Nollaig Casey, Niall McCabe and Mike McGoldrick set for Gaoth Dobhair date

Music lovers in Donegal are in for a treat later this month when three of Ireland’s finest folk musicians take to the stage in Gaoth Dobhair.

On Saturday, 27 September, The Social will host an evening with acclaimed fiddle and viola player Nollaig Casey, rising folk star Niall McCabe, and celebrated multi-instrumentalist Mike McGoldrick.

The trio first came together for a highly successful Music Network tour in 2024 and quickly forged a bond that has carried their collaboration back on the road for 2025.

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After a successful Music Network tour, these three extraordinary artists have forged a musical bond that transcends the stage. This lineup features acclaimed fiddle and viola player Nollaig Casey, one of Ireland’s fast-rising stars of the folk world, guitarist and singer Niall McCabe, and the incomparable multi-instrumentalist Mike McGoldrick.

Nollaig Casey is one of Ireland's most gifted and versatile musicians, known for her distinctive sound and instantly recognisable playing style. She has worked with a host of renowned artists, including Enya, Van Morrison, Sinéad O’Connor, Mary Black, Christy Moore and Sharon Shannon. As a member of groundbreaking bands Coolfin and Planxty, her influence on Irish music is enduring.

Niall McCabe, a singer-songwriter from Clare Island, County Mayo, is a captivating voice in contemporary folk, blending Celtic and Americana influences with soulful vocals and poignant lyrics. With a critically acclaimed debut album, Rituals, and an upcoming sophomore release, ‘Stranger' in May 2025, McCabe's music reflects a profound exploration of love, loss, and resilience. His live performances are celebrated for their emotive storytelling and rich instrumentation. Niall has performed his debut at the Grand Old Opry and returns to Nashville for Americanafest later this year.

Former BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year, Mike McGoldrick is a gifted composer and a master of the wooden flute, low whistles and uilleann pipes. A sought-after contributor for many artists, he has collaborated with Mark Knopfler since 2009 and is a core member of the Transatlantic Sessions.

Tickets are available from the venue’s website www.thesocial.ie and Eventbrite.