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OUR VENUES Our chosen venues are historical landmarks, many dating back 1000 years. They are not purposebuilt theatres some sight lines are restricted. We endeavour to do our best to prepare venues to the very highest standards to make your experience an enjoyable one. Seating is unallocated.

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BOX OFFICE Our box office in FilmBase is open daily from 12 till 6pm. You can buy tickets, ask our staff for directions and other information. TEAM TRADFEST Chairman: Noel Dempsey CEO: Martin Harte Artistic Director: Kieran Hanrahan Director of Marketing & Events: Claudine Murray Events & Operations Executives: Ciara Brady, Ania Schuler 2 tradfest.ie

Production: Acoustik Productions Public Relations: Gerry Lundberg PR, Siobhan Maguire, Talkwrite Festival Design: Mr & Mrs Stevens

All details are correct at time of print TradFest Temple Bar has a no refund or exchange policy on all tickets purchased. Festival organisers reserve the right to make programme changes should circumstances dictate.

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SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Please contact TradFest Temple Bar if you require special assistance. Most of our venues are wheelchair accessible but staff need to be notified in advance.

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SPOTIFY PLAYLIST Listen to all our 2018 TradFest acts on our specially curated Spotify Playlist: ‘TradFest Temple Bar 2018’

TEAM TRADFEST

MARTIN HARTE

The boss man. Partial to herbal teas after overdosing on coffee in his 20s and 30s but still unlikely to ever cut a long story short. You'll spot him around Temple Bar no doubt - it's his natural habitat!

Meet the team that makes TradFest happen - the hardworking, event planning, venue booking, ideas bouncing, coffee drinking, jig dancing, crisis managing supergroup of seven!

STEPHEN REA

CLAUDINE MURRAY

NOEL DEMPSEY

CIARA BRADY

KIERAN HANRAHAN

ANIA SCHULER

Stephen is the long serving Patron (saint!) of TradFest. We are very proud to have this Oscar nominated, Bafta winning actor join us again this year. With his Trad chops, we know we're doing something right!

Shrewd marketeer and legendary multi-tasker, Claudine is the reason stuff gets done in the Temple Bar Company. Quite likely to get your name wrong but that’s what happens when you run the show, right?

A proud Meath man who knows a thing or two about politics. A key member of the so-called “Gang of Four” (look it up). Noel’s commitment to TradFest is second only to his passion for The Royals.

Can be found pounding the streets of Temple Bar on a daily basis. A skilled event and operations executive, Ciara’s superpowers include knowing where the best coffee is stashed in the office - which is something of a priority when Festival week rolls around!

Occassional headband wearer Kieran has regaled us with tales of his banjo prowess with Stockton's Wing (as a founder member) Michael Jackson and Sammy Davis Junior... if only he had a camera phone back then he would have snagged a selfie or 12! 4 tradfest.ie

You know when an email attachment won’t open or that Skype conference call is causing a meltdown? That’s (Argentinian born) Ania’s time to shine! She’s an IT and social media whizz and worth her weight in silver! tradfest.ie

WELCOME TO TRADFEST At Tradfest we live for the live music experience, it’s in our DNA. We believe that all kinds of traditional music are as much about invention as heritage, about a shared articulation of emotion. We’ve been celebrating the broad spectrum of Trad Without Frontiers since 2006 to become Ireland’s biggest festival of its kind and our 2018 programme looks set to be our most vibrant yet. We are proud to feature legends of genres ranging from pure trad to folk and word music, national and international artists and performers. We continue our love of unique and iconic venues with the addition of historic Rathfarnham Castle and the temple of song that is Whelan’s of Wexford St.

2018 also sees the return of our perennially popular intimate Front Row Sessions as well as a jampacked Fringe programme with something for all ages. For the very first time we are partnering with Milwaukee Irish Fest to give one of our Live at the Hub performers the chance to travel to the U.S to play at a festival which attracts over 100,000 visitors annually. Join us to feel every note in the embrace of melody and the heartbeat of rhythm…

The TradFest Team

THE PROGRAMME HEADLINE CONCERTS

LIVE at the HUB & MUSIC TRAIL

FRONT ROW SESSIONS

TRADKIDS

The cream of both Irish & International trad & folk artists in iconic Dublin venues.

Free concerts in intimate settings, up close and personal. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance through our free festival app.

Discover up-and-coming acts at our late night club, and explore daily music sessions throughout the great pubs of Temple Bar. All FREE!

Fun for all the family; children’s craft club, family concerts, children’s trad & céilí sessions and more!

TRADFRINGE

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TOM DOORLEY

(THE BEST OF) BIG COUNTRY UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Date: Wed 24th January Time: Door 12.30pm/Show 1pm Venue: City Hall Ticket: €10.00

Date: Wed 24th of January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Ticket: €30.00

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A Dublin native, Tom was raised into music as a boy soprano in St Michaels Church Dún Laoghaire and attended tin-whistle classes at the headquarters of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in Monkstown. The seeds were sown for a rich and diverse palette of musical tastes which developed and matured over the following years. In 1996 Tom joined the newly founded traditional super group Danú. He has recorded over eight albums with Danú and has made guest appearances on many other recordings. Tom has also been commissioned to write music for Julie Fowlis, Nicola Benedetti and has been writing music for the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland. His latest piece is titled 'Legacy'.

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Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary Tours for both the ‘Steeltown’ and ‘The Seer’ albums, Big Country celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums with a unique acoustic TradFest performance. The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including ‘Harvest Home’, ‘Fields of Fire’, ‘In A Big Country’, ‘Chance’ and more. The band still features Bruce Watson and Mark Brzezicki, along with Jamie Watson, Simon Hough and Scott Whitley. Expect timeless anthems.

THE MULCAHY FAMILY & MICK O’BRIEN AND FAMILY

RADIANT ARCADIA

Date: Wed 24th January Time: Door 7.30pm/Show 8pm Venue: City Hall Ticket: €24.99

Date: Wed 24th of January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Werburgh’s Church Ticket: €10.00

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No musical family today is more instrumental in upholding the best principles of the tradition than the Mulcahy’s of Abbeyfeale, West Limerick. Mick, Louise and Michelle Mulcahy play a dazzling array of instruments between them but it’s the sweetness and tunefulness of their ensemble playing that is most striking. According to The Irish Times - “If you like the ‘pure drop’, here it is - traditional Irish music at its natural, unadulterated and seductive best”. Mick O’Brien is a highly regarded performer and teacher of the Uilleann pipes. A precocious talent, daughter Ciara started learning violin at the age of three. An awardwinner across various instruments she is in demand as a teacher of fiddle and harp. Not to be outdone, Aoife is the leader of the newly formed Clare Memory Orchestra and performs regularly with the group Crash Ensemble.

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Radiant Arcadia is an interfaith and intercultural musical collective comprised of women from the Christian, Islamic and Jewish faiths. The project is all about exploring the potential of togetherness and unity through music and the embrace of diversity. For their first release, ‘Together’ they draw on the best of their disparate cultures, from folk music to faith-based songs, to create entirely new compositions. Their credo is to explore the joy, beauty and life-force that exists within music and their live performances have been known to invoke cheering, dancing and even tears! For their first Irish appearance they will be joined by our own Aoife Scott, who will lend her golden voice and onstage charisma to the vibrant mix that is Radiant Arcadia.

WALLIS BIRD

EAMONN CAMPBELL - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE

Date: Wed 24th January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: Whelans Ticket: €21.99

Date: Wed 24th January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Michan's Church Ticket: €10.00

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Little about Wallis Bird could be described as typical. Having enjoyed a ‘blissfully happy’ childhood in Wexford she headed to Dublin as soon as she finished school. At 23 she moved to Germany for a year, enjoying success with her debut single, ‘Blossoms In The Street’ (2006), which spent twenty weeks in the German airplay charts and earned her a deal with Island Records in the UK. She moved next to London, releasing her debut album, ‘Spoons’, in 2008, while ‘New Boots’, its 2009 followup, earned her a Meteor Award as Best Newcomer. She describes her new release ‘Home’ as ‘the happy ending’ and a ‘thank you letter’ to her partner. Bird will launch the album in September, returning to her roots with a series of intimate performances in small venues. We are delighted that this vivacious, joyful and colourful talent will join the bill for TradFest 2018.

TradFest is delighted to partner with the charity Coolmine. All proceeds from this concert will go to Coolmine.

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A Louth legend who embraced the spirit of The Dubliners to become a Dublin Legend. Eamonn Campbell was a great friend of TradFest having performed at the festival many times. We celebrate Eamonn’s life in music with performances by some of Ireland’s greatest trad and folk acts plus as a special performance by The Dublin Legends. Eamonn started playing guitar in the 1960s after hearing Elvis Presley's 'That's All Right' and played with the Viceroys and The Delta Boys. He met the Dubliners while touring with Dermot O'Brien in 1967 and joined the band 20 years later. Eamonn worked as musician, arranger and producer with stars such as Cilla Black, Paddy Reilly and The RTE Concert Orchestra. He produced all of 'The Dubliners’ work from 1987 onwards and was responsible for bringing The Dubliners and The Pogues together. The result was 'The Irish Rover', their biggest hit in Britain.

