Ceol na nGael's 50th Anniversary Celebration

• Cillian Vallely, Uilleann pipes & low whistle
• Kevin Crawford, flute, whistle, & bodhran
• Patrick Mangan, fiddle
• Alan Murray, voice
• Séamus Egan, guitar & whistle
• Celtic Cross

For five decades, WFUV's Ceol na nGael has served as a cornerstone for Irish music and culture in New York and beyond. Celebrate this milestone as Ceol na nGael, "the music of the Irish," turns 50! Current and former show hosts will come together to honor Ceol na nGael's storied history of Irish programming on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 with a night of music featuring live Cillian Vallely and Kevin Crawford (Lunasa) along with Patrick Mangan and Alan Murray; Séamus Egan (Solas) and band; Celtic Cross; and more! 

About WFUV's Ceol na nGael

The most popular Irish radio program in New York, Ceol na nGael ("Music of the Irish") began as the brainchild of two Fordham students, Gerry Murphy and Mary Maguire, back in 1974. Over the years it has continued to be hosted by students, who have kept the tradition alive.

Tune in to 90.7 FM every Sunday between 12pm and 4pm Eastern to hear all kinds of Irish music, often accompanied by dedications, and to stay connected through the community bulletin boards. Two of the program's highlights are the weekly news from Ireland, with Louise Williams (formerly reported for years by Declan O'Byrne, may he rest in peace) at 2pm Eastern, and the sports from Ireland with Brendan Tier, immediately following.

About Cillian Vallely, Uilleann pipes & low whistle

https://www.cillianvallely.com/

About Kevin Crawford, flute, whistle, & bodhran

https://www.oaim.ie/tutor/kevin-crawford/

About Patrick Mangan, fiddle

https://patrickmangan.com/

About Alan Murray, voice

https://fourwindsirishmusic.com/alan-murray/

About Séamus Egan, guitar & whistle

https://seamuseganproject.com/

About Celtic Cross

https://www.celticcross.com/