It’s the Festival’s 20th anniversary and as usual, endeavours to journey to the heart of Irish music and provide a platform where subtle elements of the music can be heard.

As ever, the Festival is headlined by its Artistic Director Martin Hayes, the fiddler from East Clare, whose extravagant virtuosity has brought the tradition to new levels. Joining Martin for the opening concert are Cork pianist Cormac McCarthy, accordion player Brian Donnellan, dancer Stephanie Keane and sean-nós singer Saileog Ní Cheannabháin.

Other artists include the renowned Kathryn Tickell Trio, fiddler Sorcha Costello, pianist Catherine McHugh, Lorcán MacMathúna and more.

Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.