Common Threads to return with headliners Morgana, RÓIS, Martin Hayes

The Common Threads music trail will return for its third year in the Burren North, Co. Clare, with events running from October 10-13, 2025.

This year's lineup features a diverse assortment of Irish musicians, including fiddle players Colm Mac Con Iomaire and Martin Hayes, traditional-inspired electronic artist Lullahush, keening vocalist and multi-instrumentalist RÓIS, pop singer-songwriter Morgana, as well as Bantum, Daithi, Aindrias de Staic, Sally Cinnamon, Graham Dolan, Sunday Spinners, Piqué, Common Threads DJs, with more to be announced.

Peter Kelly and Daithí O Dronaí programmed the events, which they said aimed to highlight creative interpretations of Irish tradition and culture.

“This year’s theme focuses on new approaches to Irish music, from RÓIS’s contemporary sean-nós explorations, to Lullahush’s innovative use of Irish samples, and Colm Mac Con Iomaire’s powerful take on traditional fiddle,” Dronaí said.

“As always, we’re bringing the party too, and I’m especially excited to have one of my favourites, Morgana, leading the charge.”

Performances will take place in a variety of settings across the Burren, including caves and castles. Attendees will be transported to event locations by bus.

‘’Heading into our third year in the Burren feels both exciting and grounding,” Kelly said. “We’ve learned more each year, refocusing and putting care into the areas that matter most while staying true to the spirit that shaped Common Threads. And of course, we have some extra bells and whistles in store, making sure every artist and attendee has a really special weekend on the west coast.’’

Tickets for the whole weekend programme with a bus tour of the venue will go on sale Thursday July 3 at 10:00 a.m. and tickets for individual events will go on sale Friday July 4 at 10:00 a.m.. Tickets will be available for purchase on the event website.

See the teaser video for Common Threads below: