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Welcome

Welcome to official website of the Kilfenora Ceili Band

Not many people live to the ripe old age of 100.
In the span of a century, entire countries rise and fall, cultures evolve, fashions transform. Yet some have endured.
There are those who still prevail and even prosper.
One such icon, Ireland’s oldest Céilí Band, was born a century ago in the tiny village of Kilfenora.
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End of Year Concert

Second Glor Concert Rescheduled

We had to postpone the Sat 9th show at Glór due to the bad weather.It has been re-scheduled for Sunday Jan 17th at 8pm.  Tickets can be booked at the Glor box office website

 

Masters in Music

 Masters in Music

On the 26th of November 2009, the National University of Ireland Galway awarded, John Lynch the leader of the Kilfenora Ceili band with a Master of Music (honoris causa).  In awarding the degree on John, NUI Galway honoured not just the current Kilfenora Céilí Band but all those renowned musicians of earlier decades, from Kilfenora itself and from elsewhere, who have created a century of outstanding musical tradition. This was a very special for John, his familiy and all the band members, both past and present who were invited to the confering cermony and special reception in the Aula Maxima where the band played once again after a 73 year gap. Check out the wonderful citation here


 

 

New Album

Our brand new Album Century is now available.

Twitter Updates

Wednesday, 03 February 2010 23:41
Nearly 6 weeks in advance and tickets for the National Concert Hall gig are three quarters gone. Do they know something we don't?!
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 23:39
Jan 31. Band on Geantrai from Corofin. Nostalgic outing for Pat. Young members shine with unusual polkas. Garry for TG4 weatherman!
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 23:37
Sun Jan 31. Band at Temple Bar Tradfest for some booty shaking and shivering. Warm reception from the big puppets. Cuppa tea after.
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 23:35
John working overtime this week. Guest list complete for the Civic Reception. some weird gig enquiries!