Loch Lao Traditional Music Society
The Loch Lao Traditional Music Society (LLTMS) is a charitable organisation based in Belfast and the Greater Belfast Area, dedicated to the promotion of Irish Traditional music and song. Tá súil againn go mbainfidh tú sult as as an suíomh seo, bí i dteagmháil linn!
Loch Lao Stars on Féile FM
Loch Lao chairman, Gary Johnston and musicians Fiona Donnelly (accordian), Matthew O'Hara (flute) and Eimear Johnston (tin whistle) have been on Féile FM this evening (25th Feb) playing lot's of good music and letting all of Belfast know about our history and forthcoming events. Click on the links below to hear the latest Loch Lao trad stars on the air waves!
Mason's Apron Set Intro to Musicians Rights of Man Loch Lao History
Road to Lisdoonvarna Blarney Pilgrim
Details of Loch Lao's First Traditional Singing Workshop
Our first traditional irish singing workshop will take place on Sunday, 7th March in An Chultúrlann on the Falls Road. Loch Lao is organising this event in partnership with Belfast's new Irish traditional singing group, "Béal go Béal" with whom our good friend Éamonn Ó Faogáin is a founding member. The workshop will last from 2 to 4pm and the plan is to split the attendees into three groups with three separate singing classes running simultaneously. Each singing class will last for about 30 minutes and all three groups will attend each of the classes. The last 30 minutes will be a chance for everyone to come together and sing the songs as a group. Two of the songs will be in Irish, "Eibhlín a rún" and "An raibh tú ar an gcarraig" and one in English, "Sliabh Gallen Braes." Please note that it is not necessary to be an Irish speaker to learn the songs in Irish as they will be taught phonetically. The cost for Loch lao members to attend this event will be £2 and we are asking those interested to register before Monday 1st March by texting their details to Micí on 07966 023 30.
Loch Lao Join St Gall's GAC for their Centenary Concert
Loch Lao musicians provided the music for what turned out to be a wonderful night at St Gall's Centenary Concert in the Waterfront, 12th Feb 2010. This was a milestone celebration event for St Gall's and we were all proud to be part of it. Well done to all who took part. Click on the links below to see some of the shows highlights.
Loch Lao Seniors, Trim the Velvet Dancers, David Cherry and Tom Tully
Loch Lao Musicians Play Féile an Earraigh
We had Loch Lao musicians playing at various venues during Belfast's Féile an Earraigh traditional music festival, Feb 2010. Click on the link below to see Lisburn based group Flax (all Loch Lao members) playing the big stage on the Friday night.
Loch Lao Membership Benefits
Hello everyone, just a reminder of 10 great benefits of being a Loch Lao Traditional Music Society member
1) Get to play at various Loch Lao concerts and events.
2) Take part in the family session on the last Friday of each month in An Chultúrlann, Falls Rd, 730 to 830pm.
3) Take part in one of the Fleadh sessions held each Monday night in St Galls, 730 to 10pm.
4) Avail of our excellent instrument loan scheme which is currently being expanded to widen the range of instruments.
5) Become part of one of our Fleadh groups and compete for Loch Lao on the county, provincial and national stage.
6) Deán dreas cainte as Gaeilge le baill eile Loch Lao, cuid mhaith a bhfuil Gaeilge den scoth acu.
7) Meet new friends, play with other musicians and learn new tunes.
8) Learn a traditional song and try it out at one of our sessions.
9) Take part in one of our very successful European music trips and represent Loch Lao on the international stage.
10) Join us on one of our visits to another traditional group with the chance to make new friends and learn more new tunes.
Gary Johnston
Chairman
