Presented by Féile na mBan An unforgettable evening of Music and prose, with some of Ireland's finest artists celebrating Imbolc This special event brings together Mairéad Ní Mhaonigh; one of Ireland's most well-known fiddle players in her work with Altan, and a host of brilliant north west musicians for an incredible evening of music Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh: Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh’s name is synonymous with what’s good in the music and culture of her native County Donegal, Ireland. Born in the Gaeltacht area of Gaoth Dobhair, where Gaeilge was her main language, she learned her songs and tunes from her family and neighbours. Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, along with fronting Altan, has remained close to her roots between touring and returns to the ‘source’ to her native Donegal to play, sing and teach her music to a new generation. Mairéad is also a member of String Sisters, which is a Grammy listed folk supergroup of six of the world’s leading female fiddlers. Together they have released two albums - the Grammy-longlisted 'Live' and 'Between Wind and Water'. The Henry Girls: One of the North West's best, and one of our absolute favourite groups here at Féile na mBan, over the years, The Henry Girls have collaborated and shared stages with artists such as Mary Black, Imelda May, Clannad, Sharon Shannon, The Hothouse Flowers, Stockton’s Wing, Dónal Lunny, and Dervish. They have also composed music for theatre, dance, and film, including the Irish–Canadian production A Shine of Rainbows (2008), for which they received an IFTA nomination. After more than two decades performing together, The Henry Girls continue to captivate audiences with their sincerity, musicianship, and unmistakable sisterly bond — a rare harmony of family, craft, and song that has become their signature. Roisin Mc Grory began playing traditional Irish fiddle music in her early teens. Growing up in Burnfoot, Inishowen, Co. Donegal she was exposed to the rich culture of music in the area. She learned from two legends of Donegal fiddle music, Dinny McLaughlin from Shandrum, Buncrana and James Byrne from Glencolmcille. Roisin herself has gained respect as a distinguished fiddle player and has performed and taught at festivals and events throughout Ireland and abroad. As a full-time teacher of traditional music in Inishowen, she is in-demand for her work with solo musicians and group ensembles. She has competed successfully at Fleadhanna competitions with her brothers Paul Harrigan (piano accordion and uilleann pipes) and Damien Harrigan (fiddle). Influenced by the unique wealth of fiddle music in Donegal, Roisin began to look more closely at the music of Inishowen and in 1999 co-founded Inishowen Traditional Music Project (ITMP). The primary focus of ITMP is to promote and preserve the music of Inishowen, through workshops, concerts, and documenting the music and establishing an archive. In 2016 she released her debut solo album The Brae Road, which features new and old tunes from her locality. The album received positive reviews and was played widely on national radio. Her second album Pór is due for release in Spring 2024, and features original compositions along with new compositions from Inishowen traditional musicians, who all come from a long lineage of music and song (Pór). On the album she is accompanied by guitar master Steve Cooney along with daughter Ella McGrory on piano. Paul McClure joins on bodhran and Deirdre McGrory performs two songs. Denise Boyle Denise is a Donegal fiddle player and multi-instrumentalist. Denise grew up in Glenties, Co. Donegal, steeped in the Donegal fiddle tradition. She is currently a member of Donegal female fiddle supergroup, The SíFiddlers, and has also played in many other well-known bands including The Henry Girls, with Galician Piper Carlos Nunez and Denise is also well known in the Irish country music scene, playing with many popular musicians including Ciarán Rosney.