Whatever your experience of Ireland, you will know that music is very important here, it’s part of the language; the playing of traditional instruments is an engrained part of the education system and very much a part of the rich culture and heritage of the Gaeltacht.
Ballinskelligs not only has local talent; just like the spectacular scenery and light that has drawn in artists to the area, there is something spiritual about being on the edge of the world that has attracted musicians and singers to this magical place.
There’s also a top quality recording studio with a panoramic view of the bay.
While visiting Ballinskelligs, you can even have lessons on the whistle or the guitar so you can join in the regular wednesday night sessions at Tig Rosie’s pub.
Ballinskelligs is blessed with five places where you can immerse yourself in music, traditional or otherwise. It must be something in the air; music is everywhere! The venues are all at the cultural heart of Ballinskelligs, which stretches from Dungeagan village to the beach.
Both pubs, Tig Rosie and Cable O’Leary’s, have regular music nights throughout the summer, Café Cois Trá has music outdoors every sunday afternoon and there are concerts at the Community Hall and in the restaurant at Cill Rialaig Arts Centre. Even out of season there are events to keep you dancing.
In July, we have the Ballinskelligs Festival, which is growing every year, and with a new Arts committee here there’s talk of expanding even further in 2015 to include Irish language music, more Céilí’s, workshops and more.
Check out our What’s On guide for complete listings of music events.