TradFest The Podcast

We’re delighted to have the very talented multi-instrumentalist and singer Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill on this week’s podcast.

Kieran and Tríona chat about her time with seminal Irish bands Skara Brae & The Bothy Band, composing music & much more.

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We are delighted to have virtuoso fingerstyle guitar-player Shane Hennessy on this week’s podcast. He chats to Kieran about his musical beginnings, his musical influences and heroes and what he’s been up to during lockdown.

Fascinating podcast today with John Lynch, leader of the Kilfenora Ceili Band, Ireland’s oldest Ceili Band.

John & Kieran chat about the history of the band, the music styles over the years, playing at festivals around the world & TradFest & more. 

Kieran Hanrahan talks to multi-instrumentalist & Queen of the Harp Michelle Mulcahy on this week’s For Folk Sake Podcast. Michelle discusses teaching & making an album during Covid, her love for the harp plus the harp tradition of Burma.

Loads to learn this week!

For Folk Safe Podcast with Davey Cashin lead singer with one of Ireland’s most popular Ballad groups The Kilkennys

This week Kieran chats to Eleanor McEvoy

On Today's 'For Folk Sake' Kieran talks to one of the finest living Irish fiddlers, Kevin Burke.

On Today's 'For Folk Sake' Kieran talks to one of the finest living Irish fiddlers, Kevin Burke. In Part 1 of our podcast they talk about the many Irish musicians he played with in 60’s London and his time with The Bothy Band and Patrick Street.

Delighted to have Lisa Lambe as our guest on this week’s ‘For Folk Sake’ Podcast. Kieran chats to her about launching her new album just before lockdown, her acting and music career, her performance at TradFest 2020 & much more. Tune in.

This week we ‘re delighted to be chatting with Zoe Conway, one of Ireland’s leading fiddle payers to talk about her music career in the trad & classical worlds, what she’s been up to during the lockdown, her performance at TradFest, touring with Riverdance & much more.

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Great Podcast this week with Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, one of Ireland's most creative fiddler players, who’s played several times at TradFest.

He chats to Kieran about his music beginnings & career, playing the unique Hardanger fiddle, as well as playing with groups The Gloaming & This is How we Fly.

This week Kieran chats to Martin Harley.

This week we are delighted to chat to Ian Davis about his Irish roots, his beginnings in the music industry, TD Sunfest history & making it a virtual festival. Plus, a great tune from Kern.

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On this week’s podcast we are joined by Enda Scahill, leading banjo player & teacher and fouding member of WeBanjo 3.

They chat about Enda’s music background, WeBanjo 3, #FollowTheLight Festival & much more. Tune in 

On this weeks Podcast Kieran chats to the lovely Aoife Scott about her album launch at TradFest 2020, her online converts during lockdown, her staycation in Ireland, the future of live gigs & more. 

Delighted to have Liz Doherty on this week’s podcast. Liz and Kieran chat about her new business ITeachTrad, the Fleadh 2020 virtual edition, the Sífiddlers & so much more. Tune in & enjoy. 

Kieran Hanrahan talks to the legendary singer songwriter Jim Page about his music career and using music as a political and social expression on this week’s TradFest Unlocked Podcast. A truly fascinating episode, tune in. 

TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 9 with Joanie Madden leader of Cherish the Ladies and one of the greatest musicians and personalities in the history of Irish music in America.

On this week’s episode Kieran is joined by Martin Cahill of The Syracuse Irish Festival. Listen to some great stories, music, up and coming artists and much more. Tune in.

On this week’s Podcast Kieran speaks to Dawn Beaton @Celtic_Colours Festival, Cape Breton, Canada and member of The Beaton Sisters Band. She speaks about the rich Scots Gaelic roots of her hometown Mabou, this year’s festival & much more.

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