Music at The Gate - All musicians Welcome Oct 7th - for further details www.musicatthegate.ie More »
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NÓS NUA Louth Youth Folk Orchestra
4 Oct 2017
LAUNCH OF NÓS NUA - LOUTH YOUTH FOLK ORCHESTRA The Oriel Centre Dundalk Gaol has teamed up with Music Generation Louth in the development of an exciting new venture for young musicians in the Louth and surrounding areas in the formation of the regions first Youth Folk Orchestra- Nós Nua. “Through Nós Nua are looking to engage with competent young ... More »
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The Ed Reavy Traditional Festival runs from Friday Oct 13th to 15th in the Cavan Crystal Hotel. One of the items is The Ed Reavy International Fiddler of The Year competion - Junior and Senior section. There is over €2,000 in prizes for the event with the Senior winner getting €1,000. More »
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The 13th Gerry Whelan Memorial weekend will be taking place in Cootehill, Co. Cavan from the 15th - 17th September. It is a weekend of music, singing and dancing with: Memorial concert including Guest Artists: Fergus Bogue, Seamus Tierney, Aine McGrane, Karen Dolan, Carmel Fay, Daire Smith, Seamus Fay and Cootehill CCE Group Workshops on: Fiddle, Button Accordion, Banjo, and ... More »
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Featuring ex Aslan member, Tony McGuiness is a journey of Tony's life through music, songs and background stories, covering his childhood years in London, his teenage years in Ballymun right through to his recent years residing in Australia . Tony is best known for his 20 plus years as bass player and songwriter in one of Ireland's most popular and ... More »
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Cherish The Ladies - Concert 9th September
10 Jul 2017
Cherish The Ladies is an Irish traditional music and dance troupe based in America, which is superbly lead by All-Ireland flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden. Cherish the Ladies has been a leading group in the Irish traditional world for decades.. "it is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do." Richard Dyer, The Boston Globe ... More »
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Summer Shows 2017 Thursday 3rd August
3 Jul 2017
Summer Shows 2017 commencing on Thur 13th July. Seisiún is a staged performance of authentic Irish traditional culture, which provides a unique experience for holidaymakers and all lovers of traditional music during the months of July and August each summer. The show is followed by light refreshments (normally tea and scones); the night then concludes with an informal traditional session ... More »
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The Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol is set to host the very first performance of One Night Two Voices featuring Christy Dignam and his daughter Kiera on Saturday 30th September 2017. Christy Dignam is an icon in Ireland's music world, founder and front man of Aslan, vocalist extraordinaire and an incredible interpreter of songs. Christy is no stranger to Dundalk having ... More »
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Tom Hingley, former lead singer with the classic line up of, Inspiral Carpets, where for 22 years he sang on all their chart hits, appeared on Top of the Pops and toured the world, will bring his acoustic show to the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol on the 14th October 2017. Tom Hingley was lead singer with ‘Madchester’ band, Inspiral Carpets** ... More »
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Andy Irvine Saturday 16th September
3 May 2017
For all lovers of traditional Irish music, a ticket to Andy Irvine, at the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol in September is a must. Andy Irvine, is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly greats that get to the very soul of Ireland. Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing ... More »
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MUNDY Saturday 1st July
3 May 2017
Mundy with support act Teorann Mundy the internationally acclaimed Irish singer/songwriter is back by public demand on Saturday 1st July to the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol. Mundy performed in the gaol for the first time last August. He's had a busy year since then, touring the US, Australia and New Zealand The audience can be guaranteed a night of great ... More »
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Book Launch Thursday 18th May
25 Apr 2017
JOIN US FOR THE LAUNCH OF County Louth and the Irish Revolution, 1912-1923 Thursday 18th May ay 7.00pm ORIEL CENTRE DUNDALK GAOL Carrickmacrosss Road, Dundalk, County Louth GUEST SPEAKER FRANK AIKEN RSVP: info@iap.ie | 045 432 497 More »
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Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin 2017
7 Apr 2017
Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin 017 Castlecoote / Fuerty (Baile Mhic Oireachtaigh / Fiodharta) (9 km. West of Roscommon Town) Easter Weekend Featuring Free Music, Song, Sean-Nós Dance Workshops, courtesy of ‘Creative Ireland’ – a Government Initiative. (Prior Registration Essential – see ad. in local papers and Facebook Page –> Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin 2017.) Music, Singing, Dancing & Comhrá Competitions. ... More »
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Féile Patrick Byrne
30 Mar 2017
Welcome to Féile Patrick Byrne 2017, an Irish traditional music festival held annually on the Palm Sunday weekend in and around Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. Organised by the Carrickmacross branch of Comhaltas, the event honours the Farney harper Patrick Byrne (c.1794-1863) who was the first Irish traditional musician ever photographed. The féile has been running since 2007 and aims to showcase ... More »
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Eleanor McEvoy - Concert
14 Mar 2017
Oriel Centre Dundalk Gaol will welcome one of Ireland's most accomplished contemporary singer/songwriters Eleanor McEvoy, to it's stage on Saturday 25th March Eleanor is renowned for her single 'Only A Woman's Heart' the title track of ''A Woman's Heart' album which is the best-selling Irish album in Irish history, selling over 750,000 copies. **Tickets available at reception or online: www.orielcentre.ie ... More »
