"Cushendall is frequently the venue for the Antrim county Fleadh Cheoil, held annually in June, which event has been particularly successful in this town. It is also the base for a new local initiative, established to promote traditional music, singing and dancing in the area. The Antrim Glens Traditions Group was founded in 1991 and promotes traditional singing, set-dancing and the teaching of various instruments. The Traditional Singers' Club (no guitars!) meets on the last Friday of each month during the winter in Cushendall (McCollam's Bar).
Traditional Instrument classes in fiddle, accordion and tin whistle are held every Friday evening, September to May, and these are very well supported, especially by the younger generation.
Regular Set Dance evenings are run by the Group in Cushendall as well as classes in Set Dancing. These activities are managed by a working committee of nine and are funded mainly by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland."
McCollam's Bar {Johnny Joe's}
Traditional Instrument classes in fiddle, accordion and tin whistle are held every Friday evening, September to May, and these are very well supported, especially by the younger generation.
Regular Set Dance evenings are run by the Group in Cushendall as well as classes in Set Dancing. These activities are managed by a working committee of nine and are funded mainly by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland."
McCollam's Bar {Johnny Joe's}* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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