Festival of Music at St. Barrahane's Church

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Every July and August St. Barrahane's Church, Castletownshend, Co. Cork hosts a number of highly acclaimed classical concerts. Purpose of the Festival
1.

to promote classical music
2. platform for young artists
3. entertainment for locals and tourists
4. upkeep of St. Barrahane’s Church

The first festival was organised in 1980 and except for 1987, has taken place annually ever since. Michael Sokolov-Grant was its first chairman. Amongst the distinguished musicians to have played are the RTÉ Vanbrugh String Quartet, the Crawford Piano Trio, David

Agnew, oboe, Jonathan Freeman-Attwood, trumpet, Director of the Royal Academy of Music, London, Professor Gerard Gillen, organ, of Maynooth College, Brigid Knowles, contralto, Catherine Leonard, violin, Philip Martin, piano and composer, Dr. John O’Conor, piano, Dr. Geraldine O'Grady, violin, Professor Micheal O'Suilleabhain, Limerick University, Cara O'Sullivan, soprano, Ioana Petcu-Colan, violin, Peter Sweeney, former Organist of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Hugh Tinney.

10/09/2025

Our next concert is on Culture Night, and features the West Cork Choral Singers in Abbeystrewry Church on Friday 19th September at 8pm. This is a free concert! https://barrahanemusic.ie/events/the-west-cork-choral-singers-2/

22/07/2025

Our second concert in the series is this featuring Karin Leitner and Rosanna Moore is this Thursday at 8 pm in St. Barrahane's, Castletownshend. For tickets, and information please click here: https://barrahanemusic.ie/events/karin-leitner-flute-rosanna-moore-harp/

17/07/2025

Our opening concert of the festival in St. Barrahane's, Castletownshend tonight! https://barrahanemusic.ie/events/sarah-groser-viola-da-gamba-patrick-goyvaerst-lute/

05/07/2025

Looking forward to our Festival this year, a really exciting lineup! To book tickets, and for more information please visit: https://barrahanemusic.ie/

27/05/2025

Our next concert will be in St. Matthew's Church, Baltimore on Saturday 7th June at 8 pm. For more information, and to purchase tickets please visit our website: https://barrahanemusic.ie/events/rebecca-murphy-soprano-and-cahal-masterson-piano/

13/05/2025

Our next concert is John O'Conor in Abbeystrewry Church, Skibbereen on Sunday 18th May at 3pm. For tickets, and for more information please visit: https://barrahanemusic.ie/events/john-oconor-piano-recital/

28/04/2025

Our next concert is the Hart Male Voice Choir from Hampshire who will be singing on Monday 5th May at 3pm in Abbeystrewry Church, Skibbereen. For more information, and to book a ticket please visit: https://barrahanemusic.ie/events/the-hart-male-voice-choir-from-hampshire/

22/04/2025

07/04/2025

Our next concert featuring the Choir of St. George's Belfast is on Friday 25th April at 8pm in St. Barrahane's Church Castletownshend. This is a free concert, with a retiring collection towards the restoration fund for St. Barrahane's. More details found here: https://barrahanemusic.ie/events/the-choir-of-st-georges-church-of-ireland-belfast/

12/03/2025

Friday 4 April 2025, 8pm. The magical CONTEMPO QUARTET in St. Barrahane's Church, Castletownshend. All info on www.barrahanemusic.ie.

13/02/2025

Our next concert featuring the Fandango Duo is on Saturday 22nd February at 4pm in Union Hall. Details to be found on our website: https://barrahanemusic.ie/events/the-fandango-duo/

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St. Barrahane's Church
Castletownshend

Website

http://www.barrahanemusic.ie/

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