BC's Gaelic Roots Concert March 31 Remembers Seán Ó Riada & Ceoltóirí Chualan

On Thursday March 31 the Gaelic Roots Series at Boston College invites you to an in-person presentation and performance, "Remembering Seán Ó Riada (1931-1971) and Ceoltóirí Chualann."

Peadar Ó Riada's talk will be followed by music performed by:

  • Peadar Ó Riada, piano, concertina
  • Joey Abarta, uilleann pipes, whistle
  • Anna Colliton, bodhrán
  • Sheila Falls, fiddle
  • Oisín McAuley, fiddle
  • Jimmy Noonan, flute
  • Máirín Uí Chéide, sean nós singer  

Free of charge, this event in Boston College's Gasson Hall begins at 6:30 p.m.

About the Gaelic Roots Series

A celebration of traditional Irish music, dance, song, and culture

The Gaelic Roots Series, sponsored by the Center for Irish Programs, presents concerts, lectures, and performances based on Gaelic music and the dance traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and the United States. 

Virtual events in the Gaelic Roots Lunchtime Series are produced in collaboration with Burns Library's Irish Music Archives and Boston College Libraries. Pre-recorded events premiere simultaneously on the following platforms:

Gaelic Roots Facebook, followed by Q&A with the performer

Irish Music Archives YouTube channel 

Videos will remain available on the YouTube channel after each premiere.