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John Walsh, David Power & Marja Gaynor at Future Forests

October 2, 2021 Newsletter

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Masters of Tradition moves to Future Forests in deepest West Cork for its next concert on Wednesday October 20, 2021. John Walsh, Ireland’s leading Flamenco guitarist, joins uilleann piper David Power and Marja Gaynor on baroque violin for a very special collaboration in the spectacular setting of this unique garden centre. They perform a programme featuring their own … [Read more...] about John Walsh, David Power & Marja Gaynor at Future Forests

Masters of Tradition Festival Mixes Music and Poetry

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October 23, 2021 Newsletter

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One of Ireland’s most respected poets Doireann Ní Ghríofa makes her first appearance at Masters of Tradition alongside guitarist Steve Cooney and accordion player Derek Hickey. This  unmissable performance takes place in the elegant library of Bantry House, overlooking Bantry Bay. Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 8:00 PM. “Doireann Ní Ghríofa is a well-known poet in … [Read more...] about Masters of Tradition Festival Mixes Music and Poetry

The Goodman Trio at Abbeystrewry Church

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October 23, 2021 Newsletter

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The Goodman Trio performs a special collection of music that originated in the southwets of Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century at the beatiful Abbeystrewry Church in Skibbereen. Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 8:00 PM. Father and daughter duo Mick O’Brien and Aoife Ní Bhriain  join Emer Mayock to perform music from a very special collection of music which originated in … [Read more...] about The Goodman Trio at Abbeystrewry Church

Neil Ó Lochlainn Group: Immram

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November 6, 2021 Newsletter

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Masters of Tradition’s next streamed concert returns to the Blue Room of Bantry House. Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 8:00 PM. Immram –  a setting of the suite of poems written by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill – will be performed in the beautiful dining room of this stately home which overlooks famous Bantry Bay. The music combines influences from the sean nós tradition, jazz, … [Read more...] about Neil Ó Lochlainn Group: Immram

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

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November 13, 2021 Newsletter

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 8:00 PM from the Bantry House Library Masters 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 … [Read more...] about Martin Hayes, Cormac McCarthy & Brian Donnellan Play the Final Masters of Tradition Concert for 2021