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The Dancing Thru the Ages show is a new and exhilarating take on traditional Irish music, dance and song. This contemporary work is performed by an energetic troupe of skilled performers as they perfectly portray the mood and pace of the music in both the time-honoured and contempory styles....

Damhsa Fest 09 is the only International Folk Dance festival of its kind in the 32 counties of Ireland. This year the festival runs from 21 July to 27th July 2009. The International Folk dancers will be performing all over Cork City and County during the festival. Towns featured include Cobh, Carrigaline, and Blarney, Mallow, Kinsale, Dunmanyway and Cork City. The highlight of the week will be the Dance Extravaganza Concert in City Hall on the 25th July at 8pm. Make it a night to remember with p...

This annual festival is a celebration of the best in Irish music, dance and song. There's something here for all the family with songs and stories for children as well as plenty late night sessions with many of Ireland's best performers. The event is held in a number pubs and venues throughout the city so no two nights are ever the same....

West Cork Chamber Music Festival is dedicated to live music performance of the highest standard of excellence, from all over the world!
The festival is held over 9 days in Bantry House with events which include music concerts, masterclasses, Young Musicians Platform, Literary Fringe, West Cork Craft and West Cork Craft Exhibition....

Kevin Bale is one of the most important singer songwriters working in contemporary Ireland. His bittersweet compositions on all facets of Irish life imbued with native autonomy set him apart from his contemporaries. His songs have been covered by professional singers in Ireland, Australia and America.

His comic ballad ‘Bandon Car’ has been recorded no less than six times. He has courageously ploughed the lonesome trail as a solo balladeer and as a member of various musical outfits down t...

This traditional festival is sure to have something for all, it is guaranteed craic and ceoil (music) with workshops in music song and dance being hosted by some of the country's best traditional artists. The aim of Feile Atha Da Chab is to promote and celebrate Irish traditional music and song. The weekend offers concerts, children's sessions, impromptu pub sessions and various workshops....