Clonmel World Music

22/06/2026

There's only an even dozen tickets left for "Sweep Down To The Sea" , in Raheen House Clonmel on this Thursday 25th June.
This is a really top class show, featuring 3 great Irish artists: Ultan Conlon - musician , Eleanor Shanley and Jim Higgins.
They pay deserved homage to the great songs, stories and the legacy of Percy French, one of our greatest artists, author's and songwriters. Tickets on Sale now:
https://clonmelworldmusic.com/.../sweep-down-to-the-sea.../

Here's Percy French's most famous song, which was his biggest hit when released by Don McClean. One of the best emigrant songs, in the Irish Songbook..
https://youtu.be/I4M_0Bvk10Q

"Mountains o' Mourne" - Don McLeanOh, Mary, this London's a won...

16/06/2026

Clonmel World Music proudly presents "Sweep Down To The Sea" , in Raheen House Clonmel on Thursday 25th June. This show is wowing audiences all over ireland, and features 3 great Irish artists: Ultan Conlon - musician, Eleanor Shanley and Jimmy Higgins.
It celebrates the songs stories and legacy of Percy French, one of our greatest songwriters. Tickets on Sale now:
https://clonmelworldmusic.com/.../sweep-down-to-the-sea.../
Here's the great Brendan O'Dowda with French's great satire about the West Clare Railway..
https://youtu.be/7w7eH6JuL50?list=PLOW855V6M4iS8-NwYCAys4eISGA4G9YF5

15/06/2026

10/06/2026

The Wood of O will be with us in Jerry Moynihan's this coming Friday night, 12th June. It is the full trio band, and we can't wait. Fresh from their appearance at The Galway Folk Festival last weekend, they are one of Tipperary's top bands. ‘The Wood of O’, has been mesmerising audiences all over for the past six years with their unique original material, and tasty covers. Support is local balladeer Eoin Barrett. Great nights entertainment guaranteed. Its great to give a platform to 4 of our great local musicians, worthy of your support.
Doors are 7pm, and Show 7.30pm.
Tickets on sale here:
https://clonmelworldmusic.com/events/the-wood-of-o/
https://youtu.be/y1m7TzmzJGY

Provided to YouTube by DistroKidMeadow Song · The Wood of OMead...

29/05/2026

Dirk Powell and Amelia Powell (Louisiana USA) will be in Jerry Moynihans next Thursday 04th June. Dirk Powell is a 4 time Grammy winner, and author of the classic "Waterbound", which has been recorded over 100 times.Amelia Powell is immersed in the musical culture of her grandfather, Cajun fiddle hero Dewey Balfa.
Together, they play the songs and music of their Appalachian and Cajun heritage.. Tickets still on sale https://clonmelworldmusic.com/events/dirk-powell-2026/

https://youtu.be/_pwRWl8p9ec

Dirk and Amelia Powell perform “Somewhere Between”, by Merle Haggar...

22/05/2026

We were so lucky to have the wonderful Savannah Gardner and the recovering good girls in town last week.
They were brilliant, looking forward to a return visit. This is a great story song, great imagery and athmosphere

Savannah Gardner & The Recovering Good Girls — “Cowboys of Carrizo”...

17/05/2026

Clonmel World Music Very Proudly Presents:
Dirk Powell and Amelia Powell (Louisiana USA), in Jerry Moynihans on Thursday 04th June.
Dirk Powell is a 4 time Grammy winner, author of the classic "Waterbound". He is a long time member of Joan Baez's band
Amelia Powell is immersed in the musical culture of her grandfather, Cajun fiddle hero Dewey Balfa.
Together, they play the songs and music of their Appalachian and Cajun heritage
"He is the greatest old-time banjo player alive, and a graduate student of both mountain and Cajun fiddle styles, diatonic button accordion and a singer and songwriter..an artist of unique vision and unbending integrity" - Steve Earle
Tickets on sale now:
https://clonmelworldmusic.com/events/dirk-powell-2026/
https://youtu.be/1MAMu3LHIYA

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