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Trad Tunes in a Castle Drawing Room: An Intimate Afternoon of Irish Music at Ardgillan
An afternoon performance of Traditional Irish music in a historic drawing room at Ardgillan Castle, presented during National Heritage Week and anchored by uilleann pipes, tin whistle, flute and concertina.
Trad Tunes in a Castle Drawing Room: An Intimate Afternoon of Irish Music at Ardgillan.
Set inside the domestic elegance of a castle drawing room in Co. Dublin, Trad Music in the Drawing Room brings the close, conversational energy of Irish traditional performance into a historic indoor setting. The format pairs a warm, seated audience with musicians who trade tunes and stories across familiar instruments—the uilleann pipes, tin whistle, trad flute and concertina—creating a compact, lively portrait of living heritage.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A drawing room in a historic castle
The concert takes place in the intimate confines of a castle drawing room in County Dublin, where the architecture and domestic scale focus attention on the music and the musicians.
Traditional instruments up close
Expect a program built around core instruments of Irish trad music—uilleann pipes, tin whistle, trad flute and concertina—delivered in a format that emphasizes nuance and interplay.
Local musicians and living tradition
Eoin, Molly and Roisin lead the performance, showcasing repertoire and techniques that reflect the continuity of Ireland’s musical heritage in an accessible afternoon event.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The event unfolds as an intimate, afternoon recital: musicians seated close to their audience, trading tunes and short introductions between sets, the room filling with the layered timbres of pipes, whistles, flute and concertina. The format favors closeness over spectacle—an opportunity to hear breath, ornamentation and phrasing that are central to traditional Irish music.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and where you should check details first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Presented as an afternoon event and associated with National Heritage Week; check the operator for exact dates and times.
No specific gear requirements are provided; plan for an indoor, seated performance and bring any personal comfort items you prefer.
The event takes place in Co. Dublin at Ardgillan Castle; contact Ardgillan Castle Ltd for arrival instructions, ticketing and accessibility information.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who operates Trad Music in the Drawing Room?
The event is operated by Ardgillan Castle Ltd.
Where does the performance take place?
The performance takes place in a drawing room at Ardgillan Castle in County Dublin, Ireland.
Which instruments are featured?
The program features uilleann pipes, tin whistle, traditional flute and concertina.
Who are the performers?
The performance is presented by Eoin, Molly and Roisin.
Is this event part of National Heritage Week?
The event is presented in the context of Traditional Irish Music for National Heritage Week.
When during the day does the event take place?
The event is described as an afternoon performance.