The Keening
A Festival Celebrating the Irish Wake
With special guests
Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin,
Kevin Toolis and Violinist Lisa Fuk’a’da.
Explore the traditions and ancient arts of the Irish Wake in Ireland's only Festival dedicated to celebrating the wonders of the Irish Wake.
Rediscover for yourself how our ancestors used keening, song, Sean Nós, poetry and storytelling to heal the wounds of mortality, overcome their grief and celebrate the sweet joys of life.
Saturday, 18th May 2024
The Oratory of The Old Convent, Mulranny
12.00 NOON
The Sorrows of the Cillín.
Visit to the Mulranny Cillín, an unconsecrated burial ground for infant children, for a talk on Irish burial traditions, pagan rites and Christianity. Meet at Mulranny Arts Convent and we will walk to Mulranny Pier to view the Cillín. There will be an accompanying musical performance.
This Event is Free of Charge
2.00PM
Sean Nós/Keening Singing Workshop
with renowned Sean Nós Singer Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin.
€15
4.00PM
The Hidden Rites of the Irish Wake
A talk and sharing of experience with acclaimed writer Kevin Toolis, author of My Father's Wake: How the Irish Teach us to Live, Love and Die.
€15
7.30 PM SHOW
Sacred Songs & Words
A celebration in Sean Nós, song, music and bardic poetry of the lost arts of the Irish Wake with Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin, Kevin Toolis and violinist Lisa Fuk’a’da.
€20
