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SUMMARY:The Music of Healing & Creative Arts Award
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 16th July 2026 | 8:00pm | An Cuan\, Rostrevor\nThe Music of Healing is one of the most unique and treasured events at the heart of the Fiddlers Green Festival. Inspired by the song written by Tommy Sands and the late Pete Seeger\, this special evening has become a powerful celebration of music\, understanding\, community\, and reconciliation. \nHosted by Tommy Sands alongside a gathering of singers\, musicians\, and special guests\, The Music of Healing creates a space where song and conversation help build bridges between people of different traditions\, beliefs\, and backgrounds. For more than thirty years\, this remarkable event has quietly welcomed voices from many walks of life\, often maintaining the long-standing tradition of privacy surrounding invited guests until the evening itself unfolds. \nThis year’s event also includes the presentation of the prestigious Fiddlers Green Festival Creative Arts Award\, honouring individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the arts\, culture\, and community life in Ireland and beyond. Previous recipients include Pat Jennings\, Archie Fisher\, Peggy Seeger\, Liam Ó Maonlaí\, Pete Seeger\, Ralph McTell\, and Seamus Heaney. \nSet within the intimate surroundings of An Cuan\, audiences can expect an evening of reflection\, warmth\, music\, storytelling\, and inspiration that continues to stand as one of the defining experiences of the Fiddlers Green Festival. \nPrevious recipients of the Creative Arts Award  \n2025 – Pat Jennings \n2024 – Linda Ervine \n2023 – Archie Fisher \n2022 – Iarla Ó Lionaird \n2019 – Peggy Seeger \n2018 – Pádraigin Ní Uallacháin \n2017 – Shay Healy \n2016 – Mickey McConnell \n2015 – Quiet Meadow Makers \n2014 – Martin Lynch \n2013 – Bill Whelan \n2012 – John Sheehan \n2011 – Liam Ó Maonlaí \n2010 – Tom Paxton \n2000 – Siubhan Ó Duibhain \n2008 – Pete Seeger \n2007 – Steve Cooney \n2006 – Ralph McTell \n2005 – Micheál Ó Suilleabhain \n2004 – Tom Newman \n2003 – Liam Clancy \n2002 – Tony McCauley \n2001 – John B Vallely \n2000 – Seamus Heaney
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/the-music-of-healing-creative-arts-award/
LOCATION:An Cuan\, 44 Shore Rd\, Rostervor\, Down\, BT34 3ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:An Cuan,Creative Arts Award,Fiddlers '26,Irish Music,Live Act
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SUMMARY:Laoise Kelly & Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn
DESCRIPTION:Friday 17th July 2026 | 1:00pm | An Cuan\, Rostrevor\nFiddlers Green Festival is delighted to welcome two of Ireland’s most celebrated traditional musicians\, Laoise Kelly and Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn\, for a special afternoon concert in An Cuan. \nWidely regarded as one of the most important harpers of her generation\, Laoise Kelly has redefined the role of the harp in contemporary Irish traditional music through her distinctive driving style\, inventive arrangements\, and extraordinary musicianship. Originally from Westport\, Co. Mayo and now based on Achill Island\, Laoise has performed and collaborated extensively across Ireland and internationally\, while also directing major musical projects and festivals including the Achill International Harp Festival. \nJoining her is acclaimed Monaghan uilleann piper Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn\, whose precise\, expressive\, and inventive playing has earned widespread recognition throughout the traditional music world. Renowned for both his technical mastery and musical sensitivity\, Tiarnán’s performances combine power\, subtlety\, and deep connection to the piping tradition. \nTogether\, Laoise Kelly and Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn create a rich and captivating musical partnership\, blending harp and uilleann pipes in performances filled with warmth\, energy\, rhythm\, and musical conversation. Audiences can expect an afternoon of exceptional traditional music from two artists at the very forefront of Irish musical tradition.
