One of the highlights of the O’Carolan Summer School in Keadue is the concert to be held on Thursday, 30th July, 2015. This is always a popular concert of traditional music, song and dance when Ireland’s leading artists will be performing.
The tutors at the Summer School have agreed to take part in the concert and the MC for the night is Eugene Murphy of Shannonside Radio.
The following artists will be performing on the night – Graine Hambly, Holly Geraghty, Derbhla Finnegan, Bernie Geraghty, Michael Hurley, Junior Davey, Daithi Gormley, Padraig Sweeney, Lorraine Sweeney, Fiona Lavin, Angelina Carberry, Fionnuala Maxwell, Mairead Casey & Gerard Butler.
A great night’s entertainment is guaranteed.
Among the attractions at the O’Carolan Harp Festival in Keadue will be the many Craft Exhibitions and demonstrations which will take place on Sunday, 2nd August, 2015.
Among the other highlights of the O’Carolan Harp Festival over the years is the appearance of Liam Purcell and his many friends.
Liam has toured with Comhaltas Ceoltoírí Eireann on many occasions appearing at concert venues in various cities throughout the world.
He is the leader of the O’Carolan Country Ceili Band who are playing at one of the Summer School céilíthe on Tuesday night, 28th July and at the Door Dancing on Monday, August, 3rd. He will also be participating in the numerous music sessions throughout the Festival and Summer School.
