Night of great traditional music in store at Coleman Music Centre

A night of great traditional music is in store at the Coleman Music centre, Gurteen on Thursday, August 15th when Seoid take to the stage as part of the Coleman Traditional Festival.

Maugherow native and former All-Ireland banjo senior champion, Kerrie Herrity, on banjo, fiddle and mandolin, was introduced to music and dancing by her parents at an early in Luton, UK where a thriving Irish scene nurtured and encouraged her progression on several instruments. In recent years Kerrie has begun composing some of her own music. Her compositions are primarily inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Sligo where she is now based.

Kenny Donagher is an accordion player who grew up in a family steeped in music in Easkey in County Sligo. From a young age Kenny joined the family on stage for concerts, céilithe, at fleadhanna and on radio and television.

In 2015 he recorded and produced an album with Kerrie Herrity, which was launched at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Sligo 2015, which featured on Fleadh TV that year.

John Dwyer on flute/whistle/keys, comes from Mullaghroe, about two miles from Gurteen village. From a very early age John’s interest in traditional music was influenced, encouraged and nurtured by his late grandmother ‘Babs’ Dwyer.

Over the years John has played with and accompanied many trad groups, notably Shebeen & Céilí bands for Fleadhanna. Besides playing music John is actively involved in carrying on the tradition in his tutoring role at the South Sligo Summer School in Tubbercurry and promoting the best of traditional music, song and dance as events organiser at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen.

Fiachra Guihen hails from between Keadue and Arigna. By day he is a teacher in County Leitrim but by night he is a busy musician. He plays regularly all around the locality at sessions, concert and at gigs with a few different groups.

Bookings for the conecert can be made on 071 9182599.