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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.

“We were led to believe that from St Patrick to the Book of Kells was this highpoint of Irish history; that after the Vikings and Normans invaded it was all shite and misery until Packie Bonner saved that goal at Italia ‘90. But there were a few good bits in-between, and even though our good bits were epic failures, comedy can be a great pathway to tackle these deadly serious topics.”

Having just released their new video to accompany the single ‘The Border and the Mistress’ Dundalk-based band Orwells ‘84 are set to make an exciting return to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, August 18 at 8pm.

Fresh from releasing her latest track ‘Blue is the Colour of Lonesome’ from her upcoming album titled ‘If Tomorrow’, internationally renowned flautist and singer, Steph Geremia will join an elite band of folk musicians at Monroe’s Live on Saturday, July 29 as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.

A multi-faceted programme of events is accessible to local audiences in the coming weeks at the Linenhall Arts Centre. Inni-K is launching her highly anticipated third album ‘Iníon’ (meaning Daughter) and a special gig at the Linenhall marks the occasion, on Friday, March 11 at 8pm.

LOUGHREA HAS one of the most vibrant music scenes in County Galway, having already produced Ultan Conlon and The Clockworks. To that list we can now add Rachel Connelly.

AMONG IRISH musicians, Interference are regarded as one of the best bands this country has ever produced, their admirers including Glen Hansard, Graham Hopkins, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, and Gerry Fish.

SHE GREW up 100 miles from London in the English East Midlands city of Leicester, but being away from the metropolis has proven an advantage for Mahalia, and her dreams of a career in music.

Castlebar Live presents nationally known folk singer, John Spillane, in concert this Sunday, July 31. The show will take place in Hoban's car park and is free to attend. Music kicks off at 6pm. and you will be kept entertained right through to 11.30pm. Castlebar band Jam Shugar will host the event and support acts include Uppbeat and Identity Thief.

Legendary Irish singer and songwriter Andy Irvine will perform at Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday, July 9 at 8pm. With his impressive repertoire of Irish traditional songs and Balkan dance tunes, Andy creates an exciting new fusion of Irish and world music in an evening of music that is simply not to be missed.