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The competition for the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal 2012 is now open to entries from harpists and pipers.  One winner will be chosen for each instrument, and will be presented with a Seán Ó Riada gold medal, and prize money, at a gala concert in Cork in January.  The closing date for entries is 31 October.
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TO HOST INAUGURAL CONFERENCE ON IRISH AND IRISH AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT
“The Session!” Takes Place October 18 to 20
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The Ward Irish Music Archives and Milwaukee Irish Fest will host an inaugural conference on Irish and Irish American music and entertainment October 18 to 20, 2012. Called “The Session!” it will combine panels on Irish traditional and popular music with video screenings and presentations from the Ward Irish Music Archives.  This unique event takes place in Milwaukee , Wis. at the Irish Fest Center, 1532 N. Wauwatosa Avenue in Milwaukee, Wis. and on the campus of Marquette University. The event is the first of its kind in North America.
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