Jigs on the Green

Ceol agus Craic at the NCH over Paddy's Weekend, kicking off with a live(ly) session of Ceili House on Sat 14 march presented as ever by the genial Kieran Hanrahan, he of the mellow voice. Legendary Scots singer/songwriter Dick Gaughan tops the bill, with sets from flautist Emer Mayock and friends along with the Sligo All Stars. Dazzling Galician piper Carlos Nunez hits the stage with his band on Sun 15, backed up by full orchestra; and on Mon 16 it's the turn of the fiddles, flutes, banjos and squeezeboxes of the Kilfenora Ceili Band, celebrating their 100th birthday with a roof-raising night of music and dance.