LAUNCH - Traditional Irish Song Calendar by Michael Steen

ITMA and An Góilín present

LAUNCH of Michael Steen’s Féilire Amhrán Traidisiúnta na hÉireann | The Traditional Irish Song Calendar 2026

📅 Wednesday, November 26, 2025

🕕 6:30–7:45 p.m.

📍 Library of the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA)

36 Merrion Square, Dublin 2

A Limited Edition Celebration of Ireland’s Singing Tradition

Step into the heart of Ireland’s living song tradition with the launch of The Traditional Irish Song Calendar 2026 — a beautifully crafted wall calendar that invites you to travel through the seasons in song, story, and heritage.

This special evening will include live performances from some of Ireland’s finest traditional singers:

🎤 Máire Ní Chéalachair

🎤 Jerry O’Reilly

🎤 Bláithín Mhic Cana

🎤Máire Ní Churraoin

🎤 Naoise Mac Cathmhaoil

Join us for songs, stories, and the first look at this unique collector’s item celebrating Ireland’s musical soul.

About the Calendar

Created by Michael Steen, Féilire Amhrán Traidisiúnta na hÉireann | The Traditional Irish Song Calendar 2026 is much more than a way to mark the year — it’s a living archive of Irish song.

What makes it special:

• 🗓️ 300+ songs connected to the calendar year — from feast days to seasonal rituals and historic events.
• 🎶 A featured song each month, beautifully contextualised within Ireland’s history and cultural cycles.
• 📸 Rare archival photographs bringing the songs and singers to life.

Explore & Learn:

• 🔊 Exclusive QR-linked recordings — hear the songs as they were meant to be sung.
• 🗣️ Irish and English songs from all regions, showcasing the richness and diversity of the tradition.
• 📚 A living educational resource for singers, musicians, teachers, and lovers of Irish heritage alike.

This is a limited edition publication — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Admission

🎟️ Free event | Booking essential (limited capacity)

Light refreshments will be served.

Presented by:

🎵 Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA)

🎵 An Góilín Traditional Singers Club