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Date:   Friday, 11th March.
Event:  THE WATER TOWER BUCKET BOYS
The Water Tower Bucket boys have a unique version of bluegrass in a brand-new century.
Venue:   The Séamus Ennis Cultural Centre, Naul, Co. Dublin. Tel: (01) 8020898
Time:    Doors open: 7.30 p.m.   Performance commences: 8.30 p.m.
Adm:  €16

Forthcoming Events:
Date: 17th March,
Event:  Session with Gerry O’Connor, Martin Quinn and Nuala Kennedy.
Time:  2.00 p.m. onwards.
Adm:  FREE
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Traditional Irish Musician and honorary graduate of NUI Galway, Máirtín Ó Connor, will launch his first book of tunes on Tuesday, 22 March at 6pm in the College Bar at the University. It will be launched by Director of the Arts Council, Mary Cloake.

The beautifully illustrated book entitled, ‘Inside the Box, Outside the Box’ has been compiled by Máirtín himself and its composition reflects the depth of his connection to Irish Music. It includes transcriptions of some of Máirtín’s popular tunes as well as some tunes that have not previously been recorded. The tunes range from those that are easy-to-play and some that are more technically demanding.
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THE KILKENNYS with narration by Cathal MacCabe

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The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem were a musical phenomenon. One of the biggest bands to ever come out of Ireland, their influence can be heard everywhere from The Dubliners, U2, Van Morrison to the great Bob Dylan who claimed that Liam Clancy was the best ballad singer in the world. This show features the best new folk band to emerge from Ireland for years, The Killkennys, performing the hits that made The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem household names: The Holy Ground, I’ll Tell Me Ma, Will Ye Go, Lassie Go, The Parting Glass and, of course, Fine Girl Ye Are. This show tells their incredible journey in picture, song & story.

The Clancy Brothers were an Irish music sensation who took the US by storm in the early ’60’s - with Bob Dylan among their earliest supporters.  Bob Dylan and Liam Clancy became lifelong friends.  In fact Bob Dylan stole Liam Clancy’s girlfriend in the early days but they still remained friends right up to when Liam Clancy sadly passed away.    Bob Dylan always maintained that Liam Clancy was one of his main influences when he was starting out.  He never missed a chance to mention him in interviews throughout his career.
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Cavan all set for busy Nyah festival of Irish music over next month

With Cavan already well on in preparing for yet another huge festival of Irish music this summer when the All-Ireland Fleadh will bring upwards of 300,000 visitors to the county town for the second year in succession, the Breffni County’s annual ‘Nyah Festival’ is a great way to whet the appetite, and it starts with a major show this Friday, 11th March featuring singer-songwriting legend Charlie McGettigan and other great artists.
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www.bodhranweekends.de

Rolf Wagels the bodhrán player with Cara and a leading force behind the World Bodhrán Championships in Kerry has a new CD out, which features the extensive possibilities of the instrument. Bodhrán Insight comprises of 18 tracks on which the Irish rhythm produced on the bodhrán is the main feature. The CD has a running time of 78 minutes and is mostly a compilation of tracks from various recordings. However, it does also include previously unreleased tracks which feature the bodhrán as a solo instrument.

More details and sound samples can be accessed at the website www.bodhranweekends.de

www.michaellondra.com

Wexford born singer, Michael Londra s set to record a special PBS show in California on March 17th and 18th. The venue is The California Theater, San Bernardino. The City of San Bernardino is building a Celtic Street festival around the taping in the theater on March 17th and 18th, featuring some of the great entertainment involved in the show itself, expect Celtic artists and green beer. In 2012 Michael will host a tour to Ireland with a special visit to his home town as the focus.

www.cashel.ie

Cashel, Co. Tipperary is the representative town in the EU Rural Charter. This is an organisation of 27 towns across the EU, they hold a summer conference annually and this year it is Ireland’s turn to host the event.
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www.dublinsessions.ie

Once the home of George Bernard Shaw the Harcourt Hotel first introduced “The Traditional Harcourt Sessions” back in the late 80’s featuring Irish Music and Musicians from the 32 Counties. Leading musicians, singers and  dancers performed for many years in what was acclaimed the “Altar of Trad” by leading journalists. The Sessions featured visiting International Musicians and Singers and became known as “Home from Home”. Its reputation attracted the attendance of International Stars such as Brad Pitt, Mel Gibson, John Hurt, Angelica Houston, Aidan Quinn, Kris Kristofferson, and many more!
The renowned Harcourt Sessions were re-launched again in Sept 11th 2010 and Spring Sessions Line-up was announced on Mon 21st Feb with first Session featuring Frankie Gavin and De Dannan. Following on Feb 28th “Tribute to the Banjo” featured Barney Mc Kenna, Gerry O’ Connor, Eamonn Coyne and various Guests. Coming on March 14th Goitse will take to the stage in their first appearance in the Sessions  followed on 28th with “An Evening of Folk and Trad” with  Mick Hanly, Arty McGlynn and Guests.
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St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn Concert with Brian O’Donovan
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Friday, March 18 at the Sanders Theatre in Cambridge
Saturday, March 19 at the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford
Tickets on sale now at www.wgbh.org/celtic-WGBH members receive a discount -
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…ag ceiliúradh 10 mbliana

For Tickets - Tel. 01 - 4170000
or www.nch.ie

CRAOBH CHOMÓRTAS
Grand Finale Concert

AN CEOLÁRAS NÁISIÚNTA
The National Concert Hall

DÉ DOMHNAIGH 10 AIBREÁN 2011
Sunday, 10 April 2011
7.30p.m.

MC: Áine Hensey,
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

ÁIRITHINT/Booking: 01:4170000/www.nch.ie
Ticéid: €12 ( €6 daltaí/students )