Jim Dowling Uilleann Pipe and Trad Festival
June 13th-15th 2025
Tickets Available Here
Jim Dowling Uilleann Pipe and Trad Festival

Glengarriff Welcomes You

It’s with great anticipation that we can announce that the Jim Dowling Uilleann Pipe and Trad Festival 2025 will be taking place again in June. After consulting with businesses, artists and everyone else associated with the festival around West Cork and beyond, its all systems go for another great weekend of uilleann pipe and trad music.

The next Jim Dowling Uilleann Pipe and Trad Festival will take place from the 13th to the 15th of June 2025. The line-up is being finalised so keep an eye out an the website and social media for updates - it promises to be a great weekend!!

Stay safe in the meantime and we well see you all come June!

Piping Hot line-up in store!

The sound of the uilleann pipes will be back and taking centre-stage in the picturesque village of Glengarriff in West Cork with a festival of great music to beat them all.
We have a great line-up, a top Session Trail and a few surprises. Keep an eye on here for more info! We hope you enjoy!

The Johnny Quinn Macs
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The Johnny Quinn Macs

The Johnny Quinn Macs are a trio comprising John McSherry, Brendan Quinn and Francis McIlduff. John McSherry is a major figure in Irish/Celtic music, hailed as one of the finest exponents...

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Emer & Tadhg Twomey
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Emer & Tadhg Twomey

Emer & Tadhg Twomey who hail from Knocknakilla in Millstreet in North Cork will be joining us again for a great weekend of mighty tunes. Always a favourite in the many sessions...

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Session Trail Acts
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Session Trail Acts

The Session Trail is an integral part of the festival and we’re looking forward to another great line-up of festival veterans and newcomers … stroll around the village and take...

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What’s Happening

The Jim Dowling Uilleann Pipe and Trad Festival has many great events taking place throughout the weekend, check them out here.

 

Concerts
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Concerts

Friday 21st June 2024 The Johnny Quinn Macs at The Glengarriff Community Hall Doors 7.30pm Concert 8pm BUY TICKETS HERE      

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Session Trail 2024
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Session Trail 2024

The Session Trail is an integral part of the festival and we’re looking forward to another great line-up of festival veterans and newcomers … stroll around the village and take...

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Trad Cruise 2024
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Trad Cruise 2024

We’re delighted to announce that the Trad Cruise is back for 2024 and we will be hitting the rolling waves of Bantry Bay with our friends at Bantry Bay Charters for some high jinks...

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Thanks for the Support

The Jim Dowling Uilleann Pipe and Trad Festival wish to thank the many agencies who have supported us in bringing you this great festival. Many thanks!