Galway Trad Fest, a new initiative by Music Generation Galway County, will take place in Galway between Nov 11th -17th (inclusive), 2024. The inaugural event will feature masterclasses, performances and a range of Irish traditional music activities which will give Galway’s children and young people unparalleled access to high-level Irish traditional music opportunities at home in Galway.
Concerts / Ceolchoirmeacha
Bláth na hÓige
Is comharghrúpa nua ceannródaíoch amhránaíochta é Bláth na hÓige a tháinig le chéile mar chuid de shraith teilifíse a…
Tola Custy and Laoise Kelly
Tola Custy & Laoise Kelly first performed together at the ‘Celticimes’ music festival in France in 2013 although they…
Furry Village
Furry Village Returns to the Stage: Electric trad group “Furry Village” to Perform at Monroe’s in Galway.
Le Chéile
The youth concert on November 16th, entitled Le Chéile, is part of ‘We are Music Generation 2024’ – a year dedicated to…
Liz Kane, Yvonne Kane and John Blake
From North Connemara, Liz and Yvonne Kane, known as The Kane Sisters, are much respected musicians. Born in…
Mairtín O’Connor, Cathal Hayden & Seamie O’Dowd
These three musicians have built a formidable musical relationship over the last few years gigging together frequently…
The Half Room
‘The Half Room’ comprises a group of friends bonded by their mutual passion for folk songs and singing.
The Breath
The Breath is Manchester-based guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer/flautist Ríoghnach Connolly.
Máistir-ranganna / Masterclasses
Sharon Howley
Sharon Howley, a distinguished cellist from Kilfenora, Co. Clare, has…
Tara Howley
Tara Howley from Kilfenora, Co. Clare, excels as a…
Ryan Molloy
Ryan Molloy is a composer straddling contemporary and traditional…
Sinéad McKenna
Sinéad McKenna, a gifted fiddler and multi-instrumentalist from…
Devane Brothers
The Devane Brothers are fifth-generation masters of sean-nós dance,…
Colm Phelan
Colm Phelan, hailing from Portlaoise, is a founding member of the…
Bláth na hÓige
Sean-Nós workshop - Bláth Na hÓige (Students aged 8-18 years)
Trevor Hutchinson
Trevor Hutchinson, a founding member of Lúnasa, hails from Cookstown
Jos Kelly
Jos Kelly, a seasoned accordionist and piano player, discovered his…
Emma O’Sullivan
Emma O'Sullivan, a native of Connemara, Co. Galway is renowned for…