cuireadh Good Friday Agreement would be complete chomóradh go bhfuil 20 bliain imithe beginning in the story of these islands. This tús nua le scéal na n-oileán seo. Anocht, trí without acknowledging and thanking the tharainn ó síníodh Comhaontú Aoine an evening, through poetry, music, image, and mheán na filíochta, an cheoil, an fhocail countless people – politicians, community Chéasta gan aitheantas a thabhairt don iomaí spoken word, we will trace a journey through labhartha agus íomhánna, déanfaimid rianú leaders, peacemakers, ordinary women and duine – polaiteoirí, ceannairí pobail, lucht na the tragic years of the Troubles towards the ar an aistear trí bhlianta tragóideacha na men – who individually and together showed síochánaíochta, fir agus mná an phobail – a great moment of hope and reconciliation dTrioblóidí i dtreo an dóchais agus an athm- great courage and took great risks to achieve léirigh misneach ollmhór, astu féin agus le which the Good Friday Agreement represents.
    [Show full text]
  • The Definitive Voice of Irish Music Worldwide
    THE DEFINITIVE VOICE OF IRISH MUSIC WORLDWIDE WWW.IRISHMUSICMAGAZINE.COM Issue No. 288 October 2019 Price €4.95. £3.50 (Stg) Follow us on Facebook @www.facebook.com/TRADIMM SEAMIE O' DOWD THE RIVER DRIVERS YOUR GUIDE TO IRISH MUSIC IN IRELAND, EUROPE, BRITAIN, NORTH AMERICA INSIDE THIS EDITION CONTENTS 3 18 COVER STORY 18 JOHN DOYLE’S PATH OF STONES Seán Laffey talks to John Doyle about his new www.irishmusicmagazine.com album The Path of Stones and the road he’s taken Issue No. 288 October 2019 to get there. FOREWORD FEATURES 22 SIBÉAL HERE’S TO THE Seán Laffey is in conversation with Sibéal Ní Chasaide. Sibéal is a new and exciting voice with a deep love of INNOVATORS sean nós singing and her debut album Sibéal is out now on Universal Music. his month we have interviews with two of Celtic music’s leading guitar 24 LIVE AT THE HAWK’S WELL Tplayers, John Doyle and Seamie 22 Best known as a guitarist and singer, Seamie O’Dowd O’Dowd, both of whom have made has shown amazing versatility over his long career, and tremendous contributions to traditional his seemingly effortless ability to slot into a wide range music, both incidentally live in Sligo, a of musical settings is truly remarkable, writes Mark Lysaght. centre for music of all stripes. 26 DIMMING OF THE DAY FROM UAINE It took almost half a century for guitars Donegal born fiddler Bríd Harper has a new album on to be accepted into traditional music, route. However, this is no solo album as Grainne McCool thanks in no small measure to the found out when she caught up with Bríd.
    [Show full text]
  • Devri the Band: a Fetching Blend Rific Abduction and Murder
    August 2013 Boston’s hometown VOL. 24 #8 journal of Irish culture. $1.50 Worldwide at All contents copyright © 2013 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. bostonirish.com Belfast Project update: Decision by US is next step BiR Staff The long and winding road that has been the Belfast Project interviews case involving Boston College, an abduction-and murder probe by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), the US government, and the project director and his associates reached an- other crossroad at the end of last month as all parties awaited a decision by the US about a possible appeal of an adverse ruling to its case by the First Circuit Court of Appeals on May 31 of this year. In its ruling, the appeals panel said that US District Court Judge William Young had abused his discretion with respect to the disposition of interview material from the Boston College archive and ordered the uni- versity to release only 11 segments of the 85 interviews with 7 former IRA members that the District Court had deemed relevant to the murder investigation in Northern Ireland. The 74 other interviews are no longer subject to release, the court said. The US government was given until Aug. 2 to decide whether or not to appeal the Circuit Court’s decision. Said BC spokesman Jack Dunn as he awaited the government’s next move: “Boston College’s intention was to be a repository of an oral history project that Devri – whose core members are (L-R) Chuck Parrish, Declan Houton, Steve O’Callaghan and Larry would serve as a future resource for historians and schol- Flint – has just released its first CD, “Broad Street.” Photo courtesy Devri Band ars seeking a better understanding of The Troubles, while also helping to promote peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
    [Show full text]
  • Download Brochure
    Take a bow! PICK ME UP I’M A The arts really matter to us in Ireland; they are a big part of people’s lives, the FREE country’s single most popular pursuit. Our artists interpret our past, define who PROGRAMME we are today, and imagine our future. We can all take pride in the enormous reputation our artists have earned around the world. The arts play a vital role in our economy, and smart investment of taxpayers’ money in the arts is repaid many times over. The dividends come in the form of a high value, creative economy driven by a flexible, educated, innovative work force, and in a cultural tourism industry worth 2.4 billion directly a year. The Arts Council is the Irish Government agency for funding and developing the arts. Arts Council funding from the taxpayer, through the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport, for 2010 is 69.15 million, that’s less than 1 a week for every household. So, at the end of your next great festival experience, don’t forget the role you played and take a bow yourself! Find out what’s on at www.events.artscouncil.ie You can find out more about the arts here: www.artscouncil.ie Booking Information Contents Introduction Online O Outdoor, Family & 2-8 Made In Donegal – the theme of the 22nd Earagail Arts Festival celebrates the presentation of To book online or for further information on all Childrens Events new work by Donegal artists and collaborations with invited international guests in a fantastic events visit www.eaf.ie.
