ON THE eve of Saint Brigid's Day/Lá 'le Bríde, TG4 will broadcast Ceol ó Kylemore: Ceiliúradh na mBan, a feast of traditional Irish much from some of the leading women in the field.
Recorded in Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, it will be presented by traditional singer and harper, Síle Denvir, on Sunday January 31 at 9.30pm. Traditionally, Saint Brigid's Day marks the end of winter and embraces the returning of the light and a new season of hope.
The programme will feature Moya Brennan of Clannad, Mary Bergin on whistle, Laoise Kelly on harp, Josephine Marsh on accordion, and Sharon Howley on cello, along with singers Cathy Jordan, Pauline Scanlon, The Whileaways' Nicola Joyce and Noriana Kennedy, and Caitlin Nic Gabhann on concertina.
Also performing will be Sibéal, the voice behind the pivotal performance piece, 'Mise Éire', which was the centrepiece of the 1916 Rising commemoration in 2016. There will also be a specially-commissioned composition from Josephine Marsh on accordion with Liz and Yvonne Kane on fiddles, and an ensemble finale featuring the full stellar cast.