TARA BREEN

MAIGHREAD & TRÍONA NÍ DHOMHNAILL / ANDY IRVINE & DÓNAL LUNNY

Date: Thur 25th January Time: Door 12.30pm/Show 1pm Venue: City Hall Ticket: €10.00

Date: Thur 25th of January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Ticket: €30.00

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Tara Breen, a highly talented multi-instrumentalist from Co. Clare, started playing the flute at the tender age of six, and the fiddle at the age of seven. She has achieved All-Ireland titles on fiddle in every age category over the years, culminating with the All-Ireland Senior Fiddle Title in 2012. As the accolades and awards accumulated in 2011, Tara was chosen to play at Dublin Castle for the Queen of England during her State visit to Ireland. In 2014 Tara joined The Chieftains for their North American tour, and currently plays with them both at home and abroad. Not content with that, Tara joined the legendary band, Stockton’s Wing in 2015. This is an amazing opportunity to witness a solo show from this most prolific of collaborators. A must-see!

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Sisters Maighread and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill belong to a celebrated family of singers hailing from the Donegal Gaeltacht. The unique style and repertoire has been handed down to them through generations of the Ó Domhnaill family. Their live performances have been described as ‘unforgettably beautiful and heart-rending’. Prepare to be transported by their appearance at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Two giants of the Irish trad scene, Andy Irvine and Dónal Lunny are uniting for an evening of great music, a mixture of traditional songs and originals composed by Andy. Their unique style of accompaniment is an ongoing influence in the wider world of Irish music. The two, in their separate ways, have contributed to a veritable renaissance in Irish traditional music.

CHRIS NEWMAN & MÁIRE NÍCHATHASAIGH / CAITLÍN NIC GABHANN & CIARÁN Ó MAONAIGH

JACK O’ROURKE/ SOUND OF THE SIRENS

Date: Thur 25th January Time: Door 7.30pm/Show 8pm Venue: City Hall Ticket: €24.99

Date: Thur 25th of January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Werburgh’s Church Ticket: €19.99

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This is a celebrated partnership between one of the UK’s most inventive and influential acoustic guitarists and “the doyenne of Irish harpers”. Theirs is a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, spiced with striking new compositions. Expect a night of eclecticism and unbridled musical abandon. Both acclaimed musicians each in their own right, Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Ciarán Ó Maonaigh have joined forces with singer and accompanist Cathal Ó Curráin to create one of traditional music’s most impressive acts. Ciarán’s fiddle is complimented by Caitlín’s concertina and dance, her footsteps expertly tapping out the intricate and enchanting rhythms.

The lone figure of Jack O’Rourke hunched over piano keys and moody synths, is one that Irish audiences are becoming more accustomed to seeing. Whether performing his startlingly honest ballads solo or driving Spectorish rock with his band, Jack’s plaintive baritone, ethereal falsetto and piano are core. Over the last two years this artist has carved his own musical landscape and honed his songwriting voice with each successive release. Exeter-based duo Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood dovetail beautifully on their debut album, ‘For All Our Sins’, a beguiling acoustic pop collection replete with a rich lyrical sensibility. Sound of the Siren’s have built their fan base not merely through several sublime EP releases, but also through their live shows, which combine a natural facility for connecting with their audiences and unforgettable performances.

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THE 4 OF US

JARLATH HENDERSON BAND

Date: Thur 25th January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: Whelans Ticket: €24.99

Date: Thur 25th of January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Michan’s Church Ticket: €24.99

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The 4 of Us are one of the biggest bands to ever come out of Northern Ireland, and hail from Newry, Co. Down. They were voted one of the Top10 Best Irish Bands Of All Time, along with the likes of U2 and Thin Lizzy, in a recent TV3 series. This multi-award-winning band have seven lauded albums under their belt and a back catalogue of memorable songs that have featured on American, British and Irish TV and film soundtracks. To this day, their smash hit Mary, remains one of the most played tracks on Irish radio. Founding members and brothers, Brendan and Declan Murphy have been captivating audiences on their recent tours of Germany and Ireland with their superb acoustic performances. We are excited to have the full band perform at TradFest.

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From County Armagh, Jarlath Henderson has been playing the uilleann pipes since the age of 10. A talented and versatile musician, Jarlath also plays whistle, flute, cittern and has recently been winning over audiences with song. In 2003 he became the first and only Irish solo artist to win the prestigious BBC Young Folk Musician of the Year Award. It took 10 years for him to convert his Young Folk Award into a solo album, so busy has he been with collaborations, and with qualifying as a doctor. Now 29, he has delivered a handsome traditional album in ‘Hearts Broken, Heads Turned’, eight antique songs given modern treatments, and is about to begin recording his second. A rare talent. Jarlath will be joined on stage by his five piece band for this special TradFest performance.

DAVID POWER & TRÍONA MARSHALL

JUDY COLLINS

Date: Fri 26th January Time: Door 12.30pm/Show 1pm Venue: City Hall Ticket: €10.00

Date: Fri 26th January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Ticket: €37.99

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David Power is a member of Irish music groups ‘Masters of Tradition’ and ‘Pipers Union’. He performed in the offBroadway ‘Love’s Pure Light’, recorded music for the Irish Repertory Theatre’s ‘The Field’ and was a cast member and musician in the Broadway production of Eugene O’Neill’s ‘A Touch of the Poet’. According to The Irish Times he “brings a breathtaking freshness to the set, his fluid, fluent playing as light as a feather”. Hailing from a musical family in Portlaoise, Tríona Marshall began studying harp at age seven. From 1998 to 2003, Tríona was principal harpist with The RTÉ Concert Orchestra. In 2003, she discovered a passion for trad and has been performing with The Chieftans ever since. Tríona recently released a ground-breaking new harp-album called ‘Between Two Ways’ It features an exceptional mix of musicians including Paddy Moloney.

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In the 1960s, Judy Collins evoked both the idealism and determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, she continues to inspire audiences with her sublime vocal power. This legendary singer-songwriter is revered for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame, while her intimate version of Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns” won “Song of the Year” at the 1975 Grammy Awards. Judy, now 76, continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. This promises to be a very special night. 21

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KAIA KATER

Date: Fri 26th January Time: Door 7.30pm/Show 8pm Venue: City Hall Ticket: € 24.99

Date: Fri 26th January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Werburgh’s Church Ticket: €16.99

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Over the past 44 years, acoustic guitar virtuoso and vocalist Pierre Bensusan has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. Described as a ‘genius’ by the likes of Jon Gomm and Melody Maker, immortalised by the tune ‘Bensusan’ written in tribute by the late Michael Hedges, and referenced as an important inspiration to many other great musicians, Pierre Bensusan is a multiaward winning artist whose music transcends genre and time. His style of playing defies classification - crossing world, classical, jazz, traditional, folk, pop and more. None can be isolated as simply “World Music”, “Celtic”, “Arabic” or “French”; rather, they represent our world in its current state, a world sharing itself. This is “How the guitar would want to sound if it could play itself”. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Born in Quebec of mixed Afro-Caribbean ancestry, Kaia Kater now resides in Toronto and spends extensive time in West Virginia, where she ardently studies balladry and traditional dance. As an original songwriter, she works to incorporate her perspective as one of the few people of colour in roots music into the complex racial history of the traditions themselves. Her music combines beautifully subtle oldtime banjo with soft sensibilities, mixing elements of both Canadian and American historical traditions with a decidedly modern sound. She is lauded for being one of the youngest performers in the roots scene, and at 22 years old, there’s not much arguing her progeny. Her old-time banjo-picking skills, deft arrangements and songwriting abilities have landed her in the national spotlight on both Canadian and American soil. Truly, this is Trad without frontiers. 23

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STEVE WICKHAM

Date: Fri 26th January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: Whelans Ticket: €19.99

Date: Fri 26th of January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Michan’s Church Ticket: €24.99

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There are few people as synonymous with their instrument as Johnny Kalsi is with the Punjabi doublesided barrel drum, the dhol, the instrument that lends bhangra music its distinctive sound. Born in Leeds and raised in London as a Sikh, songs and music were part of Johnny’s daily life. At seven he started to learn the tabla, progressing at fourteen to the dhol and joining a local bhangra band, Alaap. In the 1990s he was part of FunDa-Mental and Transglobal Underground before going on to work with Afro Celt Sound System and The Imagined Village. Kalsi created The Dhol Foundation in 1990 as both a school for children to learn the instrument and as a touring and recording band an ever-fluctuating group featuring 30 drummers creating a wall of drumming noise. Their TradFest show will be a great opportunity to showcase material from new release ‘Basant’.

