The latest project from Breda Cooney, this is a unique one hour show blending traditional Irish ballads, storytelling, and the rare art of mouth whistling.
From ancient Irish plough tunes to original compositions, The Whistling Balladeer breathes new life into a nearly forgotten tradition and explores the interconnectedness of whistling cultures around the world.

More than music, whistling is a language, meditation, healing, war and communication. With voice, whistle, and guitar, she weaves together its story and her own, inviting audiences on a powerful journey. Expect; Irish tunes 1700s & 1800s and original tunes, Traditional ballads and folklore

Host of the long-running Fishers Cross music session, she’s been singing and whistling all her life, keeping tradition alive, one haunting note at a time.