www.ul.ie/~iwmc/Blas

Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance
is an internationally accredited summer school hosted annually by the
Irish World Academy of Music and Dance and is set on the magnificent
campus at the University of Limerick. Now in its 13th year, Blas 2009
will run from Monday, June 22nd through Friday, July 3rd.

Blas is a two-week intensive music, song and dance programme offered
by the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. This combines the
familiar concept of master classes in instrument/voice specific
technique and repertoire, as found in many summer schools, but with
small class sizes and the unparalleled level of student interaction
with tutors that this can offer.

Forget Paddy Reilly, Donovan is Coming to Ballyjamesduff!
www.cavanmuseum.ie
www.cavanmusic.com

Cavan County Museum and Cavan County Council Arts Office are
delighted to announce a very special Donovan celebration entitled
‘Donovan Days’ from the 10th to 12th of July 2009 at Cavan County
Museum, Ballyjamesduff.
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www.katepurcell.com

“To say her voice is pure is in adequate, when Kate Purcell gives herself to a song she moves into another dimension” – The Examiner

The West of Ireland and in particularly Co. Clare is the home turf of many talented, respected and indeed famous musicians. One such respected musician is Co. Clare native, Kate Purcell. Some of you may already be familiar with Kate from being resident entertainer at Dromoland Castle for a number of years. A residency Kate really enjoys in parallel with her touring & recording commitments alongside being mother of two young children!
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August 5th – 11th, 2009
www.feaklefestival.ie

The 22nd Annual Feakle Festival will take place from Wednesday 5th August – Tuesday 11th. As per other years the festival will be action packed with many varied and interesting cultural events. It will commence on Wednesday 5th with a “Celebration of Dance” being the theme.
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October 8th – 11th 2009
www.feilefrankmcgann.com

Despite the current economic gloom, expectations are high for Féile Frank Mc Gann 2009 which will be held in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon on October 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th. An exciting line-up of artistes, workshops, recitals and other events is promised, with musicians and groups including legends Noel Hill & Tony Linnane, Sliabh Notes and the Tulla Ceili Band due to perform.
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www.wliw.org
“Celtic Thunder – Take Me Home (w.t.)”
Exclusive Broadcast Premiere Saturday, May 30 at 6 p.m. on WLIW21

The all-male vocal group’s second concert special features new songs and audience favorites filmed at Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada on April 21, 2009.

Since the group’s U.S. debut in March 2008 with their eponymous public television concert special, Celtic Thunder has spent over 45 weeks at the top of the Billboard World Music Charts, knocking themselves from the number 1 spot with their second CD “Celtic Thunder – Act II,” and played in front of over 200,000 people on their North American Tours.
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October 22nd - 26th, 2009

www.sligolive.ie

SLIGO LIVE 2009 plays host to an amazing line up of International stars this October Bank Holiday Weekend! Top New York Songstress Martha Wainwright will perform alongside Ireland’s finest Sharon Shannon, Shane MacGowan, Imelda May and Wallis Bird

Martha Wainwright has toured her songs internationally many times, sweeping up acclaim and awards with every flight ticket.  She’s made music with The Who’s Pete Townsend, Damon Albarn’s African Express, Antony Hegarty and Snow Patrol with whom she scored a top 20 hit.
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www.rte.ie

A brand new seven part traditional music series starting on RTÉ 1 Friday  June 12th at 7.30pm.

‘The Reel Deal’ is an upbeat traditional music series with a contemporary twist.  It is a lively, dynamic series for young people, featuring young performers and fronted by three engaging presenters. It is presented by Aoibhinn Ní Shuilleabhan, Brian O’Connell and Bláthnaid Ní Dhonnchadha, who all share an interest in, and passion for traditional music.
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Saturday 6th JUNE 2009

CULLETON’S
KILRANE, ROSSLARE HARBOUR, Co. WEXFORD

Organizers Tony Byrne, Brendan Wickham
Contact number +353 (0) 53 91 3590

Last years festival was a great success, attended by traditional musicians
and singers from Tipperary, Dublin, Waterford and Wexford

Musicians playing this year will include:
Leo Rickard from Dublin
Brendan Collins from Tipperary
Brendan Wickham from Wexford

and many more………………………….

www.coscan.net

Coscán have been together for over a decade and their new CD, Dinnsenchas: Lore of Places, takes the listener on a unique musical journey. Mixing old and new, songs and instrumental music, Dinnseanhas creates its own musical lore through a diverse range of styles. The original music includes Irish style reels, hornpipes, airs and the atmospheric ‘Tara Jig’, which tries to evoke the ambience of Ireland’s ancient capital.
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