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Many music fans will know Steve Wickham from his virtuoso violin playing in The Waterboys, with whom he has played for over thirty years. In addition, Steve’s live and studio performances have made him – if not quite a household name – then certainly a household sound. His recording debut was on U2’s ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ in 1982, and his Waterboys cover of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’, demonstrating his ‘fuzz-fiddle’ technique live on BBC R2, left Chris Evans awestruck: “The best cover we’ve ever had in the studio”, he said of the performance. Other artists with whom Steve has played include Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and Sinead O’Connor. Band-mate and musical collaborator Mike Scott has described Steve as ‘the world’s greatest rock fiddle player’. Expect a careerspanning set featuring numbers from his second solo release ‘Beekeeper’. 25

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LAOISE KELLY

Date: Fri 26th January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: Dublin Castle - Print Works Ticket: €34.99

Date: Sat 27th of January Time: Door 12.30pm/Show 1pm Venue: St. Werburghs Church Ticket: €12.00

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Alan Stivell may be said to have originated the concept of Celtic Music and was undoubtedly responsible for popularising it. Nevertheless, the term remains restrictive in the eyes of the general public. Despite the wealth and breadth of “Celtic Music,” which is dear to Alan’s heart, it does not encompass all of the aspects of his music, for Alan Stivell is definitely an ardent believer in the power of cross-over music. He is and has always been an advocate for blending cultures and musical styles. While Alan Stivell created an audience for modern Breton and Celtic music, he is also widely considered to be one of the forerunners of several musical genres known as Folk-rock or the Ambient movement and especially World Music, with his seminal album “Reflets” in 1970. This is an artist who has pioneered new frontiers across musical genres.

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Laoise Kelly from Westport, Co. Mayo, now living on Achill Island, is regarded as the most significant harper of her generation. She has pioneered a new style of driving instrumental harping showcased in her three critically acclaimed solo albums 'Just Harp', 'Ceis' and 'Fáilte Uí Cheallaigh'. Laoise is a founding member of traditional groups Bumblebees and Fiddletree with whom she recorded two albums and toured extensively. Throughout her solo career she has recorded on over 60 albums with many of Ireland’s foremost artists including Seamus Heaney, The Chieftains, Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, Dónal Lunny, Tommy Makem, Matt Molloy, Tommy Peoples, Mary Black as well as Kate Bush and American country/bluegrass icon Tim O’Brien. For the harp cognoscenti and for all lovers of musical virtuosity her performance will be hotly anticipated. 27

THE SECRET SONG CIRCLE NA SEISIÚIN RÚNDA Date: Sat 27th January Time: Door 12:30/Show 1pm Venue: Lady Chapel, St. Patrick’s Cathedral Ticket: €10.00

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An intimate song session presented by folk singer Aoife Scott will invite some of the most notable female artists to perform in The Secret Song Circle - Na Seisiúin Rúnda; asking them to join in this captivating performance of Women in Song. Performed in the round, artists will include Aoife’s musical friends, family and special appearances from some of this year’s TradFest performers.

BRIAN KENNEDY Date: Sat 27th January Time: Door 3.30pm/Show 4pm Venue: Rathfarnham Castle Ticket: €14.99

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Brian Kennedy survived a childhood on the infamous Falls Road in West Belfast to carve an extraordinary career in Music. From harmonising with ambulances as a child to working alongside Van Morrison, the ascent has been remarkable. Courtesy of Van’s continuing mentoring and generosity, Brian ended up sharing vocal duties on stages across the globe with a breathtaking cast of some of the greatest artists in history: Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles and John Lee Hooker to name but a few. During October 2016, Brian celebrated two birthdays. His iconic album ‘A Better Man’ turned 20 and that same week the man himself turned 50, so what better place to celebrate than on stage doing what he loves best. We are honoured to have him on the bill for TradFest 2018.

FROM THE FRONT Date: Sat 27th of January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: Rathfarnham Castle Ticket: €15

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The experience and reflections of Francis Ledwidge, killed in the 3rd battle of Ypres 1917, becomes the inspiration for a cycle of songs arranged with wind instruments and voice, delivered by award winning sean-nós composer, Lorcán Mac Mathúna, and former 'Riverdance' uilleann piper, Eamonn Galldubh. Francis Ledwidge looked to a broad field within Irish traditions for inspiration. In the cramped and muddy trenches of the Western Front Ledwidge wrote and remembered. He wrote of the woods and fields of Meath, the twisting Boyne, and memories and legend, and a Rising in Dublin. Lorcán Mac Mathúna and Eamonn Galldubh reflect upon these connections of place and memory and the intrusion of grim reality. Expect a moving and thoughtful evening where poetry meets music.

MARIA DOYLE KENNEDY Date: Sat 27th January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Werburgh’s Church Ticket: €21.99

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Maria Doyle Kennedy is an acclaimed singer and actor. She has spent the past 5 years wandering the globe with her family preparing songs for her new album, gigging constantly and filming cult TV show Orphan Black. The new album is to be released in September on her own label Mermaid Records. Maria has just collaborated with Feist & Jarvis Cocker on a video for the song ‘Century’ from Feist’s new album. Maria’s album ‘Sing’ released in 2012 featured duets with Damien Rice, Paul Brady and John Prine. Ireland’s leading music mag Hot Press described Sing as ‘Maria’s Masterpiece’. Expect a passionate performance from this consummate artist.

MARTHA WAINWRIGHT Date: Sat 27th of January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Ticket: €31.99

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Martha was born in New York City to folk legends Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III. With an undeniable voice and an arsenal of powerful songs, Martha Wainwright is a beguiling performer and a refreshingly different force in music. Martha began building a buzz with her well-noted EPs, prior to her 2005 critically and commercially successful debut LP, ‘Martha Wainwright’. Eleven years later she released ‘Goodnight City’, returning to the rawness of that first release. Currently Martha is finishing a book titled ‘Stories I Might Regret Telling You’ which, like her songs, is a window into her life without artifice, pretension or fakery. Though born to royalty, Martha Wainwright has always worn her aristocracy lightly and with infectious good humour. We are thrilled to welcome her for TradFest 2018.

THE OH HELLO’S Date: Sat 27th of January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: Whelans Ticket: €21.99

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The Oh Hellos are Maggie and Tyler Heath from Southern Texas. The two began making music together in 2011 with a song written for their mom’s birthday, followed later that year by their self-titled, self-produced, independently released EP. ‘Dear Wormwood’, their latest album was recorded, piece by piece, in the house where Maggie and Tyler live in San Marcos, TX. Much like their live performance, the album presents two alternating faces: at times delicate, intimate, affectionate; and at others, soaring and towering and joyfully explosive. Their influences range from Fleet Foxes and Sufjan Stevens to The Middle East and the Muppets, bending and blending styles and genres into a unique mixture of eclectic folk rock.

TRAD GALA SHIRLEY COLLINS Date: Sat 27th January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St. Michan’s Church Ticket: €25.99

Born in Hastings in 1935, Shirley was fascinated by folk songs as she was growing up, songs she heard on the radio or sung by her grandparents. She left home for London to immerse herself in the burgeoning folk scene, later touring the US recording American folk songs and blues. Shirley cemented her role at the forefront of the Folk Revival, recording over a dozen albums including the influential ‘Folk Roots, New Routes’ before losing her voice in the 80s. 38 years later she returns with a new album, ‘Lodestar’, which has been hailed as her best ever work. The word legend can be used too lightly. In the case of this peerless collector and interpreter of songs it barely seems sufficient.

TÉADA WITH SÉAMUS BEGLEY, BLAZIN’ FIDDLES & FRANKIE GAVIN Date: Sat 27th of January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: Dublin Castle Print Works Ticket: €40.00 Supported by

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An Irish traditional band with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals across the globe. Téada performs Trad Gala with singer, accordionist and storyteller Séamus Begley, hailing from Co. Kerry. Now in their 20th year, no other band has quite managed to capture the excitement, passion and sensitivity of Scottish music like Blazin’ Fiddles. They offer the rare opportunity to hear the regional expressions, from Scotland’s Highlands and islands, and the individual style from each fiddler. For this very special TradFest performance, fiddler Frankie Gavin will be joined by two-time All-Ireland champion Melodeon player Emma Corbett and Banjo player Martin Murray, plus special guests to be announced. RTE Radio 1's popular traditional music programme, Céilí House, will have a special broadcast live from Dublin Castle at TradFest Gala Concert.

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TIM EDEY Date: Sun 28th of January Time: Door 12.30/Show 1pm Venue: St. Werburgh’s Church Ticket: €12.00

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MOYA BRENNAN Originally from Broadstairs in Kent and of Irish descent, Tim honed his style learning from his father Richard a fine guitarist and listening to Ed Boyd, Steve Cooney and Django Reinhardt. He has lived in Ireland and now resides in Perthshire, Scotland where he is based with his family. Tim now a name on the world stage in his own right after seventeen years of hard work, is rated by many to be one of the world’s finest ever Melodeon and Guitar players in the folk & contemporary scene. Tim’s live solo shows are a stunning mix of world music inspired instrumental virtuosity and passion with a strong Celtic theme, and above all a highly entertaining night of musical genius. A wonderful addition to the TradFest line-up for 2018.

