A one-off gathering of some of Ireland’s leading performers of indigenous Irish music. Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde, the prize-winning sean-nós [‘old style’] singer from Gweedore, will perform in duo with Siobhán Armstrong, Ireland’s foremost performer on the ancient Irish, brass-wire-strung harp. Respected Donegal sean-nós singer, Connie Mhary Mhici, will make a guest appearance. And fellow Donegal man, musician and composer, Martin Tourish, named ‘Young Musician of the Year’ by TG4 in 2008, makes a rare Kilkenny appearance in a programme of evocative and lively instrumental music, solo singing, and harp songs, some of which have only recently been unearthed after 200+ years of being lost to the living tradition.  Presented in the setting of the 1000-year-old tower of Kilkenny Castle.

Concerts take place live in Kilkenny. A video of the concert will also be available to ticket holders after the festival, until 29 December, 2024. N.B. Evening concerts will not be live-streamed online. 

Location:
The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle

Artists:
Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde, voice; Siobhán Armstrong, early Irish harp; Connie Mhary Mhicí Ó Gallchóir, voice; Martin Tourish, accordion

Tickets:

Full price: €18

Student / Unwaged: €12 — save €6 on a full-price concert ticket

Festival concert bundle: Enjoy both festival evening concerts for €28 — save €4 on each full-price concert ticket

N.B. Admission to festival concerts is included with All-Access tickets