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Croan Yn Tead Ireland Trip 2016

26 Apr 2016


Croan Yn Tead Ireland Trip 2016
 
“Croan Yn Tead” is Manx Gaelic for ‘The String Tree’, or ‘Tree of Strings’, in reference to the harp, and is the collective name of a group of young musicians from the Isle of Mann ranging in age from 12 – 16. The group was formed to undertake a cultural exchange trip to Ireland at the end of March and was organised by flute player Peddyr Cubberley of Manx band Mactullagh Vannin, and Irish harper and teacher Fiana Ní Chonaill of Co. Limerick, Ireland. The trip was instigated following a visit to the Island by Fiana in September 2015 at the invitation of Mactullagh Vannin. The initiative behind the trip was to give some of our young Manx musicians an opportunity to hone their skills through music performance, and to help develop their musicianship and creative skills whilst showcasing Manx traditional music to audiences in Ireland. In addition to that, many friendships were made and great time was had by all!
 
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