Kilkenny Tradfest 2020

ST PATRICKS WEEK A feast of traditional music song and dance

WWW.KILKENNYTRADFEST.COM

welcome/fáilte A cháirde, Mar Chathaoirleach ar choiste Tradfest ba mhaith liom fáilte is fiche a fhearaibh romhaibh ar fad chuig an chathair stairiúil seo agus Tradfest 2020. As Chairperson of Tradfest, I would like to welcome everyone to this historic City and to Tradfest 2020.

Kilkenny Tradfest has grown into one of Ireland’s premier traditional music festival, picking up awards along the way. This year’s festival is crammed with some really wonderful music played by the best International, National and local artists in Irish music. As with previous years, we are keen to explore the living tradition, the stories behind the making of the music and to give you an opportunity to experience the pulse of the music through our various workshops and talks. This year we are delighted to push the diversity of the programme further with a heady mix of living legends, new and contemporary acts all embodying the essence of innovation in their craft.

Sadly since our last outing, we lost two great friends to Tradfest; photographer, Pat Moore and flautist; Ciara McGrath. Both brought their own unique talent to the fore to help shape and promote the festival and we miss them both dearly. On behalf of our committee and our festival team, I hope that you and yours enjoy all Kilkenny has to offer over the weekend of our National feast day and that you leave with happy memories in your head and a song in your heart.

Is mise, Malcolm Noonan, T.D Cathaoirleach Choiste Tradfest COMMITTEE: Cllr Malcolm Noonan (Chairperson), Joe Reidy, Martin Bridgeman, Brendan Treacy, Martin Coughlan.

TEAM: Marian Flannery (Festival Director) Céline Reilly (Festival Assistant)

BOOKING & INFO: www.kilkennytradfest.com

THANK YOU TO OUR sponsors and PARTNERS

MAIN SPONSOR

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HOTEL PARTNER

HORSLIPS

JOHNNIE FEAN | JIM LOCKHART | BARRY DEVLIN | RAY FEAN

WITH SUPPORT BY REEL TO REEL MONDAY 16 MARCH 2020

VENUE: LANGTON’S, JOHN STREET ON STAGE: 8PM | TICKETS: €30 + BOOKING FEE TO BOOK: www.kilkennytradfest.com Releasing their first album on St.Patrick’s day, 1972, the band’s fusion of traditional Irish tunes with original lyrics and driving rock rhythms served them well through no fewer than twelve albums. Their best known song is probably the band’s anthemic single ‘Dearg Doon’, known to a whole generation of clubbers who weren’t even thought of when Horslips was in its pomp.

This gig with support by local legends Reel to Reel, promises to be very special.

“Happy To Meet, Sorry To Part is as timeless as any of the classic albums from ’70s, but it will always be a treasure because it was the first of its kind and there will never be anything so unique”. Golden Plec

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LEONARD BARRY, DECLAN FOLAN & MICHAEL McCAGUE

“There’s a palpable sense of delight and ease permeating this collection. A trio of musicians who’ve parked their egos outside the door and let the music tell its own tales” The Irish Times

FEATURING APPALACHIAN DANCER

ALICE JONES FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2020

CLEERE’S, PARLIAMENT STREET ON STAGE: 9:30PM TICKETS: €15 + BOOKING FEE

Kerry man, Leonard Barry, Declan Folan from Sligo and Monaghan native Michael McCague, have shared the stage and recorded with many great music names including Zakeer Hussain, Lunasa, Dervish, Sean Keane, Luka Bloom, Lisa O’Neill amongst many others. They have performed throughout the world at many festivals and concert halls.

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They’ll be joined by Appalachian Dancer, Alice Jones. Alice has gained a fine reputation for her energetic and precise musical dancing style; performing on such iconic stages as: The Royal Albert Hall and Radio 2 Festival Live at Hyde Park. We’re thrilled they’re coming to this intimate gig in Cleere’s this St.Patrick’s day weekend.

