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The High Kings
Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden, renowned vocalists and musicians, have come together to create the most exciting Irish ballad group to emerge since The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem electrified the worldwide folk revival of the 1960s. Since The High Kings started, they have sold out hundreds of shows, in Ireland and the US, made numerous TV appearances, and achieved platinum status with both albums. They showcase their incredible versatility and skills as multi-instrumentalists, playing 13 instruments bringing a rousing acoustic flavour to brand new songs as well as some old favourites. The High Kings are continuing to live up to their reputation as a phenomenal live band, serving up laughter, good times and even the odd sing along
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Fiddlers Green
Fiddlers Green is an Irish folk band with a vast repertoire of songs and ballads relating to life, love, nature, history with a measure of good humour to create the right atmosphere at their concerts. The band consists of one of the original band members from the 1980’s Danny Carthy whose passion and love of the songs has never waned, and he is delighted to be performing as lead singer once more under the Fiddlers Green Banner. Joining Danny is the very talented Paul Malone excellent comedian, musician and all round entertainer, and the Deego Kid singer, Bass and Acoustic Guitar player with a serious passion for vocal harmonies.
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Irish Weavers
The Irish Weavers are one of Ireland's top Comedy, Folk, Traditional & Ballad Group. The Irish music experience encompasses ballads, trad, music, humour, dance, story telling, natural whistling, laments, character and a huge range of instruments : a small tin-whistle, uileann pipes (Irish elbow pipes), button accordion, piano accordion, fiddle, guitar, bodhran (Irish drum), mandolin, spoons and so on. The list is endless.
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Shamrog
SHAMROG are one of the foremost Ballad and Traditional Groups on The Irish scene. As well as vocals they play a range of instruments Including Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Tin Whistle, Bodhran, Flute and Guitars.SHAMROG are first class musicians who can create an instant Rapport with any audience. They have the happy knack of turning every performance into a party.
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Shandyfolk
Shandy Folk are an Irish Folk/Ballad group featuring Brendan Savage with his story telling/comedy. They have been playing around Ireland, England & Wales for the last 10 years. Playing a variety of Instruments their programme consists mainly of Irish Ballads, Folk and Country.They perform numbers like Irish Molly, Carrickfergus, Wild Rover and many more well known favourites.Combined the group have many years of experience.
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Celticbreeze
Wedding music...Slow Irish airs, hymns & relaxing melodies will create just the right atmosphere as the guests begin to arrive... Music can have a major influence on your special day and the type of music you choose will play a crucial role in defining the atmosphere. Celticbreeze creates a unique ambience ... Celtic Slow Airs and Hymns followed by the cheerful tones of Jigs, Reels & upbeat Songs welcoming your guests upon arrival.
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Sharon Shannon
Sharon blends traditional, world music, roots reggae, bluegrass, country with blues soul and gospel in a very unique high octane approach which will appeal to all. This incredible show which runs for two hours and twenty minutes not only reinforces Sharon’s talent as a top Irish star but also showcases her ability as a producer and arranger.
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Kieran Hanrahan Irish Ceili Band
Kieran Hanrahan is an Irish radio host and high profile musician, born in Ennis, Co. Clare. He began playing traditional Irish music on the tenor banjo at the age of fourteen, and had won the All-Ireland banjo championship by the time he was eighteen. Over the years, Kieran has helped found a number of traditional bands, including Inchiquin, Stockton's Wing, and the Templehouse Ceili Band.
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