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The Gathering is back!

Traditional music festival The Gathering returns to The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney… By Shelley Marsden - 03/02/10

The 11th Annual Gathering Festival descends upon The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney from Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th of February for a celebration of the rich culture and diversity of traditional Irish music.

A highlight of the cultural calendar, the 2010 programme includes a superb mix of concerts, céilís, classes and lectures. A jam-packed programme of events includes concerts at The Gleneagle Hotel’s famous ballroom.

The line-up features a multitude of acclaimed Irish talent alongside many internationally renowned groups including Líadan, Gráda, The Cora Smyth Band, Lumiere and The Eleanor Shanley Trio. The line-up of concerts also includes performances by The Brock McGuire Band, Caladh Nua, Conor Keane, Jackie Daly and Paul De Grae.

The Gathering céilís, all held at the expansive INEC, continue to attract record numbers, and back by popular demand are the award-winning ten-piece Allow Céilí Band, following a storming performance last year. The céilí line-up also includes Gerry McCarthy, Donie Nolan, Five Counties Ceili Band and Swallow’s Tail. Set-dancing workshops for beginners, advanced and children will take place throughout the weekend.

Sessions galore are a given, of course, with musicians including Tim O’Shea, Sean Murphy, Tim Hickey, Padraig & Tadgh Buckely, Connie Moynihan, Ger Culhane, Denis O’Connor, Connie O’Connell, Aine O’Connell, Frances O’Connor, Paddy Jones and many more all lined up to lead the way.

Further highlights incorporate musical master-classes from celebrated expert musicians, the Young Musician’s Concert and Singers Session. The Gathering takes place at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney from the 24th to the 28th of February.

Special accommodation packages are available in The Gleneagle Hotel. What’s not to get excited about?! • For further information visit www.thegathering.ie or Tel 064 6671555.