Episodes
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TradFest The Podcast - Christmas Special
We chat to some of our TradFest Temple Bar 2022 artists about their Christmas traditions, memories & much more!
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TradFest The Podcast - Ralph McTell
Welcome to Season 5 of The TradFest Podcast. On Today's podcast we chat to English singer-songwriter and acoustic guitar player Ralph McTell. An incredible interview not to be missed. Ralph will be performing as part of TradFest Temple Bar 2022 on Thursday Jan 27th @ 8Pm in The National Stadium....
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TradFest Podcast - with The Henry Girls
This week we chat to The henry Girls.
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TradFest The Podcast - Episode 4 Zoe Conway and John McIntyre
On this week’s podcast, eclectic folk duo Zoe Conway + John Mc Intyre tell us about their creative process and their unique project collaboration with Julie Fowlis and Éamon Doorley, that fuses old and new Gaelic poetry and music from Ireland and Scotland – sounds intriguing! Never miss a Note,...
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 3 The Paperboys
Kieran chats to “the only rocking Celtic/Mexican/Bluegrass/Roots/Ska/Pop band you know” - the Paperboys from Vancouver, Canada! Tune in to hear about the unique and thriving culture of trad music in British Columbia, and the craft of melding Irish trad with Mexican folk. Never miss a Note, Follow...
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TradFest The Podcast - Episode 2 with The Black Feathers
This week Kieran chats to Ray Hughs and Sian Chandler from UK based Folk/Americana crossover duo The Black Feathers. They talk about their musical background, playing together, their TradFest Temple Bar 2019 performance, the band name and so much more. Enjoy some tunes from the band too. Never…
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TradFest The Podcast - Episode 1 with The Remedy Club
This week Kieran chats to Aileen & KJ better know as The Remedy Club on how they met, their musical influences and what led them to evolve their sound from Blues to Americana. Here’s a chance to get to know them ahead of their 2022 performance at TradFest Temple Bar 2022 in LoSt LaNe Dublin!…
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TradFest Podcast Bonus - Tour of Rathfarnham Castle
We've made some incredible TradFest memories in Rathfarnham Castle over the years. This iconic 7 beautiful building dates back from Elizabethan times & has an incredible interesting history. Listen back to this 2018 Podcast to learn all about it.
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TradFest Podcast Bonus - An Interview with Frankie Gavin
An incredible interview with Frankie Gavin.
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TradFest Podcast BONUS - Tour of St. Patricks Cathedral
Kieran Hanrahan and Louis Parmirton takes you on an audio tour of the historic St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 16 with Donal Lunny
Tune in to this week’s Podcast to hear our renowned musician Donal Lunny . Kieran chats to Donal about playing with Planxty, The Bothy Band, his musical partnership with Andy Irvine, his work as a producer & more. Tune in.
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TradFest Podcast- Episode 15 with Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh
Delighted to have renowned singer and fiddle player Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh on our Podcast today. Kieran and Mairead speak about her musical career, playing as part of SíFiddlers, recording a solo album & much more…tune in
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 14 with Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill
Start the weekend with our latest podcast. Kieran chats with singer Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill. Being part of Skara Brae while still in school, balancing a nursing and music career & performing with her sister Triona Ní Dhomhnaill. Tune in
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 13 with Moya Brennan
Delighted to have the Moya Brennan - First Lady of Celtic Music on this weeks Podcast. Kieran and Moya chat about Clannad Irish Band, her musical upbringing, performing with Cormac de Barra and being a part of Irish Women in Harmony Tune in
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 12 with Mark Redmond
Delighted to have Uilleann piper Mark Redmond Music on this week’s Podcast. Kieran & Mark chat about his music career, teaching music, the honour of playing Eamonn Ceannt’s pipes in Kilmainham Gaol at TradFest 2020 & much more. Tune in
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 11 with Andy Irvine
We’re delighted to have musician, singer & songwriter Andy Irvine on this week’s podcast. Kieran & Andy chat about his incredible 50-year music career, playing with bands including Sweeny’s Men & Planxty & collaborating with Paul Brady & Donal Lunny.
