Catskills Irish Arts Week

12/28/2024

12/13/2024

I told you so.

The film had its world premiere earlier this year.

12/06/2024

Good on ya Delta, great to see you promoting the West of Ireland through Shannon Airport in Clare. Now service it year round from several US Gateways.

12/06/2024

Even Oprah is aware of this shameful Irish legacy.

Maureen Sullivan, now 71 years old, was locked up in the New Ross laundry in Co Wexford at age 12, after reporting to a nun that her stepfather was sexually assaulting her

10/16/2024

Will look forward to this launch where it all began for the Sailors on the Rock, an exemplar of the fabulous creative collaboration aboard the Joanie Madden Folk’N Irish Cruise in February.

Sailors On The Rock
brucefoleymusic.bandcamp.com/album/sailors-on-the-rock

New York, NY – Traditional Irish music enthusiasts will be thrilled with the release of Sailors on the Rock, a captivating new album featuring New York-based talents: accordionist John Nolan, fiddler John Reynolds, and singer-guitarist Bruce Foley (all members of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Mid-Atlantic Region Hall of Fame). This album transports listeners to the heart of Ireland’s musical culture, blending lively tunes and poignant songs echoing an earlier era where the Irish enjoyed dance-halls and ballad rooms.

Sailors on the Rock showcases a dynamic fusion of instruments and styles, with Nolan’s spirited button accordion, Reynolds’ expressive fiddle, and Foley’s heartfelt vocals creating a rich, immersive experience. Each track captures the essence of Irish traditions while also celebrating the unique experiences of the Irish diaspora in America.

Self-produced and critically acclaimed, the album reflects a deep respect for the past while infusing fresh energy into classic melodies. The engaging mix of tunes and ballads invites listeners to enjoy the best of past and present traditional music.

The album is available at: brucefoleymusic.bandcamp.com/album/sailors-on-the-rock

A launch event will be held on Joanie Madden's Folk 'N Irish Cruise during the first week of February, 2025. Join us as we celebrate Sailors on the Rock, a tribute to the enduring spirit of Irish music.

"Three seasoned veterans of Irish music and song - it doesn't get any better" - Joanie Madden.

In-depth review by Dan Neely in the Irish Echo: www.irishecho.com/2023/12/debut-album-is-a-crowd-pleaser

Joanie Madden Folk 'N Irish Cruise 2025: joaniemaddencruise.com/

Irish Music Magazine official

10/03/2024

Well, it looks like Aer Lingus has finally signed onto the TSA-Precheck access areas at USA Airports according to this announcement I saw today in my Aeros email box. Don't know why it took so long but maybe the expansion to so many US gateways made it a more convenient and efficient service for folks who have TSA-Pre-check and Global memberships.

The Benefits of TSA PreCheck
Smarter travel experience with less stress
Move through security faster in over 200 airports
Keep your shoes, belts and light jackets on
Keep laptops and 3-1-1 liquids in your bag
Children 17 and under can join you
Enrollment valid for 5 years

08/31/2024

July 13th - July 19th, 2025 Catskills Irish Arts Week
East Durham NY WATCH for Registration info.

08/21/2024

It was very encouraging to talk with Bernadette Gavin at the end of last week as she was busily readying Nellies for a wedding saying" that they got through much of the season after so much doom and gloom at the beginning of it as it went on the market. In another local website she wrote:
"yes the 2024 season as of 8.20.24 is going strong! 💪 keep up the reservations. Gavins Irish Country Inn would love to see all East Durham sold out Labor Day Weekend at Gavin’s; Stay 2 nights get 1 free! Best deal of the season and kids free too!! Call 518-634-2582 option 1 today! Gavins Irish Country Inn is fully open offering live Irish much every night (the only venue in New York offering this) thru Labor Day weekend! We are open weekend this fall and hope to see you. For reservations, call 518-634-2582 option 1 and Www.gavins.com.

Gavin’s weekends for 2025 season are 75% full and would love to see our midweek business in 2025 be at 75-80% too! Keep the reservations coming in for Fall 2024 and 2025! Thank you again! It is miraculous and with all the Irish American support Gavin’s will be here another 50+ years!

