Joe Burke (1939–2021) NEWS | Dé Domhnaigh 21 Feabhra 2021 The Irish Traditional Music Archive greatly regrets the recent death of Joe Burke of Kilnadeema, Loughrea, Co Galway. We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Anne Conroy Burke, Joe's wife and musical partner. …
O’Neill Dedication Pages Display NEWS | Dé Máirt 9 Feabhra 2021 The Irish Traditional Music Archive is teaming up with Ward Irish Music Archives in Milwaukee, Scott Spencer in the University of Southern California and other leading academics in an exciting new project to gather together online, signed dedication pages of books by Capt. Francis O'Neill. Read on to find out how you can help with this project. …
Michael Coleman (1891-1945): four previously unheard tracks to be shared by ITMA NEWS | Dé Domhnaigh 31 Eanáir 2021 Michael Coleman was born on the 31 January, 130 years ago. It is with immense good fortune that ITMA can share news that we are currently in the process of preparing four previously unheard tracks of Michael Coleman for public access. …
Recent Publications & Acquisitions, November 2020 RPA | Dé hAoine 29 Eanáir 2021 Listings of the latest publications and items of interest received in the ITMA collection in the last two months. …
Saothar :: new compositions for the tradition NEWS | Dé hAoine 29 Eanáir 2021 This month sees the start of a new intiative by ITMA, showcasing the work of composers within the tradition. …
New Aggie Whyte (1920-1979) CD now available from ITMA online shop NEWS | Dé hAoine 22 Eanáir 2021 Aggie Whyte (1920-1979) was an accomplished and highly regarded traditional Irish fiddle player, who hailed from Ballinakill, Co. Galway. Her grandson, fiddle-player Michael Harrison has compiled and now released a new double album and 16 page booklet celebrating the life and music of this iconic player. …
ITMA Staff Email Service Remains Open NEWS | Dé Luain 11 Eanáir 2021 While the ITMA building remains closed to the public due to COVID-19, staff are continuing to work remotely and are happy to receive email queries. …
Preserving Irish traditional music, song & dance, now and for the future NEWS | Dé hAoine 8 Eanáir 2021 A case study written by Archivist Maeve Gebruers outlining ITMA's digital preservation journey in collaboration with ARKIVUM. …
Peter Laban ITMA Photographer in Residence 2021 NEWS | Déardaoin 31 Nollaig 2020 ITMA is delighted to announce that uilleann piper and photographer Peter Laban will be its Photographer in Residence for 2021. …
Duala: Creator-in-Residence Scheme 2018 NEWS | Déardaoin 31 Nollaig 2020 The Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) and the Arts Office of Clare County Council are offering an exciting opportunity for an emerging or established artist from any artistic genre. Artists (musicians, visual artists, dancers, writers, performers, etc.) are invited to reflect /respond creatively to the collections and materials that are of relevance or reference County Clare, which are held in ITMA. …
Athbhliain faoi mhaise / Happy New Year NEWS | Déardaoin 31 Nollaig 2020 Athbhliain faoi mhaise ó fhoireann Thaisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann. Happy New Year from all the staff at the Irish Traditional Music Archive. …
ITMA COVID-19 Level 3 NEWS | Dé Máirt 22 Nollaig 2020 ITMA re-open to the Public on Tuesday 1 December 2020. Please note new lunch opening/closing times. …