Date: Sun 28th of January Time: Door 3.30pm/Show 4pm Venue: Rathfarnham Castle Ticket: €14.99

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Moya Brennan’s effortless vocals and timeless music pay homage not only to her vibrant traditional Irish heritage but also her grasp of contemporary forms. This is very much in evidence on her new album, ‘Canvas’, which was largely co-written with her daughter and son, Aisling and Paul. With Clannad Moya rose to prominence with a pioneering approach to traditional music which has garnered them 15 million record sales worldwide and a string of awards, including a Grammy in 1998. Their sound has since become the benchmark for the Celtic music genre. Moya’s solo career has continued that success with 9 albums to her credit and more in the pipeline. Her solo shows combine all the musicality and power of Clannad but with added, heartwarming intimacy, this promises to be a rich and moving experience. 37

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Influenced by the likes of Liane La Havas, Fiona Apple and Hundred Waters, Ailbhe continues to impress with solid song writing, intricate melodies, and radio friendly hooks. Those who have seen her stunning set for Irish TV show ‘Other Voices’ in Dingle will know what to expect at TradFest 2018. Dublin singer-songwriter Ciara Sidine’s sound has been described as ‘Americana with an unmistakably Celtic feel to its poetic lyrics and confident vocals’. This is an artist unafraid to tackle the big themes of struggles and hopes, both personal, political and creative. Currently working on her third album, Karrie Sullivan was something of a latecomer to the music industry, waiting until the grand old age of thirty four to write her first song, ‘Stay Away’. On the basis of this track and the others that have followed, we should be glad that she decided to follow her muse.

THIS IS HOW WE FLY Date: Sun 28th January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: St Michan’s Church Ticket: €19.99

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This is How We Fly brings together four musicians, each of them rooted in different cultures and musical vocabularies, each on the cusp of their most fertile and creative years. Individually, each member has carved out a reputation for not just mastering their chosen fields, but rising above, redefining and renewing the musical world they come from. A sublime Irish fiddler Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, who’s not afraid to step outside convention, a sophisticated Appalachian hard shoe dancer, Nic Gareiss stepping into the rhythmic foreground, a thoughtful Dublin jazzman, Seán Mac Erlaine who has moved beyond the linear constraints of the genre, and a lyrical Swedish percussionist, Petter Berndalen redefining the melodic and sonic place of drums within the contours of traditional song. Their music crackles with a playful energy and soars with a liberated spirit. Unmissable! 39

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SHELBY LYNNE & ALLISON MOORER / MARTIN HARLEY & DANIEL KIMBRO / I DRAW SLOW Date: Sun 28th of January Time: Door 8pm/Show 8.30pm Venue: Dublin Castle - Print Works Ticket: €40.00 Supported by

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With twenty-four albums, a Grammy, an Oscar and many other kinds of awards and nominations between them, sisters Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer share a transcendent musical bond. Their music is a celebration of something that has always been, two voices becoming one and finding home within each other. Martin Harley is a supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation. Daniel plucks beats, scratches and bows his double bass to create an unexpected array of textures and sounds. Expect to be wowed! Dublin roots band, I Draw Slow, have been consistently selling out venues and releasing records to critical acclaim in Ireland for the past decade. They have recently signed to Compass Records in Nashville with their new album “Turn Your Face To The Sun”, which reached No.1 in Ireland.

This year, for the very first time, you can download our useful app to help you navigate the festival, get free priority Front Row tickets, view event listings & venue location, listen to our exclusive TradCasts, get deals on local accommodation, flights and more and receive alerts and notifications to enhance your Tradfest experience. And it’s free! Find out more & download app for Apple or Android now at:

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FRONT ROW SESSIONS brought to you in association with Smithwicks FREE TICKETED GIGS Thurs 25th, Fri 26th & Sun 28th at Various Locations Book via the TradFest app Front Row Sessions is a unique event at TradFest featuring the very best in trad and folk music. Taking place in the intimate setting of the pubs of Temple Bar, enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the very best acts up close and personal. Secure your FREE tickets now for an exclusive TradFest concert in Dublin - but you had better be quick as tickets are limited!

TradFest is a not for profit festival. The Front Row Sessions are organised in the pubs of Temple Bar. These businesses support not only the festival but also the local community through a range of annual activities such as additional street cleaning, local environmental and other initiatives throughout the year. In 2018 we would ask you to support the pubs that support the festival. Only the premises listed as part of the Front Row Sessions are official TradFest pub venues.

JP & THE SEEGER SESSIONS BAND SESSION 1: Thurs 25th January TIME: 6pm VENUE: Buskers Bar SESSION 2: Fri 26th January TIME: 6pm VENUE: The Mint Bar, Westin Hotel TICKETS: Free but ticketed - book through the TradFest app.

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Every live show by JP & The Seeger Session Band is an explosion of musical energy. This is a band that seizes the stage and pulls out all the stops with a catchy mix of Americana, New Orleans Jazz, Country and Gospel. Bandleader JP was inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s 2006 Seeger Sessions and this inspiration can still be found in the current shows, but JP & his band make their own inimitable mark by tracing new sources and their own arrangements, all in a Seeger Session style. Both their “Crisis Cure Tour” and “Freedom Express Tour” were highly praised by press and audiences alike. Get ready to clap your hands and stamp your feet!

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THE DUBLIN LEGENDS FORMERLY THE DUBLINERS SESSION 1: Thurs 25th January TIME: 6pm VENUE: The Arlington, O’Connell Street SESSION 2: Fri 26th January TIME: 6pm VENUE: The Oliver St. John Gogarty, Library Bar TICKETS: Free but ticketed - book through the TradFest app.

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In 2012 The Dubliners celebrated 50 years on the road but following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna and John Sheehan’s’ decision to retire it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would come to an end and The Dublin Legends were born. Sean Cannon, Shay Kavanagh, Paul Watchorn & Gerry O’Connor, have over 60 years of performing with The Dubliners between them and will continue to play all the classic songs and ballads known the world over; ‘Whiskey in The Jar’, ‘Dirty Old Town’, ‘The Wild Rover’, ‘Seven Drunken Nights’, ‘The Rare Auld Times' & many more. Earlier this year the band went back to the studio, for the first time in over ten years, to record a new album, ‘The Dublin Sessions.’ It will be released this autumn to coincide with a European Tour that takes in dates in Switzerland, Austria, Holland, Belgium and Germany. Prepare to sing along!

THE FUREYS SESSION 1: Thurs 25th January TIME: 6pm VENUE: The Porterhouse SESSION 2: Fri 26th January TIME: 6pm VENUE: Fitzsimons SESSION 3: Sun 28th January TIME: 4pm VENUE: The Old Storehouse TICKETS: Free but ticketed - book through the TradFest app.

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Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys, renowned for such hit songs as ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’ and ‘The Green fields of France’ will perform in concert as part of the Front Row Sessions at TradFest 2018. This storied band have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 39 years, audiences that have included former Irish President Mary McAleese and Pope John Paul II. Having formed in 1978. They are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk based sound has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls of the world and they credit their musical ability to their parents, Ted and Nora. They encouraged their sons to play music from a very early age and there was live traditional music in their house almost nightly. Expect things to get emotional! 45

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STOCKTON’S WING

SESSION 1: Thurs 25th January TIME: 6pm VENUE: The Oliver St. John Gogarty, Library Bar

SESSION 1: Thurs 25th January TIME: 6pm VENUE: The Merchant’s Arch

SESSION 2: Fri 26th January TIME: 6pm VENUE: The Auld Dubliner SESSION 3: Sun 28th January TIME: 4pm VENUE: The Palace TICKETS: Free but ticketed - book through the TradFest app.

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The Kilkennys have been going strong for almost two decades, ‘but don’t tell anyone’ says founding member Davey Cashin. Initially called Uisce Beatha before they decided to change their name in 2008 for something more recognisable and ‘pronounceable’. Drawing influence from The Dubliners, they named themselves for their home county and haven’t looked back since. Although Davey, Robbie and Tommy Mackey remain the founding members, new recruit Mick Martin has been brought in to bring the uileann pipes to the band’s sound. That sound has evolved over the years into a unique high-energy hybrid of folk and trad that always generates a huge amount of audience participation. Their Front Row Session will be sure to generate a lot of interest.

SESSION 2: Fri 26th January TIME: 6pm VENUE: The Temple Bar SESSION 3: Sun 28th January TIME: 4pm VENUE: The Norseman TICKETS: Free but ticketed - book through the TradFest app.

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Stockton’s Wing began their career in Ennis in 1977, taking their name from the Bruce Springsteen song ‘Backstreets’. The band signed a deal with Tara Records after winning the Trad section of a music contest in Limerick. A group called U2 won the rock section. The band’s first album, received rave reviews from national and international press. Many more raves and triumphs would follow. In the summer of 1988 they shared the stage with Michael Jackson in Cork. The following year they made a guest appearance with Sammy Davis Jnr. in Dublin as part of his world tour with Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli. Stockton’s Wing would go on to record twelve albums, each one highlighting the excitement, drive and virtuosity of each individual in the band. They return to TradFest with Mike Hanrahan Tommy Hayes, Steve Cooney, Paul Roche, Tara Breen and Karl Lynch. 47

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IN TUA NUA

SESSION: Sun 28th January TIME: 4pm VENUE: The Oak

SESSION: Sun 28th January TIME: 4pm VENUE: The Oliver St. John Gogarty, Library Bar

TICKETS: Free but ticketed - book through the TradFest app.

