Foxford Traditional Weekend Events

Rambling House

Thursday 14th Oct @ 8pm in Guiry's

****BOOKED OUT****
The scene is set for the Rambling House so come along and allow yourself to go back in time with song, music, stories and light refreshments.
Vaccination certificate required.
****BOOKED OUT****

Session Trail

A session trail will run throughout the weekend in all local public houses. Full details available here.

Teen Trad
Showcase of Teenage Talent

Friday 15th Oct @ 7pm in Cruiser's
FREE EVENT

A platform for younger musicians (13+) to perform. This event will include proficient teenage musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers from all parts of Ireland and promises to be a 'mighty gathering'. The standard and quality of music from the younger generation is just inspiring and a showcase of their talent will be on show during ‘Teen Trad’ in Cruiser’s on Friday evening at 7pm. The performances will be followed by a teenage session. This event will feature many All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil finalists and indeed winners, from all over Ireland and will not disappoint. This will be followed by a Teenage session which in turn will be followed by a session led by one of Ireland’s youngest and exciting Trad Groups - Síar (Caoilte Ó Cuanaigh, Patrick Cafferkey, Cillian McNeela and Mathew Dillane).
We can feel the energy already!

Síar - enjoy or join a session with the lads from Síar

Friday 15th Oct @ 9pm in Cruiser's
FREE EVENT

Síar is an innovative music group from Newport and Achill Island, in West Mayo. in 2019 they competed in the final of the coveted Siansa Gael Linn competition in the National Concert Hall and secured 3rd place due to their unique mix of newly composed material combined with traditional pieces, arranged in a contemporary style. They utilise a blend of traditional and non-traditional instruments to deliver their expressive sound, namely Bagpipes, of which there is a strong traditional on Achill Island, and the saxophone as well as various traditional instruments.
The group formed through many years of playing and performing together at the various fleadhs, music festivals and charity events and have gone on to play at Celtic Connections in Glasgow and on the gig rig at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
The group enjoys playing and singing together, creating new arrangements and exploring new genres of music.

Master Classes & Workshops

Saturday 16th, Foxford National School

Full details including Master Classes, Singing, Dance and Music Workshops available here - Workshops & Master Classes

Sean Keane

New Trad Band on the scene 'DDK'
L-R: Kevin Doherty, Stephen Doherty, John Joe Kelly, David Doocey and Patrick Doocey

Féile Concert with Special Guest Sean Keane

SOLD OUT
Sat 16th Oct @ 8pm, Foxford Leisure Centre

Featuring our ‘Special Guest’, and world renowned singer, Sean Keane, the Féile concert will take place in the Foxford Leisure Centre, at 8pm on Saturday 16th October.
Newly formed group ‘ DDK ‘ will play their first official performance as part of the Féile Concert at Foxford Traditional Weekend. Consisting of Foxford brothers David & Patrick Doocey on fiddle and guitar alongside brothers Stephen & Kevin Doherty on flute/accordion and double bass, the lineup is completed by Sligo resident John Joe Kelly on bodhran. Individually they have toured the world with acclaimed acts such as Lunasa , Flook , Grada and the Sean Keane band. This new group forms a blend of their new compositions alongside traditional influences and guarantees a world class performance.
The concert will also include performances from Glór na Sí, Moffatt School of Dance and Visiting Musicians
This promises to be a great night of music, song and dance. Adults €20 and under 18 €5.

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Junior Session

Sun 17th Oct @ 3pm, Cruiser's

A clip from a previous year's junior session best explains what goes on here! Under the guidance of Tom Doherty, younger musicians, dancers and singers are given a platform to perform individually and as a group.
FREE EVENT.

Previous SOLD OUT Concerts featuring, Seán Keane, Cathy Jordan, Colm O'Donnell, Eleanor Shanley & Don Stiff