Musicians and community representatives from both traditions came together in Sligo on Sunday (9th August) for the launch of ‘Between the Jigs and the Marches’ – a cross-border musical celebration in association with Fleadh Cheoil 2015. Funded by the International Fund for Ireland, the project forms a distinct element of this year’s Fleadh and aims to enhance peace and reconciliation by exploring the connections between Ulster Scots and traditional Irish musical traditions as well as their influences on culture and identity.