Seoid, a collaboration of the traditional multi-instrumentalists Kerrie Herrity, Kenny Donagher, John Dwyer and Fiachra Guihen, have been performing as Seoid for 2 years now with their eclectic mix of trad tunes and newly composed instrumental material. They have a lively style of traditional music rooted in the Sligo, Roscommon and Leitrim flute and Fiddle […]
The Hawkswell are delighted to welcome My Darling Clementine as they continue to tour in support of their most recent, critically acclaimed release 'Country Darkness - the songs of Elvis Costello’. The album is a collaboration between Michael and Lou, and Costello's long-time, right-hand man, the brilliant Steve Nieve. They have taken 12 Costello songs and […]
Teenage Theme Nights has been providing a platform for older teenagers to perform with their peers in a professional, safe and friendly environment for over 10 years. This May, join us for the 32nd show in the ever-popular series - as we celebrate the class of 2024 in showcasing their final Teenage Theme Nights performance. Also featuring our 4th and […]
The Model Sligo is delighted to present a very special live Late Night event with Roamer. Roamer brings together four of Ireland's most internationally active improvising musicians. Currently based in London, Cologne, Berlin and Dublin, all four musicians reunite regularly to compose and perform original music celebrating poetry and improvisation. Vocalist Lauren Kinsella (Snowpoet) was awarded the UK Arts […]
Teenage Theme Nights has been providing a platform for older teenagers to perform with their peers in a professional, safe and friendly environment for over 10 years. This May, join us for the 32nd show in the ever-popular series - as we celebrate the class of 2024 in showcasing their final Teenage Theme Nights performance. Also featuring our 4th and […]
The team behind Another Love Story, one of Ireland’s most cherished festivals, are delighted to announce a new edition of their roaming mini festival series Love Is A Stranger; taking place amidst the stunning surroundings of Juniper Barn, Ballymote - in the heart of the Sligo countryside, as summer begins to bloom on Saturday May […]
Shaskeen bring their talent and energy to the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen on Saturday 18th May at 8pm. The band is made from wonderful musicians including; Eamonn Cotter He comes from a fine musical family in Co Clare.. He plays flute and tin whistle and also a master teacher of these instruments. Eamonn has […]
This year the fleadh is taking place in Easkey in County Sligo on Fri 31st May – Mon 3rd June 2024. Once again the cream of Sligo traditional music will compete, perform and entertain with a great range of events planned. This beautiful coastal village is a must visit destination this week. Visitors in particular will […]
The Model is delighted to welcome Dónal once more to a thrilling Late Nights gig as part of the after-party for the opening of The Sligo Wave. He returns to The Model with an acclaimed run on the RTE Lyric FM show Vespertine under his belt and wind in his sails! Dónal’s extended Backstory sets are […]
Gatehouse bring their fantastic show to the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen on Saturday 8th June with the concert starting at 8pm. “The term supergroup is perhaps over-used in some contexts, but there’s no doubting the pedigree of the Gatehouse line-up.” Irish Music Magazine Gatehouse are an Irish traditional band. The four members are Rachel Garvey […]
Keane | Connolly | McGorman are a quartet of top traditional Irish musicians who spent the majority of their youth playing music together. Featuring uilleann piper Pádraic Keane, Aidan Connolly on fiddle, and brothers Fergus McGorman on flute and Ruairí McGorman on the Greek bouzouki, their music is vibrant and fresh while also heavily influenced […]
The band hails from the County of Mayo with the exception of one member from Fermanagh. Band Members include Caoimhe Kilkenny, Paul Clesham and Eoghan Hughes (Fiddles), Aodhan Hughes (Banjo), Conor Maheady and Cian Kilkenny (flutes), Davog Frayne (button accordion), Edel Flemming (concertina), Eoin Walsh (piano) and Ryan Maguire (drums). Winner’s of the 2023 All-Ireland […]
The amazing Cairde Sligo Arts Festival will run from 6th to 13th July 2024. This ever popular arts festival has an astounding range of events and projects including; Music Theatre Street Theatre Literary events Visual Art Circus events Dance Family events Highlights in 2024 include; Exhibitions and events as part of Hereditas, a collaborative art […]
Live concert with Frankie Gavin and Catherine McHugh in the Coleman Music Centre theatre in Gurteen, Co Sligo, F56 TF88 on Wednesday, 10th July at 8pm. The legendary Galway fiddler Frankie Gavin, who has had a stellar playing and recording career since founding Dé Danann in 1975, performs in the Coleman Music Centre with pianist Catherine McHugh. […]
Rambling House at the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo. Welcoming Patsy Hanly, Fiachra Guihen, Pat Sweeney, Seamus O’Donnell, John Dwyer, Brian Mostyn, Jason McGuinness & Caitriona Ni Cheannabhain. It is not that often this amazing group come together so don’t miss the opportunity to see them live on stage on July 17th 2024.
Ballygawley Music Festival is one of the North-West's biggest music festival which was founded in 2019. Sligo's annual 3-night music festival which plays host to the best of Irish acts. A sell out in 2023, 2024 is likely to follow suit. Friday 19th July The Whistlin Donkeys & Sean Magee […]
Get ready for a night of pure musical bliss at the Ballygawley Music Festival, where the magic of Irish music comes alive! Ballygawley Music Festival are excited to present a fantastic lineup featuring the soulful tunes of Sean Magee and the high-energy performance of The Whistlin' Donkeys. Join them for an unforgettable evening filled with […]
Ballygawley Music Festival 2024 (SATURDAY) Lisa McHugh & Derek Ryan: Join Ballygawley Music Festival for an unforgettable evening of country music! They're thrilled to present the dynamic duo of Irish country sensations, Claudia Buckley and Derek Ryan, live on stage. Get ready to be swept away by Claudias captivating vocals and Derek's infectious energy as […]
Ballygawley Music Festival 2024 (SUNDAY) Johnny Brady & The High Kings Experience the grand finale of the Ballygawley Music Festival 2024 on Sunday with a spectacular lineup that promises an electrifying end to the weekend, featuring the powerhouse performance of Johnny Brady and the timeless harmonies of The High Kings. Get ready to be swept […]
International Summer School and Festival Sligo Jazz Project’s summer school, Europe’s premier jazz education event, encompasses a holistic learning and performance experience for musicians of all levels with some of the greatest musicians on the planet, providing participants with inspiration, education and entertainment in equal measure, with a festival completely immersed in the community in […]
The Black Pig Festival in Enniscrone is back for 2024 and promises to be a fantastic event featuring music, art, comedy, theatre, fun fair and much more. Held in the beautiful seaside town of Enniscrone on the Wild Atlantic Way between 25th and 29th July, the Black Pig Festival truly has something for everyone.
Join the multi-talented Irish traditional dancers and musicians Aaron and Ava Glancy. Ava is a skilled sean-nós dancer and fiddle player who has competed in Fleadhanna Ceoil competitions at every level. Aaron Glancy, her brother, is the reigning All Ireland Senior Button Accordion Champion and a sean-nós dancer.
Tread Softly takes place over the month of August. This festival is dedicated to working collaboratively with artists and communities, producing reflective signature events exploring our relationship with Sligo's landscape.
