Rambling House
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Thursday 19th Oct @ 8pm, Moy HotelThe scene is set for the Rambling House so come along and allow yourself to step back in time with music, song, stories and light refreshments...just like the good auld days.
The venue for the Rambling House is the Moy Hotel. FREE EVENT |
Session Trail
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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
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Friday 20th Oct @ 6pm in Cruiser's
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Headline Concert
Full Set | P.J. Hernon, | Mayo Teenage Trad Ensemble |
The Piper's Cross Céilí Band
Fri 20th Oct @ 8pm, Moy Hotel
Doors: 7:30pm
Adults €18 plus booking fee - Click Here to Buy
Children €10 - On the Door
Doors: 7:30pm
Adults €18 plus booking fee - Click Here to Buy
Children €10 - On the Door
FullSet are one of Ireland’s most accomplished and sought-after bands in Irish Traditional Music today. This young and exciting group creates a sound that is full of energy & innovation, whilst all the time remaining true to their traditional roots.
Accordion and melodeon maestro P.J. Hernon with also feature on the night with Katie Murray & Labhrás Hernon.
Mayo Teenage Trad Ensemble with premiere a newly composed suite of music based on the extraordinary life of Foxford's very own Admiral William Brown, the father of the Argentine Navy. Composed and directed by David Doocey.
Special Guests on the night are All-Ireland Champions, the Piper's Cross Céilí Band.
Sponsored by MD Roofing
Accordion and melodeon maestro P.J. Hernon with also feature on the night with Katie Murray & Labhrás Hernon.
Mayo Teenage Trad Ensemble with premiere a newly composed suite of music based on the extraordinary life of Foxford's very own Admiral William Brown, the father of the Argentine Navy. Composed and directed by David Doocey.
Special Guests on the night are All-Ireland Champions, the Piper's Cross Céilí Band.
Sponsored by MD Roofing
Master Classes & Workshops
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Saturday 21st, Foxford National SchoolFull details including Masterclasses and Music Workshops available here - Workshops & Master Classes
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Harp Recital
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Lunchtime Recital from Holly Geraghty and the Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensemble under the direction of Grainne Hambly and William JacksonSaturday 21st, 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 |
Lá na Cruite / National Harp Day - 'Hands on Harp' Taster Class
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Video from previous 'Hands on Harp' with Laoise Kelly
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Saturday 21st Oct, 2:30 pm, Foxford Woollen Mills
Saturday 21st October is National Harp Day. Have you always wanted to try the harp? Would you like to hear, learn more about and even have a go? Now’s your chance! Join us for this 'Hands on Harp' class with Gráinne Hambly. #Harpday
FREE Event Organised in conjunction with Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland for National Harp Day |
Church Concert
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Sat 21st Oct @ 6:30pm, Protestant Church
Doors: 6:00pm €10 plus booking fee - Click Her to Book Tickets In the beautiful intimate setting of the Protestant Church, come listen to young musician of the year Méabh Smyth & Patrick Doocey with some beautiful sean-nós dancing from Edwina Guckian. This one hour concert
Adults €10 plus booking fee & U18 Free |
Féile Concert
Sat 21st Oct @ 8pm, Moy Hotel
Doors: 7:30pm
Adults €15 plus booking fee - Click Here to Book
Children €5 on the door
Featuring Fergal Scahill & Ryan Molloy, Colm, Seamus & the O'Donnell Family. The Féile concert will also feature Holly Geraghty, Gráinne Hambly and the Mayo Music Generation Harp Ensemble. take place in the Moy Hotel at 8pm on Saturday 21st October.
Tickets on Sales Shortly
Please note the Féile Concert is usually a sell-out so please get your tickets early.
Sponsored by MD Roofing
Tickets on Sales Shortly
Please note the Féile Concert is usually a sell-out so please get your tickets early.
Sponsored by MD Roofing
The Mummers
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Various Venues during the Weekend
There back! Causing havoc around the place last year they are back again this year. Be ware you could be called on to dance at anytime!
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Tots Trad
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Sun 22nd Oct @ 11:30am, Moy Hotel
Adults €7 - Tots Free 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 €7 plus booking fee Kindly sponsored by Castle Medical Centre
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Junior Session
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Sun 22nd Oct @ 3pm, Cruiser'sA 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.
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Previous SOLD OUT Concerts featuring, Frankie Gavin, Seán Keane, Hernon Family, Cathy Jordan, Colm O'Donnell,
Eleanor Shanley & Don Stiff
Eleanor Shanley & Don Stiff
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Dezi Donnelly & Michael McGoldrick performing at the 2018 Féile Concert
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Noel Hill performing at the 2017 Féile Concert
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Further details on events tel. 086 3999774 / Email foxfordtraditionalweekend@gmail.com