Since 2007 Carrickmacross branch of Comhaltas have organised a weekend of traditional music workshops, sessions and concerts in honour of the 19th century Farney harper Patrick Byrne. This community festival is held annually on the Palm Sunday. For further details check the link
http://www.thegatheringireland.com/Attend-A-Gathering/individual-gathering.aspx?eid=474&name=F%25C3%25A9ile%2520Patrick%2520Byrne
