Dr Breandán de Gallaí
Director
Dr Breandán de Gallaí is an Irish dancer, choreographer, and academic known for his contributions to Irish dance, particularly his role as former principal dancer of Riverdance.
He holds a Ph.D. in Dance from the University of Limerick.
He is artist director of Ériu, a dance company that explores the poetic potential of the Irish dance form and presents work that is explorative and innovative in a contemporary context.
Sandra Joyce
Sandra Joyce is an Irish traditional singer, songwriter, and academic.
She has been involved in promoting and preserving Irish traditional music and culture.
Sandra Joyce has contributed to various musical projects and has a background in academic research related to Irish traditional arts.
John Carty
John Carty is an Irish traditional musician, known for his expertise in playing the fiddle and banjo. He hails from a musical family and has made significant contributions to the traditional music scene.
John Carty is recognized for his skill in both performance and composition within the realm of Irish traditional music.
He has collaborated with various musicians and bands, and his work extends to teaching and promoting traditional music
Siobhán Peoples
Siobhan Peoples is an Irish traditional musician, primarily known for her expertise in playing the fiddle.
She has contributed to the traditional music scene, both as a performer and a teacher.
Niall Keegan
Niall Keegan is an Irish traditional musician and academic known for his proficiency in playing the flute and whistle.
He holds a position as a lecturer in Traditional Music at the University of Limerick, Ireland.
Niall Keegan has been involved in various musical projects and has contributed to the promotion and preservation of Irish traditional music
Conor Caldwell
Conor Caldwell is a Belfast-based researcher, fiddler, and composer, blends a contemporary approach with his Donegal and Northern fiddle roots.
His music, featuring the fiddle and electronic elements, creates spacious compositions with harmonies that complement traditional tunes.
Alongside solo work, he collaborates with Danny Diamond and contributes to the Irish Song Project, while also leading sound and traditional music projects in Belfast.
