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A message from our Festival Patron Stephen Rea I am honoured to have been asked to be festival patron for this year’s Temple Bar Trad Festival; Dublin city’s largest traditional Irish music festival. Some may find it odd to associate traditional music with an urban setting. However, Dublin city’s legacy of great traditional musicians means the city more than deserves its right to showcase and celebrate our native music and culture.

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Back in the time of mass emigration, the hundreds and thousands of emigrants who left our shores seeking employment and opportunities abroad brought with them the songs and tunes of our ancestors, and in places like London, New York, Manchester, Sydney and Boston, the familiar music and song fed the spirits of lonely people who in many cases would never see home again. Here at home, the tradition was suffering from a lack of appreciation by official Ireland, and was almost an underground culture, thriving without exposure on the airwaves. All that changed in the past thirty-five years, and now the music is seen as an important part of our culture and encouraged as such, with government and public funding.

Today, traditional music is experiencing a renaissance with increasing numbers of young children and teenagers taking up instruments and enjoying traditional music and song. The tradition is alive and vibrant. No longer seen as backward or out of date, we can with new found confidence and pride celebrate our national heritage and culture.

This year’s Temple Bar Trad Festival is a response to the interest and affection that Irish people have for their own music. It couldn’t take place without the existence of a large and enthusiastic cohort of musicians, nor indeed without an even larger number of informed and dedicated listeners. It is an opportunity for all of you, over a period of five days, to enjoy the best of music and to experience the facilities available in Temple Bar - Dublin’s cultural quarter.

Bain taitneamh as an gceol! Stephen Rea

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Festival concerts

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Festival at a glance

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Trad/Folk Pub Trail

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A big thank you to all our volunteers, sponsors and partners and to Stephen Rea our festival patron. Thanks also to the TASCQ board for their endless drive and encouragement, to all our TASCQ members and to all of the artists performing at the festival.

Concert Programmer: Finbar Boyle

Web programmer: Laurent Humblet Folk & Trad Trail Programmer: Barry O’Kelly Children’s Programmer: Jo Holmwood, The Ark Operations Manager: Claudine Murray

Áine McGuinness, Alex Lyons, Anna Wood, Annette Nugent, Aoife McLaughlin, Avril Ryan, Bernie Lillis, Brian Browne, Carmel Mackey, Carmen Cabre Rodriguez, Ciara Sugrue, Coilín Ó Floinn , Column Fleming, Derek Jones, Dermot McLaughlin, Éamonn Ó Donaill, Eileen Brady, Fra Gunn, Gerry Cash, Graham Villiers-Tuthill, Jennifer Killelea, Jane Fitzpatrick, Jo Holmwood, Joanne Looby, John Brophy, John Mardirosian, John O’Neill, Julie Lynch, Kevin O’Sullivan, Linda Mulligan, LiveIreland.com, Marti Deegan, Martin Keane, Mary Weir, Niamh Heery, Niamh O’Donnell, Paul Fitzpatrick, Paul Flynn, Paul Meagher, Proinsias Ní Ghráinne, Robert Heuston, Sinead Barden, Siobhán Seoige. Shane O’Connor, Rory Sheridan, Tony McCarthy, Valentina Doorly, Willie Aherne, Willie White.

Production: Benny Lynch Festival interns: Irghin Bröcking, Iris van Dam, Damien Pastureau

Opening Concert / Ceolchoirm

Festival Concerts/Ceolchoirmeacha

AT FIRST LIGHT / BREDA & CLAIRE KEVILLE

JOHN MCEVOY & JOHN WYNNE / SINÉAD CAHER

Date / Dáta: Wednesday 23 January Venue / Ionad: Project Arts Centre

Date / Dáta: Thursday 24 January Venue / Ionad: Project Arts Centre

Time / Am: 8.30pm Adm / Cead Isteach: €20/ €17

Time / Am: 8.30pm Adm / Cead Isteach: €20 / €17

AT FIRST LIGHT

JOHN MCEVOY & JOHN WYNNE

At First Light comprises the talents of world-renowned uilleann piper John McSherry and outstanding young fiddle player Dónal O’Connor, creators of Tripswitch, which has been described as ‘acoustic perfection’. Combined with the sublime talent of Francis McIlduff from the McPeake clan, the power, clarity and sheer joy of Alan Burke (formerly of the band Afterhours), and completing an already outstanding line-up, Asturian multi-instrumentalist and Traditional Musician of the Year 2006 Rubén Bada, you can see why the band is being portrayed as a dream team line up.

John Wynne is regarded as one of the best traditional Irish flute players of his generation. He released his solo album, ”With every breath” in 2000. He was a founding member of Providence, with whom he toured extensively and played on the albums “Providence”(1999) and ”A fig for a kiss”(2001). John also played on, and produced, ‘The Flute Players of Roscommon’ album. John McEvoy has established himself as an outstanding exponent of the north Connaught style of fiddle playing. He recorded and toured with the groups Bakerswell, Kelp and Providence. He released a solo CD ”Returning” (1998), and recorded the critically acclaimed album, ”The Kilmore Fancy” (2004) in duet with his flute playing sister Catherine McEvoy.

At First Light is surely one of those special pioneering acts that push the boundaries and redraw the map. For five very experienced and knowledgeable artists at the peak of their creativity, the future looks bright.

