Recognised as a purveyor of dreamier pop with folky leanings, Brigid Mae Power released her most recent album last summer. ‘Dream From The Deep Well’ is a departure; a unique marriage of traditional stylings and very modern melodies; a breath-taking soundtrack which underpins her gorgeous vocal. “The Irish singer-songwriter flits between past and present; between …
Jack Houston is a young fiddle player from Burt who has immersed himself in the music of both Donegal and Scotland. For this special lunchtime concert Jack will be performing tunes from his recently released debut solo album Ómós, which has received great critical acclaim. Free event in our cafe – no pre-booking required.
Join us for the second of our free lunchtime Trad Week gigs in our cafe bar. Aoibhín O’Dea is a fiddle player and singer from the Gaeltacht of Gaoth Dobhair. Music runs through her family, and she has learnt from local musicians for years. In addition to this, Aoibhín has been a member of an …
Join us this Trad Week for the first of two free lunchtime gig in our cafe bar. Glenalla are an Irish traditional group from County Donegal featuring three musicians who have travelled the world playing Irish music – Noel Lenaghan (flute/vocals), Martin McGinley (fiddle) and Ted Ponsonby (guitar). Their programme mixes rare tunes from Donegal’s …
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An exciting West Donegal double header for Trad Week 2022, Caitlín & Ciarán and The Friel Sisters at the Regional Cultural Centre Acclaimed Irish musicians each in their own right, Gaoth Dobhair-based Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Ciarán Ó Maonaigh have joined forces to create one of traditional music’s most impressive acts. Partners on and off …
Trad Week presents this special gig at the Regional Cultural Centre to celebrate Paul Harrigan’s Seven Waves project. There’s no doubt Covid has hit musicians hard. Despite being starved of their admiring audiences Donegal traditional musician Paul Harrigan has been using his time for an astonishing creative project. Multi-instrumentalist, Paul Harrigan is never anything other …
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Damien McGeehan launches his new album at the Trad Week gig in the Regional Cultural Centre. Donegal fiddle player Damien McGeehan is a household name in the Irish music industry and a much sought after touring and session musician. The Ardara native recently released his eagerly-anticipated second solo album, Kin, which has received rave reviews …
An exciting West Donegal double header for Trad Week 2022, Caitlín & Ciarán and The Friel Sisters at the Regional Cultural Centre Acclaimed Irish musicians each in their own right, Gaoth Dobhair-based Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Ciarán Ó Maonaigh have joined forces to create one of traditional music’s most impressive acts. Partners on and off …
Trad Week is thrilled to host Pontún, a new Irish-based music quartet embracing folk traditions from Ireland and Africa, at the Regional Cultural Centre. The band features several Jiggy players, including Éamonn Galldubh on Whistle & Uilleann Pipes, Robbie Harris on Percussion, and Niwel Tsumbu on Guitar & Vocals. The legendary Steve Cooney also joins …
