Friday / Dé hAoine
Doors 4.30 pm —Show 5 pm
Is ceoltóir, cumadóir agus oide í Caroline Keane, atá lonnaithe i nGaeltacht Chorca Dhuibhne, agus í ag cur ceol traidisiúnta na hÉireann i láthair mar ealaín bheo, fhiosrach agus chomhaimseartha.
Caroline Keane will be joined by Ryan Molloy, Simon Crehan and Gerry O’ Beirne.
She is one of the leading voices in contemporary concertina playing, widely recognised for her vibrant, emotive style and fearless approach to Irish traditional music. Combining deep respect for tradition with a bold contemporary sensibility, her work spans performance, composition, and education.
A regular performer on national and international radio and television, Caroline has toured extensively across Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand, appearing at major festivals and cultural events worldwide. She has shared stages with The Chieftains, Andy Irvine, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Gerry O’Beirne, Steve Cooney, and Dermot Byrne. Her work has been recognised with numerous accolades, including Female Musician of the Year at the ASLR Celtic Music Awards (2020) and a nomination for Musician of the Year at the RTÉ Folk Awards.
Based in the Gaeltacht of West Kerry, Caroline is deeply committed to cultural transmission, teaching local children alongside her international work. She frequently performs with her husband, uilleann piper Tom Delany, while raising their family in the Irish-speaking community. Her second studio album is scheduled for release in May 2026, continuing her exploration of tradition, innovation, and place.
https://www.carolinekeanemusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls4xkNMJGQA
