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Thread #45513   Message #1308445
Posted By: GUEST,Philippa
27-Oct-04 - 05:20 AM
Thread Name: Help: Traditional Singers in Ireland
Subject: Help: Singing circles in Ireland
I could use some help in answering a query for a friend of a friend, recently came to live in Belfast and is seeking information on venues for singing in and around Belfast. No problem finding music sessions but most of these don't have much space for singers. I think the enquirer would be interested in both folk club and Ir. trad. type gatherings. I think there is a singing sesssion at the John Hewitt pub - what days and times? An Cultúrlann has a monthly song session, but it is almost strictly Irish language (the only onther language I heard sung when I was there was Scottish Gaelic.

The website listed above is currently in need of an update (lists events from June this year, but not Oct)and it has a list of sessions, not specifically singing. I also didn't see specific mention of singing circles at the South Antrim trad music webpage.