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Louth EU Cultural Programme: Legendary Together

Opening Event:

Louth Seisiún - Join us at the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol, on Thursday 2nd July as we officially open our Cultural Programme to celebrate Irelands Presidency of the EU. 

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann celebrates its' 75th Anniversary this year and throughout its time has promoted and developed Irish music and culture with over 450 branches of Comhaltas across Europe and the World. 

The work of Comhaltas reflects a number of the key cultural themes and initiatives for the 2026 Irish Presidency including:

  • Promotion of ‘An Teanga’.
  • Community Connection & Engagement
  • Support of Rural/Gaeltacht Creativity.
  • Cultural Diplomacy.

The Oriel Centre is Comhaltas’ NE Regional Centre based at Dundalk Gaol, with support from Louth County Council since 2007.  

This evening of high quality traditional Irish entertainment is led by the some of this Region’s most talented traditional musicians, singers and dancers, most of whom are multi All Ireland title holders in music, song and dance and is curated and produced by Oriel Centre manager Kay Webster.

Artists include flute players Kay Webster, Kerrieanne McArdle & Oisín Ó Maoleoin; harpers Rachael Dooley & Ryan Martin, uilleann piper Padraig Donlon; guitar, Paul McMahon; fiddle, Ursula Byrne & Lorraine McMahon, Ellen Webster and Dervla Marron; concertina Jaymee Martin; bodhran Jack Ridley; banjo, Fionn Marron; mandolin, Bee Malone; singers, Nora Malone, Pearse McMahon and Bríd Dooley; and featuring dancers from the McGee School of Irish Dance

        

                                                                                                                                                

Oriel Centre Summer Show Series – Seisiún 2026 – Comhaltas – Oriel Centre