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Studies on the Cailleach with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin

October 26

An evening of music and storytelling with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin

Studies on the Cailleach is a debut solo show from traditional musician, sean nós singer and storyteller, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. This performance reimagines the Cailleach (Goddess of Winter), incorporating traditional music, song and stories to explore contemporary Irish womanhood. Doireann guides audiences through an hour of spellbinding reflection and musical ritual. As the Cailleach retreats to sleep, we, too, are called to listen more deeply to the unseen.

About Doireann Ní Ghlacáin

Doireann is a broadcaster, musician, and academic with a deep-rooted passion for storytelling, the Irish language, and cultural preservation. A fluent Irish speaker, she brings a fresh, authentic voice to contemporary conversations around identity, heritage, and modern Irish life.

Doireann is the co-host of the chart-topping podcast How To Gael, where she explores the intersections of language, culture, and community with humour, insight, and heart. Her distinctive presence and engaging style have made her a familiar face and voice across Irish media, with regular presenting roles on RTÉ Radio 1, TG4, and RTÉ television.

With a background in traditional Irish music, both as a performer and scholar, Doireann seamlessly blends academic rigour with a natural talent for communication. Her work often bridges generations, connecting Ireland’s rich cultural past with its evolving present.

Whether she’s behind a mic, on stage with her fiddle, or championing Gaeilge in innovative ways, Doireann is committed to making Irish culture accessible, relevant, and vibrant for all.

Venue

The Galleried Kitchen, Strokestown House

Tickets

General Admission €25.00 plus booking fee.