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Paddy Casey received his first guitar when he was 12 and left home soon after and began busking and gigging. He has been to the forefront of the Irish music scene since then. His debut album came out in 1999 Amen (‘So Be It’). Casey returned in 2003 with the multi-platinum album, ‘Living’. It spawned the Irish chart hits ‘Saints and Sinners’, ‘The Lucky One’, ‘Bend Down Low’ and ‘Want It Can’t Have It’. ‘Living’ spent the majority of the year in the top ten, climbing to the top of the charts 21 weeks after its initial release. In 2004 he won his first of two consecutive Meteor Irish Music Awards for Best Irish Male.

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Thirty years ago In Tua Nua supported U2 on the European leg of The Joshua Tree Tour. The band toured extensively throughout Europe and the US during the 1980s promoting their albums “Vaudeville” and “The Long Acre”. During that decade the band had 9 top 20 singles in Ireland. One of Ireland’s premier live acts, they shared stages with Bob Dylan (Slane), Fleetwood Mac, and Eurythmics to name but a few while also opening on stadium tours for Simple Minds and of course U2. In Tua Nua reformed for some gigs in 2004 and then again in 2012 when they played Electric Picnic. The new line up includes Rosie MacKenzie, a talented young fiddle player from Canada, Sarge O'Hara on keys, Dave McGinley on guitar and Eoin Dillon on uileann pipes. They will be joining original band members Leslie Dowdall, Paul Byrne and Jack Dublin. 49

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THE OLIVER HUGHES TRADFEST BURSARY AWARD DATE: Thurs 25th & Fri 26th January TIME: See individual gig listings in the following pages VENUE: The Old Storehouse (downstairs), Crown Alley ENTRY: Free

Our Live At The Hub concerts have become an important part of TradFest, introducing new music to agents and managers, potentially propelling performers to the next level of their career. All acts selected for our showcases have a unique sound and talent, and most importantly, passion and love for their music. In memory of the late Oliver Hughes we have established The Oliver Hughes TradFest Bursary. As Chairman of The Temple Bar Company Oliver was committed to not only establishing TradFest but also in making it a success. Oliver was an enormous music enthusiast and we see no greater tribute to him than in helping future artists on their own journey to a successful music career. This year we are delighted to announce a new collaboration with Milwaukee Irish Fest, one of the world’s largest celebrations of Irish and Celtic music with over 100,000 visitors each year. In 2018 TradFest and Milwaukee Irish Fest are joining forces. A judging panel representing both festivals will choose the best Live at the Hub performance and the winning act will perform at Milwaukee Irish Fest 2018 and TradFest 2019. Come along, show your support and witness the future stars of trad and folk in action.

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SONNETS & SISTERS DAY: Thurs 25th Jan TIME: 10:30 - 11:00pm

LEMONCELLO

DAY: Fri 26th Jan TIME: 10:30 - 11:00pm

Based in Dundalk, Ireland, the band’s name, ‘Sonnets and Sisters’, reflects the dreamy lyrics in their original compositions while also encapsulating the family type bond between the members. Their music is hallmarked by haunting harmonies intertwined with powerful and catchy choruses which sweep the audience along in a sea of airy optimism.

JUNIOR BROTHER DAY: Thurs 25th Jan TIME: 11:20 - 11:50pm

Laura Quirke (guitar, vocals) and Claire Kinsella (cello, vocals) started performing together while studying music and languages in Maynooth University, Ireland. Harmonious vocal melodies simply accompanied by cello and guitar, lend a sincere and honest rootsy sound, borrowing from a wide range of influences, traditional and alternative.

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DAY: Fri 26th Jan TIME: 11:20 - 11:50pm

Junior Brother is an experimental folk singer/ songwriter from Co. Kerry, Ireland, playing music which is sometimes challenging or humorous and sometimes both. Strange stories, poetic and arcane, unfold with reckless abandon to an idiosyncratic guitar and foot tambourine accompaniment. His material draws heavily in tone and subject matter from his upbringing in rural Ireland.

Kern is a contemporary folk trio. Brendan McCreanor (uilleann piper), SJ McArdle (rock and folk musician) and Barry Kieran (champion fiddler) all hail from Louth which shows in their selection of traditional music and in their self-written compositions. ‘False Deceiver’, their debut album features thunderous sets of traditional tunes vie-ing with lyrical, atmospheric songs.

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BOXING BANJO

DAY: Fri 26th Jan TIME: 12:10 - 12.40am

DAY: Thurs 25th Jan TIME: 12:10 -12:40am

While undergoing classical training at Cork School of Music the four members of Strung maintained a participating interest in Irish traditional music. Their dynamic ensemble and unique backgrounds allow them to subtly integrate complex harmonies and innovative motifs, while staying true to the deep-rooted authenticity of traditional Irish melodies. Truly original!

The Boxing Banjo is the most exciting new act on the Irish traditional music scene. Playing a range of musical genres such as classical, Irish traditional and rock music they have amassed in excess of 20 All-Ireland titles on instruments and in singing along with 4 world bodhrán titles. They have toured their unique blend of trad, old-time and bluegrass all over the world to rave reviews. 52 tradfest.ie

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TRAD KIDS & TRADFRINGE It’s never too early to start the young ones on a journey of cultural and artistic expression. For 2018 the Ark TradKids programme includes concerts, dancing, craft clubs and 'Socks In A Frying Pan’. A gig for children of all ages from this multiaward winning trio from Co Clare, the universal hub of Irish traditional music! Their dynamic vocal harmonies, virtuosic musical ability and onstage wit has captured and captivated audiences the world over. They can also look forward to a big fun Céilí and the eternally popular Child Vision petting farm. Now who said you should never work with children and animals!

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It’s great to be at the centre of things but sometimes the most interesting stuff happens out at the edges, on the periphery. This is what TradFringe is all about - it’s an opportunity for folks to explore trad esoterica, to interact, to learn and to laugh. Temple Bar has so much to offer - there’s something to surprise and delight around every cobbled corner! From archive screenings and world premieres at the Irish Film Institute to a songwriting masterclass with the masterful John Spillane and on to print-making and music at The Graphic Studio Gallery - prepare to be enthralled and entertained on the Fringe!

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MUSIC IN GLASS EXHIBIT

DATE: Fri 26th & Sat 27th January TIME: Fri - 10:15am & 12:15pm, Sat 2pm & 4pm VENUE: The Ark ENTRY: €12.50/€9.50 (20% off for members); Schools: €5/€4.50 (If booked by 16 Jan). For all the Family.

DATE: Sat 27th & Sun 28th January TIME: 10:30am - 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) VENUE: The Ark. ENTRY: Free. Drop-in. Ages 6+

A gig for children of all ages from this multi-award winning trio from Co Clare, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Their dynamic vocal harmonies, virtuosic musical ability and their onstage wit has captivated audiences the world over, from large music festivals and venues all the way to pre-schools and primary schools. A truly unique form of entertainment.

We explore sound captured in glass in this beautiful exhibition of work by Irish glass artist Róisín de Buitléar. Featuring pieces from Róisín’s Irish Incantation/Ortha series, the exhibition features a series of beautiful glass objects that capture the essence of musical sound and pitch in glass form. A truly enchanting experience!

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GIVE TRAD A TRY DATE: Sat 27th & Sun 28th January TIME: 11am - 1pm (each session is 15 minutes) VENUE: The Ark ENTRY: Free. Places will be allocated on the day. Ages 6+ Have a go at playing traditional music on one of a range of instruments at these fun drop-in sessions for beginners. Suitable for beginners or newcomers to Irish music, each participant will enjoy a short 15 minute introduction to playing one traditional instrument and complete a simple musical task on that instrument. Participants will get a certificate of participation at the end of the session.

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CHILDREN’S CRAFTS CLUB

EARLY YEARS CONCERT

DATE: Sat 27th & Sun 28th January TIME: 12 - 5pm (Drop-in sessions will take approx. 30 minutes; last session starts 4.30pm) VENUE: The Ark ENTRY: Free. Places will be allocated on the day. Ages 4+

DATE: Sun 28th January TIME: 10:30am & 12pm (Duration: Approx. 40 mins) VENUE: The Ark ENTRY: €12.50/€9.50 (20% off for members). Ages 3 to 6.

CHILDREN’S OPEN TRAD SESSION DATE: Sun 28th January TIME: 12 - 12:30pm VENUE: The Ark ENTRY: Free. Places allocated on the day. Drop-in session. Last entry 2.15pm

In partnership with the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland

Music from The Butterfly & The Mockingbird Try your hand at a variety of fun crafts using different materials at this year’s Tradfest Children’s Crafts Club for Ages 4+. Taking inspiration from the Music in Glass Exhibition featuring the work of Róisín de Buitléar, our crafts sessions will explore the rhythm and colours of sound.

Brilliantly blending fiddle and guitar, Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre bring to The Ark stage acoustic arrangements of traditional Irish music, compositions and songs, both old and new.

