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the deadlians Brìgdhe Chaimbeul & Aidan O’ Rourke
Mother Presents Cultúr Club With Irish DJ Legend SAOIRSE headlining a bill that includes the likes of RTÉ Choice Music Prize nominated electronic artist, Elaine Mai who will be putting on a special, one night only performance to show the latest in her incredible productions, joined by Maykay. Mother DJs Ruth Kavanagh, Ghostboy & Rocky T Delgado will be joined across the site by DJs Kelly-Anne Byrne, Puzzy Wrangler, and more with dancers, kinksters, and fabulous drag artists. The Mother ‘Géilí Mór’, Ireland’s largest Queer céilí returns with the fabulous PJ Kirby (co-host of the smash hit podcast, I’m Grand Mam), with help from RiverDrag & a live queer céilí band. The National Museum of Ireland, 17:00-23:00, Saturday March 16th Paper Flower Making and Storytelling with Pavee Point Tigín, 13.40pm - 14.10pm, Sunday 17th March Flower making was an important tradition among Traveller women and contributed to the family’s welfare. At this gathering, Traveller women will recall making decorative flowers from different types of paper, using those pieces to trade and barter for other goods and services, sharing many stories of people they met that reflect the time and give unique insights into the Traveller experience in Ireland, and how it has changed. Brìgdhe Chaimbeul & Aidan O’ Rourke Celebrated Scottish smallpipe virtuoso Brìghde Chaimbeul in this duo with renowned fiddle player Aidan O’ Rourke explore ancient melodies in a guttural, threadbare fashion. Characterized not only by their ability, but also their individuality, this presentation from the Baltimore Fiddle Fair has once more ensured its continued reputation of seeking out and celebrating world class talent. Tigín, 17:45-18:15 & 21:10-21:40, Sunday 17th March Louise Mulcahy le Chairde Known as one of the best uileann pipers this country has yet produced, and an acclaimed flute player to boot, Louise Mulcahy brings an all star cast to this ecstatic celebration of Irish music, including harpist Michelle Mulcahey, and RTÉ Concert Orchestra Resident artist Zoë Conway and award winning guitarist, John McIntyre. Halla Mór, 19:00-19:45, Sunday 17th March The Deadlians The trad infused psychedelic punk of The Deadlians has been mentioned to me dozens of times in interviews with bands like The Scratch and Lankum, and having caught them live a number of times over the last year, it’s easy to understand why. Wild, delirious, swaggering rock fronted by a true troubadour in Sean Fitzgerald, they are an infectious and raucous live proposition that are not to be missed. Rí Rá Stage, 21:40-22:25, Sunday 17th March Niamh Bury The name Niamh Bury is a ubiquitous thing in Irish folk circles, and with a compelling voice and attention to the details of arrangement, it’s easy to hear why. The rich textures and fresh perspectives with which she interprets old, old songs is spellbinding, and as a new signee to Claddagh records, looks set to take flight in coming months. If you have even a passing interest in beautiful music, you owe it to yourself to find out why everyone is talking. Tigín, 22:00-22:30, Sunday 17th March For full listings and ticket info: www.stpatricksfestival.ie 53