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posted on Monday, November 24

Uilleann Pipes in Manchester

The beautiful sound of Ireland's foremost instrument, the Uilleann Pipes, can be heard on Saturday 13 December 2008 in Manchester.

There will be workshops for beginners/improvers at Manchester Town Hall during the day and an evening concert at St Catherine's Hall, School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester.

The special guest is virtuoso piper Tiarnán O Duinnchinn, who is one of the great pipers to emerge from the world renowned Armagh Piper's Club http://www.tiarnan.ie/

Visit the Northwest Uilleann Pipers' website for more info: http://www.nwup.org

posted on Friday, November 14

Big Night on the Hill

It's a big night in Cheetham Hill on Friday 14th November 2008 with Sharon Shannon, Damien Dempsey and Mundy in a sell-out concert.

The organisers will be posting a live gig review as well as videos and pics at http://www.magnersirishsessions.com/

posted on Monday, November 3

New Mayo CDs

Mayo broadcasters from Mid West Radio have produced three doumentaries on the hunger strikers Sean(Jack) McNeela, Michael Gaughan and Frank Stagg.

They were ordinary people in extraordinary cicumstances who showed incredible courage and commitment. There's much fascinating details in these CDs.

Gaughan and Stagg both died here in England - Michael Gaughan had strong connections with Manchester.

Dying for the Cause: The Story of the Mayo Hunger Strikers are three CDs produced by Liamy MacNally and Teresa O'Malley from Mid West Radio, Mayo. They cost 20 Euros including p+p.

To purchase contact liamy@midwestradio.ie

posted on Tuesday, October 28

Full Irish Day at M19 Bar

On Sunday 2 November 2008 between 2pm and 6pm there will be a Full Irish day at M19 Bar, 847, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester.

As part of Levenshulme Festival there will be an afternoon of live Irish music and dance for all the family with Joe Casserley & the Full Irish team 2pm- 6pm. Admission is free.

Sean O'Shaughessy

Manchester Irish comic Sean O'Saughnessy has two gigs coming up

He's at the Shangrila Club in Prestwich on Friday 7th November - for details go to cabaret@theshangrila.co.uk

and at Matt+Phreds Comedy Club in Manchester on Sunday 23rd November - for details go to http://www.manchesterbusker.com/

posted on Friday, October 17

Levenshulme Celebrates

Levenshulme celebrates its tenth annual two week festival from Friday 24th October to Sunday 9th November. Large numbers are expected to enjoy a wide range of events.

Performers will take part in an arts and music programme and Manchester City Council's sports development team will be running a free children's half-term multi-sports week during the first part of the festival.

Diversity of Appearance is the theme of the launch night on Monday 27th October between 7pm and 11pm at M19 Bar, 847-849, Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester.

For admission donations will be made to a Polio Children's Charity.
Tel 0161 224 8135
http://www.levenshulmefestival.co.uk/ for full details.

posted on Monday, October 6

Traditional Session

Margot Ryan from the Irish World Heritage Centre has been in touch. There will be a traditional Irish music session organised by Michelle O'Leary from Comhaltas at the Centre on 16th October from 9.00pm.

With young and old musicians alike this promises to be a great event. Musicians welcome but you can just come along and enjoy the music if you don't play!

Contact 0161 202 1200 for further details.

posted on Tuesday, September 30

New Morrissey Book

Music journalist Len Brown has just released a new book on Manchester-Irish singer Morrissey. Over the years Brown interviwed Morrissey on many occasions and these provide the basis for the book. This face to face contact with the star makes the book unique, claims the author.

Meetings With Morrissey, by Len Brown is published by Omnibus Press, priced 19 pounds 95 pence.