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THE memory and music of Crush- een’s Joseph Browne will be the cen- tral focus at the second annual Joseph Browne Spring School of Traditional Music.
The school, which takes place in Gort from February 14 to 17, is or- ganised each year in memory of Joseph, who lost his life tragically in 2006.
“Last year was a great success re-
ally, maybe because Gort is such a central location. We had people here from Clare, Galway, Tipperary – we had people here from as far away as Mayo,’ said organiser Maire O Ke- BTR
“The concerts were great but the school itself was phenomenal. I re- member us sitting in the foyer and we could hear the strains of music from every different classroom. There was just a lovely feeling of passing on the music and the tradition to the next
generation.”
This year’s event will include a number of new elements, including a Special evening of music in Crush- een.
“We have extended it this year a little bit. The whole thing began be- cause Joseph died very tragically and he was such a great musician. It was first put together as more of a project. We applied to the Arts Council for funding and they were fantastic to us and helped us get it off the ground,”
continued Maire.
“But we did always intend to ex- tend it. So this year we have a project called Bridging Traditions. We have the West Ocean String Quartet, who marry classical and tradition music, and they are going to do a concert in Crusheen Church. This was Joseph’s church and I think this concert is go- ing to be really special.
“They are also going to do a col- laboration with the children who are learning at the school. The children are going to work on three tunes and come together with the quartet.”
A whole host of musical talent will be in Gort for the school with the likes of Nollaig Casey, Arty McG- lynn, Paddy Keenan, Maighread Ni Dhomhnaill, Tommy O’Sullivan, Brock Maguire Band featuring Paul Brock, Manus McGuire, Enda Sc- ahill, Denis Carey and the Kilfenora Céili Band.
Traditional session will take place over the weekend in Hennelly’s Pub in Gort, the Highway Pub in Crush- een and the Lady Gregory Hotel in Gort.
Se oer Duome- AVNET: lo) (om Oke) O GIN AYARS in Ennis or, for more information, call 087 0674335 or visit joseph- browne.org.