Vandeleur Festival Kilrush 2024
As part of Vandeleur Festival Kilrush 2024, Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre are excited to host the below events. Book your tickets:
The Kilfenora Ceili Band
See the legendary Kilfenora Ceili Band live in-concert with special guest singer Ger O'Donnell. Expect an exhilarating and vibrant performance from Ireland's oldest céilí band, with traditional tunes and witty banter.
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Cherish The Ladies
See Cherish the Ladies live in-concert. As one of America’s most acclaimed Irish music ensembles, their music is an exhilarating combination of traditional music, vocals, and step dancing.
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Robert Mizzell
See Robert Mizzell live in-concert. Touring regularly with his band "The Country Kings", Robert has become one of the top Country Artists in Ireland and the UK, and has been named "Ireland's Favourite Country Music Singer."
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Ceol Connected: SongTales sa Spéir
Experience the magic of Ceol Connected: SongTales sa Spéir! Join us for an interactive musical journey featuring some of Ireland's finest musicians, singalong songs, and captivating tales for children and families. Your Local Access Pass will grant you entry. All others, book tickets online at the normal admission rate of €7 per adult or €5 per child.
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Milesians Concert: Charity Trad Event
Join CLG Cuar an Chláir for a night of traditional music featuring: Colm, Sean & Liam Browne, Townsend Family and Friends, and the Corry family. With a Scór Novelty Sketch, written and directed by Joe Garry. Guiding you through the evening's enchantment will be our esteemed Fear an Tí, Senan Lillis. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the West Clare Cancer Centre and CLG Cuar an Chláir.
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The Magical Wizard Children's Show
Join us for the Magical Wizard Children's Show starring the amazing Peter Blackthorn! Hailing from Limerick, Peter is one of Ireland's most sought-after magicians, known for his dazzling performances at Dromoland and Ashford Castle, as well as on the Late Late Show. With classic magic tricks, illusions, and more, Peter's show will captivate both children and adults. Free for Local Access holders, €7 per adult and €5 per child for those without passes. Don’t miss this enchanting experience!
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Festival Schedule
Thursday, 27th June, 2024
12.00 pm : Commemoration of 30th Anniversary of the CE scheme – musical performance by PJ Murrihy Band
2.00 pm : Launch of the Biodiversity Garden
5.30pm : 100-year Anniversary Celebration of Kilrush R.F.C.
7.00 pm : Milesians Concert Charity event (proceeds to West Clare Cancer Centre & CLG Cuar an Chláir )
Friday, 28th June, 2024
All Day : Art Exhibition by Delaney Davis
12.00 pm : Fionnuala Walsh, Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of her completing the Triple Crown in Open Water Swimming (marquee)
7.30pm: Cherish the Ladies at Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre | €30 Admission (incl. booking fee)
Cherish the Ladies will be performing live in-concert. As one of America’s most acclaimed Irish music ensembles, they have been captivating audiences worldwide for more than 39 years. Their music is an exhilarating combination of traditional music, captivating vocals, and step dancing. Tickets are available here.
8.30pm : Rattle & Hum, U2 tribute band (Frances St. Kilrush) | Free Admission
Rattle & Hum, a U2 tribute band, will be performing live in-concert on Frances St. in Kilrush. Rattle & Hum strive to emulate U2’s legendary musical ability, passion and vitality while playing some of the finest rock music ever written. With songs performed from U2’s Debut album “Boy”, right up to their last album “Songs of Experience” this band have it all covered. Come see them for free!
Saturday, 29th June, 2024
All Day : Art Exhibition by Ailish Malone (overhead cafe)
12.00 pm : Teresa Carrig singing (pergola)
11.00am & 1.30pm : The Magical Wizard Children’s Show (2 showings at the marquee)
7.30pm: The Kilfenora Céilí Band at Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre | €30 Admission (incl. booking fee)
The Kilfenora Céilí Band will be performing live in-concert, with special guest singer Ger O’Donnell. Expect an exhilarating, uplifting and vibrant performance from Ireland’s oldest céilí band. The legendary group boasts beautiful songs, traditional rhythmic tunes, and witty banter. Tickets are available here.
Sunday, 30th June, 2024
All Day : Art Exhibition by Hazel Murray (overhead cafe)
1.00 pm : Morgan Roughan (pergola)
12.00pm & 2.00pm : Ceol Connected Children’s Show (2 showings at the marquee)
7.30pm: Robert Mizzell at Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre | €30 Admission (incl. booking fee)
Robert Mizzell will be performing live in-concert. Touring regularly with his band “The Country Kings”, he has become one of the top Country Artists in Ireland and the UK. He has 12 solo studio albums and 2 full-length DVDs available, and has been named “Ireland’s Favourite Country Music Singer” in a poll by RSVP Magazine. Tickets are €30 and available here.
For those attending an event at Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre, please take note of our event information here.
More details to follow.
Check out the full schedule here.