Saothar: new compositions for the tradition.

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.

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.

A case study written by Archivist Maeve Gebruers outlining ITMA's digital preservation journey in collaboration with ARKIVUM.

ITMA is delighted to announce that uilleann piper and photographer Peter Laban will be its Photographer in Residence for 2021. 

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. Closing date for applications 22 JANUARY 2021.

Athbhliain faoi mhaise ó fhoireann Thaisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann. Happy New Year from all the staff at the Irish Traditional Music Archive. 

ITMA Premises have closed to the  until further notice. ITMA services will resume online on 4 January 2021 and contact can be made with staff by email. 

ITMA re-open to the Public on Tuesday 1 December 2020. Please note new lunch opening/closing times.

Listings of the latest publications and items of interest received in the ITMA collection in the last two months.

For 2020 ITMA is offering a series of specially priced Christmas Bundles from its shop. Available from 1 December 2020.

ITMA will remain closed to the public until further notice.