Join Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich, Siân James and Mary Macmaster, in what promises to be an atmospheric and unforgettable tour from 15 – 22 May. Featuring three wondrous voices, this tour is a celebration of the shared musical traditions of the native-language communities in Ireland, Wales and Scotland and includes achingly beautiful lullabies, heart-rending love songs, humorous tongue-twisters and macaronic mash-ups. Music Network tours provide a wonderful opportunity to see some of the world’s foremost musicians at affordable prices in venues around Ireland, and are presented in association with RTÉ lyric fm.

Music Network is funded by the Arts Council. Further information from (01) 671 9429 or www.musicnetwork.ie.

 

Siân James, born in a small Welsh-speaking village in Powys, has been hailed as the finest singer and harpist of her generation. Singing mostly in Welsh, she is a wonderful storyteller too, weaving tales and legends throughout the music and translating the lyrics as she goes.

 

Steeped in the traditions of the Corca Dhuibhne Gaeltacht and a founder member of Ireland’s first all-female traditional band, Macalla, Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich is renowned for her individual and heartfelt interpretations of both Irish and English songs from her native West Kerry.

 

The Celtic connection is completed by Scottish harpist Mary Macmaster, best known for her pioneering work with the metal-strung clarsach, she is also a fine singer of Gaelic and English language songs. Mary has collaborated live and in the studio with Sting, the Northumbrian pipe virtuoso Kathryn Tickell and English folk legend Norma Waterson.

 

 

LISTING OF CONCERTS

 

Music Network presents

Triùr * Tair * Triúgh * Three

Traditional Music Tour

On Tour 15 - 22 May

 

Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich, voice

Siân James, harp, voice

Mary Macmaster, harp, voice

 

 

On Tour: Tuesday 15 May DUBLIN (The Coach House, Dublin Castle, 8pm), Wednesday 16 May LISTOWEL (St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre, 8pm), Thursday 17 May TIPPERARY TOWN (Tipperary Excel Centre, 8pm), Friday 18 May NEWBRIDGE Riverbank Arts Centre, 8pm), Saturday 19 May BAILE MHÚIRNE (Ionad Cultúrtha, 8:30pm), Monday 21 May INIS OĺRR, ARAN ISLANDS, (Áras Eanna, 8:30pm), Tuesday 22 May DUNLEWEY, DONEGAL (Ionad Cois Locha, 8:30pm).

 

 

Tuesday 15 May DUBLIN

The Coach House, Dublin Castle, 8pm

Tickets €15 / €10/ €40 (Family)

Booking Tel. No. 01 6719429 or online at www.musicnetwork.ie

Promoted by Music Network

 

Wednesday 16 May LISTOWEL

St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre, 8pm

Tickets €15 / €12

Booking Tel. No. 068 22566

Promoted by St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre

 

Thursday 17 May TIPPERARY TOWN

Tipperary Excel Centre, 8pm

Tickets €15 / €10

Booking Tel. No. 062 80520/www.tipperary-excel.com

Promoted by Tipperary Excel Centre

 

Friday 18 May NEWBRIDGE

Riverbank Arts Centre, 8pm

Tickets €15 / €12

Booking Tel. No. 045 448327/www.riverbank.ie

Promoted by Riverbank Arts Centre

 

Saturday 19 May BAILE MHÚIRNE

Ionad Cultúrtha, 8:30pm

Tickets €15 / €10

Booking Tel. No. 026 45733

Promoted by Ionad Cultúrtha

 

Monday 21 May INIS OĺRR, ARAN ISLANDS

Áras Éanna, 8:30pm

Tickets €10 / €5

Booking Tel. No. 099 75150/www.araseanna.ie

Promoted by Áras Éanna

 

Tuesday 22 May DUNLEWEY, DONEGAL

Ionad Cois Locha, 8:30pm

Tickets €10/€8

Booking Tel. No. 086 605 0110

Promoted by Tionscnamh Lugh

 

For further information please contact: Louise Walsh, PR & Marketing Manager,

Music Network: (01) 671 9429 or email. pr@musicnetwork.ie