Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan: ‘Music is like experiences you haven’t had before, and don’t have the words for’
Change characterises Altan’s sound since the aptly titled Donegal, says singer and fiddle player Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh
Literary festival in Co Kerry
Change characterises Altan’s sound since the aptly titled Donegal, says singer and fiddle player Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh
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Stephen Connolly says he experienced hostility and anti-Northern bias from people angry at changes to Kerry festival
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Former arts minister says decision not connected to recent controversy on disbanding of voluntary committee
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Appointment of curator follows controversy about leadership and governance of Ireland’s longest-running literary festival
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