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A new edition of “Where Songs Do Thunder; Travels in Traditional Song” by the late great Irish traditional singer, poet and songwriter Paddy Tunney was launched in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway recently by Dr Orla Flynn, President of ATU, attended by members of the Tunney family, ATU staff, students and invited guests.

There is a general lack of specific references to dancing in our older literature but it would be remarkable if there was no dancing in ancient Ireland, if a people with a native taste for music had no knowledge of the kindred art of dancing. There are two Irish words for dance, ‘damhsa’ and ‘rince’. The first is derived from the French ‘danse’ and the second from the English ’rink’ as in skating on ice. The Normans are credited with introducing ‘round dances’ to Ireland.

The Byrne Brothers, an award-winning family band from Donegal, will bring their energetic style of folk and trad music to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, April 19, with doors at 8pm.

For over 20 years the traditional music series Geantraí has been the lynchpin of music programming on TG4 and after a comeback to our screens this year it is back with a new series kicking off with Geantraí na Nollag on Christmas Day at 9.35pm.

Viral TikTok sensation Gearoid McCarthy brings his highly anticipated songs to Monroe’s Live tomorrow, Friday, October 11, at 7:30pm.

Set Dancing Classes take place every Tuesday night in Lakeview School, Renmore, (just up from the g Hotel).

A book on one of Galway’s traditional flute players will be launched this week, followed by performances in Ballinasloe, Loughrea and in Galway city by fiddler and flautist Frankie Gavin.

The McBride & Fahy School of Irish Dance was founded by Margaret McBride ADCRG and is renowned for its excellence in Irish dance. The school has produced numerous champions and nurtures a deep appreciation for Irish culture. Known for its competitive success and commitment to tradition, the school offers a supportive environment where dancers of all ages and levels can thrive.

The set of uilleann pipes belonging to Galway’s signatory of the 1916 Proclamation, Eamonn Ceannt, will be returning west next month as part of the Ballina Salmon Festival in Co Mayo.

BY DECLAN VARLEY