folk festivals

Inishowen International Folksong and Ballad Seminar

The Inishowen International Folksong and Ballad Seminar takes place on the Inishowen Peninsula, in Co. Donegal on the weekend after St. Patrick’s Day each year

by Jerry O’Reilly

Image of Mick Fowler and Jerry at Malin

Mick Fowler and Jerry at Malin

The Inishowen International Folksong and Ballad Seminar takes place on the Inishowen Peninsula, in County Donegal on the weekend after St. Patrick’s Day each year.

Singers from all over the world come to celebrate the art of unaccompanied singing in a community where the tradition is still alive and vibrant.

The format is a mix of informal sessions, scholarly lectures, a song session addressing the ‘theme’ of each particular year and a Concert.

Image of Jerry O’Reilly at Enistymon

Jerry sings at Enistymon

Image of Jimmy McBride, Founder of Inishowen International Folksong and Ballad Seminar

Jimmy McBride, Founder of Inishowen International Folksong and Ballad Seminar

Image of Inishowen with Jimmy McBride in Vera Doherty’s, Malin Head, 2006

Inishowen with Jimmy McBride in Vera Doherty’s, Malin Head, 2006

Image of Inishowen with Jimmy McBride in Vera Doherty’s, Malin Head, 2006

Inishowen with Charlie McGonagle, Alison MacMorland and Jimmy McBride 2006

Return to top

Folk Leads Publications 2008