Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O’Leary

A timeless selection of songs and instrumentals that range from the ancient Irish tradition to reflections on the present day.

Noted for their instrumental skills and songwriting, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O' Leary are internationally recognized members of the traditional music community, with a diverse repertoire of traditional and contemporary song. With an engaging stage presence and understated virtuosity, they present a timeless selection of songs and instrumentals that range from the ancient Irish tradition to reflections on the present day.

Nuala and Eamon recorded their latest album, Hydra, in an old carpet factory, whose windows open onto the Aegean Sea. Here they present stories of the sea, of love and courtship, of work and ritual, of emigration, of war… Hydra reverberates with a sense of space, and a palpable delight in place and storytelling. Chosen folk Album of the month by The Guardian, and receiving rave reviews around the world, it is another not to be missed recording by this magnificent duo.

…lyrically fresh, harmonically rich and presented with magnificent ease. The Irish Times

A class act. Edinburgh Music Review

Nuala - flutes, whistles, vocals www.nualakennedy.com

She is not only an exceptional interpreter of the tradition, her own music glistens with freshness. The Irish Times

Eamon - guitar, bouzouki, vocals

…beautiful, crystalline songs. Huffington Post

We are delighted to invite Nuala Kennedy to perform at the UICC on April 23, 2026, and we thank Culture Ireland for their help with travel costs.