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 10 with Triona Ní Dhomhnaill
We’re delighted to have the very talented multi-instrumentalist and singer Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill on this week’s podcast. Kieran and Tríona chat about her time with seminal Irish bands Skara Brae & The Bothy Band, composing music & much more. Tune in
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 9 with virtuoso fingerstyle guitar-player Shane Hennessy
We are delighted to have virtuoso fingerstyle guitar-player Shane Hennessy on this week’s podcast. He chats to Kieran about his musical beginnings, his musical influences and heroes and what he’s been up to during lockdown.
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 8 with John Lynch, leader from the Kilfenora Ceili Band
Fascinating podcast today with John Lynch, leader of the Kilfenora Ceili Band, Ireland’s oldest Ceili Band. John & Kieran chat about the history of the band, the music styles over the years, playing at festivals around the world & TradFest & more.
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 7 with Michelle Mulcahy
Kieran Hanrahan talks to multi-instrumentalist & Queen of the Harp Michelle Mulcahy on this week’s For Folk Sake Podcast. Michelle discusses teaching & making an album during Covid, her love for the harp plus the harp tradition of Burma. Loads to learn this week!
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 6 with Davey Cashin from The Kilkennys
For Folk Safe Podcast with Davey Cashin lead singer with one of Ireland’s most popular Ballad groups The Kilkennys
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 5 with Eleanor McEvoy
This week Kieran chats to Eleanor McEvoy
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 4 with Kevin Burke - PART 2
On Today's 'For Folk Sake' Kieran talks to one of the finest living Irish fiddlers, Kevin Burke.
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 3 with Kevin Burke - PART 1
On Today's 'For Folk Sake' Kieran talks to one of the finest living Irish fiddlers, Kevin Burke. In Part 1 of our podcast they talk about the many Irish musicians he played with in 60’s London and his time with The Bothy Band and Patrick Street.
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 2 with Lisa Lambe
Delighted to have Lisa Lambe as our guest on this week’s ‘For Folk Sake’ Podcast. Kieran chats to her about launching her new album just before lockdown, her acting and music career, her performance at TradFest 2020 & much more. Tune in.
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TradFest Podcast - Episode 1 with Zoe Conway
This week we ‘re delighted to be chatting with Zoe Conway, one of Ireland’s leading fiddle payers to talk about her music career in the trad & classical worlds, what she’s been up to during the lockdown, her performance at TradFest, touring with Riverdance & much more. Tune in
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 16 with Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh
Great Podcast this week with Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, one of Ireland's most creative fiddler players, who’s played several times at TradFest. He chats to Kieran about his music beginnings & career, playing the unique Hardanger fiddle, as well as playing with groups The Gloaming & This is How we Fly.
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 15 with Martin Harley
This week Kieran chats to Martin Harley.
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 14 with Ian Davis
This week we are delighted to chat to Ian Davis about his Irish roots, his beginnings in the music industry, TD Sunfest history & making it a virtual festival. Plus, a great tune from Kern. Tune in & Enjoy.
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TradFest temple Bar Unlocked Episode 13 with Enda Scahill
On this week’s podcast we are joined by Enda Scahill, leading banjo player & teacher and fouding member of WeBanjo 3. They chat about Enda’s music background, WeBanjo 3, #FollowTheLight Festival & much more. Tune in
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 12 with Aoife Scott
On this weeks Podcast Kieran chats to the lovely Aoife Scott about her album launch at TradFest 2020, her online converts during lockdown, her staycation in Ireland, the future of live gigs & more.
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 11 with Liz Doherty, musician, TV Music producer, educator and member of the board of Culture Ireland
Delighted to have Liz Doherty on this week’s podcast. Liz and Kieran chat about her new business ITeachTrad, the Fleadh 2020 virtual edition, the Sífiddlers & so much more. Tune in & enjoy.
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 10 with Jim Page
Kieran Hanrahan talks to the legendary singer songwriter Jim Page about his music career and using music as a political and social expression on this week’s TradFest Unlocked Podcast. A truly fascinating episode, tune in.
