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Chloe Feeney is a multi-instrumentalist from Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. She began playing music at the age of four when her father taught her the tin whistle and button accordion. She then attended classes and progressed onto learning the banjo, concertina, piano, harp, guitar and melodeon. At the age of seven she won the under twelve concertina competition at the Mayo Fleadh Cheoil. Since then she has won over fifteen All Ireland medals and many county and provincial titles at the Fleadh Cheoil and at other competitions. She was chosen to be on both the Irish and British Comhaltas Concert tours in October 2017 and February 2018. Chloe has established and developed her own music, dancing and singing school. She teaches a range of musical instruments to children and adults of all ages. Chloe launched her first album entitled ‘Blossom’ in 2019. She graduated from the University of Limerick in 2022 with a BA in Performing Arts.

Cian McNamara was born and raised on Achill Island, Co. Mayo. He began playing music and singing when he was eight years of age at the local music school, Scoil Acla, where he is now a tutor and is the current vice-chairperson on the committee. He graduated from the Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick in 2017 with a BA in Irish Traditional Music. This experience afforded him the opportunity to perform alongside many internationally renowned musicians including the late Micheál Ó Súilleabháin, The Chieftains, Finbar Furey, The High Kings and the RTE Concert Orchestra, among others. He has performed at internationally-recognised venues such as Dublin Castle, Croke Park, the TF Royal Theatre and The University Concert Hall, Limerick. He is a founding member of the Pipers Cross Céilí Band and The Achill Lads and has performed throughout Ireland, U.K., Europe and the USA.

Lisa Canny is a 7-time All-Ireland champion on harp and banjo, award-winning songwriter and producer from Hollymount, Co. Mayo. After touring the world extensively with groups Celtic Crossroads and The Young Irelands Lisa moved to London to pursue her solo career. Named "Best of Sofar Sounds" and "One to Watch" (Spin) 2023, Lisa has sold t 4x European tours, been playlisted on 2fm and RTE Radio, supported by BBC and Radio 1, performed at TedX, made the cover of LIFE Magazine and has amassed over 50 million views online this year with her lilting duo "Absolute Lilt"

Julie Langan is a fiddler from Newport, County Mayo. She learned her music largely from relations and musicians in her local area. She has several recordings and numerous television and radio appearances to her credit. She has toured both nationally and internationally with various music groups and musicians. She teaches and performs nationally and internationally..

Emer Mayock is a musician and composer from Co. Mayo. She began to play traditional music during her childhood on a range of instruments including the flute, uilleann pipes and fiddle. She has released two CDs: ‘Merry Bits of Timber’ and ‘Playground’ - the latter continuing her interest in writing new music. She has performed with countless traditional musicians including Paddy Glackin, Mícheál Ó Domhnaill and Sligo musician Peter Horan as well as travelling widely performing traditional music, her own compositions and forming collaborations with musicians from other musical traditions most notably with Breton flautist Jean-Michel Veillon. Other selected collaborations have included recordings and concerts with the Dhoad Gypsiesof Rajasthan, Italian baroque ensemble il Giardino Armonico, jazz musicians Francesco Turrisi & Nick Roth, Bulgarian Kaval player Theodosii Spassov and more recently with Rhiannon Giddens- Emer recorded with Rhiannon on ‘They’re Calling Me Home’ which won a 2022 Grammy Award for Best Folk album. Emer’s collaboration with uilleann piper Mick O’Brien and fiddle player Aoife Ní Bhriain involves the exploration and recording of tunes from the Goodman Manuscripts collected in Munster in the 1880s. In 2014 they were the recipients of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil award in honour of their CD recording Tunes from the Goodman Manuscripts. In 2021 they released a new recording of music from the manuscripts entitled More Tunes from the Goodman Manuscripts further exploring the rich and diverse repertoire and deepening their musical interpretation of the music. Emer has established and developed the Music of Mayo project which explores the rich traditional musical heritage of the county, past and present and creates a resource in which the music and song of Mayo can be further researched, shared and celebrated (www.musicofmayo.ie) Emer is a highly sought after teacher both internationally and nationally as well as continuing to provide tuition at home in Co. Mayo on flute, whistle, fiddle and uilleann pipes.

