www.eigsemrscrotty.com
Main menu:
WELCOME - FÁILTE- BIENVENU -WELKOM -WILLKOMMEN- BENVENUTI- WITAJCIE -
Eigse Mrs Crotty - A Unique Festival of Concertina Music celebrating the legacy of a remarkable West Clare musician.
Eigse 2008: Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th August, 2008.
We hope that you will take the opportunity to attend Éigse Mrs. Crotty 2008 Traditional Music Festival and Summer School from 13th to 17th August, 2008.
Eigse Mrs. Crotty 2008, in its 13th year is a five day celebration of the life and music of one of the outstanding figures of traditional Irish music which is held in Kilrush, Co. Clare.
The festival's broad musical programme of events appeals to both veterans of the concertina, fiddle and flute and newcomers to the craft alike. The festival celebrates the wonderful musical legacy of a talented and celebrated Clare woman - Elizabeth Crotty.
The Summer School will run over three days (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) with classes in Concertina, Fiddle, Flute and Traditional Irish Singing at all levels. It will also include lectures, Concertina Maintenance Workshops and Concertina Masterclass.
The Open Air Céilís, which continue to be one of the highlights of the festival, will take place each evening in The Square which is a wonderfull atmospheric setting for spectators as well as dancers right in the heart of the town.
Look forward to seeing you at Eigse Mrs. Crotty 2008, from Wednesday 13th August until Sunday 17th August, 2008.
Bríd O'Mahony
Chairperson, Éigse Mrs. Crotty
Fáilte Ireland in conjunction with Shannon Development and The Arts Council have grant aided Éigse Mrs. Crotty Festival.
Please support our Sponsors
Click to View Website Map