Ceolchoirm: Altan & An Crann Óg

Altan is one of the most iconic bands in Irish music. The band delivers on their reputation as among Ireland’s most important cultural ambassadors with their new release DONEGAL. No Irish traditional band in the last thirty years has had a wider impact on audiences throughout the world than Altan. Formed in County Donegal in 1987 by lead vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and her late husband Frankie Kennedy, the group’s music is influenced by traditional Irish language songs and tunes from Donegal. Over the course of their career, Altan has sold over a million records. 

This is a night not to be missed!

An Crann Óg - 

Is a group of young musicians from the Donegal Gaeltacht that attend music classes in Scoil Cheoil na Crannóige. They play traditional music and sing songs in the Irish language all of which they learnt from local musicians. An Crann Óg have produced some of the most sought after Irish musicians and gave all young musicians who attend their classes a love of language and music since its inception in 2008. This is now the 5th generation of young musicians to come through An Crann Óg.

Host or Publisher Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair