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November 2014
Musicians of Ireland Exhibition by Susan Hughes
Susan Hughes is thrilled to have the opportunity to launch Musicians of Ireland in glór during the Ennis Trad 21 this year.
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Set Dancing Workshop
Geraldine Greene will be having a set dancing workshop upstairs in the Old Ground Hotel on Sat 8th from 11am to 1pm. Beginners are welcome.
Festival Fry & Pub Quiz
Venue: Queens Hotel, Front Bar Date: Sat 8th November Time: 11am
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Trad 4 Teens session led by Gary Shannon, Tim Collins & Denis Liddy
The Trad 4 Teens session led by Gary Shannon, Tim Collins & Denis Liddy takes place in Glór at 2.30pm on Saturday, 8th November!
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Céilí – Star of Munster Céilí Band
Date: Sat 8th of November Artist: Star of Munster Céilí Band Venue: Treacys West County Hotel Address: Limerick Road, Ennis, Co. Clare Time: 3pm – 6pm
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Trad Disco
Date: Saturday 8th of November Event: Trad Disco Includes entry to see Tradivarius (also in the Auburn Lodge) Venue: Auburn Lodge Time: Midnight Admission: €15 Free Shuttle Bus from 11pm: There is a free shuttle bus that will bring people from to the Auburn lodge starting at 11pm. The bus goes from Abbey Street Car Park, which is the back of Knoxs pub.
Masterclasses Registration
Registration for the Masterclasses takes place at 10am in Ciarans Bar on Sunday the 9th of November. The Masterclasses will take place from 11am to 1.30pm.
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Candlelight Soirée
Monday 9th: Candlelight Soirée @ Queens Hotel front bar @ 10pm Guests: Dermot Byrne & Floriane Blancke & Brendan O’Regan Special Guest: Jayne Pomplas is going to perform with Alan Murray.
November 2016
John McSherry, Mike McGoldrick, Donal O’Connor & Tony Byrne
The Queens Nightclub – John McSherry, Mike McGoldrick, Donal O’Connor & Tony Byrne – €15.
Finn Harper Art Exhibition
Abbey Street Car Park – Originally from County Wexford but living in Limerick for the past 9 years, Finn Harper is a young accomplished Irish musician with a BA in Irish Music and is a self-taught artist in his own right. In 2015 during a short music residency in Florida, USA, Finn tried his hand at a few portraits of Irish musicians that have inspired and influenced him over the years and hasn’t looked back since. After moving back to…
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Finn Harper Art Exhibition
Originally from County Wexford but living in Limerick for the past 9 years, Finn Harper is a young accomplished Irish musician with a BA in Irish Music and is a self-taught artist in his own right. In 2015 during a short music residency in Florida, USA, Finn tried his hand at a few portraits of Irish musicians that have inspired and influenced him over the years and hasn’t looked back since. After moving back to Limerick in February, he has…
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Céilí with The Five Counties Céilí Band
Cois Na hAbhna 3pm. Céilí with The Five Counties Céilí Band – €10
November 2017
Launch Night
Ennis Trad Fest 2017 launch night! Queens hotel front bar, Thursday 9th Nov, from 7:30pm. 2 Album launches are taking place after the Trad Fest Launch: Alec Brown “The stepping stone” Dáire Mulhern “Boxman”
The Damien Mullane band
Damien, a renowned accordion & melodeon player will be joined on stage by: Colin Farrell – fiddle Sean O’Meara – guitar John Joe Kelly – bodhran Conor Broderick – keys The Queens hotel, Friday 10th Nov. at midnight!
Four Men & a Dog / Trad Disco
The Auburn Lodge hotel, Saturday 11th Nov, kicks off at midnight, and is followed by the notorious “Trad disco” with DJ Ollie Mullooly!
Manchester meets Ennis
Hosted by Mike McGoldrick! For the first time in Ennis this unique crossover gig for youth/teen musicians from both Manchester & Ennis will be a great afternoon of Craic, showcasing some of the best young musicians in town for the Trad fest weekend! The Old Ground Hotel, Sunday 12th at 2pm. Free admission
Frankie Gavin, Alec Finn & Derek Hickey
Delighted to announce our Sunday night headliner concert at this years Ennis Trad festival! A fantastic trio! Frankie Gavin, Alec Finn & Derek Hickey! Venue: The Old ground hotel, 9pm Sunday 12th November Ticket costs €20, which is for all three acts on the night: Frankie Gavin, Alec Finn & Derek Hickey Jean-Michel Veillon and Yvon Riou Thomas McCarthy
Jean-Michel Veillon and Yvon Riou
Not only do we have the Gavin/Finn/ Hickey trio, we also have an unbelievable duet for you all too! Jean-Michel Veillon, The well known flute player from the North of Brittany, and Yvon Riou, guitarist from the coast of Tregor! These two guys will add a splash of Breton music to what will be a fantastic night of tunes! Sunday 12th nov, The Old Ground hotel, from 9pm Ticket costs €20, which is for all three acts on the night:…
Thomas McCarthy
As part of the Sunday night concert we also have a great singer for you all! Thomas McCarthy! Sunday 12th November at 9pm, The Old Ground hotel. Ticket costs €20, which is for all three acts on the night: Frankie Gavin, Alec Finn & Derek Hickey Jean-Michel Veillon and Yvon Riou Thomas McCarthy
Dermot Byrne, Steve Cooney & Trevor Hutchinson
Yet another extraordinary musical Trio for you all! Dermot Byrne, Steve Cooney & Trevor Hutchinson! The Queens hotel, 9pm Monday 13th November Tickets cost €10, which is for both acts on the night: Dermot Byrne, Steve Cooney & Trevor Hutchinson James Carty, with Brian McGrath
James Carty, with Brian McGrath
Part of the Monday night concert: James Carty, with Brian McGrath “Hiding daylight in dark corners” Monday 13th November, The Queens hotel Ennis, at 9pm. Tickets cost €10, which is for both acts on the night: Dermot Byrne, Steve Cooney & Trevor Hutchinson James Carty, with Brian McGrath
November 2019
Friday Night Trad Disco with Ollie Mullooly
The Jarlath Henderson & Ross Ainslie Band followed by Trad Disco with Ollie Mullooly. Tickets on the door, €20 each. Festival artist passes will be accepted on this night.
Saturday Night Trad Disco with Ollie Mullooly
Moving Hearts followed by Trad Disco with Ollie Mullooly. Tickets €22.50 via link below. THIS IS A TICKET ONLY EVENT! Strictly over 18s. No Artist pass/guest pass will be accepted on the night, so please purchase your ticket beforehand to avoid disappointment- Please click the link below to purchase your ticket via Glór box office. A night not to be missed! https://glor.ie/events/moving-hearts-ennis-trad-festival/
November 2021
Friday Night Concert
Renowned Co. Clare musicians Tola & Cyril will perform live tracks off their critically acclaimed 1994 album “Setting free”, an absolute powerhouse of fiddle, bouzouki, guitar & vocals! Followed by a “Trad disco” with DJ Ollie Mullooly!
Saturday Night Concert
The popular and multi-award-winning quintet Goitse was forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy. Followed by a “Trad disco” with DJ Ollie Mullooly!