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If you’re aged 6+ and play an instrument, this is your chance to come and play in a real trad session, led by members of Ceoltóirí Chluain Tarbh. Children can play a tune on the fiddle, bodhrán, harp, concertina, or any instrument at all!Recommended for children who have been learning music for one year or more. Children wishing to participate must bring their own instruments. 57

FAMILY CONCERTS at Dublin Castle - Print Works BURBAGE IRISH DANCE ACADEMY SAT: 12.00 - 12.30pm

CRAOBH CHUALANN CHOMHALTAS U18’S & ADULT SAT: 12.50 - 1.50pm

CRAOBH CHUALANN CHOMHALTAS U12’S

FLYNG

SUN: 12 - 12.30pm

CRAOBH SEAN TREACY CCE JUNIOR SUN: 12:50 - 1.15pm

NYAH COMHALTAS CAVAN SUN: 2.10 - 2.40pm

SAT: 2.10 - 2.40pm

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CRAOBH CHUALANN CHOMHALTAS U15’S

UKULELE TUESDAY

SAT: 3.00 - 3.30pm

SUN: 3.00 - 3.30pm SUN: 3.50 - 4.20pm

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UKULELE TUESDAY SAT: 4.40 - 5.10pm

CHILDVISION PETTING FARM DATE: Sat 27th & Sun 28th January TIME: 12 - 4pm VENUE: Temple Bar Square ENTRY: Free

We’ve got two great days of song and dance from the world of trad, folk and Ukulele at Dublin Castle! We’re delighted to welcome back some of our favorite family performers to TradFest including Ukulele Tuesday. The group is a new take on the city’s ‘sing song’ tradition and they guarantee a fun and energetic performance. Burbage Irish Dance Academy visit us from from Portarlington Co. Laois. Expect some tremendous jigs and reels from this talented group of young dancers. Flyng are all members of one family and have been performing as Supported by a group for the last number of years. They each hold numerous medals and awards for their music. We’ve got three branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann performing: Craombh Chualann Chomhaltas, Craobh Sean Treacy and NYAH Comhaltas Cavan. Join us for a weekend of great music for all the family. 58 tradfest.ie

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ChildVision, Ireland’s Education Centre for Blind Children, are packing up their cuddly and friendliest pets from their petting zoo and bringing them into Temple Bar for the family festival. These animals play a very special role at ChildVision, helping the blind and multi-disabled children who attend school there to feel their cuddly, furry, friendly shapes. Visit them at Temple Bar this January and learn about the birthday parties and school tours you can have at ChildVision. The farm is on Gracepark Road and open to the public 7 days a week with no admission charge.

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Gear up for the festival or share the TradLove with friends with our great range of merchandise, all available on the website

CÉILÍ FUN DATE: Sat 27th & Sun 28th January TIME: 12 - 5pm VENUE: The National Wax Museum Plus ENTRY: Families who arrive on the day with a TradFest program or book in advance through the website will get a very special TradFest family discount of 20% off all tickets.

During TradFest the Irish Writer’s room at The National Wax Museum Plus will be transformed into a traditional celebration of the Irish Céilí. There’ll be craic agus ceol and some Irish Dancing lessons. Staff will be on hand to teach the little ones a few jigs and reels! The céilí is a proud Irish tradition that is synonymous with dancing, traditional Irish music and generally having loads of fun. A céilí dance traditionally was a chance for everyone to get together for some socialising with some music and dancing, with the origin of the word céilí meaning companion.

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IFI & TRADFEST PRESENT

ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME

IMRO CÉILÍ FUN CONFERENCE

DATE: Monday 1st - Wednesday 31st January. Double bill on Saturdays TIME: See ifi.ie for screening times VENUE: The Irish Film Institute ENTRY: FREE Simply collect your tickets at the IFI box office.

DATE: Thursday 25th January TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm VENUE: IMRO, Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Dublin 2 ENTRY: FREE Event Email: events@imro.ie

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THE IRISH OR THE MEMORY OF A PEOPLE 1971/25 mins/ Robert Manthoulis Commissioned by French broadcaster ORTF 3 and directed by Robert Manthoulis as part of a series on world music, The Irish or The Memory of a People provides a record of Irish traditional music at the height of its popularity in Ireland and worldwide. Providing a broad sweep of the musical landscape, the film draws in vibrant performances from Willy Clancy, Mrs O’Tuama, Christy Moore and Planxty, The Dubliners, Ceoltoiri Laighean and Tony MacMahon. It also includes an interview with recently-widowed Ruth Ó Riada and a rare interview with Sean Ó Riada himself. Performances take place in The Piper’s Club, Dublin, O'Connor’s Pub in Doolin and Belfield Campus, Dublin.

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From Whelans to Warsaw and Wisconsin and Beyond. What does it take to break your music into new territories? A panel discussion hosted by IMRO featuring leading Irish and international music industry experts.

GRAPHIC STUDIO GALLERY FREE ENTRY EXHIBITION: RELIEF DAY: Open Daily through TradFest

This Graphic Studio Dublin exhibition – curated to coincide with Temple Bar’s TradFest – brings together artists from diverse backgrounds. Some are full-time printmakers, for others printmaking forms part of their practice, allowing them to experiment, to see in different ways.

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DNA AND THE CHAIN OF IRISH ANCESTRY - PROFESSOR DAN CÉILÍ FUN BRADLEY DATE: Fri 26th January TIME: 3pm VENUE: The Irish Family History Centre ENTRY: €10.00

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DNA is a physical chain; our biological code written on a 3 billion letter text. It is also the key to unlocking that unique chain of ancestry stored within each of us. Using tricks to jump into the past - surnames linked with Y chromosomes, DNA from ancient individuals - we can use DNA to link us to our heritage on this island. We can also map the links of ancient Irish with other regions and uncover the migrations that shaped the island’s peoples, and the world. Join TradFest Fringe and The Irish Family History Centre for this intriguing lecture by Professor Dan Bradley.

FRANKENSTEIN BOLTS

DAY: Fri 26th Jan TIME: 6pm

Graphic Studio Gallery is delighted to announce an intimate gig, by the amazing Frankenstein Bolts, to coincide with Temple Bar’s Tradfest. A Dream-Pop/Folktronica duo from Wexford, Ireland. Frankenstein Bolts are Justin Cullen and Dan Comerford. The band take influence from a broad array of genres including the indie bands of the early 90s, and 80s synth-pop acts.

LIVE PRINT DEMONSTRATION DAY: Sat 27th Jan TIME: 2 - 3pm

Join us to watch respected printmaker Mary Plunkett live printing at the gallery, as she discusses and reveals the mystery behind some of the work in our ongoing ‘Relief’ exhibition. Attendance at the print demo is free, but booking is essential – online booking will be available from December, through www.graphicstudiodublin.com tradfest.ie

ARENA LIVE FROM THE HOUSE OF LORDS Date: Thurs 25th January Time: Door 6pm/Show 6.30pm Venue: House of Lords Ticket: FREE but due to limited capacity booking is essential: email events@imro.ie

TradFest in association with RTE Radio 1's Arena and IMRO will host a special night featuring some of TradFest’s top acts from the world of trad and folk. This live broadcast taking place in the historical surrounds of The House of Lords guarantees a fantastic evening of chat and song. An excellent way of dipping your toe into the ocean of TradFest 2018.

THE STORY AND THE SONG: SONGWRITING MASTERCÉILÍ WITH FUN JOHN SPILLANE CLASS DATE: Sat 27th January TIME: 10:30am-1:30pm VENUE: The Irish Writers Centre ENTRY: €12.00

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This half-day masterclass with Meteor award winning songwriter John Spillane, brought to you by the Irish Writers Centre in association with TradFest, will get to the heart of song writing and storytelling. Participants will examine and enjoy the Irish ballad tradition and see how a story may be told in a song and look at the magical chemical reaction that happens when words and music meet. John will focus on helping participants lose whatever inhibitions and fears they may have about writing songs while also sharing tricks of the trade on verse, chorus, repetition, and rhyme. Songwriters should be prepared to sing and embrace the joy of the process.

GENEius SHORTS: HUM, DRUM AND HERITAGE CÉILÍ FUN

KRASS CLEMENT THE LIGHT GLEAMS AN INSTANT CÉILÍ FUN

DATE: Sat 27th January TIME: 11am VENUE: The Irish Family History Centre ENTRY: €5.00 per child, Adults go free. Ages 7 - 10 years.

