Live trad music will pop up at Jervis Shopping Centre during the festival, offering a relaxed musical backdrop for shoppers in one of Dublin’s busiest city-centre spaces.
Thus Jan 22
The McFloosey’s 5PM
The McFlooseys are an Irish folk duo who have been entertaining audiences worldwide for over a decade, drawing inspiration from the golden era of 1970s Irish folk such as Planxty, The Bothy Band, Sweeney’s Men, and The Dubliners. Based on the Howth Peninsula in Dublin, they are known for rich vocal harmonies, songs in both English and Irish, and a mix of traditional standards and original compositions.
Porterhead 6PM
Paul Redmond and Lorcan Fox form the new musical duo, Porterhead. Mixing guitar, banjo and vocals they blend storytelling with traditional ballads and bring new life to the songs and stories we all know and love.
Sat Jan 24
Liffey Crossing 12PM
Formed in Dublin during the summer of 2023, Liffey Crossing features Jordan Lively on guitar and vocals and Kevin Meehan on tin whistles. The dynamic folk duo play old and modern folk songs and Irish tunes in an exciting and contemporary style. The band has recently expanded, adding accordionist Brendan McCarthy and fiddle player Tomás Ó Dálaigh to its ranks.
Reylta 1PM
Reylta’s music combines sweet and lamenting sounds with a complex alternative view providing the ultimate juxtaposition. She’s deeply connected with Irish traditions and heritage – the poetry, the music, the landscape and the storytelling, with these influences illuminated through poetic lyrics.