Musicians from across the country have gathered today to mark the launch of the 21st Tradfest.
With the theme “heart and ceol’, the festival, that began over two decades ago in Dublin city centre, now stretches across the four boroughs of the country – with Dún Laoghaire coming on board this year for the first time.
Tradfest, which is Ireland’s largest traditional and folk music celebration, is a place where musicians from across the country can come together in a busy programme of events.
“Many musicians say that they really enjoy Tradfest as it offers them a platform in Dublin city centre which is something they don’t always have easy access to,” said…