Betty Black and The Rose in the Gap at Roe River Books, Dundalk
On Thursday, 6 August, I had the pleasure of…
I recently completed my USA Spring Tour 2026, travelling across Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, California, Oregon, Washington and Ohio.
It was a very special few weeks of music, connection and…
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I recently completed my USA Spring Tour 2026, travelling across Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, California, Oregon, Washington…
Cuts, rolls, slides, triplets. Irish fiddle ornamentation is what gives the music its character. Gerry O’Connor explains what each ornament is and how to develop them properly.
Is your violin bow losing grip or sounding dull? Gerry O’Connor explains what bow rehairing is, when you need it, and what to expect from the service at his studio…
Most fiddle players focus on the left hand. But authentic Irish bowing is what actually makes the music sound Irish. Gerry O’Connor explains why and how to improve it.
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Wilhelm Hermann Hammig (1838 to 1925)A violin and bow maker connected to Markneukirchen and Leipzig, known for…
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The Irish Rovers have long held a unique place in Irish music, carrying songs of fellowship, humour,…
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Bruel and Coisir Ceoil came together as part of an ongoing cultural exchange between Ireland and Catalonia,…
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This long-standing collaboration between Irish fiddler Gerry O’Connor and Breton guitarist Gilles le Bigot brings together two…
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Oirialla is a musical project rooted in the Oriel region,
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This programme brought together storytelling and traditional music,
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