by Sean Hillen I am both delighted and proud that ‘Fiddles & Faeries,‘ an international fiddle-playing competition I launched, has proved so successful, with ‘Awards for Excellence’ being presented at a most enjoyable event at Leo’s Tavern, home of famed Celtic group, Clannad, and singer, Enya, in west Donegal this past weekend. While not aContinue reading “‘Fiddles and Faeries’ competition reaches its climax”
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Famous Irish Fiddler Passes Away / Fidléir Cáiliúil Imithe Uainn Ar Shlí Na Fírinne
It is with deep sorrow that we learn of the death of James Campbell (84) this past weekend, one of Ireland’s most influential traditional musicians. James died at his home at Banganboy in the town of Glenties, Donegal yesterday morning and will be buried this Wednesday. Following the sad news, many tributes flowed in from well-wishers. AccordingContinue reading “Famous Irish Fiddler Passes Away / Fidléir Cáiliúil Imithe Uainn Ar Shlí Na Fírinne”
Sadly, Covid 19 restrictions delays world records fiddle-playing event
Due to restrictions imposed by the Government in view of the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid 19 an attempt in the Gaeltacht to break six fiddle-playing Guinness World Records has been delayed. Organisers of the Event both in Ireland and abroad are sad to announce their decision but feel that peoples’ health andContinue reading “Sadly, Covid 19 restrictions delays world records fiddle-playing event “
Invite To President Michael D. Higgins To Gweedore World Records Event
Attn. His Excellency President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins President Higgins, a chara I write this email to you from the remote area where I live near Cnoc Fola (Bloody Foreland), Gaoth Dobhair to invite you and your lovely wife, Sabina, to a unique arts and culture event in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht.Continue reading “Invite To President Michael D. Higgins To Gweedore World Records Event”
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