Sharon Shannon, Mick Flannery and Cormac Begley are among those taking part in live streamed performances on this Easter Monday as part of a Culture Ireland initiative to support artists during the Covid- 19 pandemic. 'Ireland Performs' received €100,000 funding from Culture Ireland and Facebook Ireland.
Live performances will take place daily on the Culture Ireland Facebook page. The performances will include a focus on musicians who were due to perform at international showcases SXSW and The Great Escape.
Culture Ireland is continuing to accept applications for the scheme. Kieran Hanrahan, Chair of Culture Ireland said: "As so many fantastic Irish artists who were on international tours in March are now back home and with artists'