Tremone Dance Band

During the 1950s the O’Kane family band with members John, Tom, Patrick and Anne Kane, the Tremone Dance Band George Mc Laughlin and his band played in O’Kane’s Hall, Lecamey: Bob Carey’s loft Carrowmena and dance halls further afield in Culdaff and Moville. John Joe Mc Grory and Michael Byrne from Malin often played in Bocan Hall.

A popular tune played at the time was the ‘Bocan Waltz’.

Other musicians around the Culdaff area were William Knox and George Mills (Carthage).

Young musicians emerging around the Culdaff area include Deirdre and Ella McGrory.

Tremone Dance Band

 

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The Donegal Fiddle Tradition -Workshop, Talk and Recital -The Wee Hall, Culdaff-Sat 25th April

The Donegal Fiddle Tradition
donegal-fiddle2.irWorkshop, Talk and Recital
Saturday 25thApril 2015 – The Wee Hall Culdaff
The Inishowen Traditional Music Project along with Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí hosts The   Donegal Fiddle Tradition to look at the varying styles and repertoire in Donegal fiddle playing.

Workshops 11pm-1pm (Intermediate -advanced) Tutors  include Paul O’Shaughnessy and Martin Mc Ginley . This workshop is aimed at intermediate to advanced players. Booking is essential in order to facilitate levels. Workshop fee is €10 which includes admission to talk and recital.

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Seamus Grant Weekend – 4th to 6th October 2013

 

Next weekend Clonmany honours the memory of local fiddle player, Seamus Grant.

The weekend will celebrate the local music, tradition and culture of Clonmany.

Seamus Grant Weekend

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Listen to some tracks from Seamus Grant’s CD produced by Inishowen Traditional Music Project

Seamus Grant CD

Seamus Grant CD

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Willie Hunters Compliments to Dan R McDonald

My Highland Queen

Poor Girl Waltz

Paddy in London

 

 

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Trad for Trocaire – Session in Culdaff – Sunday 29th of September

The Inishowen Traditional Music Project is hosting a traditional music session in Mc Grory’s Hotel Culdaff on Sunday 29th of September. The session is in aid of Trocaire and starts at 3 pm. All welcome.

 

Please Support the work of Trocaire and help change peoples lives

Please Support the work of Trocaire and help change peoples lives

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Dinny Mc Laughlin – Live Tonight on Highland Radio

Dinny McLaughlin 2Dinny Mc Laughlin will broadcast live tonight, Monday 16th September on the Packie Keeney Show on Highland Radio. Dinny will be joined by musicians Edel Mc Laughlin, Clodagh Warnock and Roisin Mc Grory, also live!  

We can look forward to chat and great music from Dinny’s newly released CD and DVD, Ark of Tides.

The show begins at 9.pm and if near Donegal tune in on the electric wireless to Highland Radio @ 103.3 Fm or on the internet @ http://www.highlandradio.com/on-air/listen-live

 

 

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Inishowen Singers – Session in Clonmany 13th September

John-Paul-and-Denis-McGonigle-300x215Join us for our next traditional singing session in
McFeeley’s Bar, Clonmany
Friday 13 September, 9:30 pm

 All singers and listeners welcome

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Inishowen Song Project

 

And have you heard of the Inishowen Song Project. Check it out  @ http://inishowensinging.ie/inishowen-song-project  lots to listen, watch & learn.

 

 

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Ceolan Classes – Making Music in Moville

Ceolan School of Music

Ceolan School of Music

Classes in Irish Traditional Music and Singing  for children and adults are resuming in Moville on Tuesday 17th of September.

For Children and Teenagers: Join our choir or take tuition in Harp, Whistle, Fiddle, Uileann Pipes, Flute, Accordion, Concertina,  Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar.

For Adults: If you are a complete beginner, a closet musician or past participant, let the minstrel in you emerge at our Tuesday night gatherings. You will learn a lot!

For Exam Students: Prepare for London College of Music Examinations and Royal Irish Academy of Music Examinations.

For Details: Ring Clodagh at 086 1522322  (Northern Ireland: 00 353 86 1522322)

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Letterkenny Area  Check Out:  http://www.ceolnacoille.ie

Fanad Peninsula Check Out: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mulroy-Music/133022270086171

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