Music
10 Jun 24

Liam Ó Maonlaí, Doireann Ní Ghlacháin and more announced for Irish Traditional Music for Palestine gig

Farah Elle and Liam Ó Maonlaí at the RTE Folk Awards 2021. Copyright Miguel Ruiz.

Tickets for the gig can be purchased on the door on the night itself, or from the Cobblestone pub.

A string of traditional Irish musicians have been announced for a major Irish Traditional Music for Palestine Gig on Thursday June 27.

Tickets for the gig, which will take place at the Complex on Arran Street East, will be priced from €15 concession, and €25 full price.

Doors open at 7.30pm, while the gig will kick off at 8pm.

Among the line up is Hothouse Flowers lead singer Liam Ó Maonlaí, TG4 presenter Doireann Ní Ghlacháin, who will be accompanied by a round-back Greek bouzouki player Libby McCrohan. In addition to his exploits in rock 'n' roll and as a soul singer par excellence, Liam Ó Maonlaí is an exceptionally talented singer and player in the Irish music tradition.

These artists will be joined by traditional musicians Paul Grattan and Seán Ó Bróin with the Chieftain's singer and bodhrán player, Kevin Coneff.

A few bands will also be joining the bill, including The Len Collective with Eva Carroll, sister duo An Chéad Ghlúin Eile and the Mulligan family.

It's not just music either, with special guest speaker former Dublin GAA player and surgeon Dr David Hickey also taking part.

Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin and Vincent Doherty will act as MCs for the night in the Complex, on Arab Street East, just off Capel Street, Dublin.

Organisers of the event said gave their heartfelt thanks to the musicians participating, saying: "Míle buíochas ó choí to all of these amazing artists for supporting this very musical night, Grá mór daoibh ar fad".

Further information can be found below.