Clare Trad Musicians Tune Up For Trocaire

Arts and Entertainment - Music

Friday, 17 September 2010 16:41

Written by Denise Lyons

Clare musicians are encouraged to tune up their instruments this week as ‘Trad for Trócaire’ kicks off on Thursday, 23rd September and runs until Wednesday, 29th September.

Trad for Trócaire, a week-long celebration of traditional Irish music run by Trócaire and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, is seeking Clare musicians, venues and music fans to raise the roof while raising money for Trócaire, by organising or supporting a local seisiún.

Local musicians will be holding sessions in Dillon's Bar & Restaurant on September 25th at 21:30, Cois na hAbhna on September 26th at 16:00 and Teach Cheoil Kilrush on September 24th at 22:00. They are asking people from Clare to support their local session.

Launching Trad for Trócaire week Justin Kilcullen, Director of Trócaire said: “This week Trad for Trócaire will capture the unique spirit of the Irish; our passion for music and our strong history of standing up against injustice and poverty overseas. There’ll be ceol, craic and song throughout Clare filling pubs and homes to the rafters. To find out where your nearest session is on and support talented local musicians visit www.trocaire.org/trador contact your local Comhaltas branch. And for interested musicians, there’s still plenty of time to get involved."

Money raised through Trad for Trócaire will support the overseas aid organisation's worldwide work to help poor and vulnerable communities overcome poverty.

“We hope that Clare people will join us this week in the biggest session Ireland has seen and help us spread Ireland’s unique goodwill across the country and the world,” said Mr Kilcullen.   

Trad for Trócaire takes place from Thursday, 23rd September until Wednesday, 29th September. To find out about how to get involved in Trad for Trócaire and where your nearest session will take place visit www.trocaire.org/trad, call Trócaire on 1850 408 408 or contact your local Comhaltas branch.