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Kilmainham Arts Festival

Posted on August 23rd, 2010

On Saturday September 4th I'll be teaching a workshop in Irish Traditional Singing as part of the Kilmainham Arts Festival. The workshop is open to all and no previous singing experience is required. Venue: Hilton Hotel, Kilmainham 2-3pm. I will also be playing a set in The Patriot at 7pm. To book a workshop place email: kilmainham.arts.club@gmail.com.

The Patriot

Posted on August 18th, 2010

I'm playing support to Leo O'Kelly and Garvan Gallagher this Friday, August 20th, at the Patriot, Kilmainham, Dublin. 9.30pm, Free Admn. Click here to check Leo's website.

Lantern Centre

Posted on August 9th, 2010

Next Sunday, August 15th, I'll be playing at the Lantern Centre, Synge Street, Dublin as part of a world music festival. The lineup includes Joan Shields Latin Jazz Trio, Polish Folk Band, Slovakian Folk Ensemble amongst others. This is a fund raising event for the centre which provides intercultural support to communities in Dublin. The festival runs from 2.30pm to 7.30pm and I'll be playing at 4pm. There is no admission charge but the suggested donation is €5. Click here for directions to the venue.

New Album

Posted on August 4th, 2010

Work is well underway on the recording of my debut album. The sessions so far have been taking place in JMR Studios. This is a purpose built studio in Shankill, Dublin with a high-end finish and an amazing live room. It's been great working with the studio owner John Flynn who has been engineering the sessions. Some of the recording has also been taking place at the D1 studio. The plan is to have all the sessions completed by the end of the year and for the album release to be in Spring 2011.

Kilmainham Arts Club

Posted on July 4th, 2010

On Monday night, July 5th, I'll be playing a short set at the Kilmainham Arts Club, Dublin. The arts club is a once monthly free event and includes presentations of photography, film, dance, song and music. It takes place at The Patriot, Kilmainham. 8.30pm.

The Patriot

Posted on June 24th, 2010

I'm playing support to Leo O'Kelly & Garvan Gallagher at the Patriot, Kilmainham, Dublin tomorrow night. Doors 9pm. Free Admn.

Dublin's Near90 FM

Posted on June 7th, 2010

I've been interviewed for a radio series on musicians performing in Irish. The program will be broadcast nationwide in Ireland starting tomorrow, Tuesday June 8th, on Dublin's Near90 FM at 5.30pm.

Mixed Bag Collective

Posted on June 5th, 2010

I'm playing tonight at the Mixed Bag Collective, Kingston, Dún Laoghaire. There are four acts performing and the night is hosted by Sarah Franklyn. 8.30pm.

Moniaive Folk Festival

Posted on May 3rd, 2010

Next weekend I'll be playing at the Moniaive Folk Festival, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. I'll be on the main stage on Friday evening at 7.40pm and will be playing around the village on Saturday.Click here to go to the festival's website.

Old Hag at the Kiln/Aoibhneas Éilis Ní Cheallaigh

Posted on 17th April, 2010


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DeBarras

Posted on 8th March, 2010

This Wednesday, March 10th, I'll be playing at the Sitting Room Sessions in Debarras, Clonakilty. The night is hosted by Gavin Moore. Doors open 9pm and admission is €5. More info at www.debarra.ie.

Six Penny Money/My Darling Asleep YouTube

Posted on 14th January, 2010


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Live at Bewleys

Posted on 29th December, 2009

I've uploaded 2 songs, Tá mo chleamhnas déanta and Súin Ní Dhuibhir, which were recorded earlier this month at Bewleys in Dublin. I've also put up a couple of old Irish radio interviews from RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and Dublin's Near FM. You can check these out here.

Good Morning Dublin

Posted on November 25th, 2009

On Friday I'll be interviewed and will perform live on Good Morning Dublin on Dublin City FM. The show starts at 10am. Tune in on 103.2FM or listen live from the Dublin City FM website.

Bewleys Cafe Theatre

Posted on November 23rd, 2009

On Friday 4th December I will be playing at Bewleys Cafe Theatre, Grafton St. Dublin. Doors open at 8.30pm and admission is only €5. Also performing on the night will be pianist/singer Dee Gavin.Click here to go to the venue's website.

