Traditional Irish Music and Song has been at the forefront with Shaskeen for the last fifty-three years, and Shaskeen is now a recognised cornerstone in the Irish Traditional and Folk scene.
With a musical line up of 8 people of vast experience, sporting four front-line singers, Katie Theasby, Vocals, Flute & Whistles, Mary Liddy Concertina & Vocals, Johnny Donnellan Bodhran & Vocals, Dave Sanders, Fiddle, Viola, Mandolin & Vocals, Patsy McDonagh on Accordion, Geraldine Cotter on Piano, Eamonn Cotter on Concert Flutes, and Tom Cussen on Banjo & Mandolin.
There are hardly any bands playing traditional music and songs in Ireland today that has the heritage, cultural context, longevity and experience of Shaskeen, a band of genuinely skilled musicians, no gimmickry, just instrument wizards, great variety in the tunes, straight-forward arrangements, beautiful songs, a fierce and collective drive, mighty energy. The versatility of this band is unlimited.
2022 was very exciting for Shaskeen with lots of concert gigs around Ireland including The All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Mullingar, Electric Picnic in Stradbally and as support to The Stunning in Leisureland.
Shaskeen Concerts are jam-packed and entertaining from start to finish, with a host of reels, jigs, barn dances and their songs are of a wide & varied genre with delicate arrangements.
Advertiser Events are delighted to present the mighty Shaskeen, with special guests Benny O'Connor, Alan Wallace & Dancers from The Hession School of Irish Dancing at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway on June 10th.
We are giving one lucky winner the chance to win one pair of tickets to see Shaskeen live at Town Hall Theatre, Galway on June 10th! All you have to do is answer the question in the form below. The competition will close on Tuesday June 6th, 2023 at 9am. **T's & C's apply. Good luck everyone!
**Terms and Conditions:
1. The prize is for 2 tickets to Shaskeen at Town Hall Theatre, Galway (June 10th, 2023 ),only.
2. There is only one winner of this competition.
3. Subject to availability.
4. No cash Alternative & Non-transferable.
5. Once selected, the winner will be contacted by the Galway Advertiser to arrange delivery of the prize.
6. Winners must be over 18 years of age.
7. Entries must be entered online in the form above.
8. Entries not submitted in accordance with these rules will be disqualified.
9. Entry to this promotion shall be deemed full and unconditional acceptance of the terms and conditions.
10. The promoters reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions.
11. Details of the competition winner will be posted on the Galway Advertiser's social media and the winner will be notified by email. You have until 10am on Friday morning (November 4th ) to claim your prize once contacted by email.
11. Closing date for entries is Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, at 10am.
