September 11th – 14th, 2014

www.gignthebann.com

The Portglenone Cross Cultural Music and Dance Festival is recognised as one of the premier and much anticipated events on the festival calendar. 2014 will mark the 15th anniversary of the festival, testament, to its reputation for offering a highly impressive line–up of top performers spanning Traditional, Scottish, Gospel and Folk Music circles.

Many world renowned performers from the Irish traditional and Ulster Scots traditions have entertained the appreciative audiences who make the annual trip to Portglenone.
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September 11–14th, 2014

www.dingletradfest.com

Dingle Tradfest kick–off on September 11th and will run until September 14th. In its well–established 4th year, the festival will host a series of concerts, a themed session trail and outdoor events, including Tom Crean’s Expedition and session on Cnoc a’ Cairn and also the addition of a busking competition sponsored by Foras na Gaeilge.

Dingle Tradfest promotes Irish traditional music in an innovative way, emphasising especially the creativity of young traditional musicians on the scene today. Up and coming acts featuring this year include Cillian King & Band, Barry Tierney and the winners of the online group competition; Squeeze Box Social, who will perform at various venues throughout the weekend.

Gradam Ceoil Tg4 winners Harry Bradley and Bryan O’ Leary will share the stage with former BBC Folk Musician of the Year Paddy O’Callaghan and his trio.

The annual Trad Disco with uber–cool DJ, Conor Crimmins will take place at Club HTWO on Saturday night. The main stage festival concert will take place in Saint James church on Saturday night and feature renowned artists such as Manchester’s Michael McGoldrick and Dezi Donnelly with Jim Murray along side Tola Custy, Cormac Breathnach and Laoise Kelly. Dingle Tradfest will certainly be the place to be in September with a host of concerts, free session trail and lots lots more. More artists and events will be announced shortly.
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September 12th–14th, 2014
www.gerrywhelanweekend.com

Cootehill, County Cavan is this year celebrating 10 years of the Gerry Whelan Memorial Weekend on September 12th–14th. It will be an action packed weekend of traditional music, song and dance with lots of old and new faces coming together to celebrate the success of the event over the last 10 years.
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October 1st–5th, 2014
Oulu, Finland
www.irkku.fi

The 9th annual Irish Festival of Oulu takes place October 1st–5th, 2014 in Oulu, Finland. This 5–day event in a surprising location in the very North of Europe showcases the best of Irish culture in signature style, attracting audiences from near and far.
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October 10th – 12th, 2014

www.anbhoth.ie

Now established as one of the country’s most intimate and also welcoming festivals, Scoil Cheoil na Botha returns to Scotstown, Co. Monaghan from the October 10th–12th for its 8th consecutive year. Featuring a wide range of musical activities including sessions for all levels, workshops, concerts and CD launches, this year’s festival sees a new addition to its programme – ‘Early Years’ music workshops catering for children aged 2–4.
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October 10th – 18th, 2014

www.celtic-colours.com

The 18th annual Celtic Colours International Festival is all about friends and family. Musical pals Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain will kick–off the Cape Breton Island–wide festival on October 10th, and Natalie MacMaster and Sharon Shannon, who met at the first Celtic Colours, will help close it October 18th. Other old friends of the festival include Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas with their unique fiddle and cello partnership, guitarists Tony McManus and Tim Edey, singers David Francey and Nathan Rogers, and the amazing Swedish trio Väsen.
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October 22nd – 26th, 2014

www.galwaybayirishpub.com

2014 will herald the 11th year of the Galway Bay Irish Music Festival, celebrating Irish songs, ballads, players and bands that will be flooding Ocean Shores, WA with music and fun this October 22nd – 26th, 2014.

An eclectic mix of Irish bands, choirs and dancers hailing from throughout the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland will be rounding out this year’s entertainment. Tickets can be purchased online by going to www.galwaybayirishpub.com, Galway Bay Irish Restaurant, Pub and Gifts 11th Annual Irish Music Festival…It ain’t just Danny Boy anymore.
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November 2nd – 9th, 2014

www.fiddlefair.com

Baltimore Fiddle Fair is extremely proud to present the very first Fiddle Fair Autumn school, a unique opportunity to spend a week in beautiful Baltimore, West Cork and learn from two of the absolute masters of the fiddle tradition: Kevin Burke and Tim O’ Brien. The price of €999 includes airport transfers, seven nights accommodation at the amazing Inish Beg estate, www.inishbeg.com, breakfast and dinner every evening, six days of classes at Inish Beg (morning and afternoon with Tim and Kevin) and a tailor– made immersion in Baltimore and the islands.

Baltimore is not only synonymous with great fiddling, it is now a favoured destination for humpback whales! Your trip will include some whale–watching, island hopping and nightly sessions in local pubs (with your fiddle masters).
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FOUR DAYS OF GREAT MUSIC

November 6th – 9th, 2014

www.irishfestival.dk

During the first long weekend in November, Copenhagen will be buzzing with Irish music. The annual festival includes some of the best new acts together established bands and legends from Ireland.

Enjoy traditional Irish atmosphere, music, song and dance at the many concerts and sessions and be sure not to miss out on the big Sunday céilí. The Copenhagen Irish Festival is situated in the heart of the city and close to hotels and public transport. Concerts, sessions and céilí are all located at the old meat market quarter that is now a cultural hotspot.

For further information visit the website www.irishfestival.dk
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February 18th – 22nd, 2015, Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney

www.thegathering.ie

The 16th Gathering Traditional Festival returns to Killarney on February 18th – 22nd, 2015 to The Gleneagle Hotel with concerts, ceilís, workshops and more this year promises to be better than ever.

Highlights of the 2015 festival include concerts with A Stór Mo Chroí, Arcady and The Unwanted.

We also welcome back Jackie Daly, Paul De Grae, Meatí Jo Shéamuis, Eilish Kennedy, Johnny Ringo McDonagh, Dezi Donnelly, Caoimhín O Fearghail and many more.
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