Crossing the Shannon

Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray, Co Wicklow Today 8pm 16/14 01-2724030; The Lab, Dingle, Co Kerry Tomorrow 8pm 14/12 087-8546572; Tech…

Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray, Co Wicklow Today 8pm 16/14 01-2724030; The Lab, Dingle, Co Kerry Tomorrow 8pm 14/12 087-8546572; Tech Amergin Arts Centre, Waterville, Co Kerry Sun 8pm 15/12 066-9478956; Station House Theatre, Clifden, Co Galway Tues 8pm 12/10 095-21206; Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Co Mayo Wed 8pm 15/12 094-9023733; Belltable Arts Centre Limerick Thurs 8pm 15/12 061-319866

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh takes temporary leave of her regular compadres in Danú to air her gorgeously earthy voice (and doubtless play a few flute tunes too) for Music Network’s January tour, in the company of Roscommon flute player John Wynne and fiddle player John McEvoy, who have long championed the north Connaught style, and guitarist, keyboards and flute player John Blake. The four musicians will cast a welcoming gabháil around tunes and songs drawn from the length and breadth of the country.

Siobhán Long

Siobhán Long

Siobhán Long, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about traditional music and the wider arts