Tugann an t-ainm ‘geata’ an méid atá ar na bacáin le fios – idir máistir-ranganna ardleibhéil, meantóireacht, seisiúin cheoil do thosaitheoirí, léirithe, amharclannaíocht agus gníomhaíochtaí eile, agus feidhmeoidh siad mar gheata, nó bealach isteach chuig na gníomhaíochtaí, agus cuirfidh siad deis ar fáil do leanaí agus do dhaoine óga as Gaillimh agus dóibh siúd a bheidh ar cuairt sa cheantar freastal orthu.

The name ‘geata'(gate/gateway) symbolises that what is planned, through high-level masterclasses, mentoring, instrument taster sessions, performances, theatre and other programme activities, will represent a gateway to access and opportunity for children and young people from Galway and also those visiting the area for the event.

LiveFeed

Join us for LiveFeed/Oscailte, featuring young bands, soloists, and an open mic for emerging talent.

Uilleann Pipes Taster Session

Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of the uilleann pipes with a hands-on taster session led by the talented Muiris Ó Clochartaigh!

Harp Taster Session

Discover the enchanting sounds of the Irish harp in a taster session with acclaimed harpist Aisling Lyons!

Tola Custy and Laoise Kelly

Tola Custy & Laoise Kelly first performed together at the ‘Celticimes’ music festival in France in 2013 although they have played together informally for many years before this.

Liz Kane, Yvonne Kane and John Blake

From North Connemara, Liz and Yvonne Kane, known as The Kane Sisters, are much  respected musicians. Born in Letterfrack, they were taught music by the great Sligo musician and music teacher, Mary Finn and by their grandfather, local fiddle player, Jimmy Mullen.

Ceol Connected

Ceol Connected presents TREEHOUSE. Join The Whistleberries in the treetops where a toe-tapping, tale-telling, hip-shaking hooley awaits!

Bláth na hÓige

Is comharghrúpa nua ceannródaíoch amhránaíochta é Bláth na hÓige a tháinig le chéile mar chuid de shraith teilifíse a léirigh Aniar do TG4 faoi stiúir an amhránaí Síle Denvir agus an veidhleadóra Colm Mac an Iomaire.

Edel Fox

Edel is one of the most accomplished Irish musicians of her generation. Her musical resume boasts a list of accolades. In 2004, Edel was awarded one of the highest honours for a traditional musician in Ireland

Le Chéile – ft. Sharon Shannon, Beoga, Pauline Scanlon & Niall McCabe

The youth concert on November 16th, entitled Le Chéile, is part of ‘We are Music Generation 2024’ – a year dedicated to celebrating the transformative impact of performance music education on the lives of children and young people.

Bláth na hÓige

Sean-Nós workshop - Bláth Na hÓige  (Students aged 8-18 years)

Stephen Doherty

Stephen Doherty, hailing from Foxford, Co. Mayo, is a renowned multi-instrumentalist deeply rooted in Irish traditional music. From a young age, he excelled across instruments like whistle

Trevor Hutchinson

Trevor Hutchinson, a founding member of Lúnasa, hails from Cookstown

Alan Doherty

Alan Doherty, a graduate of Ballyfermot College of Further Education, is a leading Irish flutist and co-founder of the acclaimed traditional groups Gráda and Aldoc

Sinéad McKenna

Sinéad McKenna, a gifted fiddler and multi-instrumentalist from Augher, Co. Tyrone

Theresa O’Grady

Theresa O’Grady, originally from Luton, England, grew up in a deeply musical family who’s grounding in traditional music came from influential figures such as Anne Caulfield

Emma O’Sullivan

Emma O'Sullivan, a native of Connemara, Co. Galway is renowned for her mastery of sean-nós dance

Conor Connolly

Conor Connolly, the TG4 Ceoltóir Óg na Bliana for 2019, is a distinguished button accordion, piano player, and singer from Clarinbridge

Fionnuala Hannigan-Dunkley

Fionnuala Hannigan-Dunkley is a versatile musician and educator from Renvyle, Connemara

Tara Howley

Tara Howley from Kilfenora, Co. Clare, excels as a multi-award-winning instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and composer. Tara spent 7 years as a lead performer in 'Riverdance’ captivating audiences worldwide, with extensive tours taking her across Europe, Asia, America, and Canada.

Jos Kelly

Jos Kelly, a seasoned accordionist and piano player, discovered his passion for music at age eight, finding his true home on stage.

Aisling Lyons

Aisling Lyons, multi-award winning musician & composer from County Clare has been described as ‘one of traditional music’s finest musicians’ by Hot Press Magazine & 'the finest Irish harper at work today' by Songlines Magazine after the release of her debut album ‘Aistear’. 

Brendan Loughran

Brendan Loughran, a celebrated concertina player was raised in a musical family immersed in Irish language and culture. His expertise also extends to the tin whistle, holding a Performance Diploma (DipLCM).

Sharon Howley

Sharon Howley, a distinguished cellist from Kilfenora, Co. Clare, has established herself as a prominent figure in Traditional Irish music.

Ryan Molloy

Ryan Molloy is a composer straddling contemporary and traditional Irish music, renowned for his prowess as a fiddler and pianist.

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