As a versatile and vibrant multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer and composer, Darragh Healy stands out among professional Irish traditional musicians of this generation. Equally at home playing Irish traditional music as well as Classical music and other genres, he has carved out an extensive touring and recording career. A trained primary school teacher, Darragh also holds a first class honours degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Limerick. Born in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Darragh’s musical ability was carefully nurtured from an early age. He quickly progressed on various instruments while also illustrating his flair for Irish dancing and singing. Darragh’s natural musical talent was further developed through playing Classical violin and piano. He now holds a Classical teaching qualification on both instruments. A multi All-Ireland winning musician and singer, Darragh is now a much sought after performer and teacher both at home and abroad. He has contributed to various recordings such as the critically acclaimed ‘Round 1’ and ‘Round 2’ with his own band, Boxing Banjo with whom he now tours internationally. He has also contributed to numerous other notable recordings such as ‘Pleckin’ About’ and ‘Shuffle the Deck’. Darragh’s music also featured in the IFTA award winning film ‘Noble’ in 2014. He has multiple TV appearances to his name including performances on ‘The Late Late Show’ (RTÉ), ‘Geantraí’ (TG4) and ‘Fleadh Cheoil’ (RTÉ).

Mícheál Healy is now established as one of the finest young exponents of Irish Banjo. Hailing from Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Mícheál grew up in a family steeped in traditional Irish music. From a very young age, he gained his love for music from his siblings, Sinéad, Dara and Gráinne. Having quickly excelled on banjo, he mastered multiple other instruments including mandolin, guitar, piano, bodhrán, drums and cajon and has a plethora of All Ireland titles to his name. Alongside his love for traditional Irish music, Mícheál developed an appreciation for classical music, singing and Irish dancing. He spent many years of his childhood taking examinations on the piano with the Royal Irish Academy of Music and he holds a Teaching Diploma from the Victoria College of Music, London. Mícheál also regularly competed at provincial level as an Irish dancer in both solo and group competitions. His virtuosic musical talents are displayed on his debut solo album, released in 2012 at just nineteen years old, entitled Pleckin’ About with the renowned Steve Cooney on guitar. The album showcases Mick’s creative talents as a composer, having penned many of the tracks himself and his production skills at the desk are also creatively displayed on the album. He is much sought after as a teacher and performer both at home and abroad, having played in many stage productions including ‘The Legend of Gráinne Mhaol’. Mícheál is also no stranger to the television, having featured in many televised productions including RTÉ’s ‘The Fleadh Cheoil’ and ‘Saturday Night with Miriam’. Mícheál currently tours with the band Boxing Banjo.

Roisín McNulty is a Primary School Teacher from Achill Island. She has been playing music since the age of 5 and is a proficient Fiddle, Harp and Classical Piano player. She tutors at various summer schools and has gone on to tutor students of her own who participate in Comhaltas and Royal Irish Academy exams along with the Fleadheanna Cheoil. Roisín has recently joined the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland and will be starting her Masters in Educational Leadership and Management this September.

With an exciting blend of eclectic fiddle and guitar music, Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre bring to the stage sympathetic arrangements of traditional Irish music, compositions and songs, old and new. The husband and wife folk duo possess a rare facility to draw pieces into their repertoire from other genres such as classical, jazz and world music and express this material in way which not only displays the sheer range and knowledge of both instrumentalists but also exhibits the wonderful versatility of their instruments. Together, Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre have been described as “simply one of the best folk duos on the planet” (BBC), and audiences in Ireland and beyond keep coming back for more. They have performed for rock stars, millionaires and dignitaries around the world, including Irish Presidents Mary Mc Aleese and Michael D. Higgins, and have performed their own compositions with orchestras including the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra. They were awarded Best Live Show from popular YouTube channel, Balcony TV, and have received in excess of a combined half a million views online. "An ceol is binne agus is cruinne dá gcuala mé riamh."

