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By Maxim Kelly

A thunderous fusion of Celtic, Eastern and Appalachian traditions comes together in the high energy performances of Scythian on Friday, November 10th at Monroe’s Live.

Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, announced the Budget for 2024 on Tuesday, 10 October. The minister outlined a multibillion package of spending increases, once-off payments and tax cuts. The Galway Advertiser took to the streets of Galway city to get the views of civilians, and while there were positives, there was an overwhelming concern about the rise in the cost-of-living.

A ballad is a form of verse, a poem or a song that tells a story. It can be considered either poetic or musical and is written in short stanzas with a rhyming system abcb. These forms of folk songs were often anonymous retellings of local legends, stories of particular events or characters.

Weekend of Friday, June 16th – Sunday June 18th

The return of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to County Westmeath will ensure over 500,000 visitors to Mullingar and the wider Midlands region from August 6-14 inclusive.

Take a step back in time and experience life in rural Ireland back when you visit the Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum.

Renowned music duo, Foster and Allen, have released a new single to celebrate the return of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to Mullingar.

Returning to its roots, County Westmeath will come alive with the traditional sounds of Irish music and dance for one week as Mullingar hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022.

The 2022 Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo will take place in Achill, next Saturday and Sunday, 7 and 8 of May.