The Derry Singing Session will have a special guest joining them on Thursday 1 March – Len Graham. These monthly singing sessions are organised by Jim MacFarland and are held in Tinney’s Bar, Patrick Street.
Beidh Éigse Cholm Cille 2012 ar siúl i nOllscoil Uladh, Doire 2-3 Márta le téama Ceol na hImirce. ”Echoes of exile and opportunity, the sorrow of departure and faithful memories … can all be heard in the music of Ireland and Scotland”. More info on events from Niall Comer Tel: +44 28 71675270 or email: nm.comer@ulster.ac.uk
Cathal McConnell will be in Sandino’s, Derry, on Sunday, 11 March 2012. This is part of a countrywide tour to launch his new book and recording I have travelled this country. It features 123 songs with over 6 hours of listening pleasure on an audio DVD. The book/DVD will be available to purchase at the Inishowen Singing Weekend.
Jerry O’Reilly, a regular of the Inishowen Singing Weekend, has just launched his second CD Havoc in Heaven. The CD title comes from a tribute song in honour of the late Frank Harte and was written by Robbie O’Connell. We look forward to seeing Jerry in Inishowen in March 2012 and to hear some ‘live’ renderings of the song. His CD will be on sale at the Inishowen Singing Weekend.
