The Henry Girls set to headline third benefit ‘Gig for Gaza’ this weekend

The Henry Girls are set to headline an all-female musical fundraiser for Gaza this weekend, after more than two years of Israeli bombardment of the territory.

The third ‘Gig for Gaza’ will take place at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny on Sunday, October 19, as the latest ceasefire appears to be holding and aid is finally being allowed in.

Organisers say the concert is about “raising much-needed funds to bring hope to the survivors and to help them rebuild their lives.”

A fabulous lineup of Irish and Palestinian women musicians will perform to celebrate the resilience and determination of the Palestinian people to hold on to their land, their culture, and their hope.

Malin’s Henry Girls are headlining the Gig for Gaza with their captivating fusion of harp, fiddle, accordion, and tight, impressive three-part harmonies – and they want everyone to join them.

The band has said: “We are calling on people across the northwest to come together and show their support and solidarity. Now more than ever, the people of Gaza need us to stand with them. This concert will be both a celebration and a call to action, with all proceeds going towards raising crucial funds for humanitarian aid.”

The Henry Girls are joined by the renowned and acclaimed Palestinian oud player Reem Anbar, from Gaza.

With an affinity for tarab – the ecstatic traditions of Arab regional music – and the Palestinian heritage of song, Reem absorbed the lessons of older generations of oud players and has forged her own path as a self-taught player.

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Also on the bill is Ríoghnach Connolly, who grew up surrounded by a rich musical familial heritage and through the Armagh Pipers’ Club. Her early exposure to traditional music has led her to become a professional vocalist, flautist, lyricist, workshop facilitator and musical activist.

Ríoghnach currently holds the title of BBC Radio 2’s Folk Singer of the Year, and was named Best Folk Singer at the seventh RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards 2025.

Meanwhile, Derry’s Miya O’Brien is a young folk singer in the civil rights tradition. She will be performing many songs of struggle from around the world that many will recognise and can sing along to.

Tickets may be purchased and donations can be made online or at the box office in An Grianán Theatre. All proceeds raised will go to the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians.