Traditional music lovers gathered at the Leitrim Inn & Blueway Lodge on Saturday, September 26 for the latest instalment of the Leitrim Listeners Club. The evening brought together a number of musicians and singers for a celebration of traditional Irish music, song and storytelling in an intimate setting. Martina and Brendan Rynn were among those taking to the stage, bringing local songs and storytelling to the evening’s programme.
They were joined by Lorraine Sweeney and Jacqui Martin, whose fiddle and flute playing featured throughout the night. Sligo-based guitarist Declan Courell completed the musical line-up, providing accompaniment to the traditional melodies.
The programme moved between slow airs and livelier sets, with the Listeners Club continuing its focus on creating a space where audiences can experience traditional music and song at close quarters.
The event was hosted by Adeline and Karen at the Leitrim Inn & Blueway Lodge, with Martin Costello looking after sound and stage on the night. Toni McLoughlin also helped with the door and raffle.
The Leitrim Listeners Club has become a regular showcase for grassroots traditional musicians, singers and storytellers, with its events placing the emphasis on the performers and the traditions they continue to carry. The latest gathering once again highlighted the strength of traditional music at community level and the appetite for intimate live performances in County Leitrim. Photos from the evening were taken by David Knight Photography.
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