Shane and David have been playing music together for nearly twenty years and only in there last twelve years they decided to put the duo together to promote their unique approach to traditional music alongside new compositions. Shane is from an area in south Sligo known as lavagh, coming from a musical family he started […]

The Willow Jacks are a local, Westport group that play a broad range of folksy and alternative music. An eclectic and well-polished set performed by an experienced 4-piece band, featuring a sensational percussionist and excellent 3-part harmonies.

Doors Open 7.30pm Show starts 8pm The Irish born, multi-award winning vocalist and composer is now based in North West Roscommon, having been an integral part of both the New York City and London scene for many years. Her unique, rich sound was described by The Guardian as 'Tobin's 24 carat voice'. Her expressive range […]

'The Mississippi Sheiks' from the west of Ireland, Rory's own stomping ground for those early stage's of his life, are a dedicated, hard working no frills, energetic power trio. Sharing his music around at every giving opportunity they continue to be inspired by Rory's life and music. Having entertained Rory Gallagher fans and musos alike […]

Matt Molloy's Yard Bar Clew Bay Folk Club has been meeting on a monthly basis for over Eight years now. It is a community of singers and musicians and writers who meet and share their work in a respectful listening space in Matt Molloy's Yard Bar. Zoom came to the rescue during the pandemic and […]

Dani Larkin Hailing from the Armagh-Monaghan border, Dani Larkin is being heralded as ‘one of the finest songwriters of our time’. Larkin has been creating music for several years, and is a well known face on the live circuit in Northern Ireland. A storyteller by nature, her music is inspired by the folktales she was […]

Bog Bodies are a heavy folk outfit (often dubbed “Bog Rock” or “Druid Rock”) formed by Irish singer-songwriter and archaeologist Dan Maher. Joined live by renowned Irish Traditional musicians Ciara O'Donnell, and Pio Ryan. Their genre-bending, high-energy folk sound is inspired by Dan’s close study and appreciation of ancient culture, pulling songs from the ether […]

The Cobbler's group started in 2008 as an ‘Improvers’ trad / folk session. The first venue was in the Clew Bay Hotel, then The Islander Bar, then Hobans, and it had settled in Cobbler's Bar in the Wyatt Hotel way before the COVID pandemic. It has been a regular Thursday night slot in many peoples’ […]

Time to be confirmed Clare Island boasts a rich cultural heritage and a raft of craftspeople, artists musicians and dancers- and Westival is once again reaching across the water to embrace this creative spirit. This year, our very own Graham Sweeney will be performing an intimate gig in the lighthouse, followed by a collaborative music […]