ZOë CONWAY, DÓNAL LUNNY & MÁIRTÍN O’CONNOR “This trio bring a repertoire and inventiveness of spirit as rich and diverse as anything to be found in the traditional firmament. Promises to be a real treat.” The Irish Times FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2020

SET THEATRE, JOHN STREET | ON STAGE: 7:30PM TICKETS: €20.00 + BOOKING FEE | www.kilkennytradfest.com The traditional music supergroup, ‘ZoDoMo’ brings together the dazzling talents of three of Ireland’s finest musicians; button accordion master Máirtín O’Connor, fiddle player and singer, Zoë Conway and guitar and bouzouki player, Dónal Lunny. The illustrious trio draws on an eclectic mix of the old and the new, where traditional tunes and songs meet each of their diverse influences and unique compositional voices, for what promises to be a very special evening.

STEPH GEREMIA TRIO SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2020

CLEERE’S, PARLIAMENT STREET

“fabulous flute playing… a masterclass in Irish flute” FolkWorld

ON STAGE: 9:30PM | TICKETS: €15 + BOOKING FEE Steph Geremia is an Irish multi-instrumentalist and singer highly regarded as one of the finest musicians of her generation. Best known as a traditional Irish flute player, she has also impressed as a singer, presenting her own identity of a breathy Celtic vocal style mixed with a hint of her American roots. She has joined forces with Ben Gunnery (Fiddle) and Aaron Jones (Bouzouki & Guitar) to form the Steph Geremia Trio and we’re delighted to welcome them to Kilkenny this year.

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ANDY IRVINE & PAUL BRADY

Featuring Dónal Lunny and Kevin Burke Presented by MPI Artists SATURDAY 14 MARCH

THE HUB, CILLIN HILL | ON STAGE: 8PM | TICKETS: €45 + BOOKING FEE | www.kilkennytradfest.com By popular demand, Andy Irvine and Paul Brady are touring Ireland to celebrate their classic album of folk songs and traditional music. The show features songs and tunes from the album and many other musical masterpieces that Andy and Paul have performed throughout both of their illustrious careers. As on the previous tours, they will be accompanied by Dónal Lunny and Kevin Burke, both of whom were players on the original album recording.

BARRY MCCORMACK

JOHN HEGARTY & JOHN FOGARTY Followed by

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020

CLEERE'S THEATRE, PARLIAMENT STREET ON STAGE: 8.30PM | TICKETS: €15 + BOOKING FEE

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Dubliner, singer song writer Barry McCormack has released seven critically acclaimed albums since leaving Dublin band ‘Jubilee Allstars’. RTÉ Culture has described him as ‘a proper Irish musical cult hero’ and his latest album Mean Time has been called ‘marvelously dark and funny/deadly serious’ by RTÉ. ie. The second half of the gig will see the return of box player John Fogarty and guitarist/singer songwriter John Hegarty who form a superb musical partnership which sees them taking a unique approach to old traditional Irish airs and song as well as performing original pieces as penned by Hegarty.

DOUBLE HEADLINER

KILFENORA CÉILÍ BAND IN CONCERT SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2020

WATERGATE THEATRE, PARLIAMENT STREET | ON STAGE: 8PM TICKETS: €31 + BOOKING FEE | www.kilkennytradfest.com

Formed in 1909 in the village of Kilfenora in North County Clare, the band has, over the decades, traversed the globe, bringing its brand of traditional music to prestigious venues and festivals including the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Glastonbury, London, Paris, Copenhagen, the Lincoln Centre, New York and Milwaukee Irish Fest, among others. The world-renowned Kilfenora Céilí Band take their rich musical heritage into the future with a show that is expertly choreographed, boasting highly rhythmic traditional tunes, together with beautifully sung airs and witty repartee.

