It’s time to Gather once again in Killarney

One of the best traditional music events on the festival calendar, The Gathering returns to Killarney, Co Kerry, this year from February 18 to 22. Concerts, ceilís, instrument and singing masterclasses, set dances, sean nós workshops and free music s

Storytellers Eddie Lenihan and Ray O’Sullivan will appear at next month’s Gathering festival in Killarney, Co Kerry
Storytellers Eddie Lenihan and Ray O’Sullivan will appear at next month’s Gathering festival in Killarney, Co Kerry

Highlights of this year’s programme include a music trip to Sliabh Luachra – the home of traditional Irish music, as well as concerts from Arcady, The Unwanted, Seán Keane and Band and supergroup A Stór mo Chroí – featuring Pauline Scanlon, Éilish Kennedy and John Spillane.

The ever-popular céilís return with music from Uí Bhriain, 5 Counties Céilí ...