Madame Bonaparte, Mayor Harrison's Fedora, and Col. Rodgers' Favourite

Packie Duignan (flute) and Peter Fitzpatrick (fiddle)

Related articles

• The local man who hit all the right notes - Dromore Leader
• TG4 WANTS TO TEACH DONEGAL PEOPLE HOW TO PLAY MUSIC! - Donegal Daily
• Musical Tales 2013
• Marty Lipp: Three Irish Stars Form New Neo-Trad Constellation - Huffington Post

Album release of all John McKenna’s music and background - Leitrim Observer

The current Leitrim traditional group in residence, Dónal Lunny, Seamus Begley and John Carty recently paid a visit to the restored home of the legendary flute player John McKenna in Tents, near Tarmon. These present masters of the tradition were visiting to hear about an exciting project to produce for the first time, through digital remastering, the total and complete discography of John McKenna.

The recordings span from 1921 to 1937 and some of this music is extremely rare and has never been heard before.

The legendary John McKenna is one of the most influential flute players in the history of Irish music. John was born in Tents in 1880, emigrated to the USA in 1909 and from 1921 to 1937 whilst living, working and raising a family in New York, he recorded an extremely important body of work in total forty four 78 rpm’s record sides. McKenna was a true master in his field and during his lifetime, his raw, earthy dynamic Leitrim style, allied with a rich tone, subtle melody variation and a beautifully unforced driving rhythm set a new benchmark for excellence. McKenna is of one of the most influential flute players in the history of Irish music and he attained an impact globally.

Nuala Kennedy Band - Paddy's Lamentation (2012)

Irish Flutes

Chris Norman, Brendan Bell, Austin Smith, Martin McCann, Patrick Armstrong. At Billy McComiskey's Irish Family Thanksgiving Extravaganza, Nov. 24, 2012

Related articles

• Tin Whistle Tutor Book: Tin Whistle Tutor CD-Rom Edition Available
• Planxty -- Raggle Taggle Gypsy O (1973 RTE)
• "MIDIFlute" - Irish Flute/Whistle CoreMIDI Control Surface for the iPad
• Patrick Street - Live at Earagail Arts Festival, Ionad Cois Locha 2008
• Paddy Killoran Monument Unveiling in Ballymote

Conal O Grada flute recital in Miltown Malbay

Recorded in July 2012 at the Willie Clancy festival in Miltown Malbay, Ireland.

Related articles

• Music of Clare Online Archive at Clare County Library
• Tin Whistle Tutor Book: Tin Whistle Tutor CD-Rom Edition Available
• Martin O Connor, Liz Carroll, Dave Flynn & Peadar Ó Riada
• "MIDIFlute" - Irish Flute/Whistle CoreMIDI Control Surface for the iPad
• Planxty -- Raggle Taggle Gypsy O (1973 RTE)

Scoil Gheimhridh Frankie Kennedy

Frankie Kennedy (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The 19th Annual Scoil Gheimhridh Frankie Kennedy happens in the stunning surroundings of the Donegal Gaeltacht in Gaoth Dobhair, and is without question one of the highlights of the traditional Irish music calendar. This year is no exception. There will be classes in various traditional Irish musical instruments, as well as dance, from some of the most respected musicians around. There are events for all the family, including Children’s Art workshops – not to mention a series of concerts from Ireland’s finest artists, including: Altan, Andy Irvine, Séamie O’Dowd, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Steve Cooney, At First Light, and the return of the New Years Hooley Ceol, Craic & Céilí with Breanndán Begley & Steve Cooney & Reel it plus many more.

Tin Whistle Tutor Book: CD-Rom Edition Available

Tin Whistle : A Complete Guide to Playing Irish Traditional Music on the Whistle







A CD-ROM edition of Tradschool's Irish whistle tutor is now available. The data cd contains the pdf ebook and the 429 audio mp3 files that make up the tutor, and comes with a full-colour DVD cover.


Shipping is direct from the US; shipping times are from 2-5 days (US) and 7-14 days (Europe)


The price is 35 euros, including shipping anywhere.




Tin Whistle Tutor Book: Tin Whistle Tutor CD-Rom Edition Available:

Related articles

• Tin Whistle Tutor CD-Rom Edition Available
• Tin Whistle Tutor Book: Tin Whistle Tutor CD-Rom Edition Available
• Parts 1 & 2 now available
• Edenderry to host 2013 Leinster Fleadh - Offaly Express
• Planxty -- Raggle Taggle Gypsy O (1973 RTE)