Join lively sessions
Experience the heart of Irish traditional music at The John Dwyer Trad Weekend. Our sessions are a vibrant hub for musicians to connect, share tunes, and create unforgettable moments together. It’s about the shared joy of traditional Irish music in full swing. The traditional singers delve in to captivating ballads, old and new.
Enjoy the best of local and visiting pub performers who take part in folk or ballad gigs over the weekend in a number of the town's popular bars
Friday Aug. 14th
10 p.m. Welcome Session at Mannion's Pub, Mountellliott, New Ross Y34 YY15
The opening trad session of the weekend takes place after the Friday Evening Recital and will feature local and visiting musicians, singers and dancers.
(FREE EVENT)
10 p.m. Ballad Night with Conor Kenny and Luc Power
Spider O'Briens Pub, South Street.
(FREE EVENT)
Saturday Aug. 15th
A number of town-centre pubs will feature pop-up/drop-in informal traditional sessions during the late afternoon/early evening including:
Spider O'Briens
Seán Og's
The Green Door
The Theatre Tavern
The Three Bullet Gate
The Rag (Singing Session)
The New Ross Inn
The Tholsel
Singing Session
Singing Session: traditional singers from throughout the region gather to listen and perform wonderful ballads in the informal setting of a cozy pub.
This year's gathering takes place in The Rag Pub, Conduit Lane on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday Night Aug. 15th
After the Saturday evening recital the following premises host open sessions with session leaders:
(Starting time c. 10 p.m.)
The Rag
The Theatre Tavern
Richie Roche's
The Tholsel
10 p.m. (after the recital)
Spider O'Brien's Bar
Ballad Session with Paul Watchhorn
Sunday Aug. 16th
Sunday August 16th 12 noon
Venue: Corcoran's Bar, Irishtown. (Beer Garden)
Seisiún Mór na Féile featuring special guest musicians (TBC). Open session after initial performance.
Free Admission. Food available.
Sunday August 16th at 3.30 p.m.
Venue: Seisiún um Thráthnóna at Sean Óg's Bar, Murray's, North Street.
Session musicians: Session to feature a special line-up giving a 'sneak-peek' of their CD for release later this year.
Sunday August 16th 6.30 p.m.
Venue: Rear Covered Beer Garden, Spider O'Brien's, South Street
Farewell traditional music session and BBQ for musicians and guests.
