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Hello, I am just back from tour with my band Altan. It was a very busy and enjoyable 5 weeks, in the USA, but I must admit that I am very tired after all the travel. I just wanted to remind whoever wants to partake in the singing lessons here on my website that…
Read MoreAltan Spring 2023 USA tour
March 14th The Ark. Ann arbor MI March 15th Loudlow Garage, Cincinnati OH March 17th Winchester WV for a St Patrick’s Day festival…..see you there Please check www.altan.ie for other dates in your locality! Live fiddle chats will resume when I get home from tour. In the meantime practice , practice. practice!!!!☘️????
Read MoreMusic Network Tour
I am having such a great time with these two wonderful musicians on the Music Network Tour ; Cormac de Barra from Dublin on the harp and Mark Redmond from Co Wexford,on the uilleann pipes, flute and whistle. It has been a blast touring Ireland and one concert in the ICC Hammersmith, London. The music…
Read MoreBallykeeffe Amphitheatre this Saturday June 25th
We are so delighted to be headlining this amazing lineup……..spread the word!
Read MorePlaying in Co Galway April 29th/30th
Tá mé ag tnúth go mór leis an ceolchoirm seo Really looking forward to this concert in Stuideo Cuan, a beautiful venue in An Spideál, Co Galway You can watch online by purchasing tickets https://www.facebook.com/StudioCuan Tell your friends and send feedback please❤️🎻
Read MoreHappy Easter / Beannachtaí na Cásca
I want to extend my wishes to you this Easter and hope that you will have a loving peaceful one. I was taken aback this morning when I heard of the passing of one of our fiddlers ; Karen Farais, may she rest in peace. I had just met her in London recently when she…
Read MoreArtist in Residence/ Éalaíontóir Cónaithe i GTeic Ghaoth Dobhair
Tá áthas orm go bhfuil mé i mo Éalaíontóir Cónaithe in GTeic Ghaoth Dobhair. I’m delighted to share my latest news, that I am artist in residence in the new IT Hub in Gaoth Dobhair….GTeic. The GTeic is set up to facilitate those who can work remotely and has the state of the art …
Read MoreThe Rising Feminine
On February 1 we celebrate Brigid’s Day, or the Feast of St. Brigid as it became known when christianity took the pagan feast to celebrate. It celebrates, light, rebirth, creativity, fertility and hope. Next year the Irish Government will recognise Brigid’s Day with a new national holiday…which is wonderful news. The first holiday in the…
Read MoreNollaig Shona/Happy Christmas
Hello, I want to wish all of you a very Happy Christmas🎻Nollaig Shona chugaibh uilig. Thank you so much for being part of my fiddle classes, I’m so enjoying your company and noting your development as a musician. Go raibh maith agat. Mairéad 🎻
Read MorePlaying concerts again!
I’m delighted to report that Altan are back playing concerts again……silent for over 2 years!! It has been a long time. We rescheduled our Kilcar concert for Friday, November 26th 2021 in Áislann Chill Chartha @ 8pm. Tickets are €20 and can be bought from the Áislann at 074-9738376 Altan play Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair…
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