January 2007
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- Turlough O’Carolan: Irish Harper
- 17 Eanáir 2007
Turlough O’Carolan (Toirdhealbhach Ó Cearbhalláin) was born in 1670 near Nobber, County Meath and died March 25, 1738 at the home of his patron Mrs. MacDermott Roe in Alderford, County Roscommon. He was one of the last Irish harpers who composed and a significant number of his works survive in single line melody.
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- Roscommon Town
- 17 Eanáir 2007
Roscommon is now a vibrant Midlands Town with every facility possible and a great tradition of music, song and dance. Roscommon is also very well served with Hotels, Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Pubs, Guesthouses and B & Bs.
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- Roscommon History
- 17 Eanáir 2007
The first Co. Board of Comhaltas in Co. Roscommon was established in 1954 - just three years after the founding of the Parent Body in Mullingar in 1951. County Roscommon is a county steeped in traditional culture and is noted, with South Sligo and Leitrim, for its distinctive style of flute playing to the present day.
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- 2006 “Echoes of Erin” Tour CD
- 5 Eanáir 2007
Tracks from our 2006 North American Concert Tour are now available for listening on our website. Of course, we’d be delighted if you wanted to buy a copy as well!