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/laoise-kelly-tiarnan-o-duinnchinn/
LOCATION:An Cuan\, 44 Shore Rd\, Rostervor\, Down\, BT34 3ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:An Cuan,Fiddlers '26,Irish Music,Live Act
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SUMMARY:Scullion
DESCRIPTION:Friday 17th July 2026 | 4:00pm | An Cuan\, Rostrevor\nFiddlers Green Festival is proud to welcome the legendary Scullion to Rostrevor for what promises to be a very special afternoon of music in An Cuan. \nFormed in the mid-1970s\, Scullion have long been recognised as one of Ireland’s most innovative and influential live bands. Blending folk\, jazz\, poetry\, traditional music\, and contemporary songwriting\, the group has continually pushed musical boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in the spirit of Irish song and storytelling. \nAt the heart of the band is the inspirational songwriting of Sonny Condell\, whose unique musical vision continues to shape the band’s evolving sound. Joined by Robbie Overson and Philip King\, Scullion’s performances combine musicianship\, warmth\, humour\, and an unmistakable sense of musical curiosity. \nTheir acclaimed 2022 release Time Has Made a Change in Me further cemented their reputation as artists unafraid to explore new creative ground\, weaving together influences as diverse as James Joyce and Sufjan Stevens while maintaining the emotional honesty and intimacy that have defined the band for decades. \nReturning to the road once again\, Scullion continue to captivate audiences old and new with performances that feel both timeless and completely fresh. Audiences at Fiddlers Green Festival can expect an afternoon of exceptional songs\, rich musicianship\, and unforgettable live performance from one of Ireland’s truly iconic bands.
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/scullion/
LOCATION:An Cuan\, 44 Shore Rd\, Rostervor\, Down\, BT34 3ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:An Cuan,Fiddlers '26,Irish Music,Live Act
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SUMMARY:Eimear McGeown\, Rita Farrell & Sinéad Egan
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 18th July 2026 | 1:00pm | An Cuan\, Rostrevor\nFiddlers Green Festival is delighted to present a special afternoon concert featuring three exceptional musicians from the worlds of Irish traditional and contemporary acoustic music — Eimear McGeown\, Rita Farrell\, and Sinéad Egan. \nInternationally acclaimed flautist Eimear McGeown has established herself as one of the world’s most versatile performers across both classical and Irish flute traditions. Her remarkable career has taken her to prestigious stages throughout Europe\, Asia\, and the Americas\, including performances at BBC’s Last Night of the Proms\, Carnegie Hall in New York\, and the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. \nJoining Eimear is acclaimed London-born uilleann piper Rita Farrell\, whose deep connection to Irish traditional music has earned her recognition both in Ireland and internationally. An accomplished flute and piano player as well as an award-winning piper\, Rita’s expressive musicianship and mastery of the pipes have made her a highly respected figure within the traditional music community. \nCompleting the trio is guitarist\, pianist\, and singer-songwriter Sinéad Egan\, whose musical upbringing between London and Ireland immersed her in Irish traditional music from an early age. Influenced by legendary accompanists such as Kevin Taylor and Paddy Gallagher\, Sinéad has developed a distinctive and sensitive style that beautifully complements traditional and contemporary song alike. \nTogether\, these three outstanding performers promise an afternoon of exceptional musicianship\, rich collaboration\, and captivating traditional music in the intimate surroundings of An Cuan.
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/eimear-mcgeown-rita-farrell-sinead-egan/
LOCATION:An Cuan\, 44 Shore Rd\, Rostervor\, Down\, BT34 3ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:An Cuan,Fiddlers '26,Irish Music,Live Act
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SUMMARY:Daoirí Farrell
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 18th July 2026 | 4:00pm | An Cuan\, Rostrevor\nFiddlers Green Festival is proud to welcome one of Ireland’s leading traditional singers\, Daoirí Farrell\, to Rostrevor for a very special performance in An Cuan. \nA product of Dublin’s renowned An Góilín Traditional Singers Club\, Daoirí has become one of the most important voices in contemporary Irish folk music. Since launching his solo career at Celtic Connections in 2016\, he has earned widespread acclaim for his powerful singing\, masterful bouzouki playing\, and deeply authentic interpretation of Irish traditional song. \nAn All-Ireland Champion Singer\, Daoirí has received numerous nominations from both the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards\, alongside recognition from audiences and critics throughout the folk music world. His music has drawn praise from legendary figures including Christy Moore\, who remarked that “Daoirí has assumed the mantle of Luke Kelly\,” while broadcaster Mark Radcliffe simply described him as “What a voice.” \nCombining traditional ballads\, political songs\, humour\, storytelling\, and contemporary relevance\, Daoirí Farrell’s live performances are celebrated for their honesty\, warmth\, and emotional depth. Whether performing unaccompanied or with bouzouki in hand\, he brings a commanding presence and a profound respect for Ireland’s rich singing tradition. \nAudiences at Fiddlers Green Festival can expect an unforgettable afternoon from one of the finest traditional singers of his generation.
