Band from Quimper set to bring Bretonese flair to Limerick
Trio to perform in Dolan’s as links between French city and Limerick reignite
A MUSICAL trio from Limerick’s sister city of Quimper in France will perform in Dolan’s Pub this Saturday night.
It comes as work to revitalise the link between Shannonside and the city in Brittany continue, with the connection having first been made back in 1981.
In recent years, the partnership has waned.
But for 2025, a dedicated group of Limerick citizens are working hard to revive the link and have a series of events planned.
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From 8pm this Saturday, O’Tridal will perform a set in Limerick as part of their Irish tour.
The trio have been brought to Limerick by local writer, director, actor and musician Mark O’Connor whose own musical act O’Connor and Sanderson will be the warm-up act.
O’Tridal are made up of Tibo Noibe, Kentin Juillard and Yeltaz Guenneau.
They are described as “three unleashed souls who join forces to produce fiery Breton music.”
Their music has been described as a compilation of various different styles.
These invite one to travel through all kinds of music, while at the same time, staying connected to the here and now.
This, commentators on the band have said, creates a sound which is “alive and continuously evolving.”
“Kentin Juillard’s unique percussion set, Tibo Noibe’s inspired guitars and Yeltaz Guenneau’s flutes and bagpipes are all fuelled by their folk-rock background, their rich experiences and their many collaborations.”
The opening act, O’Connor and Sanderson sees Limerick’s Mark team up with Connell Sanderson, who hails from the United States of America.
Many events are planned to mark the link-up between Quimper and Limerick throughout 2025.
In the works are an online chess contest between Limerick Chess Club and Echiquier Quimpérois.
On top of this, there will be cultural exchanges between The Hunt Museum and the Breton County Museum, a students film festival, a scouts exchange, and an under-age rugby tournament.
Here in Limerick, the square at the mid-way point of Cruises Street is named after the north-western French city of Quimper.
A striking statue, known as the Singer from Quimper by artist Rowan Gillespie stands as its centrepiece.
For information on Saturday night’s gig, and to buy tickets, please telephone Dolan’s at 061-314483.