The Tumbling Paddies to come to Newbridge

From humble beginnings The Tumbling Paddies Band have steadily grown to become one of Ireland's most sought after entertainers.

Music has been a lifelong passion, with each band member having won a medal for being All-Ireland Fleadh Champions in their own right.

On Friday, April 26 this popular band will take to the stage at The Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge.

The band consists of lead vocals/ tin whisle — Gareth Maguire, banjo — Ciaron Owens, guitarist — Lee Jones, accordion — Martin Treacy, keyboard — Oisin McManus, and drummer — John McCann.

Originally starting out in 2014 as a five-piece performing at local weddings and pubs in their beloved County Fermanagh the band has continuously evolved to where they are today.

It wasn’t long until Oisin came in on keyboards and the band started to expand on their music gaining more and more followers as they toured.

A major turning point was the chance introduction with manager Andrew Cox after a performance in Belleek, County Fermanagh. Andrew gave the lads the drive and determination to record and perform throughout Ireland and further afield. After a few years of heavy gigging and indeed the band's first album of ten original tracks they have attracted a large group of loyal fans throughout Ireland and further afield.

They continue to sell out venues up and down Ireland such as the TF Castlebar and the INEC in Killarney as well as many venues throughout the world having previously toured in Dubai, Germany, Spain, and England.

Songwriting and original material is a major part of The Tumbling Paddies.

Many of these songs have been hits over the last number of years including Pretty Girl and Night on the Town but the band's major success is The Way I Am which topped the Irish charts for ten weeks.

It is no surprise that the band is in hot demand with their exuberant energy-filled live show.

Their mix of original material along with many classics brings you one of the best nights of entertainment out there.

The Tumbling Paddies play the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge on Friday, April 26.

Tickets are €25 and can be brought on eventbrite.ie Log on to www.keadeenhotel.ie for further information. Over 18s only.