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Seamus Ennis called Elizabeth Cronin, ‘The Queen of Irish Song’, so it’s time for us to celebrate the singing of Bess, who hailed from Ballyvourney. So come join us in a session hosted by Tríona Ní Shíocháin, Professor of Modern Irish and Performing Arts in Maynooth University, with a mix of exceptional singers from the area: Maire Ní Chéileachair, Danny Maidhcí Ó Súilleabháin, and three of Bess’s Granddaughters: Eilís Bean Úi Thuama, and her sisters Josie and Maighréad.

 

We will also have a special guest lecture on her life and music given by her grandson Dáibhí Ó Cróinín, recently retired Professor of Medieval History at NUIG and author of the collection The Songs of Elizabeth Cronin, Irish Traditional Singer