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Féile Patrick Byrne 2023 full programme
Fáilte roimh go Féile Patrick Byrne 2023. Féile cheoil traidisiúnta na hÉireann í seo a thugann ómós do Patrick Byrne (1794-1863). Ba é an chéad cheoltóir traidisiúnta riamh ar tógadh grianghraf de. We are delighted that Eilis Lavelle has taken on the role of festival patron. An outstanding harp player,
Final festival programme confirmed
Full programme for this year’s Féile Patrick Byrne is as follows: Dé Céadaoin – 6th April Official opening and the annual Patrick Byrne Lecture The Shirley Arms, 8pm – adm. free. Local historian John Scully will deliver this year’s lecture on the life and music of Patrick Byrne. John will
Resumption of Classes
Music classes continue in the Workhouse on Saturdays and sean nós dance classes in the Corduff & Raferagh Community Centre, in Corduff on Mondays. There are still some places available for those who want to start. For anyone interested please send a text to 089 216 5814 or an email to carrickmacross@comhaltas.net with
AGM
Thanks to everyone who logged on to the AGM on 10th November via Zoom. In his address the chairperson Brian Walsh pointed out that next year the branch will be 50 years in existence and that we had much to be proud off. Overall the branch is in good health
Harping On
Harping on’ is an eight piece harp ensemble consisting of expert harpers; Paul Dooley, Eimear Coughlin, Elaine Hogan, Aishling Lyons, Lily O’Connor and Co. Monaghans’ own, Fionnuala Rooney. Vocalist Cadhla Brock and RTE award winning guitarist Steve Cooney complete the line-up and much of the music performed is based on
