Music
19 Nov 25

Kiera Dignam, Ailsha, Bridín and more to play at 12th Annual Ciarán Carr Christmas Busk

The Ciarán Carr Christmas Busk. Photo: Paul Keegan.

The event is held annually in honour of Ciarán Carr, who passed away from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome in 2012. All proceeds go directly to The Ciarán Carr Foundation.

The line-up for the 12th annual Ciarán Carr Christmas Busk has been announced, featuring performances from Kiera Dignam, Ailsha, Bridín and many more.

The Ciarán Carr Christmas Busk is set to be held in Clondalkin Village at 7:30 p.m. on December 20. The event will feature comedian Enya Martin as guest MC.

There will also be musical performances from CARRON, Kylabelle, Cailíní Lua, Brad Heidi, Daoirí Farrell, Orla Monelle, Sadhbh Keane, Kenan Flannery, Sweet Jayne, Aengus Devine, Bogga Frogs, Zoe Clarke, Éire agus Chulainn, John Lynch and Daddy Sax.

Colm Gavin, who first organised the Christmas Busk in 2014, will also perform.

The event is held each year in honour of namesake Ciarán Carr, who passed away from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome in January 2012.

In the wake of Carr's death, his parents established The Ciarán Carr Foundation. The Foundation raises money for the installation of defibrillators in public spaces and the facilitation of emergency response classes.

All proceeds from the Ciarán Carr Christmas Busk will go directly to The Ciarán Carr Foundation.