Na Casaidigh
Friday 4th November at 8.00 pm
Tickets €20/15 available from 059-9725893
Na Casaidigh are currently recording a new album. It features many of the great songs in Irish which were both collected an arranged by the groups father, Seán Ó Casaide The rich vocal harmonies which are a particular feature of the groups sound will be evident on this album.
The group has recorded many albums. Oro Na Casaidigh went to number one in the album charts and was awarded a platinum bestseller. One of the groups earlier albums,”Feas an Iolair” received rave reviews and was awarded a fi ve star rating by Hot Press music magazine. The historical concept album “1691” based on the Williamite wars in Ireland was reviewed by the “Rough Guide to Irish Music” as the best concept album ever made in that genre.
Na Casaidigh first came to prominence after a memorable performance for President Reagan in Dublin Castle in 1984. They subsequently performed for President Clinton on his State visit to Ireland. The has group toured extensively in the United States playing in many prestigious venues such as Carnegie hall and Radio city music hall New York and Massey Hall, Toronto The group has also toured in many European countries. A Particular highlight of which was their televised performance for Pope John Paul II on the steps of St Peters Basilica in Rome to celebrate the year of the family.
Duiske Concerts 2011
The Abbey Centre, Graiguenamanagh, Co. kilkenny
A wonderful weekend of music ~ November 4th, 5th & 6th 2011
Na Casaidigh
The group are returning to Graiguenamanagh after several years. This concert will be recorded for as part of a documentary on the family for TG4. The programme ,which will be broadcast at Christmas represents a year in the groups life punctuated by concerts and sessions around Ireland. There is a local interest as one member of the group, Seathrun lives in Ballybur, Burnchurch with Neasa and their six children. The evening will be especially poignant due to the loss of their dear friend and colleague Dr Marion Tierney. Our previous visits to Duiske were always enriched by her presence. We will certainly remember and celebrate her rich and wonderful life along with all the people of Graiguenamanagh who will be there.