The Golden Era of Ceili Music and Dance 1955 – 1970 – Presented by Brian Lawler
Date: Wednesday 19th August
Venue: IMRO, Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Dublin 2
Time: 7:00pm
During the period 1999 to 2004, in conjunction with the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA), Brian Lawler recorded interviews with 70 people associated with the period, including ceili band founders and members, promoters, dancers and radio personnel. He obtained a total of 42 hours of recorded material. All of the edited recordings are available to the public at the ITMA. As founder member of the Ardellis Ceili Band – www.ardellisceiliband.net – Brian was actively involved himself on the road with the Ardellis throughout the period. He has put together an insightful talk on the project which consists of a review of the work and includes short extracts from some of the field interviews and also some samples of the music of the period.
The talk lasts approx. 45 minutes, followed by time for questions and answers. His first review of the project took place in Boston College USA in September 2005 and since then he has given many presentations in libraries and art venues throughout Ireland.
Anyone wishing to reserve a place at this event should send an email to david.wilkinson@nullimro.ie to reserve a seat. (limited availability – no admission charge – booking essential)
