Performers: Siobhán Peoples and Michael ‘Blackie’ O’Connell Siobhán Peoples (fiddle) and Michael ‘Blackie’ O’Connell (pipes) are two of the most well-known and inspirational musicians in the mid-west. Their high-octane and precise musical styles are celebrated by audiences near and far and they are cornerstones of the Ennis traditional music scene. Both are also synonymous with … Continue reading "Lunchtime Concert – Siobhán Peoples and Michael ‘Blackie’ O’Connell"

Presenters: Dr Matthew Noone and Dr Eoin Callery                                          Chair: Dr Aileen Dillane This seminar will explore the world of archeoacousatics or the study of relationship between sound humans throughout history. It will combine Matthew's research … Continue reading "Tower Seminar – Sounding the UnderLand – Archeoacousatics as Translative Epistemology"

A special concert from staff and students demonstrating the variety of fiddle styles practiced at the Irish World Academy. Featuring Anna Lowenstein (MA Music Therapy), Ivonne Hernandez (Fiddle tutor), Conor Caldwell (Course Director, MA Irish Traditional Music Performance) and more.

Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin: A Life in Music, is a collection of essays, reflections and poems inspired by the musical life of Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin. With contributions from musicians, dancers, artists, academics, students, poets, and media personalities, the book explores the multifaceted life of one of Ireland’s best-known musicians. Ranging in style from the scholarly to … Continue reading "Special Event – Book Launch: Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin: A Life in Music"

Luail is Ireland’s inaugural national and all island dance company, established in 2024 with funding from The Arts Council/ An Chomhairle Ealaíon. Luail exists to embody, embed and empower dance across the island of Ireland, and to lead into a future that transforms how we make, know and experience dance. With our partners, The Irish … Continue reading "Special Event – Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company Limerick Launch"

Patricia Shehan Campbell is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, where she taught courses at the interface of education and ethnomusicology for 33 years. With three Fulbright awards (in India, China, and Canada) and grant-funded projects in Bulgaria, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Myanmar, and Tanzania, she frequently lectures on “music as a pathway to intercultural … Continue reading "Special Event – Keynote by Professor Patricia Shehan Campbell"

Performers: Students of the MA Classical String Performance String players from the Masters in Classical String Performance programme present string quartets and other chamber music works in a varied programme of music spanning 200 years.

Performers: Marty Barry and Conal O’Kane Marty Barry and Conal O'Kane met in the Irish World Academy, where they both graduated from the BA in Irish Music and Dance. They have become two of the most highly regarded accompanistsin the tradition, with Marty primarily touring the world with the Friel Sisters, and Conal with the … Continue reading "Lunchtime Concert – Marty Barry and Conal O’Kane – Album Launch"

Guest Presenters                                                                                                            … Continue reading "Tower Seminar – Activating Dance Archives"

Performers: 4th year students of the BA Contemporary Dance The BA fourth year contemporary dance solo performances represent a culmination of this semester’s work of exploring ideas through movement in an individual creative process. These dancers have explored and developed their ideas through their physical intelligence and individual creative voices as artists. Enjoy the considered … Continue reading "Lunchtime Concert – BA Contemporary Dance Solos"