Fuaim na Chunneagainai (The Cunningham Sound)

The Fuaim na Chunneagainai show is coming to the Castlecourt Hotel on the February 6 for one show only at 8.30pm sharp. Tickets will be on sale in the Castlecourt and the number for the Castlecourt Hotel is 098 25444. The host/MC for the night is Gerry Glennon. The singers include Orla Keane, Dessie O’Holleran, and Johnny Mairtin Larry McDonagh (well known sean nós singer and lilter ). The band are Louise McKenny on flute, Jimmy Higgins on bodhrán, Tom Dorothy and John Holleran on accordion, Fiachra O’Regan on pipes, Sadhbh O’Flaherty on banjo, and Joe Gibson on fiddle and guitar.

The sean nós dancers are the Cunningham family, Irene, Brian, Ashline, Michael, and Lorraine. Irish dancers are the Sheridan sisters, Ciara and Doireann. Sound technician is Keith O’Connor and light technician is Sean Coyne. The show will also run in Portlaoise on February 13.

The show has been running to sell out audiences since November and it has been a great success. The vibrant show consists of music, song, and dance. It is an exciting new sean nós spectacular suitable for all ages. Special guests include Dessie O’Holleran; Jimmy Higgins who performs with The Stunning and also accompanies Altan and performed with Riverdance; and Orla Keane, from the famous Keane family, from Caherlistrane.

 

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