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Michael Rooney from Monaghan and June McCormack from Sligo make u Michael is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents of the Irish harp in traditional Irish music. He grew up in Scotstown, Co Monaghan and has played harp and concertina from an early age. He is also a well known composer of traditional Irish music in Ireland, and many of his compositions can be heard on his CD 'Ocras'. He was commissioned to write a suite of music by the History of Ireland Performance Company to commemorate The Great Famine in 1997. Michael is also senior All-Ireland Champion on the harp and winner of the prestigious Granard and Keadue harp competitions on several occasions. He recorded with 'The Chieftains' on their Grammy award winning CD entitled 'The Celtic Harp' and toured the US with the group. In 2006 he published a book entitled 'Harp Tunes', which contains 23 of his compositions. June, from Ballintogher, Co. Sligo, won the senior flute competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 1998. In the same year she was presented with the Young Traditional Musician of the Year award by TG4 (Irish Language T.V. Channel). She has published two flute tutorial books, Fliúit (2006) and Fliúit 2 (2009). Together they are, yes - magic! The show starts at 8.30pm. Admission €16 “By the time you reach the end of Draíocht, you’ll be captivated by the charming music of this young couple” (Living Tradition) “From first to last note, Michael Rooney and June McCormack held the audience spellbound in a luminous, soul stirring performance. “(Irish Echo), “Together, Rooney and McCormack create a satisfying comprehensive sound. The playing is exquisite.” (Pat Ahern, Irish Examiner)
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