Preserve Tradition

Michael A. Flanagan Irish Music Heritage Inc. is a non profit organization for educational and cultural purposes. The goals of the organization are to preserve and enhance traditional Irish music by supporting of Irish music festivals, providing educational programming in the area of traditional Irish music, collecting and storing recordings and materials related to the history of traditional Irish music from immigrant populations in the United States, recognition of outstanding musicians who foster traditional Irish music, including the tenor banjo and providing financial assistance to writers, researchers, filmmakers and creative artists whose projects preserve and disseminate the  history, culture and legacy of traditional Irish music. 

 

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Flanagan Ireland Tour

Join us for a special short tour to attend the Michael A. Flanagan Banjo Award in Belfast, August 2026.

Cathal Hayden wins 2026 Flanagan Banjo Award

We are pleased to announce Cathal Hayden as the winner of the 2026 Michael A. Flanagan Banjo Award. An acclaimed Irish fiddle and tenor banjo player, Cathal was All Ireland winner for both and is currently a member of Four Men And A Dog.

Flanagan Exhibit Opening at IAHM

Join the IAHM on January 20th for the opening of their exhibit on the Flanagan Brothers, including a performance by Diarmuid Ó Meachair and Andrew Caden

 

About US

The Michael A. Flanagan Irish Music Heritage Inc. is a charitable organization that was created and run by the descendants of the Flanagan Brothers.

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Get your T-shirts!!

These long sleeve, white cotton T-shirts are available to show your support for Michael A. Flanagan Irish Music, Inc. These beautiful shirts were designed by our very own Theresa Renzi. Check them out and get one today. On line ordering available.