BREDA & CLAIRE KEVILLE A young fiddle player from east Galway, Breda Keville is imbued with respect for the musical traditions of her area and plays fiddle in the fresh unhurried style of that part of the country. Her influences come predominantly from older players ranging from Bobby Casey, Sarah & Rita Keane to Paddy Fahey, Paddy Canny and Joe Ryan. Her solo CD, “The Hop Down” (2006) on which she plays predominantly unaccompanied, also features her sister Claire on fiddle and concertina, Liam Lewis on fiddle and Terence O’Reilly on guitar. Claire Keville, music teacher and multi-instrumentalist, presents a traditional music programme each Tuesday evening on Clare FM called Music in the Glen. She can be heard playing concertina on albums “An Trí is a Rian” and “The Hop Down” and playing piano on “The Dimming of the Day” by Jerry Lynch. She performed in the States with Galway fiddler, Liam Lewis and with Clare fiddler, Pat O’Connor. She recently presented a Geantraí programme for Forefront Productions for TG4. Terence O’Reilly has been playing folk/traditional music since the early seventies. He is highly regarded in traditional music circles and noted primarily for his excellent and sensitive guitar accompaniment. He has toured extensively and has played with such wonderful musicians as James Kelly and Paddy O’Brien while he lived in the USA.

Well known in Irish traditional music circles, they recently teamed up to create the album “Pride Of the West”, a lively and intoxicating blend that does full credit to the north-west flute and fiddle tradition with unusual versions of some well known local tunes, as well as a couple of new compositions thrown into the mix. Arty McGlynn on guitars and John McEvoy’s son Paddy add their considerable talents to the recording also. Don’t miss this vibrant dynamic duo during Temple Bar Trad.

SINÉAD CAHER Born in Co. Down but living in Belfast from the age of four, Sinéad Caher was first encouraged to sing by her parents and learnt many songs from Ulster and her father’s home town of Downpatrick. While in college she sang in many folk clubs in the north and became friendly with fine singers like Len Graham, Cathal McConnell, Geordie Hanna and Joe Holmes. Moving to Dublin in 1972, she performed in clubs in Slattery’s in Capel St. The Meeting Place, The Stag’s Head and Taylor’s Hall, among others, and took part in TV programmes such as Ag Deanamh Ceoil and The Pure Drop. Encouraged by the American collector Diane Hamilton, she released “The Flower of Magherally” in 1977, a collection of 12 songs produced by Donal Lunny. Now based in Cork, Sinéad continues to sing in local sessions and clubs, has performed in the Cork Folk Festival and is currently recording a new cd.

Festival Concert / Ceolchoirmeacha

Festival Concerts/Ceolchoirmeacha

Clan Ranald

GRÁDA / SUSAN MCKEOWN

Date / Dáta: Friday 25 January Venue / Ionad: Project Arts Centre

Time / Am: 6.30pm Adm / Cead Isteach: €15/€12

Date / Dáta: Friday 25 January Venue / Ionad: Button Factory

Time / Am: 8.30pm Adm / Cead Isteach: €22.50 / €20

Clan Ranald

GRÁDA

Described by Earl Hitchner of The Irish Echo and New York Times as “bringing youthful vigor, joyful virtuosity and bracing boldness to the musical tradition,” Clan Ranald, in their short history has gained the respect of critics and lovers of music alike. Band members include Martin Tourish (accordion), Luke Ward (boukouki) and Stiofán Ó Broin (percussion).

If this talented quintet appears anywhere within 100 miles of you, hi’ thee hence… Sing Out Magazine, USA

Named as being in the top 3 piano accordionists in Irish music in the ‘Rough Guide to Ireland’, Martin Tourish has been playing accordion since the age of 7 and is currently studying classical accordion in the Conservatory of Music. In this time he has recorded the successful album, Clan Ranald with Luke Ward, been invited to record with the national symphony orchestra and shared the stage with Patti Smith and Altan, amongst others. He has been involved with many types of music, including balkan, klezmer and the music of Astor Piazzolla. He currently plays with the cafe orchestra and continues composing new works for the band Clan Ranald. Luke Ward is from Cavan but now based in Dublin with the rest of the band. Though primarily a bouzouki player, he is also accomplished on guitar and bass. He is renowned for exploring the harmonic possibilities of the music and his style incorporates percussive and sympathetic forms of accompaniment, as well as counterpoint. He is in regular demand as a recording session musician in Irish music. The third member and percussionist of Clan Ranald is Stiofán Ó Broin. Originally a guest on the debut album, Stiofán has since become a full member of the band. His style is a mixture of steady rhythm, groove, subtlety and a hint of flare, which adds greatly to the richness and diversity of the sound. He has also taught alongside greats such as, Mel Mercier, Tommy Hayes, Johnny “Ringo” McDonnagh and Jim Higgins at the International Bodhrán School, “Craiceann”, on Inis Oírr. Since the making of the Clan Ranald album, Stiofán has incorporated a range of new percussive elements such as Djembe, darabooka and bones which greatly enhances the range of colors in the music.

With their infectious, modern take on Irish music, their high-energy live performances and three critically acclaimed studio albums to date, it’s no wonder Gráda has enjoyed a rapid path to success worldwide since forming in 2001. Deeply rooted in the Irish tradition with jazzy, groovy tones, Gráda’s sound is unique and unrivalled. Over the last three years Gráda – Alan Doherty, Nicola Joyce, Colin Farrell, Gerry Paul and Andrew Laking - has become Ireland’s hardest touring band. Much of this comes off the back of their highly regarded new album Cloudy Day Navigation and DVD Live in Dublin. The new CD features drummer Dave Hingerty (Josh Ritter / The Frames) and Vyvienne Long (cellist with Damien Rice), along with Dublin jazz personality Bill Blackmore on trumpet and Danish percussionist Rasmus Skovmand.

