National Concert Hall and ITMA announce sixth Drawing from the Well concert: Iarla Ó Lionáird, The Mulcahy Family and more

The National Concert Hall in association with the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) have announced the sixth concert in their Drawing from the Well series, which gathers Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, singers and dancers to the NCH stage to showcase their work inspired by ITMA’s rich archival collections.

The upcoming concert will feature performances from Iarla Ó Lionáird (singer); Louise, Michelle and Mick Mulcahy (uilleann pipes, concertina, harp, flute, accordion); Zoë Conway (fiddle); Seán McKeon (uilleann pipes); Síle Denvir (harp and singer); Iarfhlaith Ó Domhnaill (fiddle); Natalie Ní Chasaide (piano, fiddle, concertina); Cathal McConnell (tin whistle, flute, singer); Doireann Ní Ghlacáin (fiddle); Liam O’Brien (concertina); Stephanie Keane (sean nós dancer) and West Kerry band Cuas.

Devised by the Irish Traditional Music Archive and presented in association with the National Concert Hall, Drawing from the Well connects Ireland’s leading contemporary traditional performers with archival materials to inspire new artistic endeavours.

"We are delighted to once again collaborate with ITMA in presenting the sixth concert in the Drawing from the Well series which features such talented performers as Iarla Ó Lionáird, The Mulcahy Family, Zoë Conway and others," says NCH CEO Robert Read. "Celebrating Ireland’s rich musical culture and heritage is a central part of the National Concert Hall’s function and we are delighted to provide a platform for these artists to showcase their work inspired by ITMA’s invaluable collections.”

Tickets start from €20 and go on sale this Friday 2 August via NCH.ie.