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NYAH 2008
NYAH FESTIVAL2008 - not for the laid back or faint of heart! The list of names lined up for this year’s biggest ever “Nyah County Cavan Arts Festival 2008”, to give it the full name, reads like a who’s who of Irish music’s cream of the crop. Over 300 artists from 18 countries will descend on the Breffni county throughout March to take part in a packed programme of events across the county, ranging from major concerts to intimate pub sessions, with a host of extras including music and song workshops, awards presentations and book and CD launches. The big difference this year is that the Nyah spreads across the county, with towns like Virginia, Ballyjamesduff, Belturbet, Cootehill and Bailieboro all having a share of the action, as well as Cavan town itself. The word “nyah” refers to the very expression of the tradition … to its lift or “soul”. This is a festival of all things Cavan. Now in the Fifth year, the Nyah festival celebrates the traditional music, song, dance and culture of County Cavan, the Ulster tradition and the county’s very own musical style. The Nyah programme promotes events throughout the county on a year-round basis, Fiddle masters Cathal Hayden, Zoë Conway and Gerry O’Connor, accordion legends Tony McMahon and Finbar Dwyer, pipers Ronan Browne and Brian McNamara, flute player Desi Wilkinson, banjo king Kieran Hanrahan, bodhran and bones specialist Johnny “Ringo” McDonagh, multi-instrumentalist and singer Seamie O’Dowd and top band Cran are just some of the big names on the bill over the first big Nyah weekend, from Friday 7th- Sunday 8th March. New event happening this year is a musical exchange between the Nyah Festival and the Haworth arts & music group England The word “nyah” refers to the very expression of the tradition …. to its lift or “soul”. Na Dathanna Cavan Visual Artists’ Network, drawing its inspiration from the strong Music Tradition of Co. Cavan in this exhibition “Na Dathanna” will start its showing at the Ramour Theatre, Virginia, for the NYAH weekend of 7th to 9th March 2008 and moving to “The Backyard“ Cavan Town for two weeks from 15th to 30th March. Artists are Breffni Clarke, Zara Dolan, Avril Gould, Miriam McDwyer, Emma MsSherry, Rose Murray and Carmel O’Callaghan. Contact: email; cvannetwork@hotmail.com; calls (evenings); 042 9665264 Breffni renders unique portraits in Charcoal, while Zara is a strong figurative artist in oils and acrylics. Avril works mostly in striking oil colours. Miriam McDwyer Graphic artist works in acrylic and photography, Emma uses photography and Rose works in oils and acrylics. Carmel creates bold abstracts in mixed media. Contact: email; cvannetwork@hotmail.com; calls (evenings); 042 9665264 and joining us from BBC Radio Ulster is Speaker /Singer Brian Mullen, Derry Brian Mullen is a native of Derry City and has been singing traditional songs for more than 30 years. Like many others in the 60s ,he fell under the spell of Bob Dylan and the American folk revival and made his way from there back to his Irish roots. He met, became friends with and learned from some of the great singers of Ulster, like Eddie Butcher, Joe Holmes, Geordie Hanna and Nellie Ni Dhomhnaill. Mullen has been involved in broadcasting since 1984 and has worked for many years with the BBC where he was Northern Ireland's first full-time Irish language radio producer. He helped to set up Radio Ulster's Irish Language Unit in 1987 and currently presents the weekly radio program, "Caschlar," which features an eclectic selection of music from around the world. Matt Molloy, John Carty and Arty Mc Glynn in Cootehill
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Cavan Town Branch All musicians welcome to sit in! No Cover Charge. New Members Welcome to join Branch ALL ARE WELCOME, regardless of experience! Cup of tea and biscuit’s for all Annual Membership Fees of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann We are BEGINNER and family-friendly! Info from Martin Donohoe CCE Chairman 0862342270 NYAH Traditional Arts Festival 2008 Dates Where is it “NYAH Festival is the connection between the music , musicians and the people” Dermot McLaughlin 2007Some Highlight Dates NYAH on the wireless From 9.00pm to 10pm The show is a gathering place for all things "folk"- artist info, resources like the folk festival listings, and most especially good music and song and lots of it. .The radio show is on the web for family and friends overseas - http://www.shannonside.ie/ The show is part of the Nyah Co Cavan arts group work in keeping music live and giving access for all to the culture Each week, you can count on hearing the finest selections from new releases. We also offer occasional concert performances, recorded exclusively for the Wind that Blows , along with original interviews with some of the top names in the music world If you have a CD you wish to have played or if you want to promote your tour/Gigs, share news etc email info to martindonohoe@iolfree.ie www.cavanmusic.com
Cavan on YouTube Kavan Harp Music Are you thinking of having a harpist and harp music at your wedding or event? Click here to find out more Sessions in Cavan Monday - Cruiscin Lan, Main St, Cavan 9.30pm Enda Mc Dermott Banjo and Friends Tuesday - P J Sheridan Fiddle, Seamus Charles, Guitar and Friends Farnham Arms Hotel, Main St, Cavan 9.30pm Wednesday - Farnahm Arms Hotel 9.30pm Fintan McManus, Bouzouki Pat McManus ,Fiddle, Seamus Fay, Lilter, Martin Donohoe Accordion Thursday - Boylans, Kilnaleck 10pm Philip Clarke Accordion And Friends Thursday - Maggies Bar, Killeshandra. 10pm Sharon Smith Accordion, Gerry And Hilda Brady Fiddles and Friends Thursday - Lavey Inn, Dublin Rd, Lavey 10pm Pat Tierney Flute ,Alan Maguire Bouzouki The Widows, Belturbet 9.30pm Thursday - Tir Na Nog Cootehill, Martin Donohoe Accordion, Mickey Mc Donnell Banjo, Fintan McManus Bouzouki Friday - Don Smiths Cootehill 10pm Mickey Mc Donnell and Ceili Crew The Shamrock Inn, Killeshandra Saturday 9.30pm Local Musicians . Sunday - The Widows Bar,Belturbet Sunday 9.45pm
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