Fri 9th - Sun 11th Sep 2016

Irish Music, Heritage & Culture Festival

Contact Kathryn Gibbons, Tel: 087 904614088 Cúil na Canálach

Béal Átha na Sluaighe, Co. na Gaillimhe Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

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accordion - Colm Gannon. Brought up in Boston and an All-Ireland winner in 1994 and now living in Connemara with a Music Shop and School in An Spidéal he continues to record, play and teach music. In 2012 Colm was awarded a first class honours masters degree in Traditional Music Performance at The University of Limerick.

concerTina - Kelly Gannon. An All-Ireland champion musician who has been playing the concertina since the age of 6 Kelly Gannon now continues the family tradition of teaching in An Spídeal. Kelly studied classical piano through the Royal Irish Academy of Music and has over 10 years teaching experience.

Tin WhisTle - Mick Crehan. Mick, a member of the famous Crehan family from West Clare runs the Crane Bar in Galway, one of the most famed traditional music house in Ireland. A whistle player of note he likes to focus on the compositions of his uncle, Junior Crehan and the music of Micko Russell who had a strong influence on him in his formative years.

bodhrán - Johnny “Ringo” McDonagh. A sought after tutor Johnny has invented several ground breaking techniques that have extended the musical vocabulary of the instrument such as the backslide and playing on the rim. Quite simply, there is no-one better to learn the true art of the Bodhrán from than Johnny.

singing - Orlaith Keane. Growing up in the famous Caherlistrane Keane family, surrounded by her father Matt, and as niece to Sean and Dolores and her grand-aunts, Sarah and Rita, was like growing up in an ongoing masterclass of singing and performance. Orlaith has recorded a number of CD’s with her father Matt and also has released her own solo album.

fluTe - John Wynne. Recognised as a flute player playing in the prominent North Connaught style John has recorded and toured extensively. John is also busy teaching whistle and flute during the year in Roscommon, and is sought after during the year at workshops and Winter/Summer schools in Ireland and beyond.

fiddle - Jesse Smith. Growing up on the US East Coast, in a musical family Jesse moved to Ireland after graduating. He has many recordings to his name both solo and in collaboration with many fine traditional musicians and has also received a Master of Arts Degree from Dundalk Institute of Technology.

banjo - Colm Naughton. Colm Naughton is a renowned banjo and mandolin player from Creggs in North-East Galway. When he moved to Galway in 1994 he became immersed in the vibrant Trad Scene. In 1998 he became involved in the setting up and teaching at The Galway School of Trad Music. He continues to teach Banjo and has been collaborated on many recordings.

sean nós dancing - John Joyce (Seán Seoighe) Club Damhsa an Sean Nós, Ballinasloe are delighted to invite as guest tutor, John Joyce (Seán Seoighe) from Clifden. Oireachtas and All Ireland Fleadh Champion, John will bring his own unique style of Connemara Sean Nós to this workshop.

VisiTing musicians

Cover Photo; St. Michaels Church & Ballinasloe Library Courtesy of Robert Riddell

Some of the most recognised musicians in trad music will gather in Ballinasloe for the weekend to take part in the Rian Tradisiúnta / Music Trail. Three scheduled Seisiúns will take place as follows:Saturday @ 5pm: Downey’s Bar, Maud Millars,

The Dunlo Tavern,

Saturday @ 9pm: The Pillar House, Duck’s Bar, An Táin, Gullane’s Hotel.

Sunday @ 4pm: The Pillar House, An Táin.

Gerry Hanley, John Wynne, Patsy Hanly, Colm Gannon, Kelly Gannon, Frank Kelly, Iomar Barrett, Vera Craughwell, Mick Crehan, Johnny Ringo McDonagh, Roisín Broderick, Johnny O’Halloran, Colm Naughton, Alan Colohan, Brendan Larrissey, Shane Cunniffe, Cian Cunniffe, Angelina Carberry, Dan Brouder, Freda Hatton, Martin Donohue, Ashling Feeney, Christopher Feeney, Martin Gavin.

There will, of course, be other Seisiúns throughout the weekend.

Ballinasloe will be alive with Trad all weekend.

See website: www.larryreynoldsweekend.com

for further details

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The Alan Kelly Gang, one of Ireland’s leading contemporary trad acts, team up with Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame.

