July 18th – 30th
www.skibbereenartsfestival.com

Now in it’s third year the Skibbereen Arts Festival continues to expand in exciting ways and once again they have put together an amazing programme that is sure to thrill lovers of art, film, comedy and music.
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www.ocarolanharpfestival.ie

Harpers and Traditional Musicians are expected in large numbers to the picturesque Village of Keadue on the shores of Lough Meelagh for the 33rd. O’Carolan Harp Festival which  takes  place  from  July 29th..  to August  1st.  The  Summer  School  in  Traditional  Music, Song  and  Dance  precedes  the  Festival  from  July  24th. To July 29th. Students  attending  the  classes  at  the  Summer  School  can  avail  of  the  following  workshops  in  Harp,  Flute, Tin  Whistle, Fiddle, Banjo, Button Accordion, Concertina, Bodhran, Traditional Singing, Set Dancing and Sean nos Dancing. A number of Instrumental Music Competitions, Ceilis and Lectures will also be held.
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Eclectic “Fleadh Band” to wow audience at Cavan Town Hall Show, Saturday 20th August

www.fleadh2011cavan.ie

TICKETS ON SALE FROM AUGUST 1ST

Fleadh goers with a soft spot for music with plenty of flare and spontaneity should mark the 10pm slot on Saturday 20th August in their diaries, and be sure to book tickets for the ‘Arts Council Eclectic Concert’ — a must-be-seen show with American bluegrass wizard Tim O’Brien, flute and pipes maestro Mike McGoldrick, and a top-notch “Fleadh Band” made up of multi-genre guitar genius Arty McGlynn, widely acclaimed upcoming singer Heidi Talbot, revered bodhran specialist John Joe Kelly and Scottish fiddling firebrand John McCusker.
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