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Martin Hayes, Cormac McCarthy & Brian Donnellan Play the Final Masters of Tradition Concert for 2021

IA Staff
November 13, 2021 Newsletter

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 8:00 PM from the Bantry House LibraryMasters of Tradition’s Artistic Director and one of the world’s leading fiddle players Martin Hayes is known for his soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music which are recognised the world over for their exquisite musicality and irresistible rhythm. Here he returns to the intimate setting of Bantry … [Read more...] about Martin Hayes, Cormac McCarthy & Brian Donnellan Play the Final Masters of Tradition Concert for 2021

Ireland Live…From New York

April 16, 2022 IA Newsletter

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An Evening with Colm Gannon & Sean Gavin at the New York Irish CenterThursday, May 5, 2022, 7:00 - 9:00 PMAward-winning Irish trad musicians Colm Gannon and Sean Gavin join New York Irish Center for our concert series Ireland Live...From New York Accordion wizard Colm Gannon’s playing is as vibrant and beautiful as the Connemara Hills themselves. He was born in Boston of … [Read more...] about Ireland Live…From New York

The Real Mr. Tanner

Summer 2021

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The life of Martin J. Tubridy was the inspiration for Harry Chapin’s hit song “Mr. Tanner."Story by Pat Fenton“Mr. Tanner was a cleaner from a town in the Midwest. And of all the cleaning shops around he'd made his the best. But he also was a baritone who sang while hanging clothes. He practiced scales while pressing tails and sang at local shows.”It’s been a long, slow ride … [Read more...] about The Real Mr. Tanner

Sharing the Tradition:
Traditional Irish
Music Workshops

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An Interactive Online WorkshopDo you know your jigs from your reels, your slides from your polkas?  If you’ve always wanted to improve your knowledge of traditional Irish music, a four-week series of interactive online workshops starting on Tuesday, May 11th, could be just the thing for you.  These workshops are hosted by Siamsa Tíre, the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, and … [Read more...] about Sharing the Tradition:
Traditional Irish
Music Workshops

Bushmills Celebrates
St. Patrick’s Day with
Flogging Molly & Free Whiskey

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Livestream concert from Dublin, Ireland Wednesday, March 17, 2021 3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST, and 7:00 pm GMTAs the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery, Bushmills has seen their fair share of St. Patrick’s Days. And while the local pub is typically the spot for celebration, this year, it’s all about celebrating Paddy’s Day safely at home. The green beer and … [Read more...] about Bushmills Celebrates
St. Patrick’s Day with
Flogging Molly & Free Whiskey