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Timmy O’Conor Tribute Weekend Celebrates a Music Legend
From the 19th to the 20th of July in Newmarket, the community will gather for a heartfelt celebration of the life and legacy of Timmy O’Connor, on the weekend he would have celebrated his 90th birthday. Taking place at the Cultúrlann, the weekend promises music, memories and homage to a man whose music and spirit will forever resonate in the hearts of all who knew him.
The weekend will kick off on Saturday, with a concert from Jackie Daly & Matt Cranitch, Monks of the Screw, and many more from 8pm-10:30pm.
Sunday continues the celebrations with a full day of music sessions and storytelling, starting with live music in the foyer from 12pm-3pm.
In the afternoon a deeply moving compilation of interviews with Timmy O’Connor, curated by Eoin Stan O’Sullivan, titled “The Man from Toureendarby” will be presented in which attendees will be treated to rare insights into Timmy’s life and musical journey, told in his own words.
Following the screening, the celebration continues with live music from 4:30pm to 8pm to close out the weekend.
This special weekend not only marks what would have been Timmy’s 90th birthday, but also honours his enduring influence on Irish traditional music both locally and nationally. It promises to be a gathering filled with warmth, laughter, and the unmistakable sound of the music he loved so dearly. Let’s raise the roof with tunes, stories, and a celebration fitting for a legend!
Tickets and full lineup details for the Tribute Weekend are available at scullysfest.com
Scartaglen held a tribute concert with Timmy in 2017, where he performed with numerous musicians including his three nieces; Karen, Julianne and Eleanor Barry
