Morrison Teach Cheoil
Contact
- Padraig Kerins
- Riverstown
- Co. Sligo
- +353 71 9165283
- Visit Website
The James Morrison Teach Cheoil or the Morrison Cottage will commemorate fiddle player James Morrison, his contemporaries and the musicians of the Riverstown area. The cottage style building is located off the entrance road to Riverstown Community Park. The sod turning was performed by Senator Labhrás O Murchu, Ard Stiúrthóir Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann.
Archive material relating to James Morrison’s legacy of traditional music will be housed at the Teach Cheoil.The Riverstown Branch also possesses a photographic record relating to all of the Morrison Festivals.
Anybody wishing to contribute material for exhibition or items which could be copied for the archive may contact: Hon.Sec. Sean Lyons (353)-71-9165880 or Chairperson Paraic Kerins (353)-71-9165283.
The cottage will be an added feature to community facilities in Riverstown. Classes in traditional music, song and dance will be held on a regular basis.
Full planning permission has been received from Sligo County Council for the cottage. Members and officials of the Co. Council have organised significant funding under The Peace 2 initiative. However, additional funding will be needed for finalising the project. In this regard supporters of the project are encouraged to take part in ‘Buy a Brick’ Scheme. Bricks can be purchased for 100 Euro each. Donations can be forwarded to:
The Morrison Cottage Fund, Bank of Ireland, Stephen St., Sligo, Ireland
A/C No: 76257953, Sort Code 905440.
Supporters’ names will be listed on a plaque in the cottage.