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 9 with Joanie Madden leader of Cherish the Ladies and one of the greatest musicians and personalities in the history of Irish music in America.
TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 9 with Joanie Madden leader of Cherish the Ladies and one of the greatest musicians and personalities in the history of Irish music in America.
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 8 with Martin Cahill from Syracuse Irish Festival
On this week’s episode Kieran is joined by Martin Cahill of The Syracuse Irish Festival. Listen to some great stories, music, up and coming artists and much more. Tune in.
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 7 with Dawn Beaton Festival and Programming Director of The Celtic Colours International Festival
On this week’s Podcast Kieran speaks to Dawn Beaton @Celtic_Colours Festival, Cape Breton, Canada and member of The Beaton Sisters Band. She speaks about the rich Scots Gaelic roots of her hometown Mabou, this year’s festival & much more. Tune in
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 6 with Lisa Schwartz Festival Director of Philadelphia Folk Festival
We are delighted to have Lisa Schwartz Festival Director of Philadelphia Folk Festival on our Podcast this week. She shares the history of the festival, insight about the 2020 digital edition this August & more. Enjoy
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 5 with Dr. Aileen Dillane
TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 5 with Dr. Aileen Dillane
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 4 with Una McAlinden Director of the National Celtic Festival in Portarlington, Victoria, Australia.
TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 4 with Una McAlinden Director of the National Celtic Festival in Portarlington, Victoria, Australia.
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 3 with Brenda Willis, Director of Music City Irish Fest Nashville and Manager of music group The Willis Clan.
Together with our friends in Failte Ireland we’ve decided to create this series of Temple Bar TradFest podcasts to connect with our listeners from around the world about see how they are coping during the Covid-19 lockdown. And we wanted to share these stories and experiences with you our…
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 2 with Maryann McTeague Keifer Host of: Ireland Tonight WDCB 90.9FM Chicago
Together with our friends in Failte Ireland we’ve decided to create this series of Temple Bar TradFest podcasts to connect with our listeners from around the world about see how they are coping during the Covid-19 lockdown. And we wanted to share these stories and experiences with you our…
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TradFest Temple Bar Unlocked Episode 1 with Barry Stapleton from Milwaukee Irish Fest
Together with our friends in Failte Ireland we’ve decided to create this series of Temple Bar TradFest podcasts to connect with our listeners from around the world about see how they are coping during the Covid-19 lockdown. And we wanted to share these stories and experiences with you our…
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EP56 - Tradfest 2020 is only two days away and kicks off this Wednesday Night when Screaming Orphans, this week's guests, play a show at the Olympia Theatre with Hothouse Flowers plus Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings!
EP56 - Tradfest 2020 is only two days away and kicks off this Wednesday Night when Screaming Orphans, this week's guests, play a show at the Olympia Theatre with Hothouse Flowers plus Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings!
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EP55 - Hothouse Flowers - a very special Tradfest show with Liam and Peter from the 'Flowers in conversation with Kieran Hanrahan and playing live at the Tradfest Launch - they play The Olympia Theatre on Jan 22nd, the opening night of this year's Tradfest Festival.
EP55 - Hothouse Flowers - a very special Tradfest show with Liam and Peter from the 'Flowers in conversation with Kieran Hanrahan and playing live at the Tradfest Launch - they play The Olympia Theatre on Jan 22nd, the opening night of this year's Tradfest Festival.
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EP54 Boxing Banjo live and interview from Tradfest 2020 launch in Iveagh House, Dublin. Tradfest is just weeks away and we're celebrating with a deep dive into the magical world of Boxing Banjo as we speak with them and share their full set from the Tradfest 2020 Launch.
EP54 Boxing Banjo live and interview from Tradfest 2020 launch in Iveagh House, Dublin. Tradfest is just weeks away and we're celebrating with a deep dive into the magical world of Boxing Banjo as we speak with them and share their full set from the Tradfest 2020 Launch.
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EP53 - Happy New Year from Tradfest - we've an extended special show with the legend that is Seamie O'Dowd from Sligo!
EP53 - Happy New Year from Tradfest - we've an extended special show with the legend that is Seamie O'Dowd from Sligo!
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