Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again
This wonderful cycle of musical readings was originally commissioned by the National Library of Ireland for the ‘Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again’ exhibition in Dublin.1 - 29 Apr , CANCELLED
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Lir Quartet
2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. His string quartet Op.127 is performed this evening as part of a recital by the impressive Lir Quartet.26 Mar 2020 , CANCELLED
Ensemble Eriu
Bringing together some of Ireland’s most exciting young musicians, this septet draws on a wealth of creative sources to perform arrangements of Irish traditional music rooted in the repertoire of West and North County Clare.17 Mar 2020 , €18 (€15 for students and unemployed)
Cúig
This five-piece band from the North of Ireland are tearing up the rule book with their bold approach to their native musical tradition and have taken both sides of the Atlantic by storm.15 Mar 2020 , €18 (€15 for students and unemployed)
Kíla
Inspired by a myriad of musical influences, this impressive eight-member trad band has built its international reputation on three decades of energetic innovation.13 Mar 2020 , €20 (standing places only)
Garth Knox & Saltarello
In this concert, the trio seek out the colours and textures of folk music as well as highlighting the connections and similarities that exist between soundworlds of today and of hundreds of years ago.25 Feb 2020 , €13 (€10 for students and unemployed)
Síobhra Quinlan
Vocalist Síobhra Quinlan performs classical and contemporary pieces responding to the theme of Dublin’s Franco-Irish Literary Festival 2020 - ‘A Better World’ - together with readings in English, French and Irish.21 Feb 2020 , €5
Junior Brother & David Keenan
Two purveyors of strange and beautiful stories, David Keenan and Junior Brother combine folk song and acoustic guitar to great lyrical effect.9 Feb 2020 , €13 (€10 for students and unemployed)
Daithí
Combining nature recordings, old Irish samples and analog synths, Daithí creates a unique type of house music that’s soaked in Irish culture. “His electronic pop has moved into deeper and richer places over the years.” (The Irish Times)23 Jan 2020 , admission free