SUSAN MCKEOWN McKeown grabbed both song and audience by the throat, dragged them through heaven and hell and back again, and left the stage to the loudest applause heard all evening - Rolling Stone Once heard, you would never take Susan McKeown for anyone else. After singing on the streets of her native Dublin as a teenager, Susan left for New York on a scholarship to The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Settling in the East Village, she soon became a regular performer at the legendary club Sin-É. Her debut album ‘Bones’ (1995) garnered wide critical acclaim, and set her on the road to an international touring and recording career. Along the way she has boldly yet lovingly re-imagined Celtic music, bringing it immeasurably enhanced - yet spiritually intact - into the new era of world music. Her album ‘Sweet Liberty’ (2004) drew accolades and a BBC Music Award nomination for her beautiful arrangements and collaborations with the groups Mariachi Real de Mexico and Ensemble Tartit. Ten albums later Susan has a catalogue of music that solidly spans the realms of world music and rock and along the way she has worked with such luminaries as Natalie Merchant, Pete Seeger, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Linda Thompson, Billy Bragg, Johnny Cunningham and The Klezmatics, on whose Grammy-winning album ‘Wonder Wheel’ she is featured prominently.

Festival Concert / Ceolchoirmeacha

Festival Concerts/Ceolchoirmeacha

Niamh Ní Charra

JULIE FOWLIS / PAUL BROCK & ENDA SCAHILL

Date / Dáta: Saturday 26 January Venue / Ionad: Project Arts Centre

Time / Am: 6.30pm Adm / Cead Isteach: €15/€12

Date / Dáta: Saturday 26 January Venue / Ionad: Button Factory

Time / Am: 8.30pm Adm / Cead Isteach: €22.50 / €20

Niamh Ní Charra

JULIE FOWLIS

Kerry fiddler, Niamh Ní Charra has been strongly influenced by the wealth of local Sliabh Luachra musicians she grew up around. Somewhat of a child prodigy, she had support gigs for The Chieftains and Noel Hill under her belt before she reached her teens!

For those of us who don’t speak the (Gaelic) language, Julie’s records are like beautiful messages from another world. As enchanting, beguiling and fascinating as songs by Kate Bush and Bjork - Mark Radcliffe, BBC

A former member of the Riverdance troup, Niamh has delighted audiences with her fiery fiddling, fancy footwork and dazzling smiles across Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Niamh has now returned to Dublin, Ireland where she works as a solo and freelance musician, regularly gigging across the city. She released her debut album “Ón Dá Thaobh / From Both Sides” in 2007 to much critical acclaim. The album was listed in respected music reviewer Colin Irwin’s Top Ten Folk Albums of 2007 for MOJO Magazine (Niamh was the only Irish artist listed). She has also recently joined the Carlos Nunez band and and now tours with them as a solo artist.

FESTIVAL CLUB This year’s festival club will be held in the bar of Project Arts Centre, located on East Essex Street in Temple Bar. When the night’s formal events are finished, the club will remain open and will provide a venue for musicians and audiences to relax, get to know each other, and maybe share a tune. So come along to the Festival Club, meet the stage artists on a common ground and have a bit of craic together! The Festival Club will open from 11.00 until late each night over the festival weekend. Date/Dáta: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Adm / Cead Isteach:

Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 January Project Arts Centre, bar upstairs 11.00pm FREE

Julie Fowlis burst onto the wider music scene in 2006, when she became the first ever Scottish Gaelic singer to win a prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Award. Since winning the Horizon Award for best newcomer, she has won the hearts of audiences around the globe. The songs she was brought up with in the Hebrides can now be heard just as regularly on mainstream radio throughout the world as they can be at home on Gaelic radio - as was shown in her ground breaking nomination for Folk Singer of the Year 2007 at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Bringing centuries old songs from the windswept islands of the Hebrides to a modern audience, Julie remains steadfastly true to her roots in North Uist. If you haven’t heard her before, be prepared to be surprised by her music and her breathtaking vocal power. This is true Gaelic music. Come listen.

PAUL BROCK & ENDA SCAHILL A multiple All-Ireland champion born in Athlone, County Westmeath, Paul Brock pursued a solo career through the ‘60s and ‘70s by mastering the single-row, two-row, three-row, and five-row button accordIons. His collaborations with fiddle player Frankie Gavin during the ‘70s and ‘80s culminated in their 1986 Gael-Linn recording ‘Tribute to Joe Cooley’, regarded by critics and fellow musicians as one of the outstanding traditional albums of the modern era. Galway-born banjo player Enda Scahill has long established himself as one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish banjo playing and is widely recognised for his banjo teaching abilities. His solo album ‘Pick It Up’ was widely acclaimed. Enda has been described as ‘just about the strongest banjo I’ve have ever heard’ (Art Ketchin, Celtic Beat) and Irish American News in Chicago said ‘[Enda] does things on the banjo which should be impossible’. Paul and Enda’s 2006 release ‘Humdinger’ was voted ‘Irish Music Album of The Year’ by the Irish Times and ‘Instrumental Album of the Year’ in Irish American News. Paddy Maloney of the Chieftains hailed the album’s ‘incredible virtuosic playing’ and ‘Humdinger’ has been released by Compass Records in Nashville, USA.

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Gala Concert / Ceolchoirmeacha

GALA CONCERT WITH MOZAIK, JACKIE DALY, TOMMY & SIOBHÁN PEOPLES and RÓISÍN ELSAFTY Date / Dáta: Sunday 27 January Venue / Ionad: The Olympia Theatre

Time / Am: 8.00pm Adm / Cead Isteach: €33.60

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MOZAIK First envisaged by venerable vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Andy Irvine (Planxty, Patrick Street), Mozaik is the ultimate global string band: a truly international ensemble, who can not only perform music from a wide array of cultures, but also interweave their myriad influences into an entirely new sound. Mozaik moves effortlessly from Celtic to old-time to Eastern European music, with intricate string arrangements complementing Andy and Bruce’s vocals. The line-up - Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny, Bruce Molsky, Nikola Parov and Rens van der Zalm - boasts musicians as versatile and eclectic as the music created between them, whose traditions and styles are distinct; yet blend beautifully to form a cohesive work of art.

