PEADAR Ó RIADA & SEÁN Ó SÉ

21st March 2024

Brú Ború will have a special Ó Riada Night on Thursday, 21st March, at 8pm. Peadar Ó Riada, who lives in the Cúil Aodha Gaeltacht, son of the renowned Seán Ó Riada, will give a talk on the legacy of his father. This will be illustrated with songs, music and stories. Peadar will be accompanied by the nationally-acclaimed singer Seán Ó Sé who came to prominence with Seán Ó Riada. He is a regular performer at Brú Ború.

Peadar Ó Riada is an authority on the cultural traditions of Ireland. He is a distinguished and much-admired performer and broadcaster. He is the leader of the Cór Chúil Aodha He has a personable style and has always a warm rapport with his audience. He was Ard-Ollamh at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022.

The Ó Riada night will appeal to young and old alike. Peadar and Seán Ó Sé are sure of a céad míle fáilte in Cashel where there is a strong Comhaltas presence. The event is part of the Comhaltas Prospectus 2030 roll out which was initiated with the Blackwater Céílí Band in recent weeks.

The event is free of charge. Those wishing to attend should contact Brú Ború on 062 61122 or email info@bruboru.ie at an early date.

Check out Live Sound Recordings in the Comhaltas Archive