The GRAMMY-winning Irish composer, producer, and performer Bill Whelan gathers fellow artists and special guests for two nights of music and jubilee. The concerts will reflect Bill’s musical path and the people he has encountered throughout his career along side his work with young Irish musicians. The evenings will include a variety of music, such as Flying
Series 9 Episode 14 Tommy Tiernan’s guests are The Saw Doctor’s Leo Moran & Davy Carton, comedian Kyla Cobbler and Bill Whelan. Watch on RTE Player
Friday 21 November 2025 The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) proudly celebrates composer Bill Whelan’s 75th birthday with a concert at the National Concert Hall in November featuring some of his most popular works, including the world premiere of a new work commissioned from the Grammy Award-winning composer by the NSO and, in the year which marks the 30th anniversary of Riverdance, a performance of the Riverdance
RTE Radio 1 Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta talk about their songwriting, musical influences and perform some of their favourite songs & tunes in Studio 8 in RTE’s Radio Centre. Listen here :www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/11712927/
21-23 February The festival, formerly known as The Kate O’Brien Weekend, is returning to the Belltable Theatre from the 21st to the 23rd of February. Beginning in 1984 to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Limerick-born writer Kate O’Brien, the festival continues to honour the life and works of the author while promoting
26th January – 3rd February Féile na Tána is celebrating its eleventh festival with the very best of Irish traditional music, song and dance in Cooley, County Louth. The full programme is available to view under Programme/Clár and to book tickets, click on the ticket page of the website. Workshops will take place on Saturday 1st Feb
The Winner of the Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2024 Bursary Award is 17 year old Rory Conneally from Sligo. Bill was delighted to be part of the judging panel for the award that showcases emerging jazz talent from across Ireland. Congratulations to all of the finalists! For more details go to www.limerickjazz.com
Todayfm RTÉ Lyric FM Friday 23rd August 7pm – 10pm Aedin Gormley presents this Lyric Live concert which features a rich array of orchestral works by Grammy award-winning composer Bill Whelan including two Eurovision-related pieces: Riverdance and Timedance. The thrilling Riverdance Symphonic Suite sets aside the traditional instruments and songs of the stage show in favour
The Masters of Tradition Festival takes place from 21st – 25th August as part of the West Cork Music Festival. Held each August in Bantry, it features a series of performances and talks covering the full spectrum of Irish traditional music. Bill Whelan will be in conversation with Martin Hayes on Thursday 22nd August at
As part of the Zoë Conway & John McIntyre Summer Concert Series collection, Zoë and John will perform with special guest composer Bill Whelan live in concert at the Carlingford Heritage Centre on Sunday 18th August 4pm. For more details and tickets see Eventbrite