Past Feakle Festival Events

Featuring the talented tutors teaching at the festival – Eileen O’Brien, Martin Hayes, Sorcha Costello, Mary McNamara, Brian Donnellan, Danny O’Mahony, Páraic MacDonnchadha, Geraldine McNamara, Gearóid McNamara, Terrance O’Reilly, Suzanne Leahy.

Keane, Connolly & McGorman

Pop-up Gaeltacht, 2pm, Dé Sathairn/Saturday, 12ú Lúnasa/August, Tigh Moloney. Bígí linn ag Preab-Ghaeltacht na Féile. Neart spraoi, caint, agus comhrá le chéile, i nGaeilge. Beatha teanga í a labhairt!

Join us for the festival Pop-up Gaeltacht, where you can speak with other Irish speakers. Even if you only have cúpla focal (a few words)! Or you can just listen. Beidh míle fáilte romhat/You’ll be most welcome!

Hosted by Fear an Tí Micheál Marrinan, Conor Connolly, Mary Noonan, Tim Dennehy and lots more.

Josephine Marsh, 111 Original Irish Music Compositions

They are a high-energy group specializing in music from the West Kerry region, known for their lively performances that get feet tapping and spirits soaring.

With the East Clare Community Choir

A public interview with Cormac Begley

Brían Ó Rourke was a beloved figure known for his humorous, witty, and poignant songs. Brían had a deep passion for the Feakle Festival, where he often shared his vibrant compositions. Brían Ó Rourke was renowned across Ireland and beyond for his invaluable contributions to the preservation of traditional song and his exceptional songwriting talents within that genre. He was also an accomplished poet, and in 1992, he published a booklet titled When I Grow Up, described on its cover as containing ‘jocoserious songs unaccompanied’. This special session will bring together family, friends, and admirers to honour his memory through song.
Hosted by Fear an Tí Con “Fada” Ó Drisceoil and will be joined by fellow singers Peter Casey, Mick Scanlan, Seán Mone and lots more.

Featuring Josephine & Mary Nugent, Brian Stafford & Tommy Hayes

With the Sliabh Aughty Trio – Charlie Harris, Mark Donnellan and Jim Corry.

Discover the extraordinary sonic beauty of the Irish Concertina Orchestra

‘Chapter 22’ from Clare singer Edel Vaughan

Featuring the talented tutors teaching at the festival – Martin Hayes, Eileen O’Brien, Sorcha Costello, Mary MacNamara, Geraldine McNamara, Conor Connolly, Gearóid McNamara, Michéal Marrinan, Brian Donnellan, Páraic MacDonnchadha, Suzanne Leahy and more.

East West Fiddles (Manus McGuire, Mareka Naito, Junji Shirota & Garry O’Briain).

‘The Primrose Lass’, by fiddler Sorcha Costello

By Páraic MacDonnchadha, Padraig Keane & Macdara Ó Faoáin

Pop-up Gaeltacht, 2pm, Dé Sathairn/ Saturday, 12ú Lúnasa/August, Tigh Moloney. Bígí linn ag Preab-Ghaeltacht na Féile. Neart spraoi, caint, agus comhrá le chéile, i nGaeilge. Beatha teanga í a labhairt!

Join us for the festival Pop-up Gaeltacht, where you can speak with other Irish speakers. Even if you only have cúpla focal (a few words)! Or you can just listen. Beidh míle fáilte romhat/You’ll be most welcome!

A unique documentary sharing the life and music of master guitarist from Chicago, the late Dennis Cahill.

Hosted by Fear an Tí Aran Island singer MacDara Ó Conaola, who will be joined by Thomas McCarty, Michéal Marrinan, Conamara sean-nós singer Sarah Ghriallais , Mary Noonan and many more.

‘Craic agus ceol’ with Pólca 4

A tribute to Seamus Begley

with Noreen Ní Riain

Eileen O’Brien’s musical heritage is rooted in the family music traditions of her Tipperary father (accordion player and composer Paddy O’ Brien) and her Westmeath mother (singer Eileen Seery). But her connection to Clare music is a powerful one. With long standing musical friendships across Co. Clare, Eileen is warmly welcomed wherever good music is played in the county.

In this conversation with Paula Carroll she discusses the importance of music in her life.

Singing session led by Thomas McCarthy.

Informal sessions throughout the day and night.

Featuring talented musicians: Joan Hanrahan, Claire Keville, Geraldine McNamara & Noel O’Grady.

with Donie Nolan and Taylor’s cross

Featuring the talented tutors teaching at the festival. Martin Hayes, Eileen O’Brien, Mary MacNamara, Hugh Healy, Páraic Mac Donnchadha, Conor Connolly & Edwina Guckian.

Hugh Healy, concertina player, will launch his album Debut Solo album ‘Ceolaire’

Hosted by Michéal Marrinan, who will be joined by Deirdre Scanlon and Con Fada O’Drisceoil

By historian and author Tomás Mac Conmara

with Nóirín Ní Riain

by Cuimhneamh an Chláir

with the Tulla Céilí Band

Informal sessions throughout the day and night.

featuring talented musicians: Aidan McMahon, Michael Landers, Mike Butler & Dermot Sheedy.