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Ennis Trad Fest 2021 gets under way

The popular Ennis Trad Fest has made a welcome return this year following last year’s cancellation due to the pandemic.

NUIG project recognised internationally

A project which saw over 200 archival terms entered into the Irish language lexicon earlier this year, has now led to those terms being officially recognized by the International Council on Archives.

Éigse Thomáis Uí Aodha on this weekend

The third annual Irish-language festival, Éigse Thomáis Uí Aodha, will be held by Oidhreacht an Chláir in Miltown Malbay this weekend.

NUI Galway appoints first Irish Language Officer

NUI Galway has announced the appointment of the University’s first ever Irish Language Officer.

Clare fiddle player to get TG4 Gradam Ceoil award

A Clare musician has been named as a recipient of a 2021 Gradam Ceoil Award which pays homage to musicians who have advanced, strengthened, and preserved traditional music in Ireland.
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TG4 celebrates 70 years of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is the world’s largest celebration of Irish music, language, song and dance however, with no Fleadh Cheoil this year, TG4 has commissioned Fleadhfest ’21 a series of programmes celebrating the 70th anniversary of one of Ireland’s most significant cultural events. 

Breen and Kennedy are joint creator-in-residence

The Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) and the Arts Office of Clare County Council have announce that the second Duala: Creator-in-Residence Scheme has been awarded to joint applicants Tara Breen and Nuala Kennedy.

TG4 to honour President Higgins for 80th birthday

TG4 will honour President Michael D. Higgins, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, with a one-hour special featuring some of Ireland’s finest poets, singers, musicians, thinkers, playwrights, and dancers.
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