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Tribute Concert honouring Whistle & Flute Player Marian Egan
South Sligo Summer School: A Tribute Concert honouring Whistle & Flute Player Marian Egan
When and where
Date and time
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:30 - 23:30 IST
Location
St. Brigid's Hall Wolf Tone Square F91 VK19 F91 P402 Tubbercurry Ireland
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About this event
- 3 hours
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Tribute to Marian Egan (whistle / flute)
Marian Egan (née Flannery) is a tin whistle & flute player from County Sligo. Marian moved to Manchester as a teenager to train in social work and soon became a key figure in the Irish music scene, playing in the Manchester Céilí Band and touring with Sullivan’s Private Stock. Now living in County Mayo, Marian's teaching legacy with Comhaltas in Manchester continues to be celebrated.
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About the organiser
The South Sligo Summer School was founded in 1987 in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo to conserve and promote the rich tradition of music, song and dance of the area. With a full programme of classes, workshops, céilithe, concerts, recitals and talks, there is special emphasis on the old Sligo traditional style of playing.