FORMER Stockton’s Wings singer and guitarist, Ennis native Mike Hanrahan, will perform a special gig with Eleanor Shanley at this year’s Temple Bar TradFest.

The pair will play on Friday, January 28 at 8pm in Farrington’s of East Essex Street, off Temple Bar.
Mike has performed with many of the well-known names in Irish music and at renowned international festivals including the Chicago Irish Fest and the Australia Folk Festival. He has toured extensively worldwide and his performance in East Essex Street is much anticipated. Mike will perform with Shanley, who has been well accustomed to performing alongside well-known names in Irish music both in Ireland and abroad. Other free outdoor concerts will include The Furey Brothers and The Legend of Luke Kelly.
At the recent launch of the Temple Bar TradFest, programmer Kieran Hanrahan said, “This year’s TradFest features a mix of world renowned performers, established national artists as well as up-and-coming acts.”
Now in its sixth year, Temple Bar TradFest is a firm fixture on the Irish music calendar running from next Wednesday to Sunday, January 30. With some of the best-loved names in Irish music alongside up and coming acts, showcase concerts and workshops, the festival will include 200 free events, inviting everyone to join the fun. It will host performances in the historic Christ Church Cathedral as well as live music and family entertainment on the streets of Temple Bar.
TradFest patron, actor Stephen Rea, said, “I have no doubt in these difficult economic times that TradFest will lift spirits for the year ahead with a wonderful five days of inspiring song and a lasting engagement with the treasure that is Irish Culture.”
For more information, visit www.templebartrad.com