Person: Conal Ó Gráda

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What to watch on TV this week

Neven Maguire is in Co Cork with Valerie and Alan Kingston of Glenilen, and also pays a visit to Hayfield Manor.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

Folk giants stand tall with Sliabh Luachra gem

Eoin Edwards talks to Cork fiddler Matt Cranitch about his latest collaboration with Jackie Daly

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

At 81, alive to the wonder of trad music

ONE does not associate traditional music with Waterford in the way one does with the heartlands of Miltown Malbay or Cúil Aodha, but the thriving trad scene in the city reflects the healthy state of the genre in Ireland.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2014

Kenny stars in tale of puppetry, politics and greed

MAG MELL, a play that encompasses traditional Irish music, dance and puppetry, stars Jon Kenny as politician/property developer PJ Foley.

Wed, 28 May, 2014

Sliabh Luachra launches music trail

The 2014 Sliabh Luachra Music Trail, celebrating the traditional musical style of the area, will be launched on Friday by Arts Minister, Jimmy Deenihan, TD, at Ballydesmond Community Centre. The aim is a year-round calendar of events, encompassing festivals and venues throughout the region.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2014