Keadue set for O’Carolan Festival
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Irelands leading Harper Catriona McKay
HARPERS and Traditional Musicians are expected in large numbers to the picturesque Village of Keadue on the shores of Lough Meelagh for the 32nd O'Carolan Harp and Traditional Music Festival over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, starting on July 30th.
The official opening of the Festival, which is held under the auspices of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, takes place on Sunday, August 1st. and will be performed by Mr. Seamus McCormack, President of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann.
This years Festival sees one of the biggest and most exciting line-ups ever, with a variety of music sessions and other traditional entertainment on offer to the thousands of visitors who are expected to attend.
The spotlight will once again be focussed on the harp events, as the Festival has now become a focal point for harpists the world over.
The Senior Harp Competition will be held on Monday, August 2nd. and the winner will take home a prize of €650 and a crystal trophy.
The Harp Competitions are sponsored by local Arigna Fuels Ltd. This is in addition to the various harp schools, recitals and workshops that will be held over the Festival period.
On the same day a visit to the grave of Turlough O'Carolan at Kilronan Cemetery followed by a Lecture at 12 noon in Kilronan Castle entitled "Patrick Moran, Crossna - His contribution to Irish Freedom" will be given by May Moran who is a niece of the late Patrick Moran.
The sound of Shebeen, Liam Purcell and friends, Harp recitals and traditional music sessions can be heard throughout the village.
One of the highlights of the Festival is a special concert in Keadue Church on Saturday night, July 31st. which will feature Irelands leading Harper Catriona McKay from Scotland and Chris Stout on Fiddle.
Also on the programme with Song and Harp recital are Eamon and Orla Daly who will perform in Kilronan Castle on Wednesday night July 28th.
On Sunday night the world famous Frankie Gavin with De Dannan will take the stage. (See page 28 for more details). This is sure to be a sell out.
Early booking is advisable Tel 071 - 9647216.
Other groups and artists appearing at the Festival include Shebeen, Fiddlers Green, Liam Purcell and friends and Tommie Guihen. For further information contact Margaret Grimes - 071 9647247 or Paraic Noone 071 - 9647204, 087 2459222
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