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TOMMY & SIOBHÁN PEOPLES Master Irish fiddler Tommy Peoples is, quite simply, a living legend. Born in Donegal, his unique style of fiddle playing, his range and choice of material is recognised throughout Ireland. A member of the Bothy Band in the mid ‘70’s, he has also recorded both with other musicians and on solo projects. In 1998, Tommy was the first ever recipient of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil. Hailing from Co. Clare, Siobhán Peoples is Tommy’s daughter and a brilliant fiddle player in her own right. Her music is a mix of the Clare and Donegal styles and her energetic performances produce a magical sound, encapsulating all that is great about traditional Irish music.

RÓISÍN ELSAFTY A sean-nós singer from Connemara, Róisín has been singing since an early age, inspired by her mother, Treasa Ní Cheannabháin. She has collaborated widely and her solo album “Má bhíonn tú liom bí liom” is produced by Donal Lunny.

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This Gala Concert will be recorded and broadcast by TG4 as part of the station’s celebration of the ten year anniversary of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil.

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Workshops

COME & TRY WORKSHOPS Always had a niggling desire to learn a traditional instrument but never got around to it? The Temple Bar Trad Festival has the perfect solution! Why not take part in our special ‘Come & Try’ workshops in tin whistle and bodhrán, especially created for those with absolutely no previous experience! (Workshops suitable for adults/young adults only) Date/Dáta: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Duration: Adm / Cead Isteach:

Saturday 26 January Filmbase 4pm – tin whistle 5pm – bodhrán (instruments provided) 45 mins Free / Saor

(Pre book tickets by emailing trad@tascq.ie or telephone 677 23 97)

IRISH CULTURE WORKSHOPS For a fun crash course in traditional Irish dance, song and language, come along to the Temple Bar Trad Irish Culture Workshops. Hosted by Gaelchultúr, each workshop lasts two hours and participants will try some sean-nós dancing, seannós singing and pick up a few phrases in Irish along the way! Date/Dáta: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Adm / Cead Isteach:

Saturday 26 January Gaelchultúr (Filmbase Building) 11am – 1pm 2pm – 4pm €15

Date/Dáta: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Adm / Cead Isteach:

Saturday 26 January Gaelchultúr (Filmbase Building) 2pm – 4pm €15

(Pre book tickets by emailing trad@tascq.ie or telephone 677 23 97)

Events at a Glance Venue

WED 23 JAN

THURS 24 JAN

FRI 25 JAN

SAT 26 JAN

The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children

Storytelling for school children

Children’s Concert Come & Try Workshops

Project Arts Centre

At First Light / Breda & Claire Keville Festival Club

John McEvoy & John Wynne / Sineád Caher

Clan Ranald

Niamh Ní Charra

Festival Club

Gráda / Susan McKeown

Julie Fowlis / Paul Brock & Enda Scahill

SUN 27 JAN

Festival Club

The Button Factory

The Olympia Theatre

Various Pub Venues

Mozaik / Jackie Daly / Tommy & Siobhán Peoples / Róisín Elsafty

Folk & Trad Trail

Filmbase

Come & Try Workshops

Gaelchultúr

Irish Culture Workshops

Temple Bar Streets

Meeting House Square

Pipe Bands

Storytellers on the Street

Screening: TG4 Gradam Ceoil

Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre

Family Music Sessions Family Treasure Hunt

For latest information see: www.templebartrad.com

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PIPERS AND STORYTELLERS ON THE STREET

PIPERS ON THE STREET There’s nothing as impressive as a pipe band, and Temple Bar Trad are delighted to present a series of live pipe band performances on the streets and public spaces of Temple Bar during this year’s festival. Keep an ear out every evening of the festival and enjoy a free concert by some of Ireland’s best pipe ensembles. Date/Dáta: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Adm / Cead Isteach:

Wednesday 23 January to Sunday 27 January Streets of Temple Bar Early evening Free / Saor

Note: full pipe band timetable available on the Temple Bar Trad website: www.templebartrad.com

STORYTELLERS ON THE STREET Le fiche bliain anuas, tá borradh agus fás tagaithe ar shean-ghairm inste scéal. Tá clú agus cáil ar na scéalta ársa agus ar an seanchas atá le fáil i nÉirinn. Le déanaí tá siad arís i mbéal an phobail, idir óg is sean, is i ngach áird is aicme. The ancient art of the Seanchaí, the storyteller of the past, has experienced a revival in the last twenty years. People of all ages and backgrounds have begun to retell stories old and new, for which Ireland is famed throughout the world. Temple Bar Trad and Aos Scéal Éireann/Storytellers Of Ireland bring this ancient art to the heart of the city as they tell our most famous mythical legends on the public streets and squares of Dublin’s Cultural Quarter. Professional actor and storyteller Jack Lynch will tell the story of King Eochaidh and The Golden Fly; Victoria Gleason will enchant with tales of Niamh, and the famous Oisín in Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth; Natasha Wilton will tell Fionn McCumhaill and the Scottish Giant and stories about Oonagh; and the legendary Setanta/Cuchulainn tales will be brought to life by Fra Gunn. Date/Dáta: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Adm / Cead Isteach:

Saturday 26 January and Sunday 27 January Barnardos Sq, Central Bank Plaza, Temple Bar Sq. & Curved St. 2pm - 5pm Free / Saor

OUTDOOR PROJECTIONS TG4 GRADAM CEOIL 10 YEAR CELEBRATION Date / Dáta: Wednesday 23 January to Sunday 27 January Venue / Ionad: Meeting House Square

OUTDOOR PROJECTIONS ON MEETING HOUSE SQUARE Since its inauguration in 1998, Gradam Ceoil TG4 is acknowledged as the premier awards scheme for the traditional musicians of Ireland. Selected by an independent panel of adjudicators, awards are presented in a number of categories including ‘Musician of the Year’, ‘Traditional Singer’ and ‘Young Musician of the Year’. Previous recipients read like a roll call of who’s who in Irish traditional music, with names including Liam O’Flynn, Jackie Daly, Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, Paddy Keenan, Matt Molly, Tommy Peoples and many more. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Gradam Ceoil, previous award shows will be broadcast in the spectacular outdoor setting of Meeting House Square over the five nights of the festival. Don’t miss your chance to see these musical giants on the big screen!

