irish music around blarney

Kevin Bale is one of the most important singer songwriters working in contemporary Ireland. His bittersweet compositions on all facets of Irish life imbued with native autonomy set him apart from his contemporaries. His songs have been covered by professional singers in Ireland, Australia and America.

His comic ballad ‘Bandon Car’ has been recorded no less than six times. He has courageously ploughed the lonesome trail as a solo balladeer and as a member of various musical outfits down t...

Damhsa Fest 09 is the only International Folk Dance festival of its kind in the 32 counties of Ireland. This year the festival runs from 21 July to 27th July 2009. The International Folk dancers will be performing all over Cork City and County during the festival. Towns featured include Cobh, Carrigaline, and Blarney, Mallow, Kinsale, Dunmanyway and Cork City. The highlight of the week will be the Dance Extravaganza Concert in City Hall on the 25th July at 8pm. Make it a night to remember with p...