Hidden Ireland: Culture, Travel Tips & Fiddle Traditions with Musician and Podcaster Tara Connaghan

Send us Fan MailGrab a pint of Smithwick's and settle in for a lively discussion and some fine fiddle playing to boot!  Yes, we're talking all things Ireland in this episode of A Lady Well-Travelled!Join Shannon Bednarova as she interviews Tara Connaghan, a renowned Irish fiddle player, award-winning podcaster, educator, and tour guide, about Irish music etiquette, travel tips, and cultural insights. Discover how she teaches other Irish musicians to navigate Irish music sessions with confidence and poise and how she built a successful podcast out of doing so. Tara will also share two beautiful songs, The Maggie Picky and the Baitu Maithiu, playing on her fiddle, which she feels are highly evocative of the Donegal region and the Irish fiddle music tradition.  The Maggie Picky is a dance from the 1700s and the Baitu Maithiu is a mournful song of a mother's heartbreak for her son.Explore hidden gems in the north of the Republic of Ireland and Donegal and learn about the Wild Atlantic Way with Tara. See why the area she calls home is truly an undiscovered treasure among tourists, who are typically steered toward the south of Ireland by tour companies.  Learn her travel hacks to get the most out of your visit to Ireland and uncover the rich traditions that make Ireland a unique travel destination.Here is a link to Tara playing the Maithiu on You Tube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hF7-NzBfCE&authuser=0Contact Tara at:www.sessionetiquette.comDISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show. Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at [email protected]