Concerts

The parish of Wexford is delighted to welcome back the internationally acclaimed violinist Martin Hayes to perform a concert here in the majestic setting of Rowe St Church. Martin played at the Fleadh Cheoil in 2024 to a sell-out concert and by popular demand, we welcome him back this year. His music is soulful, haunting […]

Pierce has always been influenced by Turlough O Carolan, the harpist from Sligo. They say that he married Irish traditional music to Italian romanticism. The Chieftains could’ve been his band but they were Seán O’Riada’s band instead. O’Riada was to Irish children what Leonard Bernstein was to American children. They both did black and white television presentations for […]

Music Generation Wexford presents a dynamic concert inspired by the young musicians’ performances at the Music @ Mount Leinster festival earlier this year. This concert will include performances from: Yellow Bellows, Music Generation Wexford; Waterford Senior Traditional Ensemble and Waterford Harp Ensemble, Music Generation Waterford; Reelig, Reel-Nua Reel-Óg, Music Generation Carlow; Music Generation Laois Traditional […]

Meitheal is a summer school for high-competency young musicians which is held in Ennis and Limerick every July and over the years has become a rite of passage for every ambitious young trad performer. This year, was Meitheal’s largest ever enrolment. With the dust barely settled, Meitheal is already gearing up for the annual Reunion […]

Inspired by their individual diverse musical backgrounds, 3 on the Bund blend tradition with innovation. Their complex layered arrangements consist of both traditional and newly composed material which is played with an energy and passion that is completely authentic. Founded in 2019, 3 on the Bund came together through the Irish World Academy at the […]

Tulua are a traditional Irish fusion band hailing from the southeast of Ireland. Meaning ‘Becoming More‘, Tulua have been deeply exploring and sharing their music over the years with their tunes and songs often being described as energetic, warm, and deep, while always staying true to their traditional roots. Since their forthcoming in 2019 they […]

For the second consecutive year, the Comhaltas International Showcase Concert will take centre stage at the Fleadh in Wexford this summer. After an unforgettable performance at Wexford's National Opera House last year, the concert will once again be held at this iconic venue. This exciting event will highlight the finest Irish traditional music from Comhaltas […]