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Siadbh Redmond, 26 Dec
TG4 FAMOUS Irish traditional music series Geantraà returns in the New
Year with the first episode airing from Kilfinane in Limerick.
The town which hosted the Limerick county Fleadh Cheoil in 2023, will
begin the series in Ó Céilleachair’s pub, with musicians Derek Hickey,
Liam Flanagan, Claire O’Loughlin, Ciara Flanagan, MarÃa Ryan, Lucia
McPartlin, Anita Bennis, Donie Nolan, Macdara Ó Faoláin, Seán Ó
FearghaÃl.
The first episode of the new series airs on Sunday, January 7, at
10:30pm.
In the new thirteen-part series acclaimed singer and musician Ciarán Ó
Gealbháin takes the helm as series presenter where he travels the
length and breadth of the country to celebrate Ireland's vibrant music
session tradition.
Geantraà serves as a platform for both distinguished and emerging
artists rooted in Ireland's music tradition, as well as paying tribute
to the musicians and publicans that have helped to keep traditional
arts and sessions alive to this day.
There are 13 other episodes of the series from Timoleague in West Cork
to Dunkineely in Donegal, across to Ballisodare, County Sligo and to
the village of Hollywood in Wicklow, the series covers music from
across the entire island of Ireland.