Join the legendary Blackwater Céilí Band and set dance master Ronán Eastwood for an evening of Set and Céilí Dancing with some stunning songs performed by award winning singer Cathleen Garland from County Down.

No experience required – Belfast dance master Ronán Eastwood will be calling the dances.

The Blackwater Céilí Band hails from County Tyrone, in the heart of Ulster’s musical landscape. Since their formation in 2015, the band have risen to prominence and bring boundless energy and passion to every performance, creating fresh musical interpretations with distinctive character and detail, firmly rooted in the Ulster tradition. In 2018, the Blackwater made history, claiming the prestigious Senior All-Ireland Céilí Band title at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Drogheda, cementing their place in the annals of céilí band folklore.

Dundrum’s own songbird, Cathleen Garland, is a rising star in the world of traditional Irish music. An All-Ireland champion singer and guitarist, she is swiftly carving out a name for herself, gracing stages at the esteemed Soma Festival and the Lough Shore Sessions. Her talent has seen her share the spotlight with luminaries like Michael McGoldrick, John Spillane, and Daoirí Farrell. With the prestigious Molloy Award from the Birmingham Trad Fest to her name, Cathleen’s artistry and passion mark her as a captivating presence in the folk scene—undoubtedly one to watch as her star continues to ascend.