NYAH Festival of Traditional Music will be held from 14th -17th March throughout Co. Cavan
NYAH is the oldest festival of traditional music in County Cavan and since its inception in 1999 has programmed artists of excellence and distinction.
The Festival is committed to two of the core priorities of Cavan County Council and the Arts Council in the Framework Agreement, supporting professional artists and ensuring that more people have access to quality arts provision locally.
Highlights include Jig of Life Awards Concert in Town Hall Cavan Saturday 15th. The Jig Of Life Awards will be presented to James Kelly, fiddler, who travels from USA for the Award; Peter Maguire, Mullahoran, piper; Mick O'Connor, Dublin, flute; and Marian Crowe, Cavan, dance master.
Our Belfast friends Rainbow Reels is a LGBTQIA+ traditional Irish music group. They have attracted musicians of all levels, some of whom in the past didn't feel welcome in the trad community when they came out. Along with regular LGBTQIA+ session players, the group has facilitated people to dust off their instruments in a supportive and fun environment, reducing isolation and creating connections. They host a Session on Sunday 16th March in Farnham Arms Hotel.
We will have an evening of Indian, Ukrainian, and Irish song, dance, Music on the 17th March also in Farnham Arms. Check posters for full details
Alongside all this we have Free one to one masterclasses on Banjo, Fiddle, Flute, Singing on Friday 14th, from 5pm-9pm. Book via 0862342370. Intermediate level
- Thursday, 13th and Friday 14th March: School and nursing home visits with NYAH Comhaltas.
- Thursday night 13th March: Tunes in Ramblin House Cootehill from 9.30 pm with Mickey McDonnell & Friends. Admission free.
- Saturday, 15th March: Ppen street session on Market Square from 2-4 pm. Join us for tunes & Songs. All ages welcome.
- Sunday 16th March: Session in Peoples Restaurant Main Street Cavan from 2.30pm-3.30pm. Admission free.
- Monday, 17th March, St Patrick’s Day: Radio Show 6-8 pm on Shannonside & Northern Sound. Festival Guests and Radio Feature on Irish Language with Philip Clarke.
Every Sunday 3pm NYAH CCE session is held in Farnham Arms Hotel Cavan and all welcome to join & share the Living Culture.
NYAH Festival is supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon FIS Scheme, Cavan County Council Arts Office, Mary & Rich Brautigam, USA, Sheridan Insurance College St Cavan, Widows Bar Belturbet, Felix & Sharon Mc Quaid Opticians, Farnham Arms Hotel.
The Wind That Blows Radio Show ‘Folking Traditional’, every Saturday at 8pm with the Cavanman on Shannonside Northern Sound Radio www.northernsound.ie
For more information, contact Martin Donohoe Traditional Irish Musician, mobile 0862342270