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Connacht band members holding their instruments solemnly

Connacht Band

Connacht is the brainchild of percussionist Michael McDonagh. His father was the leader of the famed Connacht Ceili Band from Boston. Mike has gathered a group of musicians adept at…

Connacht is the brainchild of percussionist Michael McDonagh. His father was the leader of the famed Connacht Ceili Band from Boston. Mike has gathered a group of musicians adept at playing sessions, festivals, weddings, corporate events, and pub gigs alike. This is a fresh take on traditional Irish music. The high energy beat combined with…

Members of the band Runa leaning against a graffiti wall

Runa

Celebrating 14 years together, Celtic-American Roots music “super group,” Runa continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies…

Celebrating 14 years together, Celtic-American Roots music “super group,” Runa continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and…

Illustrations of Celtic instruments (harp, violin, etc) on a background of musical notes. Text: Traditional Irish Music Session

IPC Presents: Monthly Irish Music Session

Join the Irish Pastoral Centre on April 27th at the IPC Hallet Street headquarters to celebrate Easter and spring with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way…

Join the Irish Pastoral Centre on April 27th at the IPC Hallet Street headquarters to celebrate Easter and spring with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It’s a great way to welcome the spring season! Pre-registration is required.

Eric Bibb with Michael Jerome Browne

Eric Bibb has secured his legacy as a legendary figure in the blues and roots genre. Eric will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Michael Jerome Brown. Beyond conventional genres, Bibb is…

Eric Bibb has secured his legacy as a legendary figure in the blues and roots genre. Eric will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Michael Jerome Brown. Beyond conventional genres, Bibb is labeled a bluesman, but he defies categorization, seamlessly sliding between musical realms. Grounded in the folk and blues tradition with contemporary sensibilities, Bibb’s music reflects…

Diarmuid Omeachair

ICC Presents: Diarmuid Ó Meachair

A native Irish speaker from Cúil Aodha in the Múscraí Gaeltacht, Diarmuid is one of the most exciting accordion players of his generation. Part of the accordion and melodeon teaching…

A native Irish speaker from Cúil Aodha in the Múscraí Gaeltacht, Diarmuid is one of the most exciting accordion players of his generation. Part of the accordion and melodeon teaching staff at the Music Department at UCC, he was awarded the prestigious Young Musician of the year award from TG4 in 2022. He has won…

Odyssey Event Poster

Odyssey

Tara Breen has numerous All Ireland titles on the fiddle and tours regularly with The Chieftains, Stockton’s wing and as a solo performer. Pádraig Rynne is considered a leading figure…

Tara Breen has numerous All Ireland titles on the fiddle and tours regularly with The Chieftains, Stockton’s wing and as a solo performer. Pádraig Rynne is considered a leading figure in Irish music and is founding member of well-known bands such as NOTIFY and Guidewires. Jim Murray has been one of the most sought after…

Air Supply performing on stage

Air Supply: 50th Anniversary Celebration

2025 will bring more seemingly nonstop rousing performances of the smash hits by their powerhouse band. Under musical direction of lead guitarist Aaron McLain, the ensemble includes Mirko Tessandori (piano/keyboards/vocals),…

2025 will bring more seemingly nonstop rousing performances of the smash hits by their powerhouse band. Under musical direction of lead guitarist Aaron McLain, the ensemble includes Mirko Tessandori (piano/keyboards/vocals), Pavel Valdman (drums) and Doug Gild (bass). Graham and Russell will mark their milestone with exciting projects in a variety of media. These include a…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

The Irish and How They Got That Way Event Logo

The Irish And How They Got That Way

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts…

Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company Runs through March 16 Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending…

Breene | Rynne | Murray group photo

BRT Presents: Breen Rynne Murray

Co. Clare natives Tara Breen and Pádraig Rynne have teamed up with virtuoso guitarist Jim Murray to form one of the finest performing groups in Irish music today. A trio…

Co. Clare natives Tara Breen and Pádraig Rynne have teamed up with virtuoso guitarist Jim Murray to form one of the finest performing groups in Irish music today. A trio comprising of musicians at the fore of our tradition, expect a performance from the gentle to the rhythmical and all the in-betweens. Big names, impressive…

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