2016 Concert Tour of Ireland: Macalla na hEireann
9 October 2016, 12:10 PM GMT
Macalla na hÉireann, the 2016 Comhaltas Concert Tour of Ireland will visit 14 venues between the 9th and 22nd of October. The annual Tour featured the best of traditional talent drawn from all four Provinces of Ireland.
Each year the Tour assembles a fine mix of established artistes together with up-and-coming young stars. These are blended together into a fast-moving and colourful show which appeals to both the connoisseurs and peripheral fans of Irish traditional entertainment.
Macalla na hÉireann 2016 is generously sponsored by:
Venues
| Date | Time (pm) | Location | Venue | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-09 | 8:00 | Dublin | Cultúrlann na hÉireann, Monkstown | 01 2800295, [email protected] |
| Oct-10 | 8:00 | Strokestown | Percy french hotel | 086 8848444 |
| Oct-11 | 8:00 | Gurteen | Ceoláras Coleman | 071 9182599, [email protected] |
| Oct-12 | 8:00 | Omagh | Dún Uladh Regional Centre | +44 2882242777, [email protected] |
| Oct-13 | 8:00 | Dundalk | Oriel Centre Dundalk Gaol | 042 9328887, [email protected] |
| Oct-14 | 8:00 | Tullamore | GAA Social Centre | 087 2653586 |
| Oct-15 | 8:00 | Castlewellan | Dún Éigse / The Lodge Cultural Centre | 044 07743487034 |
| Oct-16 | 8:00 | Ennis | Cois na hAbhna | 065 6824276 / 086 8260300, [email protected] |
| Oct-17 | 8:00 | Cavan Town | Farnham Arms Hotel | 087 2977183 |
| Oct-18 | 8:00 | Tralee | Siamsa Tíre | 066 712 3055, siamsatire.com |
| Oct-19 | 8:00 | Clonakilty | Rossmore Theatre | 087 7414763 |
| Oct-20 | 8:00 | Youghal | Brú Na Sí | brunasi.ie |
| Oct-21 | 8:00 | Cashel | Brú Ború Cultural Centre | 062 61122, [email protected] |
| Oct-22 | 8:00 | Clontarf | Clasaċ | 01 8363060, [email protected] |
Performers
| Name | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Beamish | Cork | Fear An Tí |
| Emma Corbett | Waterford | Melodeon & Button Accordion |
| Ciara Fox | Tyrone | Singer |
| Finbarr English | Tipperary | Fiddle |
| Sandra Walsh | Cork | Banjo & Mandolin |
| Shirley Rogers | Roscommon | Flute & Whistle |
| Claire Ann Kearns | Offaly | Fiddle & Button Accordion |
| Ciarán Mac Gearailt | Kildare | Flute |
| Colm Slattery | Tipperary | Button Accordion, Melodeon & Piano |
| Fergus Bogue | Cavan | Button Accordion |
| Jack Mac Partlin | Tipperary | Uilleann Pipes |
| Sinead Mulqueen | Clare | Concertina & Piano |
| John Joyce | Galway | Sean Nós Dancer |
| Aine McDermott | Cavan | Dancer |
| Aoife McEntee | Cavan | Dancer |
| Muireann O’Dwyer | Tipperary | Harp |
| Eddie Murphy | Limerick | Manager |
Posted By Eolas
