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

Bank Holiday Monday Trad Session

2024-03-25T13:16:04+00:00

A Bank holiday Monday Special!   At the heart of this popular weekly session are a collection of musicians & songsters, whose combined experiences of performing, locally and internationally, along

Bank Holiday Monday Trad Session2024-03-25T13:16:04+00:00

Grooveline w/ Blonde

2024-02-21T13:05:23+00:00

W/ Support Blonde "They’ve got the precision of Vulfpeck, the coolness of Parliament  and the energy of James Brown" - HotPress Magazine Grooveline: one of Ireland’s most dynamic and exciting upcoming bands. The 6 piece  style bending band rooted in funk blend (High energy Funk, Groove, hip-hop, Rock ,Jazz and trad) to make a completely refreshing sound that is “unlike anything in the Irish music scene “ (Rua media) This captivating sound comes together with their raw and explosive energy to create an “exhilarating live show” (HotPress) and with the ability to "encapsulate the crowd into an immersive bubble of ultimate fun” (TradFest). Grooveline are becoming one Dublins most electric and saught after acts. Since December 2022  they have sold out headline shows in Whelans, the workman’s club and the Róisín dubh, the Grand Social, Supported Kíla in the National Stadium. Won Dublin battle of the bands, played at Whelans Ones to watch and played at the St Patrick’s day Festival Dublin, went on a festival tour around Ireland and headlined Dublin culture night in temple bar. BLONDE: Blonde are a four piece band form West Cork. Formed in 2023, they’re a fresh voice that is also a bit familiar. Sure to bring plenty of loud songs with nice melodies. The band consists of Ferdia Gibbons (Guitar and Vocals), Cathal O’ Regan (Bass and Vocals), Aaron Crowley (Drums) and Harold Paulino (Guitar)

Grooveline w/ Blonde2024-02-21T13:05:23+00:00

Traditional Irish Session

2024-03-25T13:22:58+00:00

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 Session2024-03-25T13:22:58+00:00

Andrew & Kate Whelton

2023-11-18T18:06:24+00:00

After beginning guitar 6 years ago it wasn’t until lockdown that Andrew really began to drive forward with the instrument learning new songs and playing styles over this period of

Andrew & Kate Whelton2023-11-18T18:06:24+00:00

Andrew Whelton

2024-01-26T15:36:33+00:00

After beginning guitar 6 years ago it wasn’t until lockdown that Andrew really began to drive forward with the instrument learning new songs and playing styles over this period of time. This, combined with growing live performance experience gigging in Limerick, DeBarras and trad sessions in Ardfield under the watchful eyes of Jim Murray & CIGF co- organiser Kevin McNally has him ear marked as one to watch for the future. Andrew’s delicate finger picking and interpretation of modern pop through the lens of classic folk is a welcome addition to the burgeoning West Cork Musical scene …

Andrew Whelton2024-01-26T15:36:33+00:00

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

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

The Deadlians

2023-03-20T16:09:37+00:00

The Deadlians return to DeBarras this april after closing 2022's Clonakilty Guitar festival!   "One of the most immediately captivating components to The Deadlians’ musicianship is the mesmerising combination of

The Deadlians2023-03-20T16:09:37+00:00

Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin

2023-02-10T15:06:27+00:00

'Over the past few years, Eoghan has come into his own as a solo artist and songwriter. His songs - written in both English and Irish - build on his sean-nós singing foundations but combine hard-hitting lyrics with other musical influences to create a rich, contemporary sound. He recently released his debut solo album, ‘The Deepest Breath’.'

Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin2023-02-10T15:06:27+00:00

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