2017 Macalla na hÉireann
7 Meán Fómhair 2017, 10:09 PM GMT
Macalla na hÉireann, the 2017 Comhaltas Concert Tour of Ireland will visit 14 venues between the 8th and 21st of October. The annual Tour features 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 2017 is generously sponsored by:
Venues
Date | Time (pm) | Location | Venue | Contact |
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Oct-08 | 8:00 | Dublin | Cultúrlann na hÉireann, Monkstown | 01 2800295, [email protected] |
Oct-09 | 8:00 | Leixlip | St. Mary’s GAA | 086 2005640, [email protected] |
Oct-10 | 8:00 | Gurteen | Ceoláras Coleman | 071 9182599, [email protected] |
Oct-11 | 8:00 | Omagh | Dún Uladh Regional Centre | +44 2882242777, [email protected] |
Oct-12 | 8:00 | Dundalk | Oriel Centre Dundalk Gaol | 086 8521395, [email protected] |
Oct-13 | 8:00 | Portlaoise | Dunamaise Arts Centre | 057 8663355, www.dunamaise.ie |
Oct-14 | 8:00 | Ennis | Cois na hAbhna | 065 6824293, 086 8260300, [email protected] |
Oct-15 | 8:00 | Sligo Inst. Tech. | Hume Hall | 087 6357329, [email protected] |
Oct-16 | 8:00 | Claremorris | Town Hall Theatre | 086 3343002, [email protected] |
Oct-17 | 8:00 | Ballincollig | Coláiste Choilm | 087 2028638, [email protected] |
Oct-18 | 8:00 | Kerry | Halla na Feothanaí | 087 2691885, 0872390018, [email protected] |
Oct-19 | 8:30 | Raheenagh | Halla Íde Naofa | 087 7759155, 087 6178623, 089 2437720 |
Oct-20 | 8:00 | Cashel | Brú Ború Cultural Centre | 062 61122, [email protected] |
Oct-21 | 8:00 | Clontarf | Clasaċ | 01 8363060, [email protected] |
Performers
Name | Location | Role |
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Dick Beamish | Cork | Fear An Tí |
Vera Barrett | Galway | Singer |
Cillian De Róiste | Tipperary | Uilleann Pipes & Whistle |
John McCann | Fermanagh | Button Accordion & Bouzouki |
Ryan Hackett | Tyrone | Piano Accordion |
Tadhg Mulligan | Louth | Fiddle & Bouzouki |
Niamh McGloin | Sligo | Harp & Button Accordion |
Shane Scanlon | Cork | Banjo & Mandolin |
David Vesey | Laois | Flute & Whistle |
Aisling Murphy | Offaly | Fiddle |
Davog Frayne | Mayo | Sean Nós Dancer & Melodeon & Button Accordion |
Leona Bowe | Tipperary | Dancer |
Máirtín Ó Cathasaigh | Kerry | Dancer, Amhránaí & Whistle |
Ciara Horan | Tipperary | Dancer |
Chloe Feeney | Mayo | Dancer, Concertina & Melodeon |
Eddie Murphy | Limerick | Tour Manager |
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