Do Bhíosa Lá i bPortlairge – Music from the South East

Traditional Irish Tour

"David Power brings a breathtaking freshness to the set, his fluid, fluent playing as light as a feather."

Siobhan Long, Irish Times

David Power, Uilleann pipes
Fionn Mac Giolla Chuda, fiddle
Ciarán Somers, flute

The title of our second traditional Irish tour this season, which means “I spent a day in Waterford”, is the first line of a song once heard in national schools across the country. Could its catchy melody be influenced by the sunny local climate? Find out as this tour unearths a veritable treasure trove of music with its origins in the Co. Waterford Gaeltacht and the surrounding region. Leading the charge is virtuoso Uilleann piper David Power, former All-Ireland winner and a member of Liam Clancy’s Fairweather Band in the early 90s. In recent years, he has recorded two highly-acclaimed solo CDs as well as performing alongside such trad giants as Tony Mac Mahon and Máirtín O’Connor.

Joining David is flute player Ciarán Somers, a native of Mhuine Bheag, Co. Carlow, who is noted for his musical links with Brittany: his recent CD Faoi Bhláth was recorded there with fiddler Dave Sheridan and Breton guitarist Nicolas Quemener, formerly of Arcady. Dubliner Fionn Mac Giolla Chuda first fell in love with trad music in An Rinn and later returned there to record two CDs with local musicians. In addition to numerous TV and radio appearances he has toured in Japan and across Europe in the distinguished company of The Helvick Heads, Dónal Clancy and Gorumna.


Do Bhíosa Lá i bPortlairge – Music from the South East

Tour Dates

Wednesday 19 May, Dublin

  • The Coach House, Dublin Castle
  • 8:00 PM, €15 / €10 / €40 (Family)
  • 01 6719429
  • Promoted by Music Network
  • Book Tickets

Thursday 20 May, Kilkenny

  • Castalia Hall, Ballytobin, Callan
  • 8:00 PM, €15 / €10
  • 056 7761497
  • Promoted by Music in Kilkenny

Friday 21 May, Cork

  • Ionad Cultúrtha, Baile Mhúirne
  • 8:00 PM, €15 / €10 / €5
  • 026 45733
  • Promoted by Ionad Cultúrtha

Saturday 22 May, Tipperary

  • Tipperary Excel Centre
  • 8:00 PM, €15 / €10
  • 062 80520
  • Promoted by Tipperary Excel Centre

Sunday 23 May, Tralee

  • Siamsa Tíre
  • 8:00 PM, €16 / €13
  • 066 7123055
  • Promoted by Siamsa Tíre

Monday 24 May, Clifden

  • Station House Theatre
  • 8:00 PM, €12 / €10
  • 095 21699
  • Promoted by Clifden Arts Society

Wednesday 26 May, Castlebar

  • Linenhall Arts Centre
  • 8:00 PM, €15 / €12
  • 074 9129186
  • Promoted by Linenhall Arts Centre
  • www.thelinenhall.com

Thursday 27 May, Ballina

Friday 28 May, Navan