Frank Tate Guitar

Posted on 25th September, 2009

I recently received a new guitar which has been built for me by Irish luthier Frank Tate. I've been playing this guitar at recent gigs and will be recording an album with it in 2010. Check out some more info and photos of the guitar here.

Moniaive Guitar Festival

Posted on 19th August, 2009

This Saturday night, August 22nd, I'll be playing at the Moniaive Guitar Festival in Scotland. This is the second year of the festival and features, alongside others, Wizz Jones and Steve Hicks. More info at - www.moniaive.org.uk/guitar-festival.

Glór Sessions

Posted on 07th August, 2009

Next Monday I'll be playing in Dublin at the Glór Sessions. These take place downstairs in the International Bar and begin at 9pm with free admission.

Ar Muin na Muice

Posted on 22nd July, 2009

Will be appearing tomorrow on Ar Muin na Muice, the Irish language show, on Dublin's Near FM between 5.30 and 6.00pm. Tune in on 90.3 FM or online at - www.nearfm.ie - to hear the interview and some live performances.

Wexford Song Club

Posted on 15th June, 2009

Tomorrow night I'll be playing at the Wexford Song Club, in The Sky & The Ground, Main Street, Wexford. Its free entry and begins at 9.30pm.

The Rocky Road

Posted on 18th May, 2009

Will be interviewed tomorrow evening on The Rocky Road on Dublin's Near FM. The show goes out between 8.30 and 10pm. Tune in on 90.3 FM or online at - www.nearfm.ie.

WLR FM

Posted on 24th April, 2009

Mar Dhea, the Irish language program on Waterford's WLR FM, will be broadcasting an interview with me this Sunday. You can tune in online at - www.wlrfm.com - to hear me talk about the background to some of songs and the music on the Trasna na Slí EP.

Near FM

Posted on 3rd March, 2009

Dublin's Near FM will be broadcasting an interview with me today at 5.30pm. The show is "Ar Muin na Muice" which is a daily Irish language program. You can tune in on 90.3 FM or online at - www.nearfm.ie.

Live at Celtic Connections

Posted on February 10th, 2009

My set at this years Celtic Connections is now available here as a free download. Recorded January 23rd 2009 on the Danny Kyle Stage, Glasgow Concert Hall.


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De Barras

Posted on January 27th, 2009

I’m playing in De Barras Folk Club, Clonakilty, as part of the Sitting Room Sessions tomorrow, January 28th. The show starts at 9pm - www.debarra.ie.

Celtic Connections 2009

Posted on January 21st, 2009

I’ll be playing on the Danny Kyle Stage in the Glasgow Concert Hall this Friday, January 23rd, as part of Celtic Connections 2009 - www.celticconnections.com. The set will be broadcast live on Celtic Music Radio - www.celticmusicradio.net and the show starts at 5pm.

Dublin City FM

Posted on January 18th, 2009

Tonight I'll be interviewed and playing some music on The Sessions on Dublin City FM. After the show I'll be playing a set at the Purty Sessions, Dún Laoghaire.

Interview on Raidió na Gaeltachta

Posted on December 9th, 2008

I was interviewed today on Rónán Beo @ 3 on Raidió na Gaeltachta.
There is a recording of the interview here - www.rte.ie/radio1/podcast/podcast_ronanbeo.xml.
Look for the show on 09 December 2008. The interview starts after about 47 mins.

EP now available from Road Records, Dublin

Posted on December 1st, 2008

The Trasna na Slí EP is now available from Road Records, 16B Fade Street, Dublin 2.
You can visit their site here - www.roadrecs.com.

New EP available to buy online

Posted on September 28th, 2008

The EP is now available to buy from this website. Click here to go to the shop.

EP Launch Night

Posted on August 16th, 2008

The launch night for the Trasna na Slí EP takes place on September 4th in Bewleys Café Theatre, Dublin. Laura Heffernan will be joining me on stage and members of the band Mob Fandango will also be performing.
Doors are 8.30pm and the price is 5 Euro which includes a copy of the EP. Click here for more info on the venue.

Trasna na Slí EP

Posted on July 16th, 2008

Here you can take a listen to the music from the new EP. The CD will be available to purchase from the website at the beginning of September.

Trasna na Slí (not available)
Siún Ní Dhuibhir (not available)
Miontas
Porte du Soleil (not available)
My Darling Asleep

New website

Posted on July 13th, 2008

This is the new look robertdoyle.net. Watch for new content to be added in the coming months!