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Frank Greally is an accomplished singer, whose extensive repertoire and beautiful tone have delighted audiences at singing clubs around the country especially in his native county of Mayo and his adopted home of Dublin. Expect an evening of music, song, poetry, stories and ideas, with a wonderful mix of voices. Come along, listen and be…

Fergus Woods is a singer, songwriter, collector and researcher. A stalwart of the Sunflower Folk Club in Belfast, Fergus has been active in the city’s folk music scene for over fifty years as a performer, documentarian and promoter. A retired teacher, Fergus is the author of Kind Friends, Lend an Ear,  documenting his song collecting experiences…

To mark the anniversary of Dominic Behan’s death in Glasgow on August 3, 1989, the Clé Abhaile Zoom session will celebrate Dominic’s unique talents as a singer, songwriter, playwright and activist in the company of Des Geraghty, Fergus Whelan and others. Along with some of the songs made famous by Dominic, we will hear some…

Given the current state of the world, it’s not always easy to sing a happy song. But as we pack up our bags for the summer we’ve decided to hold an evening dedicated to the humorous, the satirical and the absurd. From Zozimus and Behan to Christy Moore and Jimmy Crowley there’s a rich store…

David Ingerson has been singing traditional Irish songs for over 40 years. He has visited Ireland on numerous occasions to attend and perform at music and singing festivals and sessions; and to collect songs and research the backgrounds of songs. During his visits he has studied traditional singing under dozens of notable Irish singers, including…

An unforgettable evening of music, song and storytelling in the intimate atmosphere of the Clé Club is to be recorded for TG4 in association with Méabh O’Hare and Sonas Productions. Under the watchful eyes of fear a’ Tí, Des Geraghty, and TG4 presenter, Róisín Chambers, the evening will feature performances by Andy Irvine, Paddy Glackin (to…

Geneviève is a former All-Canada champion sean-nós singer, having won the Comórtas Amhránaíochta Sean-nós at the Oireachtas na Gaeilge Cheanada in 2021. She has studied, performed, and taught with renowned traditional performers in both the US and Ireland, and holds a master’s degree in folklore and ethnomusicology from Indiana University in the US. A native…

“The Summer is a-coming in and Winter’s gone away o.” May is the month when hawthorn flowers bloom. Its leaves and berries have been used in herbal remedies, including teas known to soothe sore throats and support the voice – a small but fitting detail for a night built around music and song. In this…

From Clonmany in Inishowen, Grace Toland is a great exponent of unaccompanied traditional singing. She enthusiastically carries on her community’s rich musical tradition and enjoys sharing the songs she learned from her elders and friends. She is a key driving force behind the Inishowen Traditional Singers’ Circle and of the annual Inishowen International Traditional Singing…

“The whole world’s in a terrible state o’ chassis” Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking Clé Club night inspired by the words of one of Ireland’s greatest playwrights, Seán O Casey. In a time when conflict continues to shape lives across the globe, this evening will invite collective expression in an anti-war gathering rooted…