Clare Stan Scott Opening lecture in this year's Clare Festival of Traditional Singing features American ethnomusicologist Scott, who will speak on "Power and Delight", learning north Indian singing. Followed by a singing session. Bellbridge Hotel, Spanish Point 8.45pm €5 087-6619821
At the Racket John Carty, the former TG4 Traditional Musician of the Year, celebrates the inventive traditional music of the 1920s and beyond with banjo, fiddle, sax, percussion and no small tincture of humour. Auburn Lodge Hotel, Ennis 11.30pm €15 086-4098362
Dublin Máire Ní Chathasaidh and Chris Newman Harp and guitar duo continue their tour. Airfield House, Kilmacud 8pm €15/€12 01-2984301 Also Sat, Down; Sun, Derry
Leitrim Yurodny Nick Roth and his band bring an adventurous mix of roots music featuring violin, sax, trombone, piano, percussion, accordion and much more to the final date on their extensive tour. Glens Centre, Manorhamilton 8pm €15 071-9855833
Sligo Mozaik Andy Irvine and Dónal Lunny's powerhouse quintet continue their extensive tour. Balkan, American Old Time and Irish cross currents like nothing else that any musicians have ever dreamt of before. Also featuring Bruce Molsky, Nikola Parov and Rens van der Zalm. Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo 7.30pm €22/€20/ €19 071-9161518 Also Sat, Monaghan; Sun, Kildare; Tues, Offaly; Wed, Wicklow; Thurs, Clare
Saturday 7
Clare Aine Ui Cheallaigh, Jim MacFarland, Jerry O'Reilly, Rosie Stewart and Róisín White Strong line-up of leading singers for this year's Clare Festival of Traditional Singing. Bellbridge Hotel, Spanish Point 4pm €5 087-6619821
Aine, Éadaín and Irial Ó Ceallaigh and friends Clare Festival of Traditional Singing hosts an extensive line-up. Also featuring Jim and Seamus MacFarland, Peadar and Saileog Ó Ceannabháin, Rosie Stewart and many more. Bellbridge Hotel, Spanish Point 8pm €15 087-6619821
Dave Sheridan and Ciarán Somers Launching their duo CD, Faoi Bhláth. Guests of Ennis Trad Festival. Sanctuary, Queens Hotel, Ennis 7pm Adm free 086-4098362
Lúnasa Late-night concert in this year's Ennis Trad Festival featuring one of the most innovative ensembles in traditional music in at least a decade. Followed by trad disco. Auburn Lodge Hotel, Ennis 11.30pm €15 086-4098362
Down Máire Ní Chathasaidh and Chris Newman Harp and guitar duo continue their tour. Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick 8pm £9/£7 048-44610747 Also Sun, Derry
Monaghan Mozaik Andy Irvine and Dónal Lunny's powerhouse quintet continue their extensive tour. Balkan, American Old Time and Irish cross currents like nothing else that any musicians have ever dreamt of before. Also featuring Bruce Molsky, Nikola Parov and Rens van der Zalm. Iontas, Conabury, Castleblayney 8.15pm €20 042-9753400 Also Sun, Kildare; Tues, Offaly; Wed, Wicklow; Thurs, Clare
Sunday 8
Clare Steph Geremia US-born flute player, based in Ireland, launches her solo debut CD, The Open Road, as a guest of Ennis Trad Festival. Old Ground Hotel, Ennis 7pm Adm free 086-4098362
Tony MacMahon and Frankie Gavin Fiery duo on accordion and fiddle are guests of the Ennis Trad Festival. Old Ground Hotel, Ennis 10pm €15 086-4098362
Cork Fiona Kelliher Macroom singer whose solo album, My Love Lies, was released earlier this year. Cork Singers' Club, An Spailpín Fánach 9.30pm Adm free 021-42779€
Derry Máire Ní Chathasaidh and Chris Newman Harp and guitar duo continue their tour. The Playhouse, Derry 8pm £10 048-71268027
Kildare Mozaik Andy Irvine and Dónal Lunny's powerhouse quintet continue their extensive tour. Balkan, American Old Time and Irish cross currents like nothing else that any musicians have ever dreamt of before. Also featuring Bruce Molsky, Nikola Parov and Rens van der Zalm. Riverbank Theatre, Newbridge 8pm €23/€20 045-448333 Also Tues, Offaly; Wed, Wicklow; Thurs, Clare
Monday 9
Clare Alan Kelly Quartet Superb Roscommon piano accordionist brings a sizzling repertoire to the Ennis Trad Festival. Closing festival concert. Sanctuary, Queens Hotel, Ennis 11.30pm €15 086-4098362
Tuesday 10
Dublin Gerry "Banjo" O'Connor and Tim Edey and friends Inaugural session in what promises to be a fortnightly trip through our counties and styles. Tonight's focuses on the music of Tipperary, with the redoubtable O'Connor who has just released a solo CD, High Up - Low Down. The Button Factory, Temple Bar 8.30pm €15/€10 01-6709202
Offaly Mozaik Andy Irvine and Dónal Lunny's powerhouse quintet continue their extensive tour. Balkan, American Old Time and Irish cross currents like nothing else that any musicians have ever dreamt of before. Also featuring Bruce Molsky, Nikola Parov and Rens van der Zalm. The Thatch, Rahan 8pm €22.50 057-9355910 Also Wed, Wicklow; Thurs, Clare
Wednesday 11
Dublin The War to End All Wars Armistice Day commemorative concert, with bean an tí Mary Maher. Clé Club, Cois Life bar, Liberty Hall Centre for the Performing Arts 9.15pm €5 087-6412887
Wicklow Mozaik Andy Irvine and Dónal Lunny's powerhouse quintet continue their extensive tour. Balkan, American Old Time and Irish cross currents like nothing else that any musicians have ever dreamt of before. Also featuring Bruce Molsky, Nikola Parov and Rens van der Zalm. Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray 8pm €25/€22.50 01-2724030 Also Thurs, Clare
Thursday 12
Armagh Cillian Vallely, Kevin Crawford, Kieran O'Hare & Liz Knowles, Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn & Paul O'Shaughnessy and Loïc & Ronan Bléjean William Kennedy Piping Festival kicks off with an incredible duets concert featuring, among others Lúnasa piper Cillian Vallely and flute player, Kevin Crawford. The Studio Theatre, Armagh 7.30pm £10/£8 048-37511248
Clare Mozaik Andy Irvine and Dónal Lunny's powerhouse quintet continue their extensive tour. Balkan, American Old Time and Irish cross currents like nothing else that any musicians have ever dreamt of before. Also featuring Bruce Molsky, Nikola Parov and Rens van der Zalm. Glór, Ennis 7.45pm €20/€18 065-6843103
