Event Longevity the Real Reward for O’Keeffe Festival 2023

Event Longevity the Real Reward for O’Keeffe Festival 2023

Each one of the Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festivals since its inception in 1993 has been different in one way or another. They’ve all been colourful in their own way and that colour has been added in big bold splashes by the musicians, singers, dancers and by those who come to hear and see them.…

Seán Keane’s Return Takes in Two Concert Date at Ó Riada’s in Ballymac

Seán Keane’s Return Takes in Two Concert Date at Ó Riada’s in Ballymac

For the second time in under six months, Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant in Ballymacelligott is about to prepare its stage space for Seán Keane and his band. It was involved in the very same preparations for the very same performers for a two night stint there last mid October but Covid restrictions intervened. The…

Frances Black for October End Concert in Ballymacelligott

Frances Black for October End Concert in Ballymacelligott

Frances Black is the latest big name on the Irish music scene to grace the stage at Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant in Ballymacelligott. The member of the famous Dublin musical family will appear there for two dinner and show combinations on Saturday, October 30th. The first dinner sitting is at 5pm and the Frances…

Sharon Shannon is Coming Back to Ballymac on Saturday

Sharon Shannon is Coming Back to Ballymac on Saturday

Since she appeared on stage at Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant in Ballymacelligott last in July of 2020, Sharon Shannon has been the subject of a Late Late Show special. In the course of that show in early December she was the recipient of an eloquent and glowing tribute from no less than President Michael…

Ó Riada’s ‘Fantastic Night’ with Johnny McEvoy – Seán Keane is Ballymac Bound

Ó Riada’s ‘Fantastic Night’ with Johnny McEvoy – Seán Keane is Ballymac Bound

Management, staff and patrons at Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant had a ‘fantastic night’ at the recent Johnny McEvoy concert and on his first stage appearance since lock-down began last March. In the course of the evening he recalled playing in the Astor years ago with his bands which, at one time included Gloria –…

Mundy To Follow Sharon’s Trail to Ó Riada’s in Ballymac

Mundy To Follow Sharon’s Trail to Ó Riada’s in Ballymac

Following the success of Sharon Shannon’s recent two-night stint at Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant in Ballymacelligott her stablemate and fellow musician, Mundy is scheduled to appear at the popular venue on Saturday evening, August 22nd. This on a date which, in normal times, would see the Festival of Kerry in full flight. As with…

Two Extra Sharon Shows in Ballymac – By Popular Demand !

Two Extra Sharon Shows in Ballymac – By Popular Demand !

With the world in turmoil and a pandemic stalking its way throughout, an oasis of calm in Ballymacelligott next weekend will see Sharon Shannon and Alan Connor playing four shows over two nights to Covid regulation limited audiences at Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant. Originally billed as a one-night-only affair, the old ‘popular demand’ reared…

Two Shows, Two Sittings as Sharon Shannon Returns to Ó Riada’s in July

Two Shows, Two Sittings as Sharon Shannon Returns to Ó Riada’s in July

There are people who would be forgiven for thinking – or even believing – that Ó Riada’s in Ballymacelligott is Sharon Shannon’s second home. The truth is that the Co. Clare native and traditional music superstar and the Glountane native and Ballymacelligott based event entrepreneur, Mary Jones have got on like doting sisters since they…

Fashion, Fun and Good Causes Sum Up Ballymac’s Big Night at Ó Riada’s

Fashion, Fun and Good Causes Sum Up Ballymac’s Big Night at Ó Riada’s

It was all the go one time, and fashionable even, to say that things were selling like hot cakes – even if it was only half true. Talking about fashion and things selling like….. you know: Tickets for Friday night’s fashion show at Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant in Ballymacelligott sold out nearly as soon…

Palliative Care Unit to Benefit from Ó Riada’s Gala Fashion Event

Palliative Care Unit to Benefit from Ó Riada’s Gala Fashion Event

A fashion show in aid of the Palliative Care Unit and Rosabel’s Rooms at University Hospital Kerry is scheduled for Ó Riada’s Bar and Restaurant in Ballymacelligott on Friday, April 5th 2019 at 7:30pm sharp. The event, which will be MCed by 1983 Rose of Tralee, Brenda Hyland, will feature clothes from Castleisland – The…