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Easter family fun packed event at Athlone Castle certain to entertain
Athlone Castle will celebrate the Easter holiday with an exciting and fun filled onsite family event taking place on Easter Saturday, April 16.
Roy — the musical genius on the scooter
Roy Carroll was one of the best known characters of Galway City. As a resident musician in many city hotels in Eyre Square, he was forever the epitome of decorum, bedecked in his bow tie. He was known to many as the man on the scooter which he rode through the city while often carrying an open umbrella, Roy sadly passed away in early winter, but it would be remiss of the city to not pay tribute to this remarkable character with an even more remarkable back story. Because Roy Carroll was his stage name, not many knew that he was born Peter Salvatore Armonde Louis Volpe.
Connacht Fleadh Cheoil 2023 awarded to Ballina
The Connacht Council of Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann has awarded the 2023 Connacht Fleadh to Ballina to coincide with the 300th centenary of the town.
‘It feels like starting over again’
JULIE FEENEY was not just busy during the lockdowns, she was positively a Renaissance woman, adding actor, playwright, and theatrical music director to her already impressive CV of award winning vocalist and composer.
Rhiannon Giddens headlines new music series on TG4 player
GRAMMY-AWARD winning American musician, Rhiannon Giddens, will be among the performers in a new music series, which launches on Friday February 11, on the TG4 Player.
Is Galway in line for another Choice Music Prize win?
COULD ANOTHER Galway based musician scoop the Choice Music Prize when the awards are announced in Vicar Street on March 3?
TG4 to show Christmas Day tribute to the late Joe Burke
TG4 will broadcast a musical celebration in memory of Joe Burke, a giant of traditional music and accordion playing, in a special programme on Christmas Day. One of the most talented musicians of his era, Joe Burke died last February and in celebration of the rich musical heritage he left after him, this programme will air on Christmas day with performances from some of the most influential Irish musical figures.
Mick Flannery ready to strike up a tune in Castlebar
A cliché has it that you have to beware of the quiet ones, because most of the time their voices speak sharper and with more range than the loudmouths.