LYRATH ESTATE PRESENTS

CHRISTY MOORE MAGIC NIGHTS THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2020

LYRATH ESTATE HOTEL | ON STAGE: 8PM TICKETS: €42 incl BOOKING FEE | www.kilkennytradfest.com

Mixing the traditional Irish folk sounds with the (then) emerging sounds of rock’n’roll, Christy Moore emerged in the late 1960s as a shining new voice in Irish music. It is his deep urge to connect with the listener and to transmit the meaning of the songs he sings that has endeared him to audiences of all ages.

Christy’s latest album MAGIC NIGHTS was released last November and this is one not to be missed!

“This collection of solo and band songs is as good a place to start as any for newcomers to Christy’s unique art in song and a welcome update on recent live performances for the committed fan” RTÉ.ie 7

PIP & JOHN MURPHY

DOUBLE HEADLINER

Followed by TOMMY FITZHARRIS (FLUTE), DÓNAL MCCAGUE (FIDDLE) & BRIAN McGRATH (BANJO) SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020

BILLY BYRNES, JOHN STREET | ON STAGE: 2PM TICKETS: €15 + BOOKING FEE | www.kilkennytradfest.com Phil Murphy, of south County Wexford invented a unique style of playing traditional Irish dance music on the harmonica. He passed it on to his sons, John & Pip, who are still playing the reels and hornpipes that he wrote including the Ballygow Reel and Trip to Cullenstown. Like their father, they have played all over the world and we are delighted to welcome them as part of the programme this year.

Following the Murphy’s are Tommy Fitzharris (flute), Donal McCague (fiddle) & Brian McGrath (banjo). Multi-instrumentalist Tommy Fitzharris, hails from Stradbally, Co Laois, and has been playing traditional Irish Music since the age of seven and is self-taught on the flute, concertina and whistle. Described by Matt Molloy as “a remarkable musician”, Dónal McCague from Co. Monaghan was awarded TG4 Young Musician of the Year in 2013. Dónal is well known for his vibrant, fresh and unique style. Joined by Brian McGrath from Co.Fermanagh, whose first professional work was with Dervish. He has toured extensively, playing with all the biggest names in Irish traditional music, including Dé Danann, Frankie Gavin, John Carty, Matt Molloy, Arty McGlynn, Dolores Keane, Steve Cooney and Eleanor Shanley.

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Trad in Special Spaces SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2020

TIME: 12PM -4PM | EVANS’ HOME FREE BUT BOOKING NECESSARY TO BOOK: www.kilkennytradfest.com

4.30PM | MEDIEVAL MILE MUSEUM | FREE NO BOOKING REQUIRED This is a unique opportunity during TradFest to hear some stunning traditional music in two of Kilkenny County Council’s most recently conserved historic buildings. The Medieval Mile Museum project, managed by Kilkenny Civic Trust, combined sensitive restoration and contemporary design to an exemplary standard.

Evans’ Home is the latest addition to Kilkenny’s medieval experience in Kilkenny’s Cultural Quarter. Located just off Johns’ Quay on the east side of the river Nore , it is rich in archaeological & built heritage and has been largely hidden from view until now. In addition to the refurbishment of the historic building itself the development delivers a significant new area of public open spaces. The eagerly awaited finished building will be the new home for ‘The Butler Gallery’, currently located at Kilkenny Castle. As well as music, there will be information sessions taking place throughout the day which will chart the progress of the project from design to completion. The Evans’ Home project is funded by Kilkenny County Council with the support of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and Fáilte Ireland.

Evans’ Home

Evans’ Lane (Off John Street)

EvANS’ HOME

Evans’ Lane (Off John Street)

Medieval Mile Museum Mary’s Lane

12pm

Kavan Donoghue (Harp), Brian Mooney (Banjo) Eimer Casey (Fiddle), Donal McCague (Fiddle)

2pm

Ivan McGuire (Guitar), Declan Payne (Piano Accordion), Paddy Tutty (Fiddle), Padraig Butler (Pipes)

4.30pm

Tommy Fitzharris (Flute), Mick Foley (Pipes) Martin Quinn (Box), Sean O’Fearghaill (Bouzouki)

