The Kilkennys Live Music & Concerts

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The Kilkennys live at Sound Lounge Extra - an energetic afternoon of Irish folk and ballads with a modern edge.

A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport with audiences across the globe

Picking up the mantle left by acts such as The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers, the group continue to conquer tour circuits in Europe and the U.S.AIn the past years The Kilkennys have shared the stage with renowned Irish artists such as Shane McGowan, Sharron Shannon and Finbar FureyContinuing their hectic tour schedule 2016 saw the band perform on the main stage at Milwaukee Irish Fest - the largest Irish Festival in the world

“The Kilkennys are a great band upholding the Irish Folk/Ballad tradition with a contemporary styleMatching the passion and

stories with these songsThe Kilkennys live is a fantastic show”

- Barry Stapleton, Milwaukee Irish Fest

The band was established between schoolmates and began touring the length and breadth of Ireland in 1998In 2008 they decided to name themselves ‘The Kilkennys' after their beloved home, Kilkenny CityNow based in South East Ireland, the group have evolved through the years and are anchored by founding members Davey Cashin (vocals, mandolin, banjo, guitar, whistles), Tommy Mackey (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals), and Mick Martin (bodhran, uilleann pipes, low whistles, guitar, vocals)

After releasing their live album and DVD ‘Meet The Kilkennys’, Radio and TV appearance soon followed, which included RTE’s Late Late Show, where they preformed their single ‘Shine on Kilkenny’ , an original song released to coincide with Kilkenny winning All Ireland hurling final for a forth year in a row, a sporting celebration also headlined by The KilkennysTheir much acclaimed studio album ‘The Colour Of Freedom’ (2014) features a mix of original material and well known ballads like 'Rocky Road to Dublin’ and ‘South Australia’The strong connection between the band and their music is showcased in this album, with compelling musicianship and pristine vocal harmonies

Seeking to preserve their status for re-introducing Irish folk and ballads to a young audience while capturing the hearts of the more seasoned traditional music lover, The Kilkennys embark on their new show featuring new material, set to be released later in the yearThe bands popularity continues to grow with every energy filled, toe tapping and hand clapping night of entertainment.

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Date(s)8 Feb 2026
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VenueSound Lounge Extra
AddressWellington Fold, Darwen, Lancashire,
BB31PU

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Event Details

Date8 Feb 2026
Time(s)4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CostGeneral Admission: GBP 20.00
VenueSound Lounge Extra
Wellington Fold
Darwen
Lancashire
BB31PU
Phone07584855972
CategoryLive Music & Concerts


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