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Source checked September 27, 2026
The Dundalk band’s third album, Paddywhackery, debuted at No. 4 on the Irish albums chart, according to Hot Press. The outlet also reports a 3Arena Dublin show on December 10 and a European tour beginning in January 2027.
Read the Hot Press report ↗Source checked September 27, 2026
Ennis Trad Fest returns November 5-9. Festival chair David Stone, speaking to the Clare Herald, outlined concerts by Peter Street, Scottish group Cala, Buttons & Bows, the Máirtín O’Connor Band and the Karan Casey Trio. He also described a programme with musicians from across Europe and more than 100 sessions around town. The official festival site confirms the dates; the lineup details here come from the chair’s reported account, not a complete official programme.
Read the chair’s programme account ↗Source checked September 27, 2026
The Dingle Film Festival’s first 2026 programme announcement names Everybody Digs Bill Evans as its opening film, with a Q&A with screenwriter Mark O’Halloran. The November 13-15 edition also lists Irish and Irish-language work, including Trad, and a bilingual panel on Irish-language filmmaking; more films are still to come. These details are reported by the Irish Film & Television Network.
Read the IFTN report ↗Source checked September 27, 2026
Ar Scáth a Chéile is planned for January 29-31, 2027 in Dungloe, with music, language events and sessions across four Rosses venues. Arcade Dungloe creative director Gary McGarvey says its first edition will bring traditional, contemporary and experimental music together; more artists are still to be announced. The linked festival domain currently leads to Instagram rather than a detailed standalone site.
Read the Donegal Daily report ↗Source checked September 26, 2026
The 48th Celtic Media Festival is set for June 1-3, 2027 at Palexco in A Coruña, Galicia. The festival has confirmed the host city and venue on its official site.
Read the official update ↗Source checked September 26, 2026
Feature and short film submissions for the 2027 Galway Film Fleadh are open. The early-bird deadline is December 7, 2026 for features; shorts have a separate January 25, 2027 early-bird deadline.
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Scottish Celtic rock band mixing traditional tunes with guitar-led anthems and pop hooks.
Glasgow-based band rooted in Highland and Island tradition.
Scottish folk trio turning concertina, fiddle and guitar into fast, tightly wound instrumental music.
Galician piper and ambassador of Celtic music and Galician tradition.
Lúnasa has played finely woven, acoustic Irish traditional music since 1997.
Traditional ensemble formed at the Irish World Academy in Limerick.
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Traditional Irish band with an international touring history.
Scottish instrumental group blending fiddle, pipes, flute, bodhrán and guitar.
Highlands band combining fiddle and mandolin with bass, drums and electronic elements.
Isle of Skye band combining traditional tunes with dance grooves.
Scottish band combining Gaelic and English songs with traditional and contemporary instruments.
Welsh band led by Lisa Jên Brown, combining Welsh musical heritage with contemporary sounds.
Welsh trio drawing on traditional music, fiddles and vocal harmonies.
Breton-language singer whose powerful voice draws on gwerz lament traditions and contemporary arrangements.
Breton harpist and singer whose performances helped revive the Celtic harp and bring Breton music to audiences worldwide.
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