Coming up in November, in the Cultural Quarters, Carrick-on-Suir, we are delighted to welcome back Dónal Clancy with his fabulous Folk n' Blues Revue!
Date: Saturday, 8th November 2025 / Time: From 7:30PM-9PM / Adm; €20
Location: The Long Gallery, Tudor Manor House, Ormond Castle, Carrick-on-Suir, E32 CX59.
(Please note, there are stairs to the performance area)
Booking opens tomorrow Friday, 17th October 2025 at 11AM.
To book: Call Tudor Artisan Hub on 086 2560609
or Online www.ticketsource.com/tudor-artisan-hub (booking fee applies).
Highly accomplished guitarist, singer, storyteller Dónal Clancy, son of the late Liam Clancy, of the world-famous Clancy Brothers, who hailed from Carrick-on-Suir is bringing his unique Folk n' Blues Revue to the Ormond Castle. This show features a unique blend of Classic Blues songs and cool, bluesy arrangements of well-known tunes. It involves Donal weaving the history of songs and his personal connection to them, which includes many musical legends he met whilst playing with his father, Liam Clancy. The show includes songs from Bob Dylan, Elizabeth Cotton, Jackson C Frank, Big Bill Broonzy, and Rev. Gary Davis, along with a few of Donal's own original compositions.
Liam Clancy gave Dónal his first guitar at the age of eight, and he was playing professionally by his early teens. Donal was a member of Trad group 'Danú' for many years, and he has toured and recorded with Riverdance fiddler, Eileen Ivers. He was a guest with 'The Chieftains' on their 'Tears of Stone Tours' in Japan and the US. Dónal Clancy, in his own right, is regarded as one of Ireland’s finest guitarists and ballad singers.
On Saturday 8th November, audiences in Carrick-on-Suir will experience the magic of Donal’s blended Folk and Blues Revue and revel in the nostalgia of a masterful performance and storytelling against the backdrop of the magnificent Long Gallery, in the Tudor Manor House, Ormond Castle, in the hometown of his late Father and Uncles...don't miss out, book early, seating limited!
Thank you for supporting performing arts events in the Cultural Quarters Carrick-on-Suir.
This summer, The Tudor Artisan Hub, in collaboration with Stayincarrick.com, is excited to introduce 'A Symphony of Creative Senses,' an extraordinary and lively series of pop-up mixed media arts events at the Ormond Castle Cultural Quarters in Carrick-on-Suir. This initiative aims to highlight the rich and colourful landscape of creative arts and heritage at the heart of Carrick-on-Suir, providing visitors with an unmatched cultural experience, a taster for our 'Living Wild and Well' blueprint for Carrick-on-Suir and its hinterland!
Participants will be immersed in a vibrant celebration of creativity, with each event designed to captivate and inspire through a variety of artistic expressions, all while nurturing a deeper connection with Carrick-on-Suir’s abundant heritage and community spirit.
Participants will be immersed in a vibrant celebration of creativity, with each event designed to captivate and inspire through a variety of artistic expressions, all while nurturing a deeper connection with Carrick-on-Suir’s abundant heritage and community spirit.
We are kickstarting this reimagined arts summer series on Saturday, May 17th at 7:30 PM in the Ormond Castle with a very special music event, 'Harmony at the Castle'. Enjoy an enchanting performance by Tipperary's renowned duo, The Wood of O, featuring the captivating singer-songwriter Breege Phelan and talented songwriter/composer Will McLellan, accompanied by amazing vocalist Eve Whelan.
Set in the breathtaking Long Gallery, in the Ormond Castle - this event weaves culture, history, and art...offering an unparalleled experience for visitors, fostering community bonds, and celebrating local talent.
Limited seating available. Tickets €15 go on sale exclusively at the Tudor Artisan Hub today! Don't miss out on being part of this extraordinary experience!
📅 Date: Saturday 17th May, 2025
🕣 Time: 7:30PM
📍 Location: Long Gallery, Ormond Castle and Tudor Manor House
🎟️€15
Booking: Tudor Artisan Hub - 42 Main Street, Carrick-on-Suir E32 FW66. 051 640921/ 086 2560609
Given The Wood of O's strong community following, tickets are expected to be snapped up quickly. If the demand is high, we hope to plan an additional concert in the near future. Don't miss out on this special event, secure your place now!
Special thanks to Ormond Castle, the OPW - Office of Public Works, and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for facilitating the launch of this new, exciting Community Arts collaborative initiative in the Cultural Quarters, Carrick-on-Suir.
The Soundcheck - photos by Noreen Duggan Photography
The Soundcheck - photos by Noreen Duggan Photography
Arriving to 'Harmony at the Castle' inaugural event - Photos by Noreen Duggan Photography
'Harmony at the Castle with The Wood of O and Eve Whelan, Saturday 17th May 2025. Photographs by Noreen Duggan Photography.
Wow, wow, wow - what a magical night!
Our first "Harmony at the Castle" event was a huge resounding success! The combination of The Wood of O's enchanting music ...a mix of beautiful original material, carefully chosen covers with stories woven through the set captivated the intimate audience, against the backdrop of the magnificent setting of the Long Gallery, Ormond Castle ...a very special evening that will be cherished by all who attended.
As the last haunting notes faded into the evening, the audience left with hearts full of music and memories... this moment marked the hopeful beginning of a tradition dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the rich tapestry of creative arts and heritage in the heart of Carrick-on-Suir in re-imagined ways!
Our mixed media creative arts series, set to be staged throughout the Ormond Castle Cultural Quarters, from the Strand Theatre to Ormond Castle, over the summer, promises to continue this enchanting journey.
This initiative is brought to you by the Tudor Artisan Hub in partnership with Stayincarrick.com – Self-Catering accommodation in the heart of Carrick on Suir managed by Ross Clery....together sharing a vision to provide visitors with unique cultural experience when visiting our Town and to continue to host engaging creative arts events for our community throughout the Summer.
A very special thanks to Ormond Castle and its amazing Team, OPW - Office of Public Works and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for facilitating this event.
Thank you to the fabulous audience for supporting this special evening and a big big round of applause to Breege, Will and Eve The Wood of O...we were all truly blown away....❤
Photos below by Linda Fahy
Setting up
