The powerhouse trio that is “The Máirtín O’Connor Trio” formed in the early noughties, quickly establishing themselves in the Irish music scene as a prime example of traditional mastery. Releasing seminal albums such as “Crossroads” and “Going Places” and touring their music across the globe in The US, The UK, Europe, Canada, Australia and New […]
Since The Mairtin O’Connor Trio’s first performance in Sligo in the early 2000s , they’ve toured worldwide as well as making two critically acclaimed recordings, “Crossroads” and “Going Places.” Their path has taken them from the Sydney Opera House to New York’s Symphony Space Centre as part of Martin Hayes’ Masters Of Tradition concerts. They […]
Music Under The Mountains is back for 2025. Join us on September 19th, 20th and 21st for an exciting and intimate weekend of traditional music. Among this years line up are probably 3 of the most regarded and renowned traditional musicians of recent times, Máirtín O'Connor (Accordion), Cathal Hayden (Fiddle) and Seamie O'Dowd (Guitar/Vocals), The […]
Folk and Traditional Music Festival in memory of esteemed accordion player John O'Neill. Concerts, Traditional Irish Music Sessions and Workshops in the Donaghmore area. Line-up includes Bow Brothers, The Máirtín O’Connor Trio, Four Men and a Dog. Special Guest Matt Molloy
Sligo Live presents The Máirtín O’Connor Trio, plus very special guest, Zoé Basha, in Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo on Sunday 2nd November at 8pm. Tickets €28.50 plus fees. Formed in the early 2000s, The Máirtín O’Connor Trio has become a prominent force in traditional Irish music. With acclaimed albums ‘Crossroads’ and ‘Going Places‘ they’ve toured globally, from the Sydney Opera House to New York’s Symphony Space […]
A landmark concert headlined by Matt Molloy and John Carty, celebrating the career of Omagh’s finest musician, and also featuring Cathal Hayden; Nollaig Casey; Chris Newman and Maire Ni Chathasaigh; Shane McAleer, Eamon McElholm. The opportunity to hear Matt Molloy onstage in the hometown of his dear friend and musical collaborator Arty McGlynn is not […]
Overview Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with Cathal Hayden and Seamie O'Dowd on Friday the 5th of December! Cathal Hayden, hailing from the Rock, Co Tyrone outside Pomeroy, an area immersed in traditional music. Cathal is a multi-instrumentalist and a master of the fiddle and banjo. A founding member of Four Men and a Dog, […]
