Celebration of international, national and local talent on your doorstep
Festival Folk is returning with an indoor music festival, which will get your Christmas started in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon, on Thursday, 12th of December 2024 at 8 pm.
After last year’s sold out gig, Festival Folk is back on the stage with a wonderful and talented group of musicians and artists known locally and internationally.
Festival Folk headliners includes Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan (Stockton’s Wing), Ultan Conlon, Gatehouse, Michael Banahan & Bill Shanley (internationally renowned guitarist), Roscommon Men’s Choir, Vincent Pierce, Noel Carberry & Friends.
Expect some surprises on the night too! Keeping the show on track will be compere Deirdre Kelly.
Festival Folk is running this special Live Gig in aid of Roscommon Cancer Support Services at Vita House.
The Roscommon Cancer Support Centre provides excellent support services and support to individuals and families while they are undergoing their cancer journey. The invaluable and critical support and the services provided have enhanced recovery from cancer for individuals and for their families.
Roscommon Cancer Support Services are part-funded by ICS and NCCP, with the majority of funding from donations, fundraising, events and grants for specific services.
If you are looking for a mighty evening of ‘Ceol agus Craic’ and to meet up with family, friends or work colleagues, Festival Folk will offer you the best of Irish folk and traditional music talent, under the roof of the beautiful and intimate venue which is the Abbey Hotel.
Eleanor Shanley & Stockton’s Wing
The line-up includes the stunning folk singers Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan (Stockton’s Wing).
Renowned for her unique interpretation of Irish and roots songs, Eleanor Shanley has been at the top of her profession since 1990, when she first appeared with De Danann, with whom she toured the world and released two highly acclaimed albums.
She has recorded with everyone from The Dubliners, Sharon Shannon and Donal Lunny to U2. Her latest album is Cancion de Amor.
Mike Hanrahan began in a duo with acclaimed Irish vocalist and Grammy nominee Maura O’Connell and then spent 15 years with the world renowned Stockton’s Wing, performing across the globe. He was writer, producer and guitarist with Ronnie Drew for ten years from 1997 to 2007.
Ultan Conlon
Ultan is a Galway-based, internationally-acclaimed singer/songwriter whose lyrics, melodies & mellifluent voice have resonated with Mary Coughlan, Eddi Reader, Gaby Moreno and Hollywood star John C Reilly. Ultan has shared an LA stage with Jackson Brown, Shelby Lynn & Nickel Creek, among many others.
Ultan’s unique ability to capture the fragility and sensitivity of the human spirit through his lyrics has been honed over almost two decades of writing and performing.
Michael Banahan & Bill Shanley
Bill is one of Ireland’s top session and touring guitar players and producers. Bill has established himself internationally too, through touring and contributing to albums with Ray Davies, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Paul Brady, Mary Black, Roy Harper, Alexandra Burke, Sinead O’Connor, Judy Collins and Jackson Browne, to name a few.
Bill has also produced Michael Banahan’s new album, Broken Heart, which is due for release early next year.
Local talent
Our Special Local Talent includes Gatehouse; Noel Carberry & Friends; Roscommon Men’s Choir, and renowned storyteller Vincent Pierce.
If you are looking for a special gift for someone special in your life, you could treat them to a night out. A night at ‘Festival Folk’ is a thoughtful gift, while also supporting an important Roscommon service.
Get your tickets now!
Tickets are limited, and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. You can buy tickets (€25) from the Abbey Hotel Box Office (090 6626240) or from Vita House (090 6625898). You can buy online from Eventbrite. Look for Festival Folk.
