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Thurs.17th Jan. 2013 – National Concert Hall

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Finbar Furey the former front-man of The Fureys and a legend of Irish Folk music makes a welcome return to Dublin  performing at the National Concert Hall on Thursday, 17th January 2013. Tickets are on sale now.
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All proceeds to the Peter McVerry Trust
Tuesday 8th January 2013 – Vicar St.
Tickets on sale this Friday, December 7th

Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott have announced they will perform a very special January Benefit Concert in aid of the Young Homeless on Tuesday, 8th January 2013 at Vicar St. This benefit concert is to acknowledge and support over 30 years of work by The Peter McVerry Trust. Peter McVerry Trust supports young homeless people to break the cycle of homelessness and move towards independent living through the provision of a continuum of care services. All proceeds from the concert go to the Peter McVerry Trust.

Christy Moore and Declan Sinnottt have partnered with Aiken Promotions for this very special benefit concert.

Tickets are on sale this Friday, 7th December from www.ticketmaster.ie & Ticketmaster outlets Nationwide - 0818 719 300 Republic of Ireland customers; 0844 277 4455 - Northern Ireland customers and 00353 1 456 9569 - International customers.

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The band will perform material for their forthcoming album for the first time

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It’s been an exciting year for Dervish and one they plan to end in style, with a special concert for fans and family on Thursday, December 27th 2012 at  Hawks Well Theatre, Sligo with some surprise guests lined up for this unique concert.   Dervish will also perform material from their forthcoming album or the first time.  Tickets for DERVISH are available from the Hawks Well Box office Phone 0719161518, for on line booking info@hawkswell.com
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January 17th–20th, 2013
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One of the first festivals of the year, the Shannonside Winter Music Weekend in Sixmilebridge starts the year of the Gathering bringing the international home. Brendan Walsh returns from Switzerland to his home territory with his wonderful Diversus Guitar Ensemble, while all the way from Stockholm comes Kieran O’Loughlin to play his traditional and folk tunes and songs.

The case for getting back to the Bridge is strengthened on Saturday 19th with a very special offer for expatriates at the Folk Park in Bunratty, where 21 blues, bluegrass, Cajun, classical and traditional gigs make for an extraordinary day out.
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January 17th  – February 3rd, 2013
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Celtic Connections 2013 runs from Thursday January 17th – Sunday February 3rd and comprises a wealth of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, workshops, free events and late night sessions taking place over 18 days in various venues across Glasgow.

Various venues across Glasgow are utilised for Celtic Connections 2013 such as the Main Auditorium in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, O2 ABC, The Tron, Òran Mór, The Arches, The Mitchell Theatre, City Halls, Kelvingrove, The Barrowland Ballroom, St Andrews in the Square and festival fans’ favourite the Old Fruitmarket will all play host to Celtic Connections events.
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February 15th–17th, 2013
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The Sean–nós Northwest Irish Festival is pleased to announce it is returning to the Portland, Oregon metro area again this year. Marylhurst University in Lake Oswego will be the site of the sixth annual Sean–nós Northwest Irish Festival, President’s Day Weekend, February 15th–17th, 2013.
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Toes will be tapping all the way to Killarney for the 14th  Gathering Traditional Festival which is set to take place at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney from February 20th – 24th, 2013.

This festival is firmly established as one of the most popular celebrations of Irish song and dance the world over. It has grown in strength since its inception way back in 1999 and incorporates a finely tuned mix of concerts, céilís, dance workshops, instrument masterclasses, a musical tour to Sliabh Luachra, showcase gigs and storytelling which is new to the 2013 programme. Other highlights include the Schools Outreach Music Programme and a session on the Lakes of Killarney aboard the Pride of the Lakes Waterbus. The stellar line–up of concerts include performances with Dervish, We Banjo 3, Mairead Ní Chathasaigh, Chris Newman, Arty McGlynn & Nollaig Casey, Tim Edey & Brendan Power, Micheal & MacDara O’Raghallaigh along with Catherine McEvoy. The programme also includes The Generations Concert of Sliabh Luachra including musicians Billy Clifford, Bryan O’Leary, Gearoid Dineen, Niamh Dalton and Mick, Michelle & Louise Mulcahy.
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April 5th – 7th, 2013

Following the huge success playing host to two Munster Fleadh’s, the town of Kenmare, Co. Kerry has decided to start it’s own annual Kenmare Irish Music Festival, Feile an Neidín. Touted by many since the 2008/10 Munster Fleadh’s as the ideal events setting, Kenmare will hold the festival on the weekend after Easter every year, the inaugural festival being April 5th, 6th and 7th, 2013. The launch festival coincides with the year of The Gathering and running with the theme of Return to the Nest hopes to draw people from all over the country, and indeed the world, back to An Neidín (the little nest!).
The weekend will see many well–known players acting as core musicians at sessions in the numerous venues during the whole of the weekend, also workshops for all instruments, story– telling for kids, Kenmare Bay boat trip sessions, two big name headline acts in the Arts Centre and a big Céilí with the famous Kilfenora Céilí Band!

Kenmare is very excited about this and would love you all to come….. PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY!!!!!

July 22nd – 26th, 2013
Apply by March 15th!
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2013 will be the 10th edition Meitheal Summer School. It will run from July 22nd – 26th in Villiers School, Limerick (ie. Just after the Munster Fleádh). A stellar cohort of tutors is being lined–up. Reaction to Meitheal 2012 was extremely positive and many students highlight the Finale Concert, and the Meitheal Orchestra show with Beoga in the Dome, Cavan being unforgettable experiences.
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