More gigs than you can shake a banjo at!
The much-loved Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival is finally returning to live
and in-person performances, sessions and more. Venues will be scattered throughout
Westport – from Westport Town Hall Theatre and Holy Trinity Church to pubs and beer
gardens. The 2022 festival will see 15 different acts from the US, the UK, Germany,
Czech Republic and of course Ireland. The programme will feature pub gigs, concerts,
sessions, workshops as well as the famous gospel hour, the fun square dance and the
popular mystery gig. The line-up includes the Henhouse Prowlers (Chicago), Long Way
Home Duo (The Netherlands and Utah), the Stillhouse Junkies (Colorado), The Jumper
Cables (Czech Republic), CornMaiz String Band (Kentucky), Tim Rogers (Westport),
Yonder Boys (Germany) and The SLO County Stumblers (California) to name but a few.
If You want to buy ticket click
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The Dublin Trio live in Westport
Kevin Conneff, Joe McKenna and Tony Byrne – will be raising the roof of Matt Molloy’s Yard Bar
when they appear this April. Kevin Conneff is probably best known as the bodhrán player and
vocalist with The Chieftains. Not only is Joe McKenna one of the country’s most respected pipers,
he’s also an accomplished low whistle and button box player. Lastly, Dublin guitarist Tony Byrne
is a dedicated traditional musician, revelling in performing it, teaching it and recording it,
and has shared the stage with acts like Sharon Shannon, Danu, Paul Brady and Lunasa. A great
night of rousing trad in store.
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Westport Country Music Week
The Westport Country Music week has become one of the stand-out weeks here
at the hotel in Spring and Autumn. This wonderful package includes 5 Nights Dinner,
Bed, and Breakfast with Live Music and Dancing each night courtesy of Ireland's best
Country music artists!
Our Country Nights are becoming famous with dancers from all over Ireland coming
to see the live music each night in our Mulberry Suite. Our stage has been shared
by some of the best in the business.