From humble beginnings in the North Dublin suburb of Donnycarney, to single-handedly revolutionising how an instrument is played, Banjo Barney lived an incredible life.

Explore never before seen photos of the man who was one of the founders of Ireland’s greatest ever folk group, The Dubliners, as TradFest 2026 celebrates Barney McKenna in the small seaside town in which he made his home.

Running: 5th January – 25th January, 9:30am – 4:30pm.

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