Orchestrating Community Festival Dec 5-7 2025
Ballintogher, Co. Sligo
Celebrating youth, music and creativity in the heart of Sligo.
Featuring the 80-member Ceol na nÓg Trad Orchestra –
Inspiring the next generation of traditional musicians across the North-West.
‘Orchestrating Community’ Festival 2025 brings Ballintogher alive with music, dance, and creativity from 5–7 December. Built around the Ceol na nÓg Trad Orchestra, the festival features concerts, workshops, lectures, and family events — from intimate sessions to the premiere of *Innisfree: Reflections on an Enchanted Lake* by Michael Rooney. The festival champions inclusion and accessibility through free community events, community partnerships, and creative opportunities for all ages. Presented by Ballintogher Community Enterprise in partnership with Ceol na nÓg Orchestra and The Arts Council of Ireland.
Festival Events & Ticket Booking
Orchestrating Community Gala Concert
A spectacular evening of music and creativity as part of the Orchestrating Community Festival 2026.
Join us on Saturday 7 November at 7pm in Ballintogher Community Centre for an evening of music featuring:
🎻 Fiddle player Bríd Harper and piano and fiddle player Ryan Molloy
🪗 Aaron and Ava Glancy with Tom Gavin
🎼 The Senior Ceol na nÓg Orchestra, directed by Michael Rooney, performing his Spirit of Sligo Suite with the Sligo Academy Sinfonietta, directed by Niamh Crowley
🎵 The Junior Ceol na nÓg Orchestra, working with Lorraine Sweeney and Mossie Martin
Robert Fitzpatrick will be our MC for the evening.
🎟️ Tickets: €18 each
Orchestrating Community Friday night Music Recital
🎶 Join us for a recital with Lorraine Sweeney and Jacqui Martin as part of the Orchestrating Community Festival!
Lorraine on flute and Jacqui on fiddle have played together for many years and recently released their album What’s Seldom is Wonderful. We’re looking forward to hearing them together in the intimate setting of Ballintogher Enterprise Centre. 🎻
📅 Friday 6 November 2026, 7–8.30pm
📍 Ballintogher Enterprise Centre
🎟️ Tickets and information: https://www.ceolnanogorchestra.com
Presented by Ballintogher Community Enterprise in partnership with Ceol na nÓg Orchestra
Come and try the bodhrán with renowned player Junior Davey.
No instrument needed – bodhráns will be provided.
Saturday 7 November | 1pm or 2pm
Summerhill College, Sligo
All ages | FREE
Registration required