Cuirfidh Mairéad Ní Fhlatharta, Amhránaí Cónaitheach Sean-nóis san ollscoil, tús leis an dara sraith de cheardlanna amhránaíochta ar an sean-nós in Ionad Léann na hÉireann, Dé Máirt 29 Deireadh Fómhair, in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.   Beidh na ceardlanna a reachtáil ar an 5, 12 agus 19 Samhain i seomra seimineáir an Ionaid ar Bhóthar na Drioglainne ag a 6pm.   Is as Baile an tSléibhe sa Spidéal, Mairéad agus tá sí ag gabháil don amhránaíocht ó thosnaigh sí ag freastal ar ranganna sean-nóis sa Ghaelacadamh agus í seacht mbliana d’aois. I measc na múinteoirí a roinn a gcuid eolais léi go flaithiúil, bhí Pat Phádraic Tom Ó Conghaile agus Peatsai Ó Ceannabháin nach maireann. Chomh maith leis an oiliúint a fuair sí uathusan, tá anáil Sheosaimh Uí Éanaí agus Dharach Uí Chatháin le clos i nguth Mhairéide agus í ag amhrán. Ina dteannta san, luann sí féin an rian a d’fhág Dara Bán agus Caitlín Maude uirthi as a hóige.               Chuir an Dr Nessa Cronin, ó Ionad Léann na hÉireann, fáilte mhór roimh an dara sraith: “Bhí an-éileamh ar na ceardlanna an seimeastar seo caite “agus is deis iontach é dár mic léinn agus agus don phobal foghlaim ó Mhairéad, atá ag súil go mór a bheith ag casadh in bhur dteannta arís.”   Tá na ceardlanna saor in aisce agus beidh fáilte roimh chách.   Is iad Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Údarás na Gaeltachta, An Chomhairle Ealaíon agus Ionad Léann na hÉireannaigh, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, a mhaoiníonn an tionscnamh seo.   Tuilleadh eolais ó Samantha Williams ag 091 492051 nó samantha.williams@universityofgalway.ie   Críoch  

Mairéad Ní Fhlatharta, the 2024 Sean-Nós Singer-in-Residence at University of Galway, will deliver the second series of sean-nós singing workshops, beginning Tuesday October 29th at 6pm.   The free weekly workshops will continue on November 5th, 12th and 19th at 6pm in the Seminar Room at the Centre for Irish Studies, Distillery Road, University of Galway.   From Baile an tSléibhe in Spiddal, Co Galway, Mairéad has been singing since she began attending classes at An Gaelacadamh at the age of seven. Amongst the teachers who shared their deep knowledge of the tradition with her, she mentions the formative influence of the late Pat Phádraic Tom Ó Conghaile and Peatsai Ó Ceannabháin. With their encouragement, she has also incorporated elements of the singing of Seosamh Ó hÉanaí and Darach Ó Catháin into her own distinctive style of singing. Mairéad also mentions Dara Bán and Caitlín Maude as seminal influences on her approach to sean-nós song.            Welcoming the second series, Dr Nessa Cronin of the Centre for Irish Studies said: “There was high demand for the workshops last semester and they are a fantastic opportunity for our students and the local community to learn from Mairéad, who is really looking forward to singing with everyone again.”   This project is funded by Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Údarás na Gaeltachta and An Chomhairle Ealaíon in association with the Centre for Irish Studies at University of Galway.   For further information, contact Samantha Williams at 091 492051 or samantha.williams@universityofgalway.ie   Ends

University of Galway, Galway City Council and PorterShed have come together to host the 2024 Galway City Climathon. The one-day event is designed to allow attendees and experts to share and develop innovative ideas and actions and solutions to tackle local, urban challenges in Galway city. The 2024 Galway City Climathon takes place on Friday October 25th in the Emily Anderson Concert Hall, Quadrangle, from 9am to 4pm.             Frances Fahy, Director of University of Galway’s Ryan Institute, said: “For the ninth year in a row, the Ryan Institute, home to environmental research at University of Galway, is hosting the Climathon for Galway City. We are delighted to be inviting innovators, entrepreneurs, students and interested people from all sectors and communities across Galway city to join us on campus once again for this event. “This year our one-day event is a partnership involving Galway City Council, the University’s Sustainability Office and our long-term Climathon partners, the PorterShed. We are looking forward to hearing the many innovative and climate-positive ideas that emerge from the day to tackle local urban challenges in Galway City.”             Damien Redington, Climate Action Coordinator at Galway City Council, said: “Events like Climathon are vital in harnessing the creativity and innovation of our community. By bringing together bright minds from various sectors, Climathon empowers us to develop local solutions that can have a global impact. Galway is committed to being a leader in sustainability, and this event plays a key role in driving forward our climate action plan goals. I encourage everyone to participate and contribute to shaping a greener, more resilient future.” Initiated by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Climate Knowledge Innovation Community (EIT Climate-KIC) Climathon is a global 24-hour climate change event which will take place simultaneously in major cities and this year the event aligns with Urban October and World Cities Day, global initiatives that highlight the critical role cities play in climate action. Galway City Climathon is part of an ongoing collaboration between University of Galway and Galway City Council, to inspire action and innovation in tackling local and global climate challenges. For more information or to register for Climathon 2024 visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/galway-city-climathon-2024-tickets-1029878713957  Ends