East Durham Irish Festival

BREAKING NEWS!!! Front Cover Story of the Irish Music Magazine official May Edition is none other than the EAST DURHAM IRISH FESTIVAL which in 2021 will be presented and broadcasted by IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE Facebook Live as a Transatlantic Virtual Experience with 50 segments over US Memorial Weekend May 29 and 30. Inside includes an Extensive Guide to the 28 Hour Festival. This edition also features the legendary Mick Moloney, Grosse Isle, Trad on the Prom, Young Dubliner...s, Billow Wood, Mary Coughlan, John Spillane, Shilelagh Law, Jacqui McShee, Nick Metcalf and Gnoss. Also you will find the New Living Legends Series featuring Paddy Reilly, Waltons Tuition, Story Behind the Song, The East Clare Tradition, Joe Burke Remembered, Festivals, Online Academy of Irish Music, Live Reviews, CD Reviews and much more.... Brighten up your Spring with the Gift of Music. Order your new edition and a subscription to Irish Music Magazine from our Online Store irishmusicshopping.com Thanks to the team at Irish Music Magazine, Contributors, Followers, Subscribers, Readers, Advertisers and positive influences around the world for their support with this Edition. IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE promoting our Cultural Traditions every month for over 25 years.... IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE May 2021 Edition will be published April 1st. Pre-order from our Online Store https://www.irishmusicshopping.com/rapidcartpro/index.php Follow us on Facebook for Daily News & Music @ www.facebook.com/TRADIMM Order your Monthly Magazine & Subscription @ www.irishmusicshopping.com

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and yours.

Happy Irish Mother’s Day to all the wonderful Mammies out there. Wishing you a fabulous day

A VIRTUAL TASTE OF CATSKILLS IRISH ARTS WEEK July 12th -16th, 2021 www.catskillsirishartsweek.com The committee of the MJ Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre... are pleased to present the Virtual Taste of the Catskills Irish Arts Week from July 12-16. We continue to live in uncertain times and in unchartered territory and this in no way replaces being with you all at the Catskills Irish Arts Week. However given the success of our Virtual Experience in 2020 and following the lead of some other Summer Schools around the world this decision will provide definitive certainty and enable our students from around the world to plan in advance. For 2021 our virtual experience will offer Master classes from the following: Fiddle : Willie Kelly, Dylan Foley, Athena Tergis (Song Accompanmient) Flute: Laurence Nugent, Laura Byrne Accordion: Billy McComiskey Tin Whistle : Joanie Madden, Mary Bergin Uilleann Pipes : Louise Mulcahy, Benedict Kohler Harp : Michelle Mulcahy Concertina : Brenda Castles Song : Nell Ní Chróinín (Sean nós and English Language) Sean nós Dance : Kieran Jordan Set Dance: Padraig McEneany Art: Vincent Crotty Creative Writing : Deirdre Cronin Irish Language : Professor Mícheál Ó Máille Guitar : Josh Dukes Céili Band: Margie Mulvihill Piano : Kathleen Boyle Mandolin : Mary Coogan Piano Accordion : Mirella Murray Bodhran : Myron Bretholz Banjo : Pauline Conneely Poetry : Vincent Woods Presentations : Dr. Mick Moloney Registration will commence early March 2021. Thanks to the committee at MJ Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Center and consultants Dr. Mick Moloney, Billy McComiskey, Mary Bergin, Mike McHale and Monsignor Charles Coen for their ongoing support during these challenging times. Yours in Music, Reidin O' Flynn, 2021 Artistic Director, Catskills Irish Arts Week For further information visit us at www.catskillsirishartsweek.com or call Réidín O'Flynn @ Tel : 518 678 5833 Email : [email protected] To Donate to Catskills Irish Arts Week and the MJ QUILL Cultural Center https://www.catskillsirishartsweek.com/sponsorship/donate/

Irish Blessing

Good Morning from East Durham, Emerald Isle of the Catskills. Wishing you a wonderful day. #hope #faith #eastdurham

Donegal Irish Cottage, Winter 2021. #irishcottage #eastdurham #irishcatskills Lorrie Gilrane Dilts

Today we honor the work and dedication of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here is one of our favorite quotes. Share yours below. #MLK

We are thankful for you, our wonderful supporters. Keeping the Tradition Alive for over 40 years!!! Go raibh míle maith agat.. #eastdurhamirishfestival #gratitude

Wishing you a safe and blessed Saturday

Enjoy the beautiful Fall Foliage before it's too late! Take a ride to the scenic Irish Catskills today. Home of the worlds largest map of Ireland.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Peter McKiernan, the legendary Mr. Catskills. Thank you for the music, the songs, the stories and the laughs. The Irish Catskills won't be the same without you but your memory will live on through everyone who had the absolute pleasure to know you. RIP and keep singing from above. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Did you know East Durham is home to Guaranteed Irish Shop, Americas largest Irish Import Store featuring Irish jewelry, fine china, clothing, cds, food and much more. **Help our friends reach 4,000 likes and be sure to visit next time your in town - you won't be disappointed!!! #guaranteedirish #irishshop

Oíche Mhaith. Goodnight from the Irish Catskills. We hope to see you all soon

Happy Fall How are all our wonderful supporters doing?

Today we remember. Located here on the MJQ grounds are the marble twin towers donated to the center through the generosity of the Metropolitan Transit Authority. A beautiful place to reflect and remember the tragic events of 9/11. We will never forget. #alwaysremember #09/11

Join us for our 25th Annual Golf Tournament and 14th Annual John McGrath Open at Thunderhart Golf Course at Sunny Hill. Sign up today..

IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE August 2020 Edition is now available Inside Features a Supplement Guide to our Virtual Taste of Catskills Irish Arts Week Digital Edition... @ 10 Euro To Order your copy https://www.irishmusicshopping.com/rapidcartpro/index.php 20% of the proceeds goes to Catskills Irish Arts Week for Orders received through to Midnight EST Sunday June 19th. Follow Irish Music Magazine on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/TRADIMM

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Wishing our friends and family a happy July 4th weekend. Stay safe

Wow!! Have a watch. So proud to be Irish