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RUAILE BUAILE TRAD WITH A TWIST COIS NORE SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2020

IN AID OF

THE KILFORD ARMS, JOHN STREET | ON STAGE: 8PM TICKETS: €20 + BOOKING FEE | www.kilkennytradfest.com Perhaps best known for their unique take on the emblematic club hit Maniac 2000, this gig, in aid of Cois Nore, promises to be a roof raiser! Brought to you by four friends Niall (vocals and guitar), Arthur (fiddle and banjo), Shane (vocals and bass) and Jack (Cajun and banjo). The band formed in 2011, and from a small start in Offaly to the world stage in only a few short years Ruaile Buaile are set to become a household name on the festival scene around the world.

Their have their own style of high energy ground thumping celtic beats with a little irish charm and flare - these four young award-winning musicians are setting the pace for some of the better known established acts to follow.

Pop Up Gaeltacht 16ú Márta

Beidh Pop Up Gaeltacht ar siúl sa Home Rule Club mar chuid de Sheachtain na Gaeilge, Luan 16ú Márta, ó 20.30 ar aghaidh. Ócáid shóisialta, neamhfhoirmiúil a bheidh i gceist do dhaoine atá ag iarraidh a gcuid Ghaeilge a úsáid agus oíche thaitneamhach a bheith acu sa teach tábhairne! Tá fáilte roimh gach duine!

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There will be a Pop Up Gaeltacht taking place in The Home Rule Club on Monday 16th March from 8.30pm as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge. Pop Up Gaeltacht is an informal, social event where Irish speakers of all levels are encouraged to come along and enjoy a night while using their cúpla focal!

IARLA Ó’LIONÁIRD & STEVE COONEY Supported by Gaeltacht KK TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020

SET THEATRE, JOHN STREET | ON STAGE:7 PM TICKETS: €20 + BOOKING FEE | www.kilkennytradfest.com

Renowned two–time Grammy nominee Iarla Ó Lionáird is best known for his unmistakable voice and distinctive sean nós style as part of the stunningly successful supergroup The Gloaming. For this very special concert he is accompanied by acoustic guitar virtuoso Steve Cooney who has played on over sixty albums with Irish artists, including Altan, The Chieftains, Clannad and Andy Irvine. He also composes his own material and is one of the most sought–after producer/arrangers working in traditional music.

Gaeltacht KK will open the evening with some of their fabulous original tunes. This young Kilkenny ten piece trad band are one to watch!

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Perfect friction FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2020

PARIS TEXAS, HIGH STREET | ON STAGE: 10PM FREE OF CHARGE - NO BOOKING NECESSARY

Perfect Friction’s music ranges from high-energy trad sets to pop and rock songs tastefully arranged with a trad theme. The musicians, hailing from Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford, collectively deliver a sound that will have your feet tapping. Making their mark on the Irish Music scene, they have shared the stage with members of The Chieftains and The Dubliners, Paul Brady, Frances Black, Aoife Scott, The Keynotes and Eleanor McEvoy. This gig is a must!

REEL TO REEL

SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020

PARIS TEXAS, HIGH STREET ON STAGE: 9PM

FREE OF CHARGE - NO BOOKING NECESSARY Back by popular demand this fantastic local 10-piece trad/ rock band will raise the roof on the old bakery in Paris Texas to celebrate lá le Padraig 2020. Synonymous with the best of traditional music on the Kilkenny scene over the past 30 years, Reel to Reel have always pushed the boundaries and added the best of national and international influences to Irish Trad.

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KÍLA

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020

PARIS TEXAS, HIGH STREET | ON STAGE: 7PM FREE OF CHARGE - NO BOOKING NECESSARY

Formed in the late 1980’s, Kíla’s unique sound has been ever evolving, rooted in tradition, yet inspired by a myriad of influences and ideas from all around the world. Often defined as contemporary Irish World music, Kíla fuse the effects of their own melodies and Irish (Gaeilge) lyrics, Irish folk instruments such as whistles, fiddles, Uilleann pipes, bones and bodhrán with djembe, congas, drums, mandolins, brass and acoustic/electric/ bass guitars. Kíla are widely renowned for their live energetic performances and this gig promises to be lively end to the 2020 festival!

