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Portlaoise Pub sessions, concerts and workshops.
Laois is set to be a magnet for trad music fans at the Portlaoise TradFest over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
The local organising committee invite local people to come out and enjoy a weekend of entertainment filled with the very best in traditional Irish music events from Friday to Sunday, May 2 to 4, around Portlaoise.
The organisers told the Leinster Express / Laois Live that this highly anticipated festival will bring a host of renowned artists, lively sessions, enriching workshops and engaging events to Portlaoise, celebrating Ireland’s rich musical heritage.
The festival team is also thrilled that the legendary Dervish will headline at the Dunamaise Arts Centre at 8 pm on May 2, delivering their spellbinding blend of traditional music and song to an eager audience.
Meanwhile, Scullion and Ye Vagabonds, two of Ireland’s most exciting contemporary folk acts, will take to the stage at Kavanagh’s, ensuring a memorable experience for festival-goers.
Beyond the stellar performances, the organising committee say Portlaoise TradFest 2025 will offer an unparalleled programme of events that will include lots of Laois musicians. MORE BELOW PICTURE.
Local musicians pictured at the launch in Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.
More below weekend session guide.
Hosting the festival is none other than Caitríona Sherlock, acclaimed singer and three-time All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil winner, who will be engaging with artists and audiences alike through interviews, singing sessions, and special appearances throughout the weekend.
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Festival organisers invite musicians, music lovers, and the wider community to come together for what promises to be an electrifying weekend of Irish tradition, talent, and craic.
For ticket information, workshop sign-ups, and the full event schedule, visit www.portlaoisetradfest.com
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