Three fantastic acts in one week at Oriel Centre in Dundalk Gaol

The Oriel Centre is geared up to having some serious musical sounds resonating within its historic walls between the 25th and 30th May.    

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh Trio (Muireann with local fiddler Dónal O’Connor, and Gerry O’Beirne on guitar) will take to the stage for an intimate gig on Thursday 25th May at 8pm.  

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh is a multi-award winning traditional singer and musician from Corca Dhuibhne, West Kerry, who is no stranger to our TV screens as a presenter and highly acclaimed.

Dónal O’Connor has inherited a great musical legacy of at least five generations of fiddle playing.. At the tender age of twenty one, he was invited to take part in the prestigious ‘Music Network Tour of Ireland’ alongside Scottish Guitarist Tony McManus, Fermanagh purveyor of song Gabriel McArdle and Belfast Piper John McSherry (Lúnasa, Coolfin, Tamalin). Since then he has travelled widely as an artist and has become a prominent TV presenter and music producer.

Gerry O’Beirne is a self-taught master of the six and twelve string slide guitar ,as well as ukulele and other stringed instruments. Many of his songs have been recorded by artists on the Irish music scene including Mary Black, Maura O’Connell and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh. His own albums have received much acclaim around the world, and he produced and arranged music for many others including Patrick Street, Kevin Burke and Micheál O’Domhnaill. 

The Something Happens legend, Tom Dunne, will make a very welcome return to the Oriel Centre stage on Saturday 27th May in the Oriel Centre with ‘100% Something Happens’.  This concert brought to the Oriel Centre by Shenanigans Productions promises to be more than memorable. Tom will be joined by Alan Connor so expect a night of songs and stories from the Paisley underground - parachutes on request!

Finally, on Tuesday 30th May the incredible Dallahan finish the line up at the Oriel Centre. Forged in Scotland, centred solidly in Ireland's traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan promise to take their audience on an unforgettable musical journey.

^{Above: Dallahan (by Elly Lucas)}

Traversing musicial styles in a dazzling live show, they create their own unique brand of World-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity.  Having performed in over 20 countries, they have become a veteran touring outfit and are looking forward to launching their fourth studio album, ‘Speak of the Devil' in Dundalk.  

Tickets for all events available through www.orielcentre.ie or contact events@orielcentre.ie