Join us for our festival launch with highly regarded father-daughter duo
Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Antóin Mac Gabhann.
Caitlín Nic Gabhann is an acclaimed concertina player, composer, teacher
and percussive dancer from Co. Meath. A three-time All-Ireland
concertina champion and former Riverdance performer, she has toured
internationally for over 15 years. Raised in a musical family, she learned
from her father, renowned fiddler Antóin Mac Gabhann, and inherited a
love of traditional dance from her mother, Bernie. Antóin, originally from
Co. Cavan, is an award-winning fiddler whose 1971 championship
victories established him as one of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians.
Together, Antóin and Caitlín bring to the stage a unique father-anddaughter
partnership, blending generations of musical tradition,
exceptional artistry and a lifetime of shared music-making in what
promises to be a truly memorable performance.
Hosted by Gormlaith Maynes, with guest speakers.
Partially seated, partially standing. Limited capacity. Free admission.