Foxford Traditional Weekend Events

Rambling House

Thursday 13th Oct @ 8pm, Cruiser's

The scene is set for the Rambling House so come along and allow yourself to step back in time with song, music, stories and light refreshments...just like the good auld days.
The venue for the Rambling House is Cruiser's, Main Street, Foxford
FREE EVENT

Session Trail

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

FREE EVENTS

Teen Trad
Showcase of Teenage Talent

Friday 14th Oct @ 6:30pm 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 6:30pm. 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.
FREE EVENT
We can feel the energy already!
Sponsorship by Irish Energy Assessors

Frankie Gavin & Catherine McHugh | Orlaith Keane & Colm Naughton

Fri 14th Oct @ 8pm, Moy Hotel, Adults €15 and Under 18 €5
Doors: 7:30pm

Founding member of De Dannan, Fiddle Maestro Frankie Gavin will play the Headline Concert. Frankie will be accompanied on keyboard by Catherine McHugh. The concert will also feature a member of the renowned Keane Family, Orlaith with Colm Naughton on banjo. The concert will take place in the Moy Hotel at 8pm on Friday 14th of October. Promises to be a great night....

Only a handful of tickets remaining. Please check at the door.

Master Classes & Workshops

Saturday 15th, Foxford National School

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

Lunchtime Recital from Holly Geraghty and the Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensemble under the direction of Grainne Hambly and William Jackson

Saturday 15th, 1:30pm, Foxford Woollen Mills
FREE EVENT in conjunction with Cruit Éireann / Harp Ireland

This FREE lunchtime recital will be a real treat in the historic Foxford Woollen Mills, from renowned Harpist, Holly Geraghty and the Mayo Music Generation Harp Ensemble.
Harp maker Graham Wright will be on hand to offer advice on harp repairs, general upkeep and purchasing harps.
Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensemble:
Launched in June 2017 by Music Generation Mayo (Ireland’s National Music Education Programme), Music Generation Mayo provides opportunities for young harpers aged 10-18 years from throughout the county to play and work together in a non-competitive setting, various performance opportunities. The Harp Ensemble operates under the musical direction of Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson, acclaimed musicians and composers with many years of experience performing worldwide. Their debut performance was in November 2017 at the Music Generation 'Tionól for Harps and Pipes' in Portlaoise, followed by a performance at the Westport Town Hall Theatre for National Harp Day 2017. In November 2018, 16 members of the ensemble were delighted to have the opportunity to perform on RTÉ Irish national television as part of a 40-piece harp ensemble, playing Elizabeth Kelly’s Favourite arranged by the ensemble directors. The ensemble has also performed at Mayo International Choral Festival, Westport Mac LuíChildren’s Arts Festival, National Harp Day performance at Foxford Traditional Weekend, Achill International Harp Festival, An Chúirt Chruitireactha, Tionól for Harps and Pipes 2021 and most recently the national St Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin March 2022 and World Harp Congress in Cardiff, July 2022.
Renowned Harpist, Holly Geraghty will also play during the recital while harp marker Graham Wright will be on hand to offer advice on harp repairs, general upkeep and purchasing harps.

FREE Event
Organised in conjunction with Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland for National Harp Day

Video from previous 'Hands on Harp' with Laoise Kelly

Lá na Cruite / National Harp Day - 'Hands on Harp'

2:30 pm, Foxford Woollen Mills

Saturday 15th October is National Harp Day. Have you always wanted to play the harp? Would you like to hear, learn more about and even have a go? Now’s your chance! Join renown Irish harpist, Holly Geraghty for this 'Hands on Harp' workshop. #Harpday

FREE Event
Organised in conjunction with Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland for National Harp Day

Don Stiff & the Hernon Family

June McCormack & Michael Rooney

Féile Concert

Sat 15th Oct @ 8pm, Moy Hotel

Featuring Don Stiff & the Hernon Family, June McCormack & Michael Rooney, Moffatt School of Dance and the Mayo Teenage Trad Ensemble. The Féile concert will take place in the Moy Hotel at 8pm on Saturday 15th October.
Adults €15 and under 18 €5.
Doors: 7:30

Please note the Féile Concert is usually a sell-out so please get your tickets early.

Sponsored by MD Roofing

**Sold Out**

Mummers

Saturday, Various Venues from 9pm

The Mummers will be in town on Saturday night and will visit the various different sessions. Playing Music, Dancing and Singing...

Trad for Tots
with Edwina Guckian and Stephen Doherty

Sun 16th Oct @ 11:30am, Moy Hotel

Introduce your little ones to Irish Music, Song and Dance

This event is suitable for 0-3 years old. It will be a very relaxed and informal introduction to Irish traditional music, song and dance. We would love to see babies (and parents) singing along!
Adults €5

Junior Session

Sun 16th 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