Thank you for your support as we celebrate our 63rd season as the Gavin family and 101th season as an Inn!

Gavin's Country Irish Inn and Suites is An All Inclusive Resort in the Great Northern Catskills of new York. OPEN St. Patrick's Day Weekends 2018, Gavinstock, Family Reunion, Weddings, Kids Rules Week, Guinness Fest and more! Call 518-634-2582 for info.

08/02/2024

If like me you are unable to attend the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Wexford starting this weekend, you can soak up some of the excitement and massive array of talent heading there for the annual cultural feast organized by Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann which enjoys a wonderful media partnership with TG4 (www.tg4.ie) going back to the 2013 Fleadh in Derry. In fact you can sample the four Provincial Fleadhs in Ireland that precede the All-Ireland this Sunday night, August 4 at 9:30 pm Irish Time in one edited show.

TG4 to broadcast live from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024
REMINDER ALL TIMES LISTED ARE ON IRISH TIME!

Fleadh24 on TG4

TG4 will broadcast live from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 with extensive coverage from the Wexford Fleadh on TG4 and on TG4.ie

From 8th – 11th August 2024 9.30pm

YouTube Clip: Fleadh24

Fleadh24 brings you to the heart of this year’s Fleadh Cheoil with four nights of stunning performances and entertainment broadcast live from four stages in the TG4 TV Village located at Crescent Quay in Wexford Town. Presented by Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, Aoife Ní Thuairisg and Peadar Ó Goill, Fleadh24 will broadcast live nightly from 9.30pm on TG4 and across the globe on www.TG4.ie. Join us to experience the finest Irish and international performers, and to discover the brightest new talents emerging from the Fleadh competitions. Each show will feature musicians, singers and dancers, young and old, who have travelled to Wexford for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from all over Ireland and from the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Finland, Brazil and, Dubai. TG4 is a media sponsor of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

Pic: Fleadh24 presenters- Peadar Ó Goill, Aoife Ní Thuairisg, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. Credit Melissa Mannion

Fleadh24 – Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th 9.30pm each night.

Broadcast Live nightly from Crescent Quay on TG4 & TG4.ie

On Thursday night the headline acts will include Michael Flatley - Matt Molloy & John Carty - Sharon Shannon – Lumiere - The Piper’s Cross Céilí Band - Pádraig Jack - Róisín El Cheriff - New Ross and District Pipe Band.

Friday night sees the following take to the stage Michael McGoldrick Family Band – Ímar – ALDO - The West Ocean String Quarte – InB - Clonroche Traveller Girls - Jack Warnock - Natalie Haas - Sharon Howley - Late for the Train - The Devane Brothers

On Saturday night we will be entertained by Jackie Daly & Matt Cranitch - Maurice Lennon Trio- Garadice with Eleanor Shanley - Dan McCabe - BIIRD featuring Lisa Canny - The Raines - Cumas Trad Band - David Murphy

For the final night on Sunday we have another great mixture of musicians including live performances from Frankie Gavin & De Dannan - Wallis Bird - Bow Brothers - Niall McCabe - Nomos - Tulua - John, Pip & Tanya Murphy - Robert and James Harvey with Ryan Molloy - Nezlamni Ensemble …. and many more.

Produced by Power Pictures the four live shows will be broadcast on TG4 from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th August, between 9.30pm––11pm.

Fleadh24- Na Comórtais

TG4 in association with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will stream live competitions from Friday through to Sunday.

Pic: Fleadh 24- Na Comórtais, presenters- Freda Nic Giolla Chatháin & Fiona Ní Fhlaithearta

Fleadh24 - Na Comórtais: TG4 and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann present live streaming of competitions from various categories on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to finish with the Senior Céilí Band competition on Sunday evening live from the Fleadh Dome. Presented by Fiona Ní Fhlaithearta and Freda Nic Giolla Chatháin live coverage from The Presentation School and the Fleadh Dome. Competitions will be streamed live on tg4.ie and Fleadhcheoil.ie. For more streaming details, follow and .

