As part of the Cavan County Fleadh 2013 there will be a ceili on Monday June 3 from 3-6pm in Gilsenans, Main Street, Killeshandra. This will also include sean nos dancing. Please come along and enjoy the fun!   Set Dancing at the Cavan county Fleadh

Fermanagh Coutnty Fleadh celebrate their 50th anniversary this year., 7-9th June.  Celebrations will commence in Derrylin on the 7th with the Dartry Ceili Band in the Share Centre, Lisnaskea Road.   Singing sessions take place on Saturday night 8th, in the Clachan Court at 9pm and on Sunday evening at 4pm.  Further details of the weekend are available at…

Our branch workshops continued at the Backyard, Moynehall on Sunday where the groups prepared for our Summer Sessiun shows. Prizewinners from the branch were also congratulated.

Meitheal Residential Summer School takes place in Limerick from July 22nd to 26th.  The programme is open to musicians over 13 years of age or over on Jan 1st 2013.  The programme includes masterclasses in arrangement, composition, trad orchestra and a Finale Concert in The Limetree Theatre.  The programme is for advanced players who have at least four…

Celebrating the Living Culture took place at the historic Saint Fethlimith’s Cathedral, Kilmore, Cavan on Saturday 18th May 2013 @ 7pm. This event was a celebration of musical talent showcasing music from our shared traditions. This Concert is part of Culture Cavan project an initiative funded by International Fund for Ireland in conjunction with Cavan County…

Another busy month for our branch musicians ending with the county Fleadh in Killeshandra on the June bank holiday weekend.  May 7  Irish dancing at the Back yard with Claire McDermott (Lord of the Dance) will work with branch dancers on new Seisiún routines. Only those attending dance classes regularly should attend. Please bring heavy…

The session for secondary school students will continue on Saturday May 11 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. This session will be at Castlemanor Nursing Home, in Cavan, this time in the main building Our previous nights was a great success and we welcome all secondary school students. The session will be led by James McGovern and…

A jam-packed weekend of traditional music, song and dance will take over the town ofBallinamorethis weekend from Friday 26th until Sunday 28th April. The finest pick of Leitrim singers, dancers and musicians will take to the stage on Saturday and Sunday to fight it out for Fleadh Cheoil titles and trophies. A business not to…

 A unique 4-day event, in co-operation with Musicians without Borders, consisting of workshops, concerts, talks and discussions exploring the role music can play in conflict resolution, peace building and building positive and inclusive community and individual identities. During the first festival of its kind ever to be held in Ireland, internationally renowned experts in the fields…