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Monday, June 27, 2011

Girsa Entertained Enthusiasts With Their Traditional Irish Music

Moved indoors due to the possibility of rain, Girsa amazed the crowd with their musical talents and Irish roots.

As a true testament to their love for traditional Irish music and their Irish heritage, eight young girlfriends got together and formed their own band they named "Girsa" - which is Gaelic for "young girls." Although the girls have been grown for some time, they still remain close and continue their tradition of making Irish music. Since their start in 2005 in their hometown of Pearl River, New York, the members of Girsa have released two albums. The first one, "Traditional Irish Music," was followed by the second, more recent release called "A Sweeter Place." Audience members at the Woodbridge Middle School - Irish or not - were mesmerized by the girls' rhythmic music instrumental talents, and surprising vocal range. Joan Brennan, a …

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