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/daoiri-farrell/
LOCATION:An Cuan\, 44 Shore Rd\, Rostervor\, Down\, BT34 3ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:An Cuan,Fiddlers '26,Irish Music,Live Act
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SUMMARY:Matt Benson
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 19th July 2026 | 1:00pm | An Cuan\, Rostrevor\nFiddlers Green Festival is delighted to welcome Belfast singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Benson to An Cuan for what promises to be a captivating afternoon of soul\, storytelling\, and exceptional musicianship. \nMatt’s remarkable musical journey began in unusual circumstances — after an explosion at his father’s Belfast music store led him to a salvaged trombone that would shape his future. Drawn early towards jazz and live performance\, he later earned a scholarship to study music in London before immersing himself in the rich and unpredictable world of the city’s music scene. \nHis career has included performances with electro-swing favourites Sam and The Womp\, tours alongside ska legends Bad Manners\, appearances with The Pogues\, Brian May\, and Coolio\, before eventually joining George Ezra’s touring band and performing on arena stages and major festivals around the world\, including Glastonbury. \nAlongside these experiences\, Matt developed his own songwriting voice\, culminating in the acclaimed album Sit Back Down Again\, recorded at Camden Studios in Dublin with producer Cian Boylan. Blending New Orleans soul\, 1960s rhythm and blues\, rich storytelling\, and deeply personal songwriting\, the album explores themes of love\, loss\, ambition\, and finding direction through life’s challenges. \nWith a voice full of warmth and character and songs that balance emotional honesty with vivid storytelling\, Matt Benson brings a unique sound and presence to this year’s Fiddlers Green Festival.
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/matt-benson/
LOCATION:An Cuan\, 44 Shore Rd\, Rostervor\, Down\, BT34 3ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:An Cuan,Fiddlers '26,Irish Music,Live Act
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SUMMARY:Eleanor McEvoy
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 19th July 2026 | 4:00pm | An Cuan\, Rostrevor\nFiddlers Green Festival is honoured to welcome one of Ireland’s most celebrated songwriters\, Eleanor McEvoy\, for a very special afternoon concert in An Cuan. \nBest known for writing A Woman’s Heart\, the title track of the best-selling Irish album of all time\, Eleanor has spent decades establishing herself as one of the most distinctive and respected voices in contemporary Irish music. Her songs\, rich in honesty\, emotion\, and storytelling\, continue to resonate with audiences around the world and across generations. \nA graduate of Trinity College Dublin with an honours degree in music\, Eleanor began her career as a violinist with the National Symphony Orchestra before leaving the classical world behind to pursue songwriting and performance full time. Since then\, she has built an acclaimed international career spanning sixteen albums\, performances worldwide\, and collaborations with many of Ireland’s leading artists. \nHer songs have been recorded by performers including Emmylou Harris\, Mary Black\, Mary Coughlan\, Phil Coulter\, Eliza Carthy\, and Saint Sister\, while her music continues to reach new audiences through television and film\, most recently featuring in the acclaimed series Derry Girls. \nEleanor’s most recent album\, Gimme Some Wine\, further showcases her gift for lyrical storytelling and melodic songwriting\, combining deeply personal reflection with warmth\, wit\, and emotional depth. \nAudiences at Fiddlers Green Festival can expect an intimate and unforgettable performance from one of Ireland’s finest singer-songwriters.
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/eleanor-mcevoy/
LOCATION:An Cuan\, 44 Shore Rd\, Rostervor\, Down\, BT34 3ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:An Cuan,Fiddlers '26,Irish Music,Live Act
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