Comhrá, Caifé agus Ceol
March 8
On Sunday 8th March as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge we invite you to enjoy an afternoon of relaxed conversation, traditional music, song and dance in our Woodland Café, 2pm to 4pm.
Performing on the day will be acclaimed All – Ireland winning musicians and dancers
Úna Ní Fhlatharta, Róisín Ní Fhlatharta, Ciara Fitzharris & Elaine Clarke.
Úna Ní Fhlatharta is a piper, singer, and dancer from Kilmacreddock, Maynooth. An accomplished Sean-nós dancer with several titles, she has served as a judge on TG4’s Ríl Deal. Her musical roles include piping with the Misneach Orchestra and drumming for the Beartla Ó Flatharta Céilí Band.
Róisín Ní Fhlatharta is a decorated accordionist, singer, and dancer from Maynooth’s Cillmhicreaddóg Gaeltacht. Inspired by her late father, Beartla, she performs with her twin sister, Úna, in the Beartla Ó Flatharta Céilí Band. A multiple All-Ireland champion, Róisín has toured globally and appeared on RTÉ and TG4.
Ciara Fitzharris is a fiddle player, harper, singer, and dancer from Kilmacreddock, Co. Kildare. She performs as the youngest member of the Misneach Orchestra. In 2024, her group, Allta, won the Siansa Gael Linn final at the National Concert Hall.
Elaine Clarke grew up immersed in music. Influenced by her parents and uncles, she transitioned from classical training to the traditional flute under the mentorship of Catherine McEvoy. This dual foundation in flute and piano, paired with a lifelong love of harmony singing, shaped her versatile style.
Úna, Róisín and Ciara recently featured as part of TG4 ‘Scoil Samhraidh Joe Mooney’ with their haunting melodies.
Other events taking place on the day include:
Strokestown House Tour, 1pm, advanced booking required, €5 per person.
FREE access to the National Famine Museum with the use of our Irish language audio guides, No advanced booking required.
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These events are supported by Roscommon County Council as part of Seachtain Na Gaeilge.
Seachtain na Gaeilge with Energia is an international Irish language festival, which is the largest celebration of our native language and culture that takes place in Ireland and many other countries every year.
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