Gradam Ceoil TG4 – Ceiliúradh Deich mBliana Ó bunaíodh Gradam Ceoil TG4 sa bhliain 1998, tá stádas bainte amach aige mar phriomhscéim aitheantais do cheoltóirí traidisiúnta na hÉireann. Bronntar Gradaim i 6 réimse éagsúil, ina measc Gradam Ceoil TG4, Amhránaí TG4, agus Ceoltóir Óg TG4. Painéal neamhspleách moltóirí a roghnaíonn na buaiteoirí gach bliain.. Tá plúr na n-oirfideach i gceol traidisiúnta na tire ar liosta na n-iarbhuaiteoirí – Liam Ó Flynn, Jackie Daly, Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, Paddy Keenan, Matt Molloy, Tommy Peoples agus go leor eile. Mar cheiliúradh ar 10 mBliana an Ghradaim Ceoil, beidh taispeáint do cheolchoirm an Ghradaim Ceoil le cúpla bliain anuas i gCearnóg Theach an Tionóil (Meeting House Square) thar chúig oíche na féile. Ná caill an deis ar laochra móra an cheoil a fheiceáil ar an scáileán mór.

Note: full timetable available on the Temple Bar Trad website: www.templebartrad.com Aos Scéal Éireann/Storytellers Of Ireland was established in 2003 to promote and foster the oral tradition of storytelling throughout Ireland. See www. storytellersofireland.org for more information.

Time / Am: 6pm – 8pm Adm / Cead Isteach: FREE

Trad/Folk Pub Trail at a Glance

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Wed 23 Jan

Thurs 24 Jan

Sat 26 Jan

Sun 27 Jan

The Auld Dubliner

5:00pm - 7:00pm Luke Deaton (2-row accordion) Cormac Mac (Diarmada fiddle) Andy Meaney (guitar)

7.30pm – 9.00pm Brian Miller (dadgad guitar, flute & vocals) Norah Rendell (flute & vocals) Django Amerson (fiddle)

1:30pm - 4:00pm “Finnegan’s wake” Traditional Irish music and Dublin ballads

9:00pm - 11.00pm Claire Sherry (fiddle) Daniel Moran (guitar) Paul Cooper (banjo) Peter Staunton (accordion)

1:00pm - 3:00pm Eamon Walsh Folk and ballad singer

9:30pm - 11:30pm “Des Dublin” Dublin city’s very best balladeers

4:30pm - 7:00pm “The Folksman” Traditional Irish music and Dublin ballads

24-25 Temple Bar

9:30pm - 11:30pm “Des Dublin” Dublin city’s very best balladeers

12:00am - 2:00am Owen Branigan Folk and ballad singer

9:00pm - 11.00pm Sinead Madden (fiddle & vocals) Anthony Bools (guitar) 12:00am - 2:00am Angus McCann Excellent ballads

Farringtons 28/29 East Essex St

9.30pm - 11.30pm “Cockles and Muscles” Contempory Irish and folk

3:00pm - 5:00pm Noreen Leech (fiddle) Des Leech (accordion) Martin Byrne (guitar) Gavin Whelan (whistles) Bill (guitar & vocals) Stephen Leech (banjo)

3:00pm - 5:00pm Brian Miller (dadgad guitar, flute & vocals) Norah Rendell (flute & vocals) Django Amerson (fiddle)

3:00pm - 5:00pm Mick Fitzgerald, (vocals & guitar) Martin Hanley (concertina, flute and whistle) John O’Riordan (banjo) Colm McAnthony (fiddle, bombarde, whistle & spoons)

4:30pm - 7:00pm “The O’Sullivans” Traditional Irish music sessions 9:00pm - 11.00pm “Arís Arún” Doreen Kearns (vocal & bodhrán) Raphy Doyle (guitar, vocal, bouzouki, banjo & mandolin) Gerard Murray (fiddle) Austin O’Dwyer (button accordion & whistle)

9:00pm - 11:00pm Tommy Walsh Traditional Irish music sessions

9.30pm - 11.30pm “Cockles and Muscles” Contempory Irish and folk

Fitzsimons’ East Essex St

The Foggy Dew 1 Fownes St

Oliver St John Gogartys 58/59 Fleet St

4:00pm - 6:00pm “Goitse” Colm Phelan (bodhrán) Marguerite Collins (flute & vocals) Aine McGeeney (fiddle & vocals) Tadhg Maher (piano accordion & piano)

4:00pm - 6:00pm Mick Fitzgerald, (vocals & guitar) Martin Hanley (concertina, flute and whistle) John O’Riordan (banjo) Colm McAnthony (fiddle, bombarde, whistle & spoons)

4:00pm - 6:00pm Luke Deaton (2-row accordion) Cormac Mac (Diarmada fiddle) Andy Meaney (guitar)

4:00pm - 6:00pm “Doggy Few” Lucas Sterk (guitar & vocals) Peter Kelly (bodhrán & vocals) Jacques Bronsema (fiddle) Erik de Jong (Accordion)

3:00pm - 5:00pm Michaela Cunningham (concertina & vocals) Claire Sherry (fiddle) Paul Browne (guitar)

3:00pm - 5:00pm Claire Sherry (fiddle) Daniel Moran (guitar) Paul Cooper (banjo) Peter Staunton (accordion)

