Tribute to Joe Burke

Friday 6th August 2021 @ 6.45pm

Frankie Gavin, Daithí Gormley, Catherine McHugh

The name of accordion player Joe Burke has been synonymous with Irish traditional music for over 60 years and his passing in February 2021 marked the end of one of the most celebrated musical careers in Irish traditional music history.

Join Frankie Gavin, Daithí Gormley and Catherine McHugh as they play an intimate, one hour tribute to Joe Burke, the musician, the mentor and friend.

In-Person Event at Hawk’s Well Threatre

Seachtain na hÉigse Events

Colmcille 1500

Monday 2nd August 2021 @ 11.30am

The Passage Tombs of Co. Sligo

Monday 2nd August 2021 @ 3pm

Presentation on the Life of Leo Rowsome

Tuesday 3rd August 2021 @ 3pm

100 Years of Sligo Recordings

Wednesday 4th August 2021 @ 11.30am

Tribute to Sarah Lynch

Wednesday 4th August 2021 @ 3pm

Musicians of North Connacht

Thursday 5th August 2021 @ 11.30am

The Harpers Connellan

Friday 6th August 2021 @ 11.30am

Tribute to Joe Burke

Friday 6th August 2021 @ 6.45pm

Sligo Trad Singers Session

Saturday 7th August 2021 @ 8pm

More What’s On

Every evening at Fleadhfest, we will stream a LIVE concert from the centre of Sligo. These concerts will feature some of the biggest names in traditional Irish music, as well as some up and coming bands and musicians taking part in Scoil Éigse.

We invite musicians from all around the world to learn new tunes with our expert tutors at Scoil Éigse, which will take place online throughout Fleadhfest.

All events are FREE TO AIR