Ed Reavy 2024 Festival
The Ed Reavy Traditional Music festival runs for 4 days at venues in Cavan Town including The Town Hall Theatre, The festival features Concerts, CD Launch, Music & Singing Sessions, 2 Set Dancing Céilí as well as The Ed Reavy International Fiddle Competition, both Senior and Junior.
We are really appreciative of the continued support that we receive each year from our principle sponsors EirGrid, Kyte Powertech and Comhaltas – without their support, it would not be possible to run this event.
Set Dancing:
Friday night, we are thrilled to have The Innisfree Ceili Band for our Sets Céilí in The Town Hall Arts Centre– entry is €12, payment on the door and refreshments will be served.
Sunday Afternoon – we are delighted to have Copperplate playing from 2.30 to 5.30 in Town Hall Arts Centre – entry is €12, payment on the door and refreshments will be served.
CD Launch: Friday 18th – The Black Horse Inn at 9.30
Following the success of their 2007 album Pride of the West, renowned duo, John Wynne (Flute) and John McEvoy (Fiddle), announce their latest collaboration, The Dancer at the Fair. There are twelve tracks on the album and the tune choice is a blending of the old and the new in captivating medleys, alongside straight reel, jig, and hornpipe tracks, including the playful title track The Dancer at the Fair. As one would expect from these experienced performers, their music is fresh and natural under both finger and bow and executed with a crisp energy and deftness. Following the CD launch, there will be an open session and they will be joined by the 2023 Ed Reavy Senior Fddle Winner and multi instrumentalist, Ademar O’Connor – a night not to be missed. Free entry.
Our Saturday night concert will take place at 8pm in the Town Hall Theatre, Cavan and features Carlos Sweeney McCartin, with support from Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan Harp Ensemble and the 2024 Ed Reavy International Fiddle winners. A special tribute will also be paid to the wonderful Seamus Fay, by one of our inspirational young lilters. Tickets (€15 each) are available from Town Hall Theatre via the link – BOOK FOR CONCERT 
Over the weekend, we will be hosting 18 Sessions at various venues throughout the town – McGinnity’s Bar, Blessings Bar, JP’s Bar, The Black Horse, Top of The Town Bar and The Abbey with a host of Session Leaders – follow us on Facebook or Instagram for more information.
Workshops: Music Generation and Tradoodle are running a number of Workshops at Gaelscoil Bhreifne on Saturday 19th from 10am to 12 Noon, in association with the Festival – these can all be booked via Eventbrite –
For information on the Ed Reavy International Fiddle Competition – please follow the link – FIDDLE COMPETITION
