Concerts

ALTAN @40 – Celebrating Four Decades of Musical Brilliance! Presented by Portlaoise Trad Fest. ALTAN mark an incredible 40 years on the road, honouring their Donegal roots while captivating audiences across the globe. Widely hailed as one of the finest traditional Irish bands of all time, their powerful blend of fiery fiddle tunes, exquisite songs, and heartfelt musicianship has earned them worldwide acclaim.

With special anniversary concerts planned and a renewed burst of energy following their acclaimed album Donegal, ALTAN continue to shine as true tradition bearer, innovative, authentic, and utterly unforgettable. Led by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, their music remains as vibrant and emotionally rich as ever.

Join them as they celebrate this remarkable milestone and step into their next chapter of extraordinary music.

Following their critical acclaim on social media without ever releasing a single song on music platforms, Irish Dance Music (IDM) band and viral sensation CLADA have worked wonders around the UK and Ireland in the short time that they’ve been together.

Formed in October 2024, CLADA have taken what has been celebrated as part of Irish tradition for years and ramped it up to all new heights with their fast melody’s and tight rhythms. With fiddle and accordion being driven by a bass guitar and a drum kit and held together by the acoustic guitar you are in for one hell of a show!

Blending Irish Traditional Music with contemporary genres like Pop and Rock, CLADA have made a name for themselves.

Dublin-born singer-songwriter George Murphy burst onto the Irish music scene at just 17 following RTÉ’s You’re a Star, signing to Sony Ireland and scoring a No.1 debut album, Dreamed A Dream, which went triple-platinum. Widely praised by legends such as Phil Coulter, Ronnie Drew and Peggy Seeger, Murphy quickly established himself as one of Ireland’s most compelling vocal talents.

Across a career spanning folk, trad and roots-driven songwriting, George has released multiple acclaimed albums, toured extensively in Ireland and the US, collaborated with artists including The Dubliners and Christy Dignam, and spent several years touring the world as a member of The High Kings.

Now fronting George Murphy & Sons, a powerhouse band formed close to home with family and friends, Murphy returns to the festival stage with a sound that blends tradition, storytelling and raw live energy — a show built for big crowds and unforgettable Sunday nights.