Music of Mayo

So great to put a face to the music! Thank you to Laoise Kelly for sending a photo of John Hastings, Aghagower, Westport . His wonderful playing is available on the RTÉ archiveshttps://www.rte.ie/archives/collections/acetate-disc-collection/11513642-music-john-hastings/

Music of Mayo- so much happened in 2025 and there is lots more to come in 2026. Thank you to all who support us Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh

Music of Mayo is delighted to hear this recording of John Hastings, Aghagower, Co. Mayo from the Radio Eireann acetate disc collection. John was recorded playing melodeon by Ciarán Mac Mathúna. Thank you to Peter Browne for sending. rte.ie/archives/colle…

A year of collaboration & creativity. We catalogued the John Twin McNamara Collection. Weekly youth sessions, 5 new tune commissions , the 3rd Music of Mayo Festival, 2 features on Mólscéal & Uilleann Piping Day celebrations. 2026: festival, strategic plan & new web resource

Music of Mayo & International Uilleann Piping Day 2025 – A Celebration of the Uilleann Pipes in Mayo Saturday, November 1st | 4–6pm | Upstairs at Bridge St Bar & Venue, Castlebar @Napiobairi @DiarmaidMoyniha @TerryMcDonagh2

Tá áthas ar Cheol Mhaigh Eo fáilte a chur roimh an seinnteoir bainseó óg iontach Harry Philbin chuig An Club Ceoil an Aoine seo,17ú lá de Dheireadh Fómhair. Bíonn Club Ceoil ar siúl gach Aoine sa Linenhall. Seinnimid foinn, roinnimid ceol Mhaigh Eo, labhraímid Gaeilge

Music of Mayo is delighted to welcome the fantastic young banjo player Harry Philbin to An Club Ceoil this Friday, October 17th from 4-5pm. An Club Ceoil takes place every Friday. We play tunes, share Mayo music & speak Irish

Beidh neart ceoil, amhránaíochta agus damhsa traidisiúnta i mBéal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mhaigh Eo an tseachtain seo. Maith sibh go léir a bheidh páirteach ann. Tá sé iontach an tallann seo go léir a fheiceáil.

On Culture Night / Ar Oíche Chultúir (Sept 19 / 19ú MF), Music of Mayo in partnership with @LinenhallMayo and Gaeilge Chaisleán an Bharraigh presents 5 emerging Mayo traditional musicians who have composed new music — live premiere on the night! 🎻🌟 🎵 @wright.aine @fi

Deis d'ealaíontóir Gaeltachta seal a chaitheamh in Oileán Acla álainn ✍️ 🎶 @GaeilgAcla @MayoArtsOffice @MusicofMayo @ScoilAcla #Gaeilge #Gaeltacht

Music of Mayo is delighted to receive this recording. It demonstrates David's wide ranging ability as a player, as an able collaborator and an imaginative improviser. Brilliant flute playing also from Ies. Get more details from davidmunnelly.com

Tá Ceol Mhaigh Eo an-bhródúil as an bpíosa álainn seo a rinne @molsceal faoi Oíche na mBoscaí Ceoil ag Féile Cheol Mhaigh Eo le déanaí. Buíochas le @FiachnaOM a chuir an oíche i láthair agus Liam McGonigle a d'ullmhaigh léacht iontach.

This year is the 40th Scoil Acla since its revival in 1985. July 27th- August 2nd.Celebrating the incredible work of John 'Twin' McNamara, Paddy Ryan and the countless musicians and organisers who have kept it alive.

World Listening Day is on 18th July, a celebration of the power of listening, both to people & our surroundings. We’ve created 3 simple exercises to help you explore your sound environment—on your own, with others, or in your community. Read the blog: bit.ly/46Orvpg

Buíochas le Mólscéal as píosa iontach a chuireann síos ar obair Cheol Mhaigh Eo.

A great opportunity to work in the traditional arts with a focus on uilleann piping

The Music of Mayo origin story. In June 2020 Aoife Nic Cormaic of @TheRollingWave interviewed founder of Music of Mayo @MayockEmer Listen back.The Music of Mayo organisation continues to grow and this interview documents the early years!rte.ie/radio/podcasts…

The Music of Mayo Festival - A Convening of Traditional Artists from around the County- takes place in @bridgestreetbar Castlebar, June 20th-22nd. Check out the programme and book tickets on Eventbrite musicofmayofestival2025.eventbrite.com

Get details of the Music of Mayo Festival 2025 on the website musicofmayo.ie and check out many, many Mayo tune treasures too!!

musicofmayofestival2025.eventbrite.com It's well time to book your tickets for the Music of Mayo Festival. Taking place at @bridgestreetbar Castlebar on June 20th, 21st and 22nd. Be part of this unique traditional arts festival and engage with the music, song, dance and storytelling of Mayo.