The result is sheer musical synergy in its most natural form. Brimming with powerful instrumentals, alluring songs and buoyant harmonies. This is a wonderful union of Scottish and Irish traditional and folk music from true masters.

opening nighT music seisiúns Venue: The Pillar House, Society Street. Time: 9:00pm With a host of musicians including Jesse Smith, Colm Gannon & Kelly Gannon.

fridaY, 9Th sepTember Larry Reynolds was a fiddle player of renown who was also passionate about young people continuing to develop and learn Irish Music skills. We are therefore, delighted to host the 1st Larry Reynolds Open All-Ireland U-18 Fiddle Competition.

1st Prize: The Larry Reynolds Perpetual Trophy and €2002nd Prize: Trophy and €50

singers seisiún Venue: The Pillar House Time: 1:30pm Join us in the snug for a feast of old songs hosted by Johnny Johnston & Friends.

céili mór Venue: Hayden’s HotelTime: 3:00pm – 6:00pmTáille - €10.00 Music by – The Glenside Céilí Band junior seisiúnVenue: Dunlo Tavern, Dunlo Street.Time: 4.00pmTáille: FreeThis Seisiún is dedicated to young beginner and intermediate musicians who will receive a warm and open welcome.

gaTehouse cd launchVenue: The Pillar HouseTime 3:00pm – 4:00pm Táille: Free Gatehouse are a newly formed Trad band with a line up of experienced and up and coming artistes, including John McEvoy on Fiddle, Jacinta McEvoy on Guitar and Concertina, John Wynne on Flute and Singer, Rachel Garvey. The songs and tunes from Gatehouse are based on the North Connaught traditions along with sprinklings of other influences, such as O’Carolan and Josie McDermott among others.

slán abhaile sessiunVenue: The Pillar HouseTime: 4:00pm We bring our festival to a close as we get together for one last Seisiún and say “Slán Abhaile” to all our musicians, singers, dancers and guests who have joined us for our 3rd Annual Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds.

phoTo exhibiTion Venue: Ballinasloe LibraryDate: Monday 5th to Saturday 10th September.Time: 9:00am – 5:00pmTáille: Free

Showcasing a selection of photographs, “Ballinasloe Old & New,” depicting Ballinasloe’s people and places in years gone by. Material sourced by Liam Jordan, Gerry Devlin, Gerard Stronge, Robert Riddell and Evelyn Donnellan.

a cuppa & a Tune - Trad aT The markeT Venue: Town Hall FoyerTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pmTáille: Free A traditional Seisiún of music, song and dance at the local country market.

fesTiVal opening concerT WiTh The alan kellY gang & eddi readerVenue: Town Hall Theatre BallinasloeTime: 8:00pmTáille: €15

phoTo exhibiTionVenue: Ballinasloe Library, Time: 9:00 – 5:00pm Táille: FreeShowcasing a selection of photographs, “Ballinasloe Old & New,” depicting Ballinasloe’s people and places in years gone by. Material sourced by Liam Jordan, Gerry Devlin, Gerard Stronge, Robert Riddell and Evelyn Donnellan.

larrY reYnolds lecTure seriesVenue Ballinasloe LibraryTime: 2:00pmTáille: FreeTopic: East Galway Music, Its Style and Composition.Lecturer: Vera Craughwell. Followed by Tunes from local musicians from the Ballinasloe Area.Presentation of prizes to winners of Primary Schools Art Competition and Post Primary Schools Irish Language Competition.

crafT exhibiTions Venue: On The Streets, Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pmAn interactive display of some of Ireland’s oldest traditions in craft making including Basket Weaving, Wood Turning, Blacksmithing, Tapestry Weaving and more.

hisToric Walking TourVenue: Starting Point at Crumbs & CreamTime 3:00 pm Prior Booking Essential on 087 9046140 or email: info@larryreynoldsweekend.com

TuTors seisiún Venue: The Pillar House, Time: 5:30pm – 6:30 pm Join us for an hour for what promises to be the best of music, song and dance from all our tutors of the day.

Workshops in music, dance & song for inTermediaTe & adVanced leVelsA large selection of workshops in Music, Song and Dance. Registration in the Pillar House from 9:30am. Táille: €15 per workshop

aifreann na féileVenue: St. Michael’s ChurchTime: 12:15pm We remember our friends who have gone from this life as we celebrate Mass with traditional music, song and dance featuring local musicians.

larrY reYnolds open all-ireland u-18 fiddle compeTiTion - Prize Fund €250Venue: Scoil an Chroí Naofa, Society Street.Time: 12:00pmCompetition Entry Fee: €10Registration: At venue from 11amTáille: Adults €5, U-16 €2

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