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<p>Cork musician and academic Matt Cranitch is the 2025 recipient of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil for lifetime achievement. Picture: Bryan Brophy</p>

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Matt Cranitch takes a bow for lifetime of musical achievement

Cork fiddle player, academic, and authority on Sliabh Luachra music Matt Cranitch will this weekend be presented with a TG4 Gradam Ceoil award for lifetime achievement

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Cork Folk Festival rounded off its 40th event in fine style at Cork Opera House

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Musical partnership across two continents

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Trad meets technology for World Fiddle Day

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Legendary accordion player has been making music for six decades

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World Fiddle Day in Kerry village of Scartaglin pays tribute to Sliabh Luachra master Pádraig O’Keeffe

Talent of a new generation in Seán Ó Riada competition

SCHOOLGIRL Eimhear Flannery may be of a different millennium from the iconic composer Seán Ó Riada, yet nearly 45 years after his death, their musical trajectories are about to coincide.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

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

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

Death takes place of trad musician and writer Tomás Ó Canainn

The respected traditional musician, poet, and writer Tomás Ó Canainn has died, aged 82.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2013

Scene and heard

GIG WISE: It’s the hottest ticket in town … Dingle town at least, and probably the entire country.

Fri, 23 Nov, 2012

Brady to headline folk festival

Legendary singer songwriter Paul Brady is set to make a triumphant return to one of the country’s longest running folk festivals for the first time in almost three decades.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2012

Gathering Festival to draw crowds

A well-established traditional music festival is expected to draw a crowd of around 10,000 to Killarney.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2012

Musicians gather to pay final tribute to Johnny O’Leary

A MUCH-LOVED traditional musician who brought joy to many people during his long life was laid to rest in his beloved Sliabh Luachra, yesterday.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2004