Traditional Music: Orange and Green with Gary Hastings

As part of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 lecture series, Gary Hastings brings his lecture’ Traditional Music: Orange and Green’ to the Linen Hall Library.

Gary Hastings is recently retired as a Rector in the Church of Ireland,. He is a well-known traditional fluteplayer. Originally from Belfast, Gary’s musical background takes in the traditions of Fermanagh, Donegal and Antrim, and he has written and lectured widely on the Lambeg and fifing traditions associated with Orangeism. He has recorded CDs with Fr Séamus Quinn – Slán le Loch Éirne – and also with the Chieftains and Frankie Gavin. With his late wife, Caitríona, he translated the Church of Ireland Book of Common Prayer into Irish.