Altan star urges Armagh musicians to get involved in 'Trad for Trocaire'

MAIREAD Ni Mhaonaigh, world renowned fiddle player with traditional music giants Altan, is urging traditional music groups and musicians across Co. Armagh to lend their support to a new fundraising venture for overseas development agency Trocaire.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Aug 2010, 10:34 BST
Updated 2nd Sep 2010, 11:41 BST

"This new idea for raising funds for Trocaire's vital work is called 'Trad for Trocaire' and it basically asks traditional musicians to organise a trad session in support of the charity," said Mairead who has recorded with Enya, the Chieftains and Dolly Parton during her career.

"I love the idea of the traditional music community here at home doing something to help those who are less well off than us and I have no doubt this will receive terrific support."

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Trocaire has teamed up with Comhaltas Ceoltir Eireann to run the new national fundraising initiative in September. Comhaltas is at the forefront of the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music and has hundreds of local branches.

"We are asking musicians, venue owners and the general public to get involved," said Mairead. "Put on a session in your venue or your own home, come out and play no matter what your instrument or go along and support a session – no matter where you are in Co. Armagh between September 23 and 29, there'll be a 'Trad for Trocaire' session taking place near you!"

Mairead concluded: "It's really easy to get involved. Log on to www.trocaire.org/trad to order your information pack or register your event. I would encourage everyone to support this venture. Let's raise the roof and raise money for a fantastic cause at the same time!"

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