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Níos Deanaí Déardaoin (Thursday Late Concert)
20/08/2026 | 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Méav Ní Mhaolchatha is a singer and composer whose unique sound was forged by the combination of her family heritage in the Irish language...
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Masters of Tradition Programme
Masters of Tradition Programme
19 August - 23 August
Be part of a world-class trad music festival – directed by the extraordinary Martin Hayes – that celebrates the cream of Irish musicianship and emerging talent.
An innovative and ambitious festival with events across intimate venues on the shores of Bantry Bay, Masters of Tradition features exceptional Irish traditional music. Be part of it to experience sean-nós, dance, and international traditions and influences, as well as lively conversations about their illustrious past and promising future!
19 – 23 August 2026
12 events
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Cainteanna Dé hAoine (Friday Talk)
21/08/2026 | 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Martin Hayes in conversation with Charlie Piggott. Charlie Piggott (of De Danann, The Lonely Stranded Band etc.) is bona fide Irish music legend. Charlie has had...
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Cainteanna Dé Sathairn (Saturday Talk)
22/08/2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Martin Hayes in conversation with composer Seán Doherty and historian Richie Piggott. In this special lecture, music historian Richie Piggott and composer Seán Doherty...
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Níos Deanaí Dé Sathairn (Saturday Late Concert)
22/08/2026 | 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Irish Rhapsodies: Selena O’Neill and Seán Doherty (World Premieres) Aoife Ní Bhriain (violin) and Cormac McCarthy (piano), long-time musical collaborators, present the world premiere...
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Ceolchoirm Rúnda Dé hAoine (Friday Secret Concert)
21/08/2026 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Ceolchoirm Rúnda (Secret Concerts) take place in unique venues in the Bantry area. To find out who is performing, you’ll have to come along!
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Ceolchoirm Dé hAoine (Friday Concert)
21/08/2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ciarán Ó Gealbháin is a musician and singer from An Sean-Phobal, in the Waterford Gaeltacht. He has a deep interest in the music and...
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Níos Deanaí Dé hAoine (Friday Late Concert)
21/08/2026 | 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tiago Matias, originally from Aveiro (Portugal), studied at the Aveiro Calouste Gulbenkian Conservatory and the Lisbon School of Music, graduating in guitar in 2005....
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Ceolchoirm Rúnda Dé Sathairn (Saturday Secret Concert)
22/08/2026 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
To find out who is performing, you’ll have to come along! 2026 Masters of Tradition’s Secret Concerts take place in unique venues in the...
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Ceolchoirm Dé Sathairn (Saturday Concert)
22/08/2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Clíodhna Ní Aodáin is an Irish cellist, composer, conductor, and teacher based in Bern. Classically trained in Dublin, Vienna, Manchester, Montréal, and Zurich, she...
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Ceolchoirm Rúnda Dé Domhnaigh (Sunday Secret Concert)
23/08/2026 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
To find out who is performing, you’ll have to come along! 2026 Masters of Tradition’s Secret Concerts take place in unique venues in the...
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Cainteanna Dé Domhnaigh (Sunday Talk)
23/08/2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Martin Hayes in conversation with Ríoghnach Connolly of The Breath. Ríoghnach Connolly is a professional vocalist, flautist, lyricist, workshop facilitator, and musical activist. She...
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Ceolchoirm Dé Domhnaigh (Sunday Concert)
23/08/2026 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Martin Hayes & Friends Martin Hayes will be joined by a number of musicians for a memorable evening of traditional music in the unique...
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