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NoCrows folk orchestra group to perform at The Glens Centre

NoCrows folk orchestra group is set to perform its very first limited-edition vinyl album on January 26 at The Glens Centre. Originally from Sligo, the dynamic world music group launched the LP on their 2023 Spain/Switzerland/Germany tour. The LP's ...

12 Jan 2024 at 16:00

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REVEALED: Folk awards shortlist announced

The RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards will take place on Tuesday, November 16 in Vicar Street, Dublin, and is aimed at celebrating the best in folk music in Ireland. RTÉ has announced the shortlist today: Best Original Folk Track: Almost – Susan O’Neill ...

02 Nov 2021 at 13:04

Newsletter LeitrimLive

An exciting March events at The Glens Arts Centre

Exciting events are coming to The Glens Centre this month, with the folk American trio The Raines taking to the stage on March 8 at 8pm. The Raines is a folk/Americana trio based in Galway, composed of Ruth Dillon, Yvonne Tiernan, and Juliana ...

28 Feb 2024 at 16:00

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Traditional musicians perform the folksy country tones of Don Stiffe

Traditional musician Marcus Hernon and his sons Prionsias and Breandan will perform with Don Stiffe, folk singer/songwriter, in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Sunday, March 31, at 8pm. The concert will provide an eclectic mix of ...

16 Mar 2024 at 09:00

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The Glens Centre presents an exciting November programme

The Glens Centre presents an exciting programme starting on November 3 with planxty legend Andy Irvine, after his extensive UK tour. Andy was the first-ever recipient of RTE’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding ...

31 Oct 2023 at 13:00

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Exciting events coming to Backstage Theatre this week

Backstage Theatre is set to host exciting shows this week, with Little Folk on the Road and Declan Nerney performing live on stage. Little Folk On The Road is a fun family concert perfectly suited for 2-7-year-olds and ...

03 Apr 2024 at 11:00

Northern Ireland

Funding boost for museum announced by minister during US visit

The Ulster American Folk Park in Co Tyrone is to receive a £750,000 funding boost as part of a drive to increase cultural and heritage links with the US. The announcement was made by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons ...

11 Mar 2025 at 17:13

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The High Kings folk band live performance at the Landmark Live

'Ireland's leading folk band', once again captured the hearts of fans across the globe with their spellbinding melodies and harmonies, comes to Carrick-on-Shannon on April 14 at 8pm. 2023 was nothing short of a ...

29 Mar 2024 at 17:00

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Emer Dunne brings ‘Folk Threads’ to Carrick on Shannon

Emer Dunne is delighted to perform 'Folk Threads' as part of her new Autumn tour at The Dock this Friday, September 29. She is a folk singer and, together with her musicians, will hit the stage with well-known ...

27 Sept 2023 at 11:00

Newsletter LeitrimLive

Ireland’s most loved and respected vocalists play in Mohill

Two unique talents of the Irish folk music scene, Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan, will perform in Concert in Mohill this August Bank Holiday, Friday, August 4. Eleanor Shanley is one of Ireland's most ...

30 Jul 2023 at 16:00

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Folk-Awards nominated trio Greenshine returns to Manorhamilton

Greenshine, a Cork-based RTE Folk Awards nominated trio consisting of Mary Greene, Noel Shine, and their daughter Ellie, returns to The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton, on Saturday, April 20, at 7.30pm. ...

07 Apr 2024 at 13:00

Arts & Entertainment

Winners of the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards announced

The winners of the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards were announced in Vicar Street Tuesday night (February 27) and live on RTÉ Radio 1 in a celebration of the very best in folk music in Ireland from the ...

28 Feb 2024 at 10:30

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