Discover a grá for trad in Cork
19th June 2015
‘Pulsating, exciting and a must-see in Cork City’
A definite must-see for fans of trad music & dance, the much-acclaimed traditional Irish music, singing, and dance show, ‘Pulses of Tradition’, runs at Triskel Christchurch Cork every Thursday and Friday night until September.
The show is truly authentic and engaging and offers an intriguing insight into what Irish culture is all about. It features some of Ireland’s best loved traditional musicians and (world) champion Irish Dancers Andrew Vickers, Tereza Bernardova and Ciara Callanan-Ryan, along with singing sensation Elaine Cormican.
This show has been described as “a high energy, engaging show in an intimate setting. Excellent Irish dancing & music. A must see if you're in Cork!”
Pulses of Tradition is a genuine representation of traditional music, singing and dancing. You will enjoy jigs and reels, soft shoe and hard shoe dancing, ballads and sean-nós singing. The show features a number of unexpected treats for the audience such as some of the cast facing off in an amazing vocal and instrument percussion duel.
The performance also delves into the history of Irish music, singing and dance, showing how it evolved through the ages in a truly engaging way.
The stunning and intimate setting of Triskel Christchurch is of course another reason to go. This beautiful 18th century building was a former church and it has retained most of its original features. It is located beside Bishop Lucey Park, between Grand Parade and South Main Street.
Pulses of Tradition, which is now in its 4th year, is a no. 1 attraction on Trip Advisor in Cork and has entertained many thousands of visitors and locals in Cork since 2012. It was created and produced by the talented Brian Morrissey, staged by Corcadorca’s Pat Kiernan and commissioned by Cork City Council.
The show has also toured to France and Scotland, and begins a tour of China when its summer run end in Cork. It has achieved countless standing ovations and glowing reviews; ‘This is the best traditional music show we’ve ever seen’, ‘Pulsating, exciting and a must see in Cork City’, ‘Multi-talented, genuine, original and fun’ and ‘It makes trad current and exciting’.
The show will run from June 4th to September 11th as follows:
Opening night - Thursday 4th June
June 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
July 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
August 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
September 3, 4, 10, 11
Grand Finale is on Fri 11th Sept.
All shows 8pm.
While you’re in Cork make sure you take in some of the other cultural highlights. Free traditional Irish music sessions, The Lee Sessions, take place in pubs throughout the city every night. For a full listing see www.theleesessions.com.
Or enjoy spectacular views of Cork City from the recently opened Elizabeth Fort, Cork’s 17th century star-shaped fortress. Built in a volatile period of Irish history when defences needed to withstand gunpowder and cannons, Elizabeth Fort has stood witness to the Tudor Conquest of Ireland, Siege of Cork and Irish War of Independence and has been used as a military barracks, prison, and modern day police station. Entry is free and guided tours are available.
The annual Folk Festival also takes place in Cork every October and Cork is hoping to host the Fleadh Cheoil in the next couple of years.
Tickets for Pulses of Tradition are priced €15 for Adults and €13 conc. (OAP’s, Students, U-18′s), Family ticket €50 (2 Adults & 2 Children) and can be purchased on www.triskelartscentre.ie or by calling 021 4272022. Group and corporate rates are also available.
For more information check out www.pulsesoftradition.com or find them on facebook.com/PulsesOfTradition and twitter.com/PulsesTradition
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