3:00pm - 5:00pm Gavin Whelan (whistles) James Reilly (guitar & vocals)

3:00pm - 5:00pm Avery Levine (flute & whistles) Robert Harvey (flute) Mark Redmond (uilleann pipes & whistles)

3:00pm - 9:00pm Tom O’Connor, Gerry Phelan, Linn O’Suilleabháin

3:00pm - 9:00pm J.P. Kallio, Gerry Phelan, Cian O’Suilleabháin

8:00pm - 11:00pm John Byrne, Donnacha Dwyer, Michelle O’Brien, Cian O’Suilleabháin

8:00pm - 11:00pm Tom O’Connor, Stephen Leech, Noreen Leech, Éamon de Barra, Sean Loonan

1:00pm - 3:00pm “Goitse” Colm Phelan (bodhrán) Marguerite Collins (flute & vocals) Aine McGeeney (fiddle & vocals) Tadhg Maher (piano accordion & piano)

1:00pm - 3:00pm Brian Miller (dadgad guitar, flute & vocals) Norah Rendell (flute & vocals) Django Amerson (fiddle)

8:00pm - 10:00pm Gavin Whelan (whistles) James Reilly (guitar & vocals

8:00pm - 10:00pm “Arís Arún” Doreen Kearns (vocal & bodhrán) Raphy Doyle (guitar, vocal, bouzouki, banjo & mandolin) Gerard Murray (fiddle) Austin O’Dwyer (button accordion & whistle)

3:00pm - 7:00pm J.P. Kallio, Gerry Phelan, Barry McAllister

5:00pm - 7:00pm Darragh Reilly, Stephen Leech, Dermot Kenny

8:00pm - 11:00pm Mairtín O’Broin, Stephen Leech, Paul Leech

8:00pm - 11:00pm Mick McNamara, Stephen Leech, Brendan Lynch

11:30pm - 2:00am John Byrne, Donnacha Dwyer, Noreen Leech

11:30pm - 2:00am Bill Martin, Noreen Leech, Stephen O’Connor

11:30pm - 2:00am Bill Martin, Gavin Whelan, AndyMcTavish, Barra Mc Allister

11:30pm - 2:00am Bill Martin, Noreen Leech, Gavin Whelan, Éamon Debarra, Sean Loonan

3:00pm - 5:00pm Dermot Kenny, Paul Brown

12:30pm - 2:00pm John Byrne, Des Leech, Donnacha Dwyer 1:00pm - 3:00pm Emer Carroll (flute & vocals) Robert Harvey (flute) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Dermot Kenny, Stephen O’Connor 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tom O’Hawk, Des Charleston 8:00pm - 1:00am Mairtín O’Broin, Stephen Leech, Des Leech, Dave McNevin

Trad/Folk Pub Trail at a Glance

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Wed 23 Jan

Thurs 24 Jan

Sat 26 Jan

Sun 27 Jan

The Porterhouse

6:00pm - 8:00pm Mick Fitzgerald (vocals & guitar) Martin Hanley (concertina, flute & whistle) John O’Riordan (banjo) Colm McAnthony (fiddle, bombarde, whistle & spoons)

6:00pm - 8:00pm Lughaidh ó Broin (bouzouki, guitar & whistle) Rob O’Connor (flute & bodhrán) Mick Sweeney (fiddle)

2:00pm - 4:00pm “Doggy Few” Lucas Sterk (guitar & vocals) Peter Kelly (bodhrán & vocals) Jacques Bronsema (fiddle) Erik de Jong (Accordion)

2:30pm - 4:30pm John Kelly (fiddle) Oliver Farrell (accordion) Michael Mullen (guitar)

6:00pm - 11:00pm “Sliotar” Des Gorevan (drums, percussion) Ray MacCormac: (whistles, uilleann pipes and vocals) J.P. Kallio: (guitars, bouzouki, kantele and vocals)

3:30pm - 5:30pm Upstairs Robert O’Connor (bodhrán & flute) Paul Brennan (banjo) Claire Sherry (fiddle & vocals) Danny Boyle (guitar & vocals)

3:30pm - 5:30pm Upstairs Gavin Whelan (whistles) James Reilly (guitar & vocals)

3.30pm - 5.30pm Traditional ballads

6pm - 8pm Traditional ballads

12:30pm - 2.30pm Traditional ballads

3:30pm - 5:30pm Upstairs “Arís Arún” Doreen Kearns (vocal & bodhrán) Raphy Doyle (guitar, vocal, bouzouki, banjo & mandolin) Gerard Murray (fiddle) Austin O’Dwyer (button accordion & whistle)

3:30pm - 5:30pm Upstairs “FLAKE” Neil Fitzgibbon (guitar, fiddle & vocals) Lisa Canny (banjo, harp & vocals) Aisling McMahon (concertina) Ronan Greene (fiddle & bodhrán)

3:30pm - 5:30pm Upstairs Sinead Madden (fiddle & vocals) Anthony Bools (guitar)

6pm - 8pm Traditional ballads

9.30pm - 11.30pm Traditional ballads

10.15pm - 12.45am Traditional & folk upstairs

16-18 Parliament St

The Quays 11 Temple Bar

3.30pm - 5.30pm Traditional ballads 6pm - 8pm Traditional ballads

3.30pm - 5.30pm Traditional ballads 6pm - 8pm Traditional ballads 9.30pm - 11.30pm Traditional ballads

9.30pm - 11.30pm Traditional ballads

5:00pm - 9:30pm “Sliotar” Des Gorevan (drums, percussion) Ray MacCormac: (whistles, uilleann pipes and vocals) J.P. Kallio: (guitars, bouzouki, kantele and vocals)

