The Music Collections at The Linen Hall

As part of the of the fringe programme for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, Senior Library Assistant Seán Corr will present a presentation on some highlights from the music collections held in the library. Learn about the historic Beath Manuscripts (which are connected with influential music collectors and musicians, including Edward Bunting, Patrick Lynch, Robert McAdam, Mary Ann McCracken, and William Ware) right through to more contemporary archives such as that of the late Derek Bell of The Chieftains.