TG4 trad music show comes from Mayo this week

TG4's traditional musical series, 'Ceolaireacht', with presenter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, will be aired from Mayo this Sunday, January 28.

Armed with her fiddle and bicycle, Ní Ghlacáin embarks on another musical journey, exploring lesser-known traditional musical strongholds across Ireland and beyond. 

On this weeks rendition, Ní Ghlacáin will be in Belmullet, to meet local musicians Angela Deane, Séamus Ó Mongáin, Joe Carey, Liam McGonigle, Seamus Deane, Astrid Ní Mhongáin & Joanna Ní Mháille. She learns about the rich cultural and musical heritage of the surrounding area.

While Sliabh Luachra and Donegal are famous for their recognisable regional styles, the show, which translates to ‘Musical Wanderings’, sheds light on uncelebrated styles in other parts of the country, such as North Tipperary, Cork City, North Mayo, and even across the pond in London.

The series reflects on how Traditional Irish Music experiencing a flourishing resurgence throughout the country and beyond; particularly noteworthy is the growing interest and innovation among the younger generation. Traditional music, once confined to small pockets, is now thriving and captivating a whole new audience!

Last week’s episode came from London, a city steeped in Irish musical history due to the migration waves during the 50s and 80s. Meeting with key figures, a vibrant intersection of classical and traditional music was explored. 

A visit to the renowned Irish pub, Brendan the Navigator, introduced her to Seáinín Phat Mhaidhle from Conamara and James Óg Carty, a talented fiddle player from the musical Carty family of Roscommon.

Sunday’s show will air on TG4 at 21:30. For a short teaser of what to expect, see here.