6pm - 8pm Traditional ballads 9.00pm - 11.00pm Traditional ballads

10.15pm - 12..45am Traditional & folk upstairs

The Temple Bar Pub

2:00pm - 4:00pm

1:00pm - 3:00pm

12:00pm - 2:00pm

12:00pm - 2:30pm

47-48 Temple Bar

Brendan P Lynch (fiddle) Tom O’Connor (guitar & vocals) Stephen O’Connor (uilleann pipes)

Carmel Fay (piano accordion) Donna Magee (banjo & mandolin) Michael Kerr (fiddle & guitar)

Luke Deaton (2-row accordion) Cormac Mac (Diarmada fiddle) Andy Meaney (guitar)

“Classic”

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Claire Sherry (fiddle) Daniel Moran (guitar) Paul Cooper (banjo) Peter Staunton (accordion)

“Finnegans Wake”

“Ramblers 3”

4:30pm - 7:00pm

“The Merry Ferrymen”

7:00pm - 8:30pm

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Gavin Whelan (whistles) James Reilly (guitar & vocals)

8:30pm - 11:30pm

“Lad Lane”

“The Folksmen”

The Sallys

2:00pm - 4:30pm

“Reel Tone”

4:30pm - 7:00pm “Lad Lane”

9:00pm - 11:30pm “Zebra 3”

The Vat House

4:00pm - 6:00pm

3:00pm - 5:00pm

9:00pm - close

6 Anglesea St

“Doggy Few” Lucas Sterk (guitar & vocals) Peter Kelly (bodhrán & vocals) Jacques Bronsema (fiddle) Erik de Jong (Accordion)

Lughaidh ó Broin (bouzouki, guitar & whistle) Rob O’Connor (flute & bodhrán) Mick Sweeney (fiddle)

Paula Houton (flute & whistles) Melanie Houton (fiddle) Joleen McLaughlin (Harp)

“Ships are Sailing”

9:00pm - close

Noreen Leech (fiddle) Des Leech (accordion) Martin Byrne (guitar) Gavin Whelan (whistles) Bill (guitar & vocals) Stephen Leech (banjo)

“Andrew Bennet”

9:00pm - close

“Kimmage”

The Viperoom

1:00 - 3:00am

5 Aston Quay

Carmel Fay (piano accordion) Donna Magee (banjo & mandolin) Michael Kerr (fiddle & guitar)

Robert O’Connor (bodhrán & flute) Paul Brennan (banjo) Claire Sherry (fiddle & vocals) Danny Boyle (guitar & vocals)

Noreen Leech (fiddle) Des Leech (accordion) Martin Byrne (guitar) Gavin Whelan (whistles) Bill (guitar & vocals) Stephen Leech (banjo)

“Goitse” Colm Phelan (bodhrán) Marguerite Collins (flute & vocals) Aine McGeeney (fiddle & vocals) Tadhg Maher (piano accordion & piano)

Brendan P Lynch (fiddle) Tom O’Connor (guitar & vocals) Stephen O’Connor (uilleann pipes)

The Clarence Hotel

5:00pm - 7:00pm

6-8 Wellington Quay

“Arís Arún” Doreen Kearns (vocal & bodhrán) Raphy Doyle (guitar, vocal, bouzouki, banjo & mandolin) Gerard Murray (fiddle) Austin O’Dwyer (button accordion & whistle)

Sinead Madden (fiddle & vocals) Anthony Bools (guitar)

Brendan P Lynch (fiddle) Tom O’Connor (guitar & vocals) Stephen O’Connor (uilleann pipes)

Michaela Cunningham (concertina & vocals) Claire Sherry (fiddle) Paul Browne (guitar)

Avery Levine (flute & whistles) Robert Harvey (flute) Mark Redmond (uilleann pipes & whistles)

Trad/Folk Pub Trail at a Glance

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Thurs 24 Jan

Sat 26 Jan

Sun 27 Jan

Fitzgerald’s

2:00pm - 4:00pm Paula Houton (flute & whistles) Melanie Houton (fiddle) Joleen McLaughlin (Harp)

2:00pm - 4:00pm Michaela Cunningham (concertina & vocals) Claire Sherry (fiddle) Paul Browne (guitar)

2:00pm - 4:00pm Avery Levine (flute & whistles) Robert Harvey (flute) Mark Redmond (uilleann pipes & whistles)

2:00pm - 4:00pm “Arís Arún” Doreen Kearns (vocal & bodhrán) Raphy Doyle (guitar, vocal, bouzouki, banjo & mandolin) Gerard Murray (fiddle) Austin O’Dwyer (button accordion & whistle)

2:00pm - 4:00pm Mick Fitzgerald, (vocals & guitar) Martin Hanley (concertina, flute and whistle) John O’Riordan (banjo) Colm McAnthony (fiddle, bombarde, whistle & spoons)

The Palace Bar

3:00pm - 5:00pm Downstairs

9:00pm - 11:00pm Upstairs

3:00pm - 5:00pm Downstairs

21 Fleet St.

Carmel Fay (piano accordion) Donna Magee (banjo & mandolin) Michael Kerr (fiddle & guitar)

Luke Deaton (2-row accordion) Cormac Mac (Diarmada fiddle) Andy Meaney (guitar)

Sinead Madden (fiddle & vocals) Anthony Bools (guitar)

9:00pm - close

Claire Sherry (fiddle) Daniel Moran (guitar) Paul Cooper (banjo) Peter Staunton (accordion)

Michaela Cunningham (concertina & vocals) Claire Sherry (fiddle) Paul Browne (guitar)

Eoin Dillion, Mark French, Frank Taite & friends

“The Lads” Conor Mckeown, Mick Walsh, Dermot O’Hallon

The Purty Kitchen

3:00pm - 5:00pm

6:30pm - 8:30pm

7:30

34/35 East Essex St.

