Workshop for Irish language songwriters 4 October 2024 – Posted in: News – Tags: Micheál Ó Conghaile, Workshop, Ciarán Ó Fátharta

Workshop for Irish-language songwriters in memory of Pádraig Ó Aoláin organised by Cló Iar-Chonnacht  Date : Saturday, 26 October 2024, at 10.00 am This workshop will be in the Irish-language only. Venue : Cló Iar-Chonnacht, An Cheardlann, An Spidéal. Workshop Directors : Micheál Ó Conghaile (writer and founder of Cló Iar-Chonnacht) and Ciarán Ó Fátharta (songwriter and broadcaster with RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta).  This workshop is being organised in memory of the songwriter Pádraig Ó Aoláin (1944–2021) who greatly supported the promotion of traditional songs, music and culture. The workshop will be for songwriters and writers of ‘agallaimh bheirte’ and ‘lúibíní’. Material from well-known and new composers will be welcome.  Composers who would like to participate in the workshop are invited to send a sample of their work: a newly composed song, an ‘agallamh beirte’ or a ‘lúibín’ to Cló Iar-Chonnacht, at moccic22@outlook.com before 21 October 2024 .  The most suitable works will be selected and discussed and evaluated at the workshop. Each songwriter’s work will be sent to each participant (attending the workshop) in advance so they can read and evaluate them. Through this work method, all participants can take an active part in the workshop and learn from each other. Space for 10 participants There is no fee to participate in the workshop but candidates will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs if applicable.  More information: Bridget Bhreathnach or Micheál Ó Conghaile Cló Iar-Connacht An Spidéal Co. Galway Phone: (091) 593307 Fax: (091) 593362 Email: moccic22@outlook.com www.cic.ie  This workshop is being organized with the support of the Arts Council