Burnchurch are one of those bands that feel like they’ve arrived fully formed. A bilingual five-piece from Kilkenny, they blend muscular original songs with fresh, fearless takes on much-loved trad — all rooted in a deep respect for the Irish language.
The band is a family affair, made up of Ó Casaide siblings Sadhbh, Síofra, Éanna and Ruairí, joined by Thomastown drummer Ciarán Ó Dwyer. Their debut original track won the 2FM Gaeltacht Tí Contest, quickly followed by Ringwalk, written for Katie Taylor’s 3Arena bout in 2023 — a moment that pushed them firmly into the national spotlight.
Since then, it’s been festival after festival: Electric Picnic, Féile na Gealaí, Féile na Fuaime and a headline slot at Oireachtas na Samhna.
Next stop: TradFest Dublin, where Burnchurch hit the stage at the Abbey Tavern, Howth on January 24th at 3pm. Expect energy, authenticity and plenty of ceol agus craic — plus the launch of Samba na hÉireann, a joyful trad-meets-Brazilian rhythm crossover. Kilkenny to Copacabana? We’re in!
Tickets here.
