Foxford Traditional Weekend

Cultural weekend of music, song and dance - concerts, workshops, session trails, teen trad, junior sessions and rambling house...more ** 15th - 18th Oct 2026 **

[Foxford Traditional Weekend @FoxfordTrad]

We have secured a reunion of one of Mayo’s finest traditional music bands – Céide.

Friday 16th October | Moy Hotel | 8pm

Booking will open soon on https://t.co/bp1kjE6TWA

#foxfordtrad #heartandsoultrad

[RTÉ Nationwide @RTENationwide]

Meet Michael Cronnolly from Co Mayo who made his first flute from a cartwheel spoke in his garden shed almost 50 years ago. Today, his handcrafted instruments are being played in sessions & on stages around the world on #RTENationwide Friday 20th February @RTEOne 7pm @MayoHour RT

[Foxford Traditional Weekend @FoxfordTrad]

Sean Keane in Concert, Foxford Dec 2025

[Mayo Comhaltas @MayoComhaltas]

This HSE Podcast about the Cuimsiú initiative, is now live. @MayoComhaltas would like to thank Mairéad, Anthony and the team at @CNMEMayoRos for the opportunity. Link below.
#cuimsiu #inclusive #comhaltas @Comhaltas

https://t.co/EQ5CyUkZWC

[Seán Mac an tSíthigh @Buailtin]

“Irish is a dead language!”

Listen to Misha Yerhidzé, a 10 year old Ukranian boy who fled the war with his mother just over two years ago and settled in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, in the West Kerry Gaeltacht. He has embraced the language and music of his new community.

[Foxford Traditional Weekend @FoxfordTrad]

#heartandsoultrad #foxfordtrad #trad #mayo

[Foxford Traditional Weekend @FoxfordTrad]

So these musicians are part of the team behind Foxford Traditional Weekend...

They will feature on a @TradTG4 @geantraitg4 programme later this evening.

Tune in to @TG4TV at 10:30pm this evening to see the full programme which will feature numerous musicians from the area.

[TradTG4 @TradTG4]

Ox Mountain Quartet - Stephen Doherty, Siobhán O'Donnell, David Doocey agus Pat Doocey ag seinm 'The Laughing and Smiling Waltzer;' a chum Stephen. 🎵

📍 An Sean Síbín, Béal an Átha, Co. Mhaigh Eo

🎶 Geantraí | TG4
🔔 Dé Domhnaigh ~ 22:30

[Foxford Traditional Weekend @FoxfordTrad]

First tune composed by Stephen Doherty 'The Laughing and Smiling Waltz' and the second tune composed by David Doocey 'Gay Cassidy's'. Both tunes are composed in memory of the great set dancer Gabrielle Cassidy. Lovely accompaniment by Siobhan O Donnell and Patrick Doocey.

[Gnó Mhaigh Eo @Gno_MhaighEo]

Gnó Mhaigh Eo will be working with @FoxfordTrad this weekend.
18th October - Pop Up Gaeltacht in Giury's Bar at 6.30pm
19th October - Join @labhairlelauren from 12 at the Moy Hotel https://t.co/8ZHqPaqR1i

[Ireland West Airport @Irelandwest]

Nothing says welcome home to the West of Ireland more than being greeted in the arrivals hall by your father with a fresh white sliced loaf from @OHarasofFoxford 😁😁🍞#HomeSweetHome #homeforchristmas #welcomehome

[Foxford Traditional Weekend @FoxfordTrad]

Nothing like some Trad on the saxophone to get them dancing. Well done Molly and Niamh...in the Riverbank Bar on the Sunday evening of @FoxfordTrad

#trad #irishmusic #session #mayo

[Foxford Traditional Weekend @FoxfordTrad]

Session in @GuirysBar on the Saturday night of @FoxfordTrad
#trad #session #irishmusic

[Guiry's Bar @GuirysBar]

Some local legends enjoying the game #Qatar2022 #foxford

[Music of Mayo @MusicofMayo]

Music of Mayo is thrilled to hear that 'The Bearded Troubadour' from Paddy Joe Tighe- Rare Songs and Tunes- will be launched  in Eileen’s Bar, Achadh Mór on Friday 9 December at 9.30pm. Very excited to hear the tunes and songs from this extraordinary musician and singer

[Foxford Traditional Weekend @FoxfordTrad]

In conjunction with Harp Ireland, to celebrate National Harp Day on Sat 15th next, there will be a Lunchtime Recital from both the Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensemble under the direction of Grainne Hambly and W Jackson and harpist, Holly Geraghty.
15 Oct, 1:30pm, Foxford Mill

[Foxford Traditional Weekend @FoxfordTrad]

@MusicofMayo Well done all. 👌

[Music of Mayo @MusicofMayo]

Music of Mayo is delighted to support Oileán m'Aislingí, a collection of songs from John ‘Twin’ McNamara. Artistic director of Music of Mayo, Emer Mayock will launch the recording on Saturday, October 22nd at 7pm in Óstán Oileán Acla. Bígí Linn

[Foxford Traditional Weekend @FoxfordTrad]

Harp Master Class with @michaelrooneys during @FoxfordTrad. Places filling up fast!
https://t.co/SsdfA3QnB2 for booking details.

#harp #harpday #masterharp #michaelrooney #trad #music #foxfordtrad @DeptCulturelRL @MayoArtsOffice @MayoCoCo

[Siún Ní Dhuinn @Siuners]

Iconique @EdwinaGuckian #Gradam25 ⚡