Welcome
Music is a universal language understood by all people but folk music in particular has defined cultures throughout history and continues to do so today. It is sewn into the very fabric of our society, inseparable from our cultural identity.
The Claremorris Folk Festival will be WAS a 2 day celebration of the rich traditions that define this intimate genre as it continues to evolve across generations.
We hope to see we saw you there!
Artists
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Mick FlanneryA cliché has it that you have to beware of the quiet ones, because most of the time their voices speak sharper and with more range than the loudmouths. Every cliché, however, has a grain of truth in it, and so it’s fair to... -
Emma LangfordWinner of the prestigious RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards’ ‘Best Emerging Artist’ and nominated for the Irish Post Music Awards’ ‘Best Folk Act’, Emma Langford has wasted no time this year in establishing herself on the Irish and international folk scene. Since the release of... -
GOITSEGoitse Forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick University’s Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, the quintet have graduated with a musical maturity worthy of the greatest. They have made a name for themselves as one of the most sought after bands amongst... -
Ailbhe ReddyAilbhe Reddy has been making huge waves in Ireland after releasing her debut EP ‘Hollowed Out Sea’ in 2016, this included her break out single ‘Distrust’ that has garnered critical acclaim and over 2 million streams on Spotify. After appearing on RTÉ’s Other Voices season... -
The Lost BrothersThe Lost Brothers are Oisín Leech from County Meath and Mark Mccausland from Tyrone. Their last album “Halfway Towards A Healing” was included in Mojo’s Albums Of The Year for 2018 and heralded as “a masterpiece” by Shindig Magazine. Over the last few years... -
The WhileawaysThree powerful forces in Irish roots music in their own right, Noelie McDonnell, Noriana Kennedy and Nicola Joyce combine as The Whileaways to create a beguiling tapestry of harmonies, tradition and beautifully crafted original songs. Their sound is simply captivating. These three singers could all... -
Seamus Fogarty“You know when a song is good enough to let go,” muses Seamus Fogarty of his patient and meticulous approach to songcraft. Over time and tide it’s given rise to the London-based Irish alt-folk and electronica alchemist’s truly magnificent second album and Domino debut The Curious Hand. A... -
Ultan Conlon & The Night OwlsAcclaimed Galway song writer Ultan Conlon has a unique ability to capture the fragility of the human spirit through his lyrics which have been honed over two decades of writing and performing. The quality of UltanConlon’s songwriting is equally matched by his powerful yet... -
CúigThis Irish five-piece band from the North of Ireland are tearing up the rule book with their bold approach to their native musical tradition. Since the release of their critically acclaimed debut album, ‘New Landscapes’, for which Cúig were awarded ‘Best New Irish Band 2016’... -
Joshua BurnsideJoshua Burnside is an experimental folk artist based in Belfast, and the most recent recipient of the Northern Ireland Music Prize for his debut album ‘EPHRATA’, released last year. The album was highly praised by the The Sunday Times, Irish Times, State and The... -
Junior BrotherAn idiosyncratic, challenging and richly lyrical singer/ songwriter, Junior Brother is the pseudonym of 24 year-old Co. Kerry, Ireland native Ronan Kealy. Fusing elements of Irish and English folk with a deeply unique sensibility, Kealy has steadily built a dedicated fanbase in his current... -
Stephen MurphyStephen is a Leitrim native living in Limerick with his family. A former All Ireland Slam Poetry Champion and European Slam Finalist, his live performances have seen him described as the highlight of the Electric Picnic in the Irish Times, as well as receiving...