Fleadh24 - Na Comórtais – Friday 9th 13:45 | Live Stream – Concertina (12-15) - www.TG4.ie & www.fleadhcheoil.ie
Fleadh24 – Na Comórtais – Friday 9th 15.45 | Live Stream – Accompaniment (0-18) – www.TG4.ie & www.fleadhcheoil.ie
Fleadh24 – Na Comórtais – Saturday 10th 09.45 | Live Stream- Melodeon (0-18) - www.TG4.ie & www.fleadhcheoil.ie
Fleadh24 – Na Comórtais – Saturday 10th 13.15 | Live Stream- Harp (15-18) - www.TG4.ie & www.fleadhcheoil.ie
Fleadh24 – Na Comórtais – Saturday 10th 15.45 | Live Stream- Instrument of choice (15-18) – www.TG4.ie & www.fleadhcheoil.ie
Fleadh24 – Na Comórtais – Sunday 11th 18.15 | Live Stream – Céilí Bands (0-18) – www.TG4.ie & www.fleadhcheoil.ie
Fleadh24 – Na Comórtais is produced by OMedia

Cúla4

Pic: Cúla4 presenter Niamh Ní Chróinín

At this year's Fleadh, the children’s channel’s Cúla4 team, along with presenter Niamh Ní Chróinín, will be roaming the streets of Wexford with a mobile stage on Friday the 9th & Saturday 10th of August from midday giving all a chance to showcase their talents, whether it's playing an instrument, singing, dancing, or any other party piece. These clips will be broadcasting on Cúla4’s social channels.

• Cúla4 – Friday 9th August from midday | On the streets of Wexford.

• Cúla4 – Saturday 10th August from midday | On the streets of Wexford.

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Media Contact: Linda Ní Ghríofa, [email protected]

Fáilte go Loch Garman! Welcome to Wexford! Traditional musicians of all ages are invited to gather in Wexford from 4-11 August to celebrate Fleadh Cheoil 2024!

07/18/2024

Special Open House for the Catskills Irish Arts Week this Friday July 19th, 2024 - to visit our authentic 200 year old Donegal cottage. Host Terry Patterson will guide you through the story of our most treasured historical site. Time: 3:00-5:00 pm located on our grounds, 2257 Route 145 East Durham, NY.

07/11/2024

Join us for the Finale Festival of Catskills Irish Arts Week next Saturday, July 20th, at the MJQ Irish Cultural Centre!
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The Saturday afternoon gathering brings the community of teachers, students and spectators together for one last celebration.
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The festival will take place from 12 - 6 p.m.
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Advanced tickets are available online for $15. Tickets will also be sold at the gate for $25.
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Buy tickets now!
https://ciaw.mjqirishcentre.com/

07/11/2024

If anyone is coming up to East Durham for the Catskills Irish Arts Week on Sunday evening, July 14 and could help us arrange for pickup of one passenger arriving on British Air (Terminal 8) at around 7:15 pm, we would be very grateful if you could contact me at 201-965-6598 asap. Paul Keating

07/10/2024

As we get ready to celebrate 30 years of the Catskills Irish Arts Week here in East Durham, we would like to give a shout out to Mary Lou Philbin and her late husband, the equally charming Corkman who provided such wonderful and important support to our mission of keeping the Tradition alive at the CIAW. Their stock in trade enhanced what we were doing and provided a great variety of records, books and educational material to keep our and their customers busy over the year until we would meet again.
Now it is time for Mary Lou to take it easy and she is offering to pass along the still very valuable inventory that they collected --and at a very reasonable price---for another vendor who could modernize and upgrade the shop online to operate in the 21st Century. Maybe that person could be you.

