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Kilfenora

The Home of Traditional Ceili Music and The Gateway to the Burren

The Home of Traditional Céilí Music and The Gateway to the Burren

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Largest Irish Trad Band Record Attempt – 2014

On Sunday 27 April 2014 a huge crowd of musicians and onlookers assembled in Kilfenora Square in a successful attempt to create the largest Irish traditional céilí band ever.

270 players of all ages – and a multitude of instruments and nationalities – played the celebrated ‘Kilfenora Jig set’. Guinness asked for 250 musicians to create the entry.

They were led by the world-famous Kilfenora Céilí Band (in its 105th year). Banjo player and RTE broadcaster Kieran Hanrahan joined the band and made the announcements. Many well-known musicians participated in the attempt, among them this year’s TG4 Gradam Ceoil Lifetime Achievement award winner, Chris Droney.

Donations were collected for Irish Cancer Society and the Kilfenora Senior Citizens support fund.

A great party atmosphere was created, amidst the serious business of ensuring that all the administrative necessities for the Guinness records book were complied with, with the help of lots of local volunteers.

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Events

Concert at Kilfenora Trad Festival 2023

Kilfenora Traditional Music Festival 2023

Concert – 4 men & a Dog on 23.4.22

Kilfenora Trad Festival 2022

Kilfenora Trad Festival 2020-1

“A Wake in the West” – Kilfenora Dramatic Society

Kilfenora Traditional Music Festival 2019

St Patrick’s Day 2019 in Kilfenora

Kilfenora celebrates Guinness award for largest Irish folk band

President Higgins opens Kilfenora Céilí Band Parlour

Largest Irish Trad Band Record Attempt – 2014

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