Joseph McNulty of Co. Mayo is a well-established multi-instrumentalist among traditional Irish music circles. One of the country’s most highly regarded young fiddle & Bodhrán players, Joseph is a multi-award winning musician, winning 5 All-Ireland titles and 4 world titles over a 6 year period. Joseph has spent much of his music career preforming extensively throughout Europe and America, most recently completing an extensive USA Tour with the band Boxing Banjo, of which Joseph is a founder member. With an immeasurable devotion to Irish culture, Joseph spent his teenage years immersed in the Irish language, moving to Inis Oírr to complete second level education as Gaeilge. Greatly influenced by this experience, Joseph’s music encapsulates a dynamic and compelling energy which transpires emphatically through his live performances. Following their breakthrough onto the American Festival scene, Boxing Banjo have amassed a host of devoted fans who have been captivated by their enthusiasm, charm, and musicianship. They are "total naturals on stage," according to the Irish Echo, and their live performances inspire the inner dancer and singer in every audience. They received the "Up & Coming Band of the Year" award at the 2020 American Listener Supported Radio Celtic Music Awards, demonstrating the international recognition they have acquired. Joseph has also performed and recorded with some of Irelands most famous and highly regarded musician such as Matt Molloy, Arty McGlynn (RIP), Donal Lunny, David Munnelly, and Shane McGowan to name but a few. In 2018, Joseph released his own debut solo album entitled “A Step in Time”, receiving rapturous reviews which highlight his awe-inspiring musicianship, delivering high octane renditions of traditional melodies while also approaching the slow air ‘Bruach na Carraige Báine’ with a level of sensitivity beyond his years. It has been noted that on this album Joseph’s command of the bodhrán, coupled with his deep understanding of traditional Irish music, allows him to create captivating rhythms that resonate with listeners on a profound level.

Méabh Dunlop is from Turlough, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Her first introduction to music was at the age of 5 when her grandfather, Philip Dunlop, started teaching her piano. By the age of 6 she was lucky enough to have been introduced to the world of trad by Noel Kilkenny, starting on tin whistle, then progressing to fiddle. Méabh has enjoyed being a member of the Rolling Waves group since U12 and is currently in her final year of U18, under John & Caoimhe Kilkenny. Since the age of 13, Méabh has received individual tuition from Kate Heneghan. In April 2022, Meabh travelled as part of a group with the Heneghan family to Austria as part of an Erasmus exchange programme. Over the years Méabh has competed in several county, provincial and national Fleadheanna winning several prizes, both individually, and as part of various groups. In 2022, Meabh was part of the group Codraisc who came third in the national final of the prestigious Siansa Gael Linn competition. Méabh has attended various summer schools, including Scoil Acla, Westport Scoil Ceoil, and September Sessions where she had the opportunity to play alongside some of the best traditional musicians in Ireland and beyond. She is now herself, one of the tutors of Westport Scoil Cheoil and shares her love of music with the younger generation of traditional musicians.

Emer’s collaboration with uilleann piper Mick O’Brien and fiddle player Aoife Ní Bhriain involves the exploration and recording of tunes from the Goodman Manuscripts collected in Munster in the 1880s. In 2014 they were the recipients of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil award in honour of their CD recording Tunes from the Goodman Manuscripts. In 2021 they released a new recording of music from the manuscripts entitled More Tunes from the Goodman Manuscripts further exploring the rich and diverse repertoire and deepening their musical interpretation of the music. Emer has established and developed the Music of Mayo project which explores the rich traditional musical heritage of the county, past and present and creates a resource in which the music and song of Mayo can be further researched, shared and celebrated (www.musicofmayo.ie) Emer is a highly sought after teacher both internationally and nationally as well as continuing to provide tuition at home in Co. Mayo on flute, whistle, fiddle and uilleann pipes.

Seán Loughran is a local banjo player, hailing from Castlebar. During his youth, he was immersed in the Irish traditional music scene and had many successes in competitions such as the Fleadh Cheoil and Siansa. He has recently finished the BA in Irish Music at the Irish World Academy, Limerick.

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