Cua at ANOCHT THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2020

ANOCHT RESTAURANT, KILKENNY DESIGN CENTRE

7PM TICKETS: €50PP INCLUDES A 3 COURSE MEAL (EXCL WINE) TO BOOK: 056 7722118 or info@kilkennydesign.com An eclectic evening of fine food, expansive acoustics with contrasting instrumentation and sensational vocals await you in award winning Anocht Restaurant.

The Cua live experience has been compared to the melodic intricacies of Planxty combined with the harmony skills of Crosby, Stills and Nash.”

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KILKENNY CATS TRAD TRAIL

Kilkenny Tradfest 2020 is d e l i g h t e d t h at t h e f e s t i v a l h a s at t r a c t e d b a c k m a n y o f Ireland’s most renowned and admired traditional musicians t o p l ay i n v e n u e s a c r o s s t h e c i t y. A l l s e s s i o n s a r e f r e e o f charge.

FRiday 13 March

Matt The Millers

6pm

John Street

The Pumphouse

7.30pm

Parliament Street

Langtons

Brian McGrath (Banjo) Martin Quinn (Box) Eimear Casey (Fiddle) Paddy Tutty (Fiddle)

9pm

Tommy Fitzharris (Flute) Caoimhin Fearghaill (Flute) Sean O’Fearghail (Bouzouki) Marcus Maloney (Banjo)

9pm

Dave Sheridan (Fiddle) Ger Moloney (Piano Accordion) Paddy Cleere (Bouzouki) Brian Mooney (Banjo)

John Street

Rafter Dempseys

Michelle Sheridan (Fiddle) Teresa O’Grady (Banjo) Declan Payne (Piano Accordion) Ivan McGuire (Guitar)

Friary Street

Saturday 14 March

Hoban Bar, Ormonde Hotel

6pm

Dave Sheridan (Fiddle) Aine McGrath (Fiddle) Francis Droney (Concertina) Marcus Maloney (Banjo)

6pm

Leonard Barry (Pipes) Paddy Tutty (Fiddle) Tommy Lanigan (Bodhrán) Liam Moore (Guitar)

8pm

Michelle Sheridan (Fiddle) Caoimhin O’Fearghail (Flute) Derek Morrissey (Box) Brian McGrath (Banjo)

7.30pm

Ger Maloney (Piano Accordion) Declan Folan (Fiddle) Teresa O’Grady (Banjo) Michael McCague (Guitar)

Ormonde Street

Matt The Millers John Street

sullivans taproom John Street

The Pumphouse Parliament Street

Main Bar, Newpark Hotel

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10pm

Jim Carrigan (Pipes) Brian O’Dea (Box) Kavan Donohue (Harp) Billy Carrigan (Pipes)

Hoban Bar Ormonde Hotel

3pm

Declan Folan (Fiddle) Caoimhin O Fearghaill (Flute) Paddy Cleere (Bouzouki) Martin Quinn (Box)

4pm

David Sheridan (Fiddle) Leonard Barry (Pipes) Teresa O’Grady (Banjo) Declan Payne (Piano Accordion)

6pm

Marcus Moloney (Banjo) Liam Moore (Guitar) Ger Maloney (Piano Accordion) Paddy Tutty (Fiddle)

Ormonde Street

sullivans taproom John Street

Matt The Millers John Street

The Pumphouse

7.30pm

Parliament Street

The Village Inn

5pm

Patrick Street

Langtons

6.30pm

John Street

Derek Morrisey (Box) Michelle Sheridan (Fiddle) Mick Foley (Pipes) Michael McCague (Guitar)

Francis Droney (Concertina) Kavan Donoghue (Harp) Eimear Casey (Fiddle) Séan O’Fearghaill (Fiddle) Tommy Lanigan (Bodhrán) Jack Ryan (Fiddle) Brian O’Dea (Box) Brian Mooney (Banjo)

