Drogheda Traditional Music & Singing Weekend returns this year celebrating its 30th year. Once again the weekend will see Drogheda come alive with music, singing concerts, talks, pub sessions, and a traditional sets céilí and our headline concert in honour of Bean Uí Cairbre featuring Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich and Cormac Begley.
Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich one of the leading traditional musicians of West Kerry, renowned for his singing and powerful accordion playing. He has released three acclaimed solo albums and recorded with groups including The Boys of the Lough and Beginish. He also features on two albums by The Chieftains and has toured extensively across Europe and the United States.
Cormac Begley is a concertina player from West Kerry who performs on a unique family of concertinas ranging from bass to piccolo. His debut solo album received widespread critical acclaim, including nine five-star reviews, and features prominently in the award-winning stage production Mám and Pat Collins’ film The Dance. He has collaborated with leading artists including Martin Hayes, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and has recorded with Lankum and other acclaimed musicians.There are no other shows on this week.
