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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 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 for its from February 27 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

Stepping it out for the 2019 Céilís are
 “Ui Bhriain”
 ''Striolán Ceilí Band''
 The Kilfenora Ceilí Band
 Johnny Reidy

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

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.

Thursday 28th February 2019

Thursday 28 th February 2019

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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