DATE: Wed 24th - Sun 28th January TIME: Wed - Fri: 10am - 5:30pm; Sat: 11am-5pm; Sun: 12-4pm VENUE: Gallery of Photography ENTRY: Free

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Pop in to the Irish Family History Centre this TradFest for our fun, musically themed arts and crafts workshop. Kids can craft their very own drum - personalised with the family crest! All participants will receive a goodie pack on the day to bring home, along with some cherished family memories! Pre-booking is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. ‘Hum, Drum and Heritage’ is one the Irish Family History Centre’s ‘Shorts’ - seasonal events that are run as part of our Children’s, Youth and Community Programme - The GENEius Project. Other events run throughout the year, serving primary and secondary school groups; youth groups such as Guides, Scouts, etc; and community groups. For more information on our programme and how you can get involved, email education@irishfamilyhistorycentre.com

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Danish artist Krass Clement’s photographic work emerges from two traditions: Scandinavian melancholy and the ‘flaneur’ tradition from the Parisian school. His dark aesthetic evokes introspective, psychological landscapes that sit somewhere between fiction and reality. ‘Drum’ was photographed over a single evening in a small pub in Drum, County Monaghan. Clement created one of the most important contributions to the international canon of contemporary photo books. The book comes to concentrate on one principal character in the shadowy pub: a hunched, weather-beaten man sitting alone with his drink. This exhibition also includes the world premiere of work made in Dublin in 1991. During the weekend of the festival there will be a host of trad musicians responding to the work on the walls . 69

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CLEW CÉILÍ FUN BAY PIPE BAND DATE: Sat 27th & Sun 28th January TIME: 12pm & 3.30pm VENUE: Streets of Temple Bar

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The Clew Bay Pipe Band reached a huge international audience when it performed the German National Anthem at the European Qualifier in 2013 at The Aviva Stadium to an audience of over 75 million. It was the first time the German National Anthem was performed on bagpipes and went viral across Germany the next day. In early 2015 ‘Tears of Clew Bay’ by Imelda May and The Clew Bay Pipe Band reached number 4 in the Irish Charts. The band performed with Imelda at her sell out shows in Vicar Street, The Marquee Cork and The 3 Arena along with special guest Jeff Beck. Voted ‘Best Act’ at the Westport Festival of Music and Food, audiences have raved about their ‘Pipe Versity Show’! A big hit with the crowd at TradFest 2017, we’re delighted to have them back on the streets of Temple Bar once again.

NOEL HILL - AISLING GHÉAR CÉILÍ FUN DATE: Sat 27th January TIME: 4pm (65 mins) VENUE: Irish Film Institute (IFI) ENTRY: €9.50 for non-members €8.50 for IFI members

€8 concession for non-members €7.50 concession for IFI members For any non-IFCO classified films or club screening, a daily membership fee of €1.50 applies to non-IFI members.

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A searing portrait of one of Ireland’s most renowned traditional musicians - concertina player Noel Hill, as he recovers from a brutal assault. At the turn of the century, Noel Hill decided to turn over a new leaf and move with his young family to the rural idyll of Connemara. In 2008, he was brutally assaulted by a builder with whom he had been in financial dispute. Noel required 10 hours of corrective surgery while the psychological damage robbed him of his ability to play. Paddy Hayes’ documentary follows Noel as he journeys from his formative musical years in West Clare, to his darkest hours following the assault and then through his recovery. Today he is playing as well as ever and the film is ultimately a reflection on the redemptive power of music. Funded by TG4 and the BAI. 71

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP - CONNECT TO EXPLORE YOUR IRISH CÉILÍROOTS FUN DATE: Sun 28th January TIME: 2.30pm VENUE: The Irish Family History Centre ENTRY: €5.00

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Come along to our interactive session on how to research your Irish Family History. This Q&A will be conducted by a team of genealogists from the Irish Family History Centre. Learn from the experts about all things family history related and let them help you build your family tree. Use interactive display screens to uncover more about your Irish roots. Discover more about Ireland’s Emigration and Migration. Access records on FindMyPast’s website where you will be able to search through the largest number of Irish family history records such as: Birth/Marriage and Death records Census records Parish Records Travel and migration records

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TRADFEST MUSIC TRAIL - FREE! THE ARLINGTON

THE OLD STOREHOUSE

THE AULD DUBLINER

THE OLIVER ST JOHN GOGARTY

www.arlington.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest www.aulddubliner.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

BUSKERS BAR

www.buskersbar.com Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

FITZSIMON’S of TEMPLE BAR

www.fitzsimonshotel.com Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

TRADFEST CÉILÍ FUN MUSIC TRAIL DATE: Daily throughout the festival TIME & VENUES: Various Venues ENTRY: Free

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The Temple Bar District is the ideal place to enjoy a session during TradFest 2018. Temple Bar enjoys an abundance of pubs with a long standing commitment to live music. Join us for five days and nights of free music and Feel Every Note! The TradFest Music Trail is organised by local pubs that support not only the festival but also the local community through a range of annual activities such as additional street cleaning, local environmental initiatives and other activities throughout the year. In 2018 we ask you to support the pubs that support the festival. On this year’s TradFest Music Trail you’ll discover fantastic new acts, enjoy rousing ballad sessions and even get involved in open-mic evenings. Follow TradFest and our Music Trail partners on Twitter & Facebook for daily updates.

MERCHANT’S ARCH

www.merchantsarch.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE NORSEMAN

www.norseman.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

O’FLAHERTY’S at THE OLD STOREHOUSE

www.theoldstorehouse.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

www.gogartys.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE PALACE BAR

www.thepalacebardublin.com Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE PORTERHOUSE

www.porterhousebrewco.com Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE QUAYS BAR

http://www.louisfitzgerald.com/ quaystemplebar Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE TEMPLE BAR PUB

www.thetemplebarpub.com Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

THE VAT HOUSE

vathouse.ie Music daily, from Wed – Sun during TradFest

Check the venue websites for more info on acts and FIND THE VENUES ON THE TRADFEST MUSIC TRAIL MAP: PAGE 82

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TRADFEST HISTORIC VENUES Because this is a festival like no other, our feature venues are historical landmarks, many dating back 1000 years. From the majesty of the Rotunda at Dublin City Hall to the splendour of the soaring gothic nave of St Patrick's Cathedral the TradFest live experience is immeasurably enhanced by the experience of just being in these special venues. If you're a visitor to Ireland, or have just never explored the architectural heritage of the city, this is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in both musical melody and the drumbeat of history. This year we have added the internationally renowned music pub and venue, Whelan's, to our roster. Not quite as old as the other venues, Whelan's is nonetheless a landmark and legend in its own right. A

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great favourite with audiences and artists alike, a gig at Whelan's is always a memorable experience. It’s not a church but music fans have worshipped at this temple of song for a very long time! You can learn more about our historical venues by listening to our historical TradCasts, available through our free TradFest App. The historic venues are not purposebuilt theatres so some sightlines are restricted. We endeavour to do our best to prepare venues to the very highest standards to make your experience an enjoyable one. Please note that seating is unallocated. Not all our venues are wheelchair accessible so staff will need to be notified in advance. Please contact us if you require special assistance: admin@templebarcompany.com

DUBLIN CITY HALL

PRINTWORKS AT DUBLIN CASTLE

THE HOUSE OF LORDS

ST. WERBURGH’S CHURCH

Dublin’s City Hall was built between 1769 and 1779 to the designs of architect Thomas Cooley. This neo-classical building contains a central entrance hall or Rotunda, with a large dome supported by twelve columns. A breathtaking example of the Georgian architecture for which Dublin is renowned.

For over 800 years Dublin Castle has been at the heart of Irish history. In fact, the city gets its name from the ‘Dubh Linn’ or Black Pool, on the site of the present Castle Gardens and Coach House. The Printworks is the largest and newest venue in Dublin Castle, opened for Ireland’s hosting of the European Presidency in 2013. It is located in the lower courtyard on the ground floor of the Stamping Building. An incredible place to experience live music.

Currently home to the Bank of Ireland, this imposing structure was built in 1729 to house the Irish Parliament, which it did until the passing in 1801 of the Act of Union. It still retains many stunning architectural features dating from its heyday. Highlights include the windowless front portico, built to avoid distractions from the outside when Parliament was in session, 18th-century tapestries, golden mace, and a sparkling crystal chandelier. There is arguably no other venue in the city with a greater sense of occasion.

This historic place of worship was built in 1178, and named after St. Werburgh, abbess of Ely and patron saint of Chester who died in 699 AD. As with many of Dublin’s Anglican churches its story is one of destruction and re-construction. This is truly an atmospheric gem, rarely open to the public. Now’s your chance…

Dame St, Dublin 2

WED 24th: Tom Doorley (lunch) WED 24th: The Mulcahy Family & Mick O’Brien and Family THUR 25th: Tara Breen (lunch) THUR 25th: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh / Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh FRI 26th: David Power & Tríona Marshall (lunch) FRI 26th: Pierre Bensusan 78 tradfest.ie

Dame St, Dublin 2

FRI 26th: Alan Stivell SAT 27th: Trad Gala – Téada with Séamus Begley, Blazin’ Fiddles & Frankie Gavin SUN 28th: TradFest Gala Folk Night

College Green, Dublin 2

THUR 25th: Arena - Live from The House of Lords

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Werburgh St, Dublin 8

WED 24th: Radiant Arcadia THUR 25th: Jack O’Rourke/Sound of the Sirens FRI 26th: Kaia Kater SAT 27th: Laoise Kelly (lunch) SAT 27th: Maria Doyle Kennedy SUN 28th: Tim Edey (lunch) SUN 28th: The New Folk – Ailbhe Reddy, Ciara Sidine & Karrie

ST. MICHAN’S CHURCH

ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL

RATHFARNHAM CASTLE

Since 1095 St. Michan’s has stood witness to a millennium of the City’s history and houses the world-famous crypts containing the mummified remains of many of Dublin’s most influential 17th, 18th and 19th century families. Bram Stoker, creator of the “Dracula” stories is believed to have been amongst the many visitors to the crypts. You would be hard pressed to think of another live music venue with a more interesting basement!

Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where, legend has it, Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. Satirist and writer Jonathan Swift was Dean of St Patrick's. Dating from 1220, The Cathedral is today the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland and serves as a popular tourist attraction. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral has been at the heart of Dublin and Ireland’s history and culture for over 800 years. There is little chance of not being awe-struck.

Rathfarnham Castle is an Elizabethan fortified house commissioned in 1583 by Archbishop Adam Loftus as his private residence. The design was radically modern at the time and combined defensive features with all the comforts of a luxurious home. The castle was extensively remodelled in the eighteenth century under a series of later owners and has elegant neo-classical interiors to the designs of renowned architects Sir William Chambers and James ‘Athenian’ Stuart.

WED 24th: Big Country THUR 25th: Maighread & Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill/Andy Irvine & Dónal Lunny FRI 26th: Judy Collins SAT 27th – Martha Wainwright

SAT 27th: Brian Kennedy SAT 27th: From The Front SUN 28th: Moya Brennan

Church St, Dublin 7

WED 24th: Eamonn Campbell - A Musical Tribute THUR 25th: Jarlath Henderson Band FRI 26th: Steve Wickham SAT 27th: Shirley Collins SUN 28th: This Is How We Fly

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Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, Ireland

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WHELANS 25 Wexford St, Dublin 2

For over 25 years Whelan’s has been at the beating heart of music in Ireland. The earliest record of a public house on the site dates from 1772. Whelan’s reputation as a music venue is universal having played host to such legends as Jeff Buckley, Nick Cave, Christy Moore, Ed Sheeran and Artic Monkeys to name but a few. So beloved is it that musicians from all over the world consistently request to perform there and return to its stage. Whelan’s is, very simply, where you want to see your favourite acts perform. An enduring temple to live performance in Dublin. WED 24th: Wallis Bird THUR 25th: The 4 of Us FRI 26th: The Dhol Foundation SAT 27th: The Oh Hello’s 81

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Busker’s Bar 21 Dublin City Hall 4 Fitzsimon’s Of Temple Bar 11 Gallery of Photography 6 Graphic Studio Gallery 8 IMRO 30 Irish Film Institute 25 Rathfarnham Castle OFF MAP St. Michan’s Church 1 St. Patrick’s Cathedral 2 St. Werburgh’s Church 3 The Ark 26 The Arlington, O’Connell Bridge 23 The Auld Dubliner 16 The House of Lords 7 The Irish Family History Centre 29 The Oak 31 The Irish Writers Centre 28 The Merchant’s Arch 15 The Mint Bar at The Westin Hotel 18 The National Wax Museum Plus 24 The Norseman 12 The Old Storehouse 16 The Oliver St.John Gogarty 19 The Palace Bar 22 The Porterhouse 10 The Printworks At Dublin Castle 5 The Quays Bar 14 The Temple Bar Pub 13 The Vat House 17 Whelan’s 31

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DAY BY DAY HEADLINERS

FRONT ROW SESSIONS

LIVE AT THE HUB

TRADFRINGE

Times refer to concert times, please check full listings in this programme for door times

WEDNESDAY Jan 24th 10am-5.30pm Relief Exhibition, Graphic Studio Gallery 1.00pm Tom Doorley, Dublin City Hall 8.00pm The Mulcahy Family & Mick O’Brien and Family, Dublin City Hall 8.30pm Big Country, St Patrick’s Cathedral 8.30pm Radiant Arcadia, St Werburgh’s Church 8.30pm Wallis Bird, Whelan's 8.30pm Eamonn Campbell - A Musical Tribute, St. Michan's Church

THURSDAY Jan 25th 10am-5.30pm Relief Exhibition, Graphic Studio Gallery 1.00pm Tara Breen, Dublin City Hall 6.00pm IMRO Conference, Copyright House 6.00pm The Dublin Legends, The Arlington O’Connell Street 6.00pm The Fureys, Porterhouse 6.00pm JP & The Seeger Sessions Band, Buskers 6.00pm The Kilkennys, The Oliver St. John Gogarty Library Bar 6.00pm Stockton’s Wing, Merchant’s Arch 6.30pm Arena Live from House of Lords 8.00pm Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh/Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, Dublin City Hall 8.30pm Maighread & Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill/Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny, St Patrick’s Cathedral 8.30pm Jack O’Rourke / Sound of the Sirens, St. Werburgh’s Church 8.30pm The 4 of Us, Whelans 8.30pm Jarlath Henderson Band, St. Michan’s Church 10.30pm Live at the Hub: Sonnets & Sisters, The Old Storehouse (downstairs), Crown Alley 11.20pm Live at the Hub: Junior Brother, The Old Storehouse (downstairs), Crown Alley 12.10am Live at the Hub: Boxing Banjo, The Old Storehouse (downstairs), Crown Alley

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1.00pm David Power & Triona Marshall, Dublin City Hall 3.00pm Testing the Links, The Irish Family History Centre 6.00pm The Dublin Legends, The Oliver St. John Gogarty Library Bar 6.00pm The Fureys, Fitzsimons 6.00pm JP & The Seeger Sessions Band, The Mint Bar, Westin Hotel 6.00pm The Kilkennys, The Auld Dubliner 6.00pm Stockton’s Wing, The Temple Bar 6.00pm Frankenstein Bolts, Graphic Studio Gallery 8.00pm Pierre Bensusan, Dublin City Hall 8.30pm Judy Collins, St. Patrick’s Cathedral 8.30pm Kaia Kater, St. Werburgh’s Church 8.30pm Dhol Foundation, Whelans 8.30pm Steve Wickham, St. Michan’s Church 8.30pm Alan Stivell, Dublin Castle-Print Works 10.30pm Live at the Hub: LemonCello, The Old Storehouse (downstairs), Crown Alley 11.20pm Live at Hub: Kern, The Old Storehouse (downstairs), Crown Alley 12.10am Live at Hub: Strung, The Old Storehouse (downstairs), Crown Alley CHILDREN’S HUB AT THE ARK: See pages 55-57 for details

SATURDAY Jan 27th 10.30am The Story and the Song: Songwriting Masterclass, Irish Writers Centre 11.00am GENEius Shorts: Hum, Drum and Heritage, Irish Family History Centre 11am-5pm Relief Exhibition, Graphic Studio Gallery 12pm Family Concerts, Dublin Castle 12pm - 4pm Childvision Farm, Temple Bar Sq 12 & 3.30pm Clew Bay Pipe Band, on the streets of Temple Bar 12pm - 5pm Ceili Fun, National Wax Museum Plus 1.00pm The Secret Song Circle Na Seisiún Runda, The Lady Chapel, St Patrick's Cathedral 1.00pm Laoise Kelly, St. Werburgh’s Church 2.00pm Live Print Demonstration, Graphic Studio Gallery 4.00pm Brian Kennedy, Rathfarnham Castle 4.00pm Documentary Screening: Noel Hill - Aisling Ghéar, Irish Film Institute (IFI) 8.30pm From The Front, Rathfarnham Castle 8.30pm Martha Wainwright, St. Patrick’s Cathedral 8.30pm Maria Doyle Kennedy, St. Werburgh’s Church 8.30pm The Oh Hello’s, Whelans 8.30pm Shirley Collins, St. Michan’s Church tradfest.ie

DAY BY DAY HEADLINERS

FRONT ROW SESSIONS

LIVE AT THE HUB

TRADFRINGE

Times refer to concert times, please check full listings in this programme for door times

8.30pm Trad Gala - Téada with Séamus Begley, Blazin’ Fiddles & Frankie Gavin, Dublin Castle-Print Works CHILDREN’S HUB AT THE ARK: See pages 55-57 for details FAMILY CONCERTS PRINTWORKS DUBLIN CASTLE: See page 58 for details

SUNDAY Jan 28th 12pm Family Concerts, Dublin Castle 12pm - 4pm Childvision Farm, Temple Bar Sq 12 & 3.30pm Clew Bay Pipe Band, on the streets of Temple Bar 12pm - 5pm Ceili Fun, National Wax Museum Plus 12-4pm Relief Exhibition, Graphic Studio Gallery 1.00pm Tim Edey, St. Werburgh’s Church 1-6pm Exhibit: Krass Clement - The Light Gleams an Instant, Gallery of Photography 2.30pm Genealogy Workshop-Connect to explore your Irish roots, Irish Family History Centre 4.00pm Moya Brennan, Rathfarnham Castle 4.00pm The Fureys, The Old Storehouse 4.00pm In Tua Nua, The Oliver St. John Gogarty Library Bar 4.00pm The Kilkennys, The Palace 4.00pm Paddy Casey, The Oak 4.00pm Stockton’s Wing, The Norseman 6.00pm The New Folk- Ailbhe Reddy, Ciara Sidine & Karrie, St. Werburgh’s Church 8.30pm This is How We Fly, St. Michan’s Church 8.30pm Folk Gala - Shelby Lynn & Allison Moorer, Martin Harley & Daniel Kimbro, I Draw Slow, Dublin Castle-Print Works CHILDREN’S HUB AT THE ARK: See pages 55-57 for details FAMILY CONCERTS PRINTWORKS DUBLIN CASTLE: See page 58 for details

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