Monday 16 March

Matt The Millers

6pm

John Street

The Pumphouse

7.30pm

Parliament Street

Ger Maloney (Piano Accordion) Liam Moore (Guitar) Tommy Fitzharris (Flute) Brian Mooney (Banjo) Derek Morrisey (Box) Kavan Donoghue (Pipes) Paddy Cleere (Bouzouki) Dave Sheridan (Fiddle)

Tuesday 17 March

Rafter Dempseys

4pm

Martin Coughlan (Box) Mick Foley (Pipes) Ivan McGuire (Guitar) Brian Mooney (Banjo)

4pm

Charlie O’Neill (Fiddle) Padraig Butler (Pipes) Brian O’Dea (Box) Billy Carrigan (Pipes)

6pm

Ger Maloney (Piano Accordion) Liam Moore (Guitar) Tommy Fitzharris (Flute) Tommy Lanigan (Bodhrán)

Friary Street

Syd Harkins Rose Inn Street

Matt The Millers John Street

KILKENNY CATS TRAD TRAIL

Sunday 15 March

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‘THE REGULARS’ MUSIC TRAIL

For Kilkenny Tradfest 2020 Pubs throughout the city have arranged free music sessions - a mixture of Trad, Rock, Ballads and Folk With many familiar names on the bill. come along and enjoy your favourite kind of session!

