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A Star is reborn at Ennis Trad Fest
SINGER Ann Kirrane, daughter of the legendary Chris Droney, is set to relaunch her CD, One Small Star, at the Ennis Trad Festival on Saturday at 5pm in the Temple Gate Hotel.
Read More »To live and die in Ireland
THE bereavements of Alice Taylor’s life are the theme of her new book And Time Stood Still.She’s coming to Clare this Saturday for a book signing at the Ennis bookshop and speaking to The Champion last Friday, she said it had been a very long time in the making.
Read More »The greatest escape story never told finally brought to light
In a new biography, Peter’s Key – Peter DeLoughry and the fight for Irish Independence by Declan Dunne, the story of the Irish patriot and politician who helped to mastermind the daring escape that sprang de Valera from Lincoln Jail in 1919 is recounted.
Read More »12-year-old Fureys’ fan takes to stage with his musical heros
A 12-year-old from Ballynacally had one of his dreams come true recently when he was invited to sing along with his icons The Fureys.
Read More »Harper and Hanway take the banjo into the future
TOM Hanway and Dave Harper will be playing at the Highway in Crusheen on the night of November 24.
Read More »Tangy treat for Kilfenora Céilí Band fans
THE Lime Tree Theatre’s first traditional concert will be with the Kilfenora Céilí Band on Sunday, November 18.
Read More »Call out for Trasna 3 submissions
THE call has gone out for submissions to Trasna 3, a Christmas exhibition that accompanies a unique auction at the Courthouse Gallery in Ennistymon.
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