OSSIAN USA Mary Lou Philbin-Clarke
118 Beck Road Loudon, NH 03307-1119 (603)783-4383
www.ossianusa.com [email protected]

Traditional Irish, Scottish & New England Music

July 2024

Dear Irish Traditional Music Family,
As I sit here in New Hampshire reading about the excitement in Miltown Malbay this week, and the anticipation of magical happenings in East Durham at the Catskills next week, i am reminded of over 31 years of OSSIAN USA and 21 years of producing concerts for the Between Program and Concern Worldwide with my late husband, Corkman Charlie Clarke.
Charlie passed on from this plane of existence April 18, 2015. i have attempted to keep the flame burning and feel it necessary to hand on the torch. i need your help to spread the Word to prospective knowledgeable buyers.

assets of the business
reputation not only of 31 years of OSSIAN USA, but also 25 years of OSSIAN PUBLICATIONS in Cork
Domain name ownership
operational transferable website with customer base
ongoing publication of most books inventory:
- over 1,150 CDs
- over 500 cassettes
- DVDs 45 approximately
- Video cassettes 15
- over 300 issues IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE
vol 1 1995-Nov 2002
- Books
Hardcover
- Large format 3
- small format 15
Softcover
- Large format 215 approx
- Small Format 250 approx

-Sheetmusic
- Large format
45 multi-page guitar arrangements
100 mostly arrangement for voice and piano
- Small Format
200 choral arrangements SATB
There are also some consigned books and CDs available but not necessarily included.

my asking price is $8,ooo

i realize this amount is less than what i should ask and i will incur a loss. but this business has always been a labour of love and my wish is to make the purchase affordable for the next owner. It has been difficult to let go, but the time has come.

Thank you in advance for your help to spread The Good Word!
Sincerely,
Mary Lou

Ossian USA • Irish & Scottish Music in Print, Sound and Vision

07/09/2024

We're just one week away from the 30th Annual Catskills Irish Arts Week!
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Registration options include:
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-Full time (2 classes): $500
-Part time (1 class): $425
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Registered students will receive a pass to attend evening events.
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Advanced tickets for Saturday's Finale Festival are available online for $15. Tickets will also be sold at the gate for $25.
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Hope to see you there!

07/03/2024

Love Celtic music? Come to Catskills Irish Arts Week!
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Not only will you see some amazing live performances, you will be surrounded by a community that is also 🍀

You can purchase tickets at the door for $20/night for concerts and $15/night for ceilithe, or sign up for a 5-night pass to both right now!
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https://ciaw.mjqirishcentre.com/concerts-and-ceilithe/

07/01/2024

Did you know the MJQ Irish Cultural & Sports Centre is home to the world’s largest map of Ireland? Come check it out at Catskills Irish Arts Week July 14th-20th!
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You can also purchase a brick to commemorate your loved one, your family, a significant life event or your business. All proceeds from the bricks go towards our mission of preserving and celebrating Irish Culture and to supporting our annual events.
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Learn more: https://mjqirishcentre.com/support/ -legacy

06/29/2024

Of special interest for Irish bands and artists in Ireland

📣 We're partnering with the Association of Irish and Celtic Festivals to showcase Irish artists at their conference in Chicago, 24-26 October!

ℹ️ Full Details: cultureireland.ie/artists-call-2024-association-of-irish-and-celtic-festivals-conference-chicago-october/
⚠️ Applications are being accepted directly by AICF
📝 Apply now with their application form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQ5Ek08w47fqTpplLpnviJm1QdJzR51OEkhnozkPJQfRm5Vw/viewform
⏰ Dealine is 15 July

The Association of Irish and Celtic Festivals is an organization comprised of over 60 Irish and Celtic festivals throughout North America. The annual conference is an essential meeting point for this network.

It is expected that the majority of these festivals and venues from all over North America will be in attendance looking for artists for their upcoming festivals in 2025 and beyond, taking place at the Irish American Heritage Center and The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center.

Culture Ireland will provide travel supports for artists based on the island of Ireland who are selected for this opportunity.

06/27/2024

Ever wanted to learn the Uilleann Pipes? What about the tin whistle? Now's your chance! Sign up for a course at Catskills Irish Arts Week - North America's largest summer school for traditional Irish music!
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In addition to learning musical instruments, there are also courses for Irish step dancing, singing, creative writing and Gaelic.
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Register now!

https://ciaw.mjqirishcentre.com/