Rambling House
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Thursday 17th 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.
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Headline Concert
Don Stiffe & Hernon Family
Current All-Ireland Champions: Hannah Lyons, Harp and Ryan Sheridan, Accordion
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Fri 18th Oct @ 8pm, Moy Hotel
Doors: 7:30pm Adults: €15 plus booking fee Children under 18 FREE at the door Don Stiffe and the Hernon Family make a welcome return to Foxford for the Headline Concert.
Also features the current Senior All-Ireland Champions Hannah Lyons on Harp and Ryan Sheridan on Accordion |
Master Classes & Workshops
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Saturday 19th, 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 the Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensemble under the direction of Grainne Hambly and William JacksonSaturday 19th, 1:30pm, in the 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 the Mayo Music Generation Harp Ensemble.
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. Current Senior All-Ireland Champion, Hannah Lyons 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 19th Oct, 3pm, Foxford National School
Saturday 19th 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. #Harpday
FREE Event Organised in conjunction with Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland for National Harp Day |
Foxford Heritage Walking Tours
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Saturday 19th October
Meeting at the front of the Foxford Woollen Mills 10 mins prior to each tour. Tour Times: 1pm & 3pm We invite you to join local historian, Oliver Murphy and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of our historic town. The one hour tours will take place on Saturday, the 19th October 2024, at 1 pm and 3 pm. The meeting point is the front of the Foxford Woollen Mills at ten minutes prior to each tour. We look forward to meeting you…
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Lecture-Recital by Laoise Kelly
on the Harper, Hugh Higgins
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In the beautiful intimate setting of the Church of Ireland, this lecture-recital by Laoise Kelly, on harper Hugh Higgins (1737-1796), will be most beautiful.
Harper Laoise Kelly is from Westport and now lives on Achill Island. She learned her music at home and from great local heroes like John Hoban, Pat Friel, Liam Grealis and Jennie Kilroy. In 2020 she was awarded TG4 Gradam Ceoil Musician of the Year. Her harp has brought her all over the world performing and teaching. Hugh Higgins, ‘a harper of distinction’, was born in the Barony of Tirawley in county Mayo in 1737. His attendance at the celebrated Belfast Harp festival in 1792 ensured part of his repertoire survives. From harper Arthur O'Neill's memoirs Higgins was an 'Irish gentleman-harper, uncommonly genteel in his manners, and as to his dress ... he spared no expense in purchasing clothes. He travelled in such a manner as does and will do credit to an Irish Harper'. With historic references, anecdotes and tunes a picture of the persona of harper Hugh Higgins unfolds. This will be a one hour lecture-recital. FREE EVENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH HARP IRELAND RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE |
Féile Concert
Bríd Harper, Dermot Byrne & Steve Cooney
June McCormack & Michael Rooney, Eoin O'Donnell, Moffatt School of Dance
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Sat 19th Oct @ 8pm, Moy Hotel
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The Mummers
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Various Venues during the Weekend
There back! Causing havoc around the place for the last couple of years, they are back again this year! Beware you could be called on to dance at anytime!
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Trad for Tots
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Introduce your little ones to Irish Music, Song and Dance
This will be a very relaxed and informal introduction to Irish traditional music, song and dance for little ones. We would love to see babies (and parents) singing and dancing along! Adults €10 plus booking fee - CLICK HERE TO BOOK Kindly sponsored by Castle Medical Centre
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Collaboration of Mayo Trad Ensemble and Mayo Youth Orchestra
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Foxford Leisure Centre, 2pm - 2:45pm
FREE EVENT Over the past couple of months both the Mayo Youth Orchestra and Mayo Trad Ensemble have been working on their first collaboration.
This event will also feature a performance from Glór na Sí and a short performance from the Foxford Singing Club. Reserve Tickets Here Thanks to Creative Ireland and Mayo County Council for making this possible. Funding from Creative Ireland Mayo for this publication is gratefully acknowledged. You can access other Creative Ireland resources here. |
Junior Session
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Sun 20th Oct @ 3pm, Moy HotelA 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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Mini Céilí
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Sunday 20th October, 8pm
Brown Memorial Hall €8 each - €15 for two Join Oliver Flemming for a mini céili on Sunday evening. Sets are called out.
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Previous SOLD OUT Concerts featuring, Frankie Gavin, Seán Keane, Hernon Family, Cathy Jordan, Colm O'Donnell, The Piper's Cross Céilí Band, The O'Donnell Family, Eleanor Shanley & Don Stiff
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Dezi Donnelly & Michael McGoldrick
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Noel Hill
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Fergal Scahill & Ryan Molloy
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Further details on events tel. 086 3999774 / Email [email protected]