The Companion will be given an Ulster launch on saturday afternoon, 18th August, the main weekend of the All-Ireland fleadh at Cavan town, at 12.30 (mid day) in the Farnham Arms Hotel Conference room. At this, Fintan Vallely will give an illustrated lecture on the compilation of the book. This will be part of a programmed formal event sponsored by the Arts Council’s Deis Traditional Music Awards body. The event opens with ‘Another World’ – a lecture by Marcas Ó Murchú at 11 am.