Drogheda Traditional Music & Singing Weekend is delivered in partnership with Droichead Arts Centre
A WEEKEND OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC & SINGING SESSIONS IN VENUES AND LOCAL PUBS THROUGHOUT DROGHEDA
Friday 2nd December School's Programme
Mairead McEvoy, Kevin Conneff, Mick O’ Brien, Gerry Cullen and Roisin Ward Morrow will visit two local schools in Drogheda.
Singing Concert | 8pm Featuring Kevin Conneff, Michael and Bennary Quinn and Rita Gallagher followed by an open singing session.
Venue: The Morning Star, Tullyallen | Tickets €10
Saturday 3rd December
Talk on local uilleann piper Pat Ward | 11am
Talk on the famous local piper with contributors community historian Brendan Matthews, archivest Na Píobairí Uilleann Emmett Gill and uilleann piper Darragh Ó Héiligh. Followed by some of his favourite tunes.
Venue: Drogheda Library, Stockwell St. | Free
Trad in the Tholsel | 2pm Music from Roisin Ward Morrow and Mairead McEvoy and singer Pat Colgan in the historic setting of Drogheda's Tholsel.
Venue: The Tholsel, West St. | Tickets €5
Headline Concert | 8pm
The annual concert in honour of Caitlín Bean Uí Chairbre, who was instrumental in promoting traditional music and culture in Drogheda. Featuring Pauline Scanlon, Paddy Glackin and Robbie Hannon.
Venue: Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell St. Tickets €15/€12 Concession | Family Ticket (2 Adults 2 Children) €40
Sunday 4th December
Céilí with Rise the Dust | 2pm - 5pm A traditional céilí with music from Rise the Dust
Venue: McHughes | Tickets €10
An Afternoon Singing Session | 3pm
With special guest Deirbhile Ní Bhrolcháin and many well known local singers.
Venue: Highlanes Gallery | Tickets €5 (Advance Booking Encouraged)
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