“FLAKE” Neil Fitzgibbon (guitar, fiddle & vocals) Lisa Canny (banjo, harp & vocals) Aisling McMahon (concertina) Ronan Greene (fiddle & bodhrán)

“Doggy Few” Lucas Sterk (guitar & vocals) Peter Kelly (bodhrán & vocals) Jacques Bronsema (fiddle) Erik de Jong (Accordion)

Lughaidh ó Broin (bouzouki, guitar & whistle) Rob O’Connor (flute & bodhrán) Mick Sweeney (fiddle)

6:30

9:00

Mick Fitzgerald, (vocals & guitar) Martin Hanley (concertina, flute and whistle) John O’Riordan (banjo) Colm McAnthony (fiddle, bombarde, whistle & spoons)

“Eoin Dillion & Friends” Eoin Dillion (Uillean pipes and whistles) Steve Larkin (fiddle, Bouzouki) Frank Tate (bouzouki, banjo) Des Cahalan (vocals, guitar)

“The Purty Trio” Dara o’ Reilly Seamus o’ Rochain Ciara Brennan

The Festival Club

11.00pm - 1.00am

Project Art Centre 39 East Essex Street

“Arís Arún” Doreen Kearns (vocal & bodhrán) Raphy Doyle (guitar, vocal, bouzouki, banjo & mandolin) Gerard Murray (fiddle) Austin O’Dwyer (button accordion & whistle)

“FLAKE” Neil Fitzgibbon (guitar, fiddle & vocals) Lisa Canny (banjo, harp & vocals) Aisling McMahon (concertina) Ronan Greene (fiddle & bodhrán)

Robert O’Connor (bodhrán & flute) Paul Brennan (banjo) Claire Sherry (fiddle & vocals) Danny Boyle (guitar & vocals)

Brian Miller (dadgad guitar, flute & vocals) Norah Rendell (flute & vocals) Django Amerson (fiddle)

Luke Deaton (2-row accordion) Cormac Mac (Diarmada fiddle) Andy Meaney (guitar)

22 Aston Quay

9:00pm - close Adam Coster, Kevin O Rourke, Phillip O Brien, Gla Ferguson, Des McCarthy

FAMILY FUN EVENTS AT THE ARK, A CULTURAL CENTRE FOR CHILDREN

STORYTELLING FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

FAMILY MUSIC SESSIONS

The Ark is delighted to welcome actor and broadcastar Nuala Hayes and flautist Ellen Cranitch for some traditional storytelling for schools. With Nuala’s wealth of tales collected during her extensive travels across Ireland and Ellen’s musical accompaniment, this event is sure to brighten those dark winter weekday mornings for children and their teachers.

Families are invited to come along and enjoy small intimate music sessions in the Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre. Featuring young talented musicians from around the country these sessions are sure to up-lift your spirits and entertain both young and old.

Date/Dáta: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Duration: Adm / Cead Isteach:

Tues 22 – Fri 25 January The Ark, a Cultural Centre for Children 10.15am / 12.15pm 1 hour €6.50 / €4.50

CHILDREN’S CONCERT Children and their families are invited to attend this free concert performed by young musicians from Coláiste Eoin, including members of the group Ar an bPreab who won the Siansa Gael Linn 2007 competition for young Irish traditional bands. The musicians, all aged between 13 and 19, will play their arrangements of traditional tunes and songs as well as some of their own compositions. A wonderful chance for young people to celebrate the talent of their own generation! Date/Dáta: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Duration: Adm / Cead Isteach:

Saturday 26 January The Ark, a Cultural Centre for Children 12 noon (all ages) 40 mins FREE (booking essential)

Date/Dáta: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Duration: Adm / Cead Isteach:

Sunday 27 January Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre 1.30pm / 3.30pm / 5.30pm 30 minutes FREE

FAMILY TREASURE HUNT This special festival treasure hunt will be sure to keep families entertained as they walk through Temple Bar answering simple questions. Questionnaires can be answered in both English or as Gaeilge and all participants can enjoy a complimentary hot drink in The Purty Kitchen once they’re finished. All correct entries will be entered into a draw for a hamper of Irish themed goodies. Date/Dáta: Sunday 27 January Venue: Ionad: Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre Time / Am: 12pm – 5pm Adm / Cead Isteach: FREE Note: The prize draw will take place in the Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre at 6pm

COME AND TRY WORKSHOPS Children and their families are invited to attend this free concert performed by young musicians from Colaiste Eoin, including members of the group Ar an bPreab who won the Siansa Gael Linn 2007 competition for young Irish traditional bands. The musicians, all aged between 13 and 19, will play their arrangements of traditional tunes and songs as well as some of their own compositions. A wonderful chance for young people to celebrate the talent of their own generation! Date/Dáta: Venue: Ionad: Time / Am: Duration: Adm / Cead Isteach:

Saturday 26 January The Ark, a Cultural Centre for Children 1.30 pm (6-8 years) & 2.30 pm (9-11 years) 40 mins FREE (booking essential)

How to Book

Project Arts Centre events In person: Project Arts Centre Box Office 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar By phone: 01 881 9613 Online: www.project.ie

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Project Arts Centre Box Office 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar 01 881 96 13 www.tickets.ie

The Olympia concert In person: By phone: Online:

Olympia Box Office 72 Dame Street, Temple Bar 0818 719 330 www.ticketmaster.ie

The Ark events In person: By phone: Online:

The Ark Box Office 11a Eustace Street, Temple Bar 670 77 88 boxoffice1@ark.ie

Adult Workshops

Enjoy the festival from everyone at AIB Dame St.

By phone: 677 23 97 Online: trad@tascq.ie Special needs: Please make any special needs or seating requirements known to us at time of booking. Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the advertised programme, the organisers reserve the right to alter the programme.

FESTIVAL INFORMATION OFFICE (From Monday 14th January) Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre 12 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 5:30pm Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 12pm - 3pm

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