About The Gathering
This year’s Gathering Traditional Festival is one of the most richly diverse programmes we have had in years and features everything from Altan, Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle & John McCusker, Dordán, Paddy Keenan, Frankie Gavin & Dermot Byrne and a whole lot more
Now in its 20th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of the most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious. From fireside seisiúns to heart-pounding céilís, The Gathering Traditional Festival returns to Killarney February 27th to March 3rd.
The Gathering features concerts, céilís, sessions and storytelling as well as set dancing, singing and instrument masterclasses. Headquartered at The Gleneagle Hotel, this five-day festival attracts trad fans from the US, Britain, France, Germany and all over Ireland.
Concerts
Concerts for 2019 include Gate House, “Ui Bhriain”
Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle, John Musker & The Lawnhawns featuring Andrew McNamara
The Bonneymen, Jackie Daly, Matt Cranitch & Paul De Grae
Altan & The Sliabh Luachra Band featuring Paudie O’Connor, Niamh Ní Charra & more
Paddy Keenan, Frankie Gavin, Dermot Byrne & The Conifers Dylan Foley & Brian McGrath
Céilí
Stepping it out for the 2019 Céilís are
“Ui Bhriain”
''Striolán Ceilí Band''
The Kilfenora Ceilí Band
Johnny Reidy
Workshops
Traditional Singers Concert with: Róisín Ryan, Meatí Jo Sheamuis, Séan Garvey, Jim Walsh, Richie Fitzgerald, Pat Sullivan, Tom McKenna, Christy Cronin, Marion and Kathleen McCann & Mary More
Instrument Masterclasses (not for beginners and pre booking is advisable)
Mary McNamara, Mary Bergin, Niamh Ní CHarra, Bryan O'Leary and Andrew McNamara
Sean-Nós Class with Úna Ní Fhlatharta
Set Dance Class with Pádraig and Róisín McEneaney
Gallery
Now in its 20th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious.
Programme
Thursday 28th February 2019
Now in its 19th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious
Thursday 28th February 2019
Now in its 19th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious.
Friday 1st March 2019
Now in its 19th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious.
Friday 1st March 2019
Now in its 19th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious.
Saturday 2nd March 2019
Now in its 19th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious.
Saturday 2nd March 2019
Now in its 19th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious.
Saturday 2nd March 2019
Now in its 19th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious.
Sunday 3rd March 2019
Now in its 19th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious.
Sunday 3rd March 2019
Now in its 19th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious.
Sunday 3rd March 2019
Now in its 19th year, The Gathering Traditional Festival is one of most loved festivals amongst traditional enthusiasts and is ideal for everyone from the hard core fans to the culturally curious.
Accessibility Information
Our Access Policy and Action Plan will make the INEC and The Gleneagle Group more accessible for people with impairments including mobility, sight, hearing, learning disabilities or any hidden impairments.
Telephone and internet bookings subject to a surcharge
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