The Milestone
Fri Jan 23, 9PM – Stephen Brennan & Declan Quinn Balbriggan’s Milestone Pub hosts a lively trad night featuring the same great duo. Rich tunes, great pints, and zero entry fee — classic Irish culture, brought to life.
Keelings
Fri Jan 23, 9PM – Stephen Fagan & Anna Mary DonaghyThe sea breeze meets trad beats as Keeling’s welcomes two rising voices in Irish music. Free, live, and full of warmth — it’s what TradFest and Smithwick’s Sessions are all about. Sun Jan 25, 8PM – Stephen Brennan & Declan QuinnEase into Sunday with tunes from this dynamic duo, […]
Cock Tavern
Fri Jan 23, 9PM – Eoghan Scott & Brian GarvinStep into the Cock Tavern for a powerful trad set from Eoghan Scott & Brian Garvin. This free Friday night Smithwick’s Session blends rhythm, soul, and classic Irish hospitality — all in the heart of Swords.
Joe May’s
Sat Jan 24, 9PM – Session with Helen & Aido Lawlor Skerries shines with this unique trad session on the waterfront. Helen & Aido bring rhythm and charm to Joe May’s — with no cover charge, just community and song.
The Brook
Thurs Jan 22, 9PM – Tom Canning & Friends Cosy Portrane comes alive as Tom Canning & Friends kick off the Smithwick’s Sessions in Fingal at The Brook. Enjoy a free night of fresh trad tunes, warm company, and creamy pints. Live music, no cover — just great vibes from TradFest and Smithwick’s. Sun Jan 25, 8PM – Alan […]
Open Session
A free open session led by local trad musicians the Palmer Family. Come along, join in and play some lively tunes. Their spirited playing creates an inclusive atmosphere where all are welcome, celebrating community and the joy of Irish music coming alive in the moment. Sunday 25 Jan 2:00 PM
Skerries Folk Club Singing Session
Skerries Folk Club has been running its singing session on the last Sunday of the month since 2022. Singers and listeners are welcome. Sunday 25 Jan 4:00 PM
Pop-Up Gaeltacht – Everyone welcome!
Since March 2025, Skerries Folk Club runs a monthly Pop-Up Gaeltacht. Fáilte Roimh Chách! Learners and speakers of all levels and ages are welcome to join to practise their cúpla focal or meet new friends as Gaeilge. Hosted by Adam from The Gladstone Band. Is fearr Gaeilge bhriste ná Béarla cliste. Sunday 25 Jan 12-2:00 PM
The Black Raven Pipe Band
The Black Raven Pipe Band will perform at the village square in Lusk. Founded in Lusk in 1910 by Thomas Ashe and John Rooney, they have a rich history of competition and performance. They continue its legacy through the Black Raven School of Piping and Drumming, welcoming new learners and engaging the growing community.
Trad Tunes Session & Pop Up Gaeltacht
Get into The Bar early to enjoy these talented local players alongside a Pop-Up Gaeltacht. Many of the musicians are regular players at Skerries Traditional Music Weekend every June; Alan Byrne, Carol Keane, Kevin O’Keeffe, Maurice Egan & Paul Kelly Friday 23 Jan 8:00 PM
The Dublin Legends & Derek Warfield And The Young Wolfe Tones
The Dublin Legends are a quartet of genuine legends of the Irish folk music scene – Seán Cannon, Gerry O’Connor, Paul Watchorn and Shay Kavanagh. The group strives to continue the legacy of Ireland’s most influential group, The Dubliners, as they perform the classic songs and ballads of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Ciaran Bourke, Barney […]
Éamonn Galldubh and the Baroque Uilleann Pipes Ensemble
This evening will celebrate the historical links between baroque music and the uilleann pipes. The programme will include repertoire from composers J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel and G.P. Telemann as well as more traditional material. The instrumentation will comprise uilleann pipes with cello, harpsichord and violin for the baroque material. The traditional repertoire will be accompanied […]