The Olllam announce Irish tour dates

The Olllam are playing a series of Irish shows in October as part of their European tour.

Beginning in the 3Olympia, Dublin, on October 5, before continuing to Cyprus Avenue, Cork, on October 6; Dolan's Warehouse, Limerick, on October 7; and Mandela Hall, Belfast, on October 8.

The Olllam are a collective that blends Irish traditional music with American jazz.

Led by John McSherry of Lúnasa and Joe Dart of Vulfpeck, the line up includes Michael Shimmin, Ross Ainslie, Seán O'Meara, and Joe Hettinga.

The band has released two studio albums: their self-titled debut in 2012, and their sophomore album elllegy in 2022, which saw them named as RTÉ Radio's Best Group at the Folk Awards that year.

Recently, they shared the stage with with Belfast actor Anthony Boyle, who delivered a spoken-word performance during one of their 2025 headline shows in his hometown.

Tickets go on sale here, May 22 at 10am.