Billy byrnes

John Street

Kyteler's Inn

THURSDAY 12TH 9pm

Emilie Conway's Spring Show

TUESDAY 17TH

7-9pm

FRIDAY 13TH

Folk Table

TUESDAY 17TH

10pm-12 Raglan Rogues

Upper Patrick Street

Langtons

8pm

CHRISTYS

Róisín Dubh

john Street

FRIDAY 13TH

10pm

John Joe Farrell & Guest

FRIDAY 13TH

9:30pm

Jason Fallon

SUNDAY 15TH

6pm

Paschal Walsh

MONDAY 16TH

6:30pm

Keltic Kats

MONDAY 16TH

10pm

Seán & Steve - Ballads

TUESDAY 17TH

From 3pm

Keltic Kats

Parliament Street

Lanigans

Traditional Irish Music Session

FRIDAY 13TH

J.B. BURKES

John Street

SATURDAY 14TH 7pm

Last Orders

SATURDAY 14TH 10pm

Pascal Walsh

SUNDAY 15TH

9pm

Divil the Bit

TUESDAY 17TH

Thomas Jackman

MONDAY 16TH

6- 8pm

Ballads with Alan Kelly

Ormonde Street

MONDAY 16TH

9pm

CuChulainn with Irish Dancers

cleeres MONDAY 16TH

9:30pm

8pm

Hibernian Hotel

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Kieran Street

Rose Inn Street 9:30pm

Divil the Bit

SUNDAY 15TH

10.30pm Shamrockers

TUESDAY 17TH

6pm

Divil the Bit

MONDAY 16TH

10.30pm Shamrockers

TUESDAY 17TH

9pm

Live Trad & Ballads

TUESDAY 17TH

10.30pm Shamrockers

RYANS

Friary Street

Kyteler's Inn

Kieran Street

THURSDAY 12TH 6pm

Róisín Dubh

SATURDAY 14TH 10pm

Phoenix

THURSDAY 12TH 8pm

Raglan Rogues

SUNDAY 15TH

7pm

Whiskers of Lichen

FRIDAY 13TH

6pm

Trad with Anthony McCauley

MONDAY 16TH

7pm

Whiskers of Lichen

FRIDAY 13TH

8pm

Drops of Green

MONDAY 16TH

10pm

Deep Down Detox

FRIDAY 13TH

10pm

Acousticats

TUESDAY 17TH

5:30pm

Whiskers of Lichen

SATURDAY 14TH 6pm

Trad with Anthony McCauley

TUESDAY 17TH

10pm

The Presidents

SATURDAY 14TH 10pm

Róisín Dubh

dylan whiskey bar John Street

SUNDAY 15TH

6pm

Trad

FRIDAY 13TH

9:30pm

Wandering Souls

SUNDAY 15TH

9pm

Thomas Jackman

SATURDAY 14TH

9pm

Matthew & Leon

MONDAY 16TH

6pm

Wild Rovers

SUNDAY 15TH

9pm

Kevin & Eugene

MONDAY 16TH

8pm

Drops of Green

MONDAY 16TH

9:30pm

Phil & Evan

TUESDAY 17TH

5-7pm

Trad Music with Anthony

TUESDAY 17TH

9:30pm

Wandering Souls

FRIDAY 13TH

10pm

Sweet Freedom

cat’s trad trail

11. The Village Inn Patrick Street

10. Main BAr newpark Hotel Castlecomer Road

9. langtons John Street

8. Matt The Millers John Street

7. syd harkins Rose Inn Street

6. The Pumphouse Parliament Street

5. rafter dempseys Friary Street

4. sullivans taproom John Street

3. Evans’Home Evans’ Lane (Off John Street)

2. Medieval Mile Museum Mary’s Lane

1.The Hub Cillín Hill

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9

1

2

4 8

10

headliner venues

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NEWPARK HOTEL

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6

11

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4 8 10

2. Watergate theatre 3. Cleere’s theatre 4. Paris Texas 5. Lyrath Estate Parliment Street Parliment Street High Street Old Dublin Road

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10

6

6. The Set John Street

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9

1

4

THE HUB

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1

LYRATH ESTATE

10 . dylan whiskey bar Rose Inn Street

9. RYANS Friary Street

8. The hibernian hotel Ormonde Street

7. Langtons John Street

6. lanigans Rose Inn Street

5. kytelers Kieran Street

4. J.B. BURKES John Street

3.cleeres Parliament Street

2. CHRISTYS Upper Patrick Street

1.Billy byrnes John Street

RegularS Trail

KILKENNY TRADFEST VENUES MAP

1. Hoban Bar, Ormonde Hotel Ormonde Street

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MÁIRTÍN O’CONNOR ACCORDION MASTERCLASS SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020

PARADE TOWER, KILKENNY CASTLE TIME: 11AM | CAPACITY 15 TICKETS: €15 + BOOKING FEE Proud Galwayman, Máirtín O’Connor’s name has been synonymous with the accordion for decades both as master of the instrument and as composer / arranger. His skill, dexterity, innovation and versatility as well as soft-spoken which have won him acclaim around the world.

KINDLY SPONSORED BY

DÓNAL LUNNY BOUZOUKI MASTERCLASS SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020

PARADE TOWER, KILKENNY CASTLE TIME: 11AM | CAPACITY 20 TICKETS: €15 + BOOKING FEE Dónal Lunny is popularly regarded as being central to the renaissance of Irish Music over the last three decades. He has had involvement with some of the most innovative bands to emerge from Ireland including Planxty, the Bothy Band and Moving Hearts and has produced / collaborated with Kate Bush, Mark Knopfler and the Indigo Girls among others.

KINDLY SPONSORED BY

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ZöE CONWAY Fiddle MASTERCLASS SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020

PARADE TOWER, KILKENNY CASTLE TIME: 11AM | CAPACITY 20 TICKETS: €15 + BOOKING FEE Irish fiddle player, Zoë Conway, is a prodigious talent. Zoë has performed across the globe. Zoë is increasingly in demand as a tutor on the merits of classical and traditional music on the violin.

KINDLY SPONSORED BY

TOMMY LANIGAN BODHRÁN MASTERCLASS SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020

ROTHE HOUSE, PARLIAMENT STREET TIME: 11AM | CAPACITY: 25 TICKETS: €10 + BOOKING FEE Tommy Lanigan learned the bodhrán in his teens and never looked back. “Over the years my talent has given the privilege to play in bands and sessions, travelling the world and performing alongside some of the greats in Irish music”. Regular attenders of seisiúns in Kilkenny will know of Tommy and his talent and this workshop for adults is one not to miss.

