Conor Caldwell
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Conor Caldwell
@conorcbelfast.bsky.social
Feirsteach, traditional music, arts activist, Gaelic games (retired), Gaeilge. Associate Professor at Irish World Academy, University of Limerick. Most posts mo thuairimí féin. conorcaldwellmusic.com
#belfast needs to have a conversation about how we allow the name of a colonial psychopath like Arthur Chichester to still adorn our streets.

‘We spare none of what quality or sex soever, and it has bred much terror in the people.’
March 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Excited to announce this upcoming gig in Belfast’s Duncairn Arts Centre with the award-winning Ryan Molloy, Ben Castle and special guest Cathal O’Curráin!

Bígí linn!

Ticket link: theduncairn.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
February 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Call for papers from @birzeit.bsky.social for forthcoming conference on The Palestinians and the genocidal
War on Gaza.
January 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Reposted by Conor Caldwell
I’m really disappointed to see Catherine Martin lose her seat. A revolutionary Arts Minister, the best since Michael D. #GE24
December 1, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Brilliant to experience the live college sports band experience up close at the #friendshipfour in old Belfast town. Band of @merrimackcollege.bsky.social during the period break.
November 30, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Reposted by Conor Caldwell
Irish language rap group Kneecap has won a discrimination case over the British govt's refusal to award them an arts grant
Kneecap win case over 'unlawful' UK govt funding block
Irish language rap group Kneecap has won its discrimination case against former Conservative minister Kemi Badenoch.
www.rte.ie
November 29, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Bhí Altan linn i nDámh Chruinne Éireann inné!

Mighty to have these legends working with our students!

@unioflimerick.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Trad Music 🧵 This year is the 300th anniversary of the most important Irish book you’ve never heard of: first Irish publication of Irish music, The Neals’ ‘A Collection of the most celebrated Irish Tunes proper for the violin, German Flute or Hautboy (Dublin, 1724). Why is this important? Read on…
November 15, 2024 at 8:20 PM
First post on BlueSky of happy recent music times with Ryan and Ben. Here’s to building a good community in this new space.
November 14, 2024 at 11:23 PM