Storytelling with Deirdre O’Byrne.
Free event.
A morning CÉILIDH of Gaidhlig/Scottish entertainment hosted by Raymond Bremner.
Drop in for music, song and dance – even try the Highland Fling! Fáilte Isteach.
Free event.
Walking Tour of Carlow guided by Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society (CHAS)
Free event.
Learn the basic steps of traditional Irish Dance with champion dancer Irene Cunningham.
Free event.
Traditional musicians of the celtic nations compete for honours in the Harp, Fiddle & Duet.
12.00 pmEnjoy this bilingual guided tour of local history, artefacts and exhibits in Carlow Museum.
Free Event.
Carlow’s up and coming traditional musicians entertain at The Liberty Tree for a lively outdoor session – weather permitting.
Otherwise under cover in The Exchange.
Pan Celtic Gathering with participants from the celtic nations as well as other nationalities now resident in Carlow on parade. Led by the Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band with members of The Killeshin Pipe Band bringing up the rear. Project in association with Carlow Arts Office and prop designer Heather Grogan.
Assembly at 1.45pm in Carlow College Grounds
2.00 pmParade finale with open air tunes from the Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band.
Weather permitting - otherwise under cover in the Exchange
2.30 pmAfternoon music with Robert Nairne Scottish Ceilidh Band.
Free event.
Céad míle fáilte to the inter-celtic dance competitions where dancers from all participating nations go toe-to-toe in the solo, group and newly invented dances.
Free event.
Karrygi Du folk band share the music and culture of Cornwall.
Free event.
Early evening session with Paid Gofyn Band from Wales.
5.00 pmBring along your ukulele for this lively session.
Free event.
Festival screening of the Oscar nominated Irish language film ‘An Cailín Ciúin’ with subtitles.
Cost: €7.00 (card payments only)
Traditional Session with special guests enCÓRe.
Free event.
7.00 pm
An uplifting evening of choral singing featuring choirs from the celtic nations in the magnificent Carlow Cathedral.
Táille / Admission: €10 (Day Pass to all events on that day)
Local musicians join musicians and dancers from Brittany for a Celtic session.
Free event.
Another night of Welsh music and song from the amazing 5-piece folk band ‘Paid Gofyn’
Free event.
Mol an Óige…up and coming Jack O’Flaherty & Band Cosmic Embers entertain
Fiddler Dave Sheridan, box player Denis Mangan & friends, followed by The Robert Nairn Scottish Ceilidh Band.
Free event.
Musicians, singers, dancers, bands and choirs from Wales showcase the best of Welsh talent. Come early! Enjoy!
Donations welcome
Hugsie will share his passion for folk and trad music at this late night session which is sure to entertain.
Free event.