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TOMMY STENSON

SEÁN NÓS DANCING WORKSHOPS SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020 | ROTHE HOUSE, PARLIAMENT STREET

TIME: BEGINNERS: 11AM | INTERMEDIATE | ADVANCED: 4PM CAPACITY: 25 | TICKETS: €10 + BOOKING FEE Tommy Stenson from Swinford in Co. Mayo, began dancing at the ripe age of 9, falling in love with one of Ireland’s oldest forms of dance. Since beginning his dance career, Tommy has toured across the U.K., Lithuania, Canada and of course at home in Ireland.

Tommy appeared on several national TV broadcasts on RTÉ, TG4, and Sky TV performing alongside world renowned musicians Sharon Shannon, Frankie Gavin & Dé Dannan to name a few.

LEONARD BARRY UILLEANN PIPE MASTERCLASS

SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020 | ROTHE HOUSE, PARLIAMENT ST

TIME: 2PM | CAPACITY 20 | TICKETS: €15 + BOOKING FEE Leonard Barry, from North Kerry, is one of Ireland’s finest uilleann pipers. He has played and taught the pipes in the USA, Europe, Asia and Australia and has worked with many of Ireland’s leading singer songwriters including Luka Bloom and John Spillane.

DECLAN FOLAN

FIDDLE WORKSHOP

SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020 | ROTHE HOUSE, PARLIAMENT STREET

TIME: 2PM | CAPACITY 20 | TICKETS: €10 + BOOKING FEE Declan Folan is recognised as one of the finest modern day exponents of Traditional Sligo Fiddle Style. He has won numerous competitions at feiseanna, one of which was All-Ireland Céilí Band with the ‘Innisfree Céilí Band’ and he also won Solo fiddle at the AllIreland Fleadh.

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JEREMY HICKEY

ADULT DRUMMING WORKSHOP SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020

THE GLASSHOUSE AT SULLIVAN’S, JOHN STREET | TIME: 3PM CAPACITY: 20 | TICKETS: €10 + BOOKING FEE Taught by local multi-instrumentalist and award winning sticksman Jeremy Hickey (RSAG), this drumming workshop aims to provide both a fun and educational experience. Whether you’re looking for a therapeutic outlet, a way to improve team building skills and productivity, or just if you want to make some noise then this is a must! Drumming is proven to reduce stress levels and gives an enormous sense of well being, not to mention an enjoyable way to learn new skills in pulse and rhythm.

ALICE JONES

APPALACHIAN FOLK DANCING TO IRISH MUSIC WORKSHOP SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020 | ROTHE HOUSE, PARLIAMENT ST

TIME: 2PM | CAPACITY 25 | TICKETS: €10 + BOOKING FEE Alice first started step dancing at age 9 via the pioneering UK folk education group Ryburn 3 Step. Over the years, Alice has gained a fine reputation for her energetic and precise musical dancing style; performing on such iconic stages as: The Royal Albert Hall, Radio 2 Festival Live at Hyde Park and Celtic Connections Fruitmarket along with a whole host of acclaimed bands and artists from across the globe.

MICHAEL MC CAGUE

guitar WORKSHOP

SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2020 | ROTHE HOUSE, PARLIAMENT STREET

TIME: 2PM | CAPACITY 20 | TICKETS: €10 + BOOKING FEE Michael McCague has been accompanying since the age of 16 on guitar, having played traditional fiddle from 6 years of age. He has played in concert with the highly renowned fiddle player Frankie Gavin in The NCH Dublin for St Patrick’s Day celebrations and has played with Edel Fox, Seamie O’Dowd, Tommy Peoples and Bríd Harper amongst others, and has toured with Téada, The Bothy Band Tribute Band, and The John Carty - Brian Rooney Duet.

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