Jim Murray, Mike McGoldrick & Dezi Donnelly

2024-02-21T14:25:21+00:00

2014 was the last time Jim Murray, Mike McGolderick and Dezi Donnolly performed in Clonakilty as part of the 2014 Clonakilty International Guitar Festival. 10 years later we are delighted to welcome back to the Folk Club these three dynamic figures in the world of Irish Traditional Music.  Amid the pyrotechnics of Dezi Donnelly’s fiddle playing and Mike McGoldrick’s slick virtuosity will be Jim Murray, accompanying with the surety and sophistication for which he has become globally renowned.  A true trio of master traditional musicians in one concert,

Jim Murray, Mike McGoldrick & Dezi Donnelly2024-02-21T14:25:21+00:00

Altan

2024-01-15T15:51:03+00:00

Altan have been long established as the best and foremost traditional Irish band to come out of Ireland. This was recognised on November 7, 2006, when the Irish Government through An Post (The Irish Postal Body), honored Altan by issuing a postal stamp featuring the band. This award showed Altan’s immense impact on recent Irish culture at home and abroad and the growing popularity of Irish traditional music generally. With their exquisitely produced award-winning recordings, their ground breaking ‘Island Angel’ recording going to no.2 in the Billboard World Music Charts in 1993, ranging dynamically from the most sensitive and touching ancient ballads all the way to the energetic foot-tapping reels and jigs, and their heart warming engaging live performances, Altan have moved audiences from Donegal all the way to Tokyo, to Sydney, Seattle and beyond. Altan’s music is steeped in the rich and colourful heritage of County Donegal in the North West of Ireland. “The material (on Blackwater) is largely traditional… the final piece, is simply the most captivating, resonant and beautiful music Altan have played, and makes useless for three and a half minutes the history of rock ‘n’ roll” Mojo (UK) “The Red Crow is a triumphant restatement of the virtues of the traditional approach” Q Magazine “The appeal of Altan centres on the fact that they see no differences or divisions in music. As such, they have managed to cross the all- important cultural barriers between folk and world and rock music” The Sunday Tribune, Dublin

Altan2024-01-15T15:51:03+00:00

John Spillane and the Band of Wrens

2023-04-18T16:00:44+01:00

For twenty plus years John Spillane has performed the first Thursday of the month at DeBarra! Join him and his Band of Wrens as the continue their Clonakilty residency until the end of time! Whether its your first time to see John or if your a regular, his shows at DeBarra’s are always special occasions where audiences are treated to the magic dynamism of John's band (Flor Rahilly, Nigel Grufferty, Martin Leahy) special mystery guests and the odd world premiere of new songs, all wrapped with roguish humour tinged with Cork irreverence. Not to be missed.

John Spillane and the Band of Wrens2023-04-18T16:00:44+01:00

DeBarra-Palooza: Trad session for the ages

2023-08-10T12:17:43+01:00

For decades DeBarras Traditional Irish session has been the corner stone of this renowned music house, this August we will host a joyous trad session welcoming back many of the

DeBarra-Palooza: Trad session for the ages2023-08-10T12:17:43+01:00

Luka Bloom

2023-04-12T17:55:20+01:00

Luka returns to DeBarras this August as he celebrates 50 years in music. To mark this achievement he releases a new 50 song collection called WAVE UP TO THE SHORE! Simultaneously, DeBarras are celebrating 40 years of music this summer! join us for the joint celebrations!

Luka Bloom2023-04-12T17:55:20+01:00

John Spillane and the Band of Wrens

2023-04-18T15:50:24+01:00

For twenty plus years John Spillane has performed the first Thursday of the month at DeBarra! Join him and his Band of Wrens as the continue their Clonakilty residency until the end of time! Whether its your first time to see John or if your a regular, his shows at DeBarra’s are always special occasions where audiences are treated to the magic dynamism of John's band (Flor Rahilly, Nigel Grufferty, Martin Leahy) special mystery guests and the odd world premiere of new songs, all wrapped with roguish humour tinged with Cork irreverence. Not to be missed.

John Spillane and the Band of Wrens2023-04-18T15:50:24+01:00

John Spillane and the Band of Wrens

2023-07-03T13:46:27+01:00

For twenty plus years John Spillane has performed the first Thursday of the month at DeBarras even continuing this legendary residency throughout the pandemic with virtually streamed performances from the

John Spillane and the Band of Wrens2023-07-03T13:46:27+01:00

John Spillane

2023-04-18T15:30:33+01:00

For twenty plus years John Spillane has performed the first Thursday of the month at DeBarra! Join him and his Band of Wrens as the continue their Clonakilty residency until the end of time! Whether its your first time to see John or if your a regular, his shows at DeBarra’s are always special occasions where audiences are treated to the magic dynamism of John's band (Flor Rahilly, Nigel Gruffery, Martin Leahy) special mystery guests and the odd world premiere of new songs, all wrapped with roguish humour tinged with Cork irreverence. Not to be missed.

John Spillane2023-04-18T15:30:33+01:00

Sam Amidon

2023-03-22T11:24:21+00:00

“In Amidon’s hands, old American songs live and breathe, proving that sometimes irreverence is the best path to faithfulness.” NPR “Amidon weaves his own new tunes into worn, weary, seemingly ageless sagas.” Mojo

Sam Amidon2023-03-22T11:24:21+00:00

Traditional Irish Session

2023-04-28T12:48:36+01:00

At the heart of this popular weekly session are a collection of musicians & songsters, whose combined experiences of performing, locally and internationally, along with their diverse musical interests produce

Traditional Irish Session2023-04-28T12:48:36+01:00

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