Oíche Cheoil Sheachtain na Gaeilge County Hall
Bígí linn in Áras an Chontae Sord for a live Seachtain na Gaeilge evening Wednesday March 8th at 7 pm. Ar mhaith leat oíche cheoil & craic saor in aisce? Join us live in County Hall Swords with Bernadette NicGabhann, Éilis Murphy agus Megan Nic Fhionnghaile for info contact [email protected]
Free event. Light refreshments will be served
Bernadette Nic Gabhann
From the musical tradition of Co. Meath comes fiddler Bernadette Nic Gabhann. Bernadette grew up learning & playing under the influence of her father - Antóin Mac Gabhann, as well as musical families and friends in sessions in country houses. After University, Bernadette spent a period on tour as a fiddler with Lord of the Dance and Gaelforce Dance shows, playing on major stages around the world from Alaska to Korea. She is a member of the well-known group NicGaviskey, a Irish-American group of four who launched the CD Home Away from Home in 2010. Bernadette's first solo CD - Here to Play, launched in 2017, is very successful.
Éilis Murphy
Éilis Murphy is a concertina player from Dublin. She has been surrounded by Irish music, song and dance all her life as she has come from a very musical family. Her style and inspiration is heavily drawn from the Clare region. Éilis teaches music in Dublin and enjoys playing abroad at any opportunity.
Megan Nic Fhionnghaile
Megan Nic Fhionnghaile is a fiddle player from Gaoth Dobhair, a region celebrated for its rich Irish music and language heritage. Growing up she was immersed in the songs and music of musicians of that area. Aside from winning multiple awards and playing alongside many of Ireland’s most celebrated musicians, Megan graduated with a BA degree in Irish Music from the University of Limerick in 2022.