Festival of Music at St. Barrahane's Church

Festival of Music at St. Barrahane's Church Every July and August St. Barrahane's Church, Castletownshend, Co. Cork hosts a number of highly acclaimed classical concerts. Purpose of the Festival
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to promote classical music
2. platform for young artists
3. entertainment for locals and tourists
4. upkeep of St. Barrahane’s Church

The first festival was organised in 1980 and except for 1987, has taken place annually ever since. Michael Sokolov-Grant was its first chairman. Amongst the distinguished musicians to have played are the RTÉ Vanbrugh String Quartet, the Crawford Piano Trio, David

Agnew, oboe, Jonathan Freeman-Attwood, trumpet, Director of the Royal Academy of Music, London, Professor Gerard Gillen, organ, of Maynooth College, Brigid Knowles, contralto, Catherine Leonard, violin, Philip Martin, piano and composer, Dr. John O’Conor, piano, Dr. Geraldine O'Grady, violin, Professor Micheal O'Suilleabhain, Limerick University, Cara O'Sullivan, soprano, Ioana Petcu-Colan, violin, Peter Sweeney, former Organist of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Hugh Tinney.

As part of culture night, there will be a Free concert in Abbeystrewry Church Skibbereen on Friday 20th September at 8 p...
12/09/2024

As part of culture night, there will be a Free concert in Abbeystrewry Church Skibbereen on Friday 20th September at 8 pm. This concert will feature 'stars of the future', local up and coming musicians. All welcome!

13/08/2024
Looking forward to our concert tomorrow!
07/08/2024

Looking forward to our concert tomorrow!

F***y Mendelssohn: String Quartet in E flat majorJ.S. Bach: Chorale Prelude BWV668Harry O'Connor: Summer IdyllBrahms: String Quartet in C minor Op.51 No.1

24/07/2024

Listening to rehearsal for tomorrow's concert, 8pm, St. Barrahane's. Will be so special.

Our third concert in the Festival is on Thursday 25th July at 8pm in St. Barrahane's Church, Castletownshend. This conce...
18/07/2024

Our third concert in the Festival is on Thursday 25th July at 8pm in St. Barrahane's Church, Castletownshend. This concert features Michael Mattioli on saxophone, Alfie Kennedy on keyboard and Susan Nares on flute and keyboard.
For more details, and to book tickets please visit: https://barrahanemusic.ie/events/2407/

James Taylor and Caitríona O'Mahony in St. Barrahane’s bringing such magnificent music. If you're not here you are missi...
11/07/2024

James Taylor and Caitríona O'Mahony in St. Barrahane’s bringing such magnificent music. If you're not here you are missing a very beautiful concert.

03/07/2024

Really looking forward to our Festival this year, starting on Thursday 11th July. For more information on all concerts, and to purchase tickets please visit: https://barrahanemusic.ie/

Every July and August St. Barrahane's Church, Castletownshend, Co. Cork hosts a number of highly acc

Just heard some glorious Bach in Bantry with the Cork County harpsichord. What a treat it will be to hear James Taylor p...
02/07/2024

Just heard some glorious Bach in Bantry with the Cork County harpsichord. What a treat it will be to hear James Taylor play it on Thurs. 11th July in St. Barrahane's.

22/05/2024

Wonderful concert coming up on Saturday 25th May at 5 pm in St. Barrahane's Church, Castletownshend featuring Geoffrey Spratt with MusiCórum, and Colin McLean. For more details, and to purchase tickets please visit: https://barrahanemusic.ie/events/geoffrey-spratt-with-musicorum-and-colin-mclean/

Every July and August St. Barrahane's Church, Castletownshend, Co. Cork hosts a number of highly acc

Our next concert features the Ora Quartet and will be in Abbeystrewry Church (Skibbereen) on Thursday 15th February at 8...
06/02/2024

Our next concert features the Ora Quartet and will be in Abbeystrewry Church (Skibbereen) on Thursday 15th February at 8 pm. For more details, and to purchase ticket online, please visit: https://barrahanemusic.ie/events/the-ora-quartet-in-skibbereen/
Tickets are also available at Thornhill Electrical, Skibbereen.

09/10/2023

A wonderful concert coming up on Saturday 21st October from 3pm in Abbeystrewry Church. Free concert, with retiring collection In aid of Abbeystrewry Union of Parishes and Skibbereen Geriatric Society.

West Cork Choral Singers Invitation to OPEN REHEARSALThe choir would like to welcome anyone keen to join us fo...
11/09/2023

West Cork Choral Singers Invitation to
OPEN REHEARSAL
The choir would like to welcome anyone keen to join us for a free choral workshop.
Warm up your voice and your heart and come alive to the joy of harmony singing.
You can also learn about our performance plans for the 23/24 season.
Monday September 25th 2023, 7.45 starting time.
St Matthew’s Parish Hall, Aughadown, P81 TH29.

Due to the adverse weather predicted tonight, we have decided to move the John O'Conor concert to Abbeystrewry Church, B...
18/08/2023

Due to the adverse weather predicted tonight, we have decided to move the John O'Conor concert to Abbeystrewry Church, Bridge Street, Skibbereen at 8.30 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Last Thursday's opening concert. What a feast.
24/07/2023

Last Thursday's opening concert. What a feast.

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Listening to rehearsal for tomorrow's concert, 8pm, St. Barrahane's. Will be so special.

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