Piaras Ó Lorcáin in Concert

Following his sold-out Patrick O’Keeffe Festival concert last year, Piaras Ó Lorcáin returns to Castleisland to open the 2026 festival with another special evening of music.

From Crossmaglen in County Armagh, Piaras has emerged as one of the most distinctive young voices in Irish traditional singing. Immersed in music and the Irish language from an early age, he is renowned for his rich, expressive sean-nós singing and his deep connection to the song tradition of Oriel.

Piaras has enjoyed considerable success at the Fleadh Cheoil, Oireachtas na Gaeilge, Scór and other major traditional music competitions. In 2024, his recording of “Seán Gabha” with Bláth na hÓige was named Best Traditional Folk Track at the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards.

A gifted multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar and bouzouki, Piaras has appeared at leading festivals, on TG4 and at Other Voices. He is also a member of The Railway Boys and continues to bring the songs and stories of his native region to new audiences throughout Ireland and beyond.

Early booking is strongly recommended following last year’s sold-out concert.