Join us for the opening night of the festival with two extraordinary forces in Irish traditional music — renowned harpist Laoise Kelly and accordion maestro Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich, alongside a vibrant programme of traditional music, song and dance, and a special historical contribution from Angela Hennessy.
Described by The Irish Times as having “the disposition of an iconoclast and the talent and technique of a virtuoso,” Laoise Kelly is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most significant traditional harpers.
Originally from Westport, Co. Mayo, and now living on Achill Island, she has pioneered a distinctive, driving style of instrumental harping, showcased across three critically acclaimed solo albums.
Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich was born into a famous musical family and soaked up the music and song of West Kerry from an early age.
Breanndán is a major figure in Irish traditional music and clearly states that “his music could not exist were it not for the mountains, seas and storms of his native Dingle Peninsula”.
An evening celebrating the energy, character and living tradition of Irish music — from the intimate beauty of the harp to the driving rhythms of accordion, song and dance.
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Old Chapel, Rooms, Kilfinane, V35 V998
