Orchestrating Community Festival Nov 6-7 2026
Ballintogher, Co. Sligo
Celebrating youth, music and creativity in the heart of Sligo.
Featuring the Ceol na nÓg Trad Orchestra –
Inspiring the next generation of traditional musicians across the North-West.
Orchestrating Community Festival 2026
Friday 6th & Saturday 7th November | Ballintogher, Co. Sligo
Join Ceol na nÓg Orchestra for two days celebrating traditional music, young musicians, creativity and community, featuring concerts, workshops, masterclasses and free family events.
Friday 6th November begins with a special recital featuring acclaimed fiddle and flute duo Lorraine Sweeney and Jacqui Martin, followed by a free traditional music gathering session with Sean Carroll & Friends, sponsored by Innisfree Bar.
Saturday 7th November offers free family workshops and masterclasses at Summerhill College, Sligo, including opportunities to learn from renowned musicians Bríd Harper and Cein Sweeney.
The festival concludes with the spectacular New Horizons Concert – Michael Rooney’s The Spirit of Sligo Suite, featuring Ceol na nÓg Senior Orchestra, Sligo Academy Sinfonietta and an outstanding line-up of guest musicians.
Whether you're a musician, music lover or family looking for something special, there's something for everyone!
View the full festival programme and book your tickets:
www.ceolnanogorchestra.com
We look forward to welcoming you to Ballintogher this November!
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
🎶 Tús Maith le Trad! with Dúlra
Got a young musician who would like to give trad a try? This free session is a fun introduction to traditional Irish music for children aged 5–10.
📅 Sat 7 Nov | 1pm or 2pm
📍 Summerhill College, Sligo
🎟 FREE
➡️ Registration required: ceolnanogorchestra.com
Registration required
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