Atlantic Breath: Anam Traidisiúin ó Mhí go Galicia

Anxo Lorenzo Ensemble, Aoife Ní Bhriain and Cormac McCarthy, Eanna Ó Cróinín, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh and guests

From the rolling hills of Meath to the rugged shores of Galicia, the Atlantic whispers, carrying melodies across the sea. Atlantic Breath: Anam Traidisiúin ó Mhí go Galicia is a celebration of that shared spirit—weaving together the timeless music traditions of Ireland and Galicia.

The performance will feature the extraordinary Anxo Lorenzo (Gaita) & Ensemble from Galicia, alongside outstanding Irish musicians, uileann piper Eanna Ó Cróinín, Cormac McCarthy, (Piano) Aoife Ní Bhriain (fiddle), Iarla Ó Lionáird (sean-nós), Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh (concertina) with additional guests. Audiences can expect an immersive journey through haunting melodies, rhythmic dances, and the vibrant interplay of instruments that highlight both the distinctiveness and the commonalities of these two rich musical traditions.

Produced by Belinda Quirke & Solstice Arts Centre on behalf of Meath County Council

Funded as part of the Culture Programme for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.

Supported by