Traditional music series filmed in County Roscommon pub to air tonight

Tonight's programme will feature top class traditional musicians from around the county
Traditional music series filmed in County Roscommon pub to air tonight

Sarah, Lisa and Niamh Ward at Boland's Bar, Fairymount.

Geantraí, the traditional music series, is coming from Boland's, Fairymount tonight Sunday, March 10th at 10.30 p.m. on TG4.

Shane, Dylan & John Carlos at Boland's Bar, Fairymount.
Shane, Dylan & John Carlos at Boland's Bar, Fairymount.

 Geantraí captures the essence of Irish traditional arts and folk music in a relaxed session setting, emphasising the connection between performers and listeners. The series pays tribute to musicians and the unique venues hosting these sessions, promising a unique night of music in each episode. 

Liz Wynne, Shane Carlos, Dylan Carlos, John Carlos, John Wynne and John McCartin at Boland's Bar, Fairymount.
Liz Wynne, Shane Carlos, Dylan Carlos, John Carlos, John Wynne and John McCartin at Boland's Bar, Fairymount.

The series covers the best of Irish traditional music from across the entire island of Ireland and it’s the turn to County Roscommon on Sunday night.

Sunday’s episode will air at 10.30p.m. and will feature top class traditional musicians from the surrounding area including Dylan Carlos, John Carlos, Shane Carlos, John Wynne, Liz Wynne, John McCartin Lisa Ward, Sarah Ward, Niamh Ward, Fionnuala Maxwell, Patsy Hanly, Brian Duke, Tommy Guihan, James Donoghue, Joe Donoghue, Éamonn Donoghue, Seán Donoghue and Séamus Donoghue.

Muintir Donoghue le James Donoghue at Boland's Bar, Fairymount.
Muintir Donoghue le James Donoghue at Boland's Bar, Fairymount.

Ciarán Ó Gealbháin is the series presenter and is a highly acclaimed singer and musician from An Sean Phobal in the Déise Gaeltacht of County. Waterford. Having toured extensively with the band Danú and performed and recorded with artists such as Liam Clancy, The Chieftains and many more, Ciarán continues to perform at festivals and concerts across the world and at home.

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