    [Show full text]
  • 'A Little Bit of Ireland' at Reagle Music Theatre
    March 2011 VOL. 22 #3 $1.50 Boston’s hometown journal of Irish culture. Worldwide at bostonirish.com All contents copyright © 2011 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. Nineteen members of the Massachusetts Harp Ensemble, led by instructor Judith Ross of Burlington, grace the stage with their heavenly Irish sounds dur- ing “A Little Bit of Ireland” at the Reagle Music Theatre. Photos by Herb Philpott Singers, Dancers, Harpists Aplenty Conjure Up ‘A Little Bit Of Ireland’ at Reagle Music Theatre By R. J. Donovan Special to the BiR Revue Set for March 11-13 Take an international step- dancing champion, add a daz- Ballinasloe fiddler Larry Reyn- Rounding out the company zling fiddler from Galway, 19 olds who’ll appear with his are local comedian and Reagle heavenly harpists, one Broad- Boston-bred protégé, Brendan regular Harold “Jerry” Walker; way star, comedy galore and a Bulger, and the Celtic ensemble Reagle’s own Irish Tenors, of- 30-member choir and you’ve got Comhaltas. Also on board fering lullabies and romantic “A Little Bit Of Ireland,” the St. is step-dancer Liam Harney, ballads; and an impressive choir Patrick’s Day musical revue pre- who starred in the London incorporating solos by Katie sented by Reagle Music Theatre production of “Riverdance.” The Ford (“The Fields of Athenry”), March 11-13. two-time world champion and Christopher King, Erik Sachs, Now in its 13th year (make accredited teacher and adjudi- Al Feetham, Cara Green, Jane that Lucky 13th), the show is a cator with the An Coimisiun Le Corrigan, Gary Vincent, Jean Rince Gaelacha in Ireland heads Alfred Chavier, and John Mar- up the Harney Academy of Irish shall.
    [Show full text]
  • Four Men & a Dog~Live
    Four men & a dog~live Traditional & World Music booking agency ~Recent concerts: Riverside Theatre in London (UK); Budapest Spring Fes- tival (Hungary); Narón Festival in Xubia (Spain); Marstal Irish Festival (Ahrus & Svendborg- Denmark); Open House Festival in Belfast (Ireland); Strule Arts Centre in Omagh (Ireland), Les Nocturnes à Saint Jean de Monts (France).. Four Men & a Dog On tour Ireland (contact us/nous contacter) «... energy, verve and commitment! » Naïade Productions 21st anniversary 2011 Traditional & World Music booking agency 27, rue de la Carrière- 35 000 Rennes - France 0033 (0)2 99 85 44 04 / 00 33 (0)6 23 11 39 11 [email protected] www.naiadeproductions.com Spe aking about ... Four Men & a Dog~ Energy, verve and commitment! ... Four Men & a Dog “The boys are back in town with this veritable Smorgasbord of traditional our Men and a Dog is an Irish traditional band that emerged in tunes and stunning songs. The long-awaited new release, shrewdly entit- F1990 during the Belfast Folk Festival. The band plays Irish tra- led Wallop The Spot, is the creation of Ireland’s most exciting ensemble, ditional music with a mixture of different other genres, inclu- currently enjoying the zenith of their careers.» Eddie Creaney . ding rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, swing, salsa, polka and even rap. «It veers from traditional jigs and reels (...) through original songs, They originally had their name because of former singer Mick Da- taking surprising detours through calypso (the afro-Caribbean beats of ly’s nick; «The Black Dog». Mick is now replaced with Kevin Doherty. Bloomsday) and contemporary jazz « They met the famous group The Band in 1994, and recorded their al- bum Doctor A’s Secret Remedies at Levon Helm’s studio in Woodstock, «BACK IN the studio after a fi - NY, with musical guests Garth Hudson and Randy Ciarlante.
    [Show full text]