Zoë Conway

Master luthier Jim McKillop has crafted one final instrument for musician Zoë Conway, a process preserved in the new film From a Forest to a Fiddle

Louth Contemporary Music Society’s engaging weekend festival also featured the Esposito Quartet, Sigma Project and Explore Ensemble

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In C will be performed by Irish traditional musicians, led by Zoë Conway in St. Nicholas’ Church of Ireland, Dundalk on Saturday, June 17th, as part of this year’s Louth Contemporary Music Society festival. louthcms.org SOLD OUT

Jim Walsh and Hammy Hammond honoured for dedication

Plus songs and videos to catch from Charlotte Gainsbourg and Myles O’Reilly

Traditional music festival comes to Co Louth town for first time

Breandán de Gallaí and Nick O’Connell’s show skilfully manages a range of contradictory tensions

From the genius of Máirtín O’Connor and the huge contribution of the Irish Traditional Music Archive to the magpie stylings of Ensemble Ériú, the list of recipients of the annual TG4 awards is impressively diverse

A year of Yeats. The return of the Gathering. The zaniness of TedFest. The muckiness of the National Ploughing Championships. The musical magic of Electric Picnic. The spectacular scenery of Earagail Arts Festival. And much more. Consider yourself told

The composer’s music is at its best when it accompanies something with a strong visual element, such as a film or dance show