Ispíní na hÉireann
Ispíní na hÉireann was formed in early 2018 by Adam J. Holohan and Tomás Mulligan after identifying a seldom spoken of epidemic in Irish music of people taking themselves a little too seriously. Initially considering calling themselves "The Purest Drop" banjo player Adam and guitarist Tomás, preferring not be skinned alive, decided they needed to come up with something a bit more suitable.  One day, while sitting at the bar of the famous Cobblestone Pub in Smithfield Square, and drinking the strongest ale the Four Provinces Brewery had to offer, inspiration struck and they decided upon a name; Ispíní na hÉireann, and thus the Sausages of Ireland was born.

As the years progressed this band, created as a satirical commentary on the Irish trad scene, recruited 'The Donegal Delight' Aongus MacAmhlaigh on cello, Cian 'Kinko' Ceallaigh on the bodhrán, and Pádraig Óg Mac Aodhagáin on the saxophone and pipes and started taking themselves a bit more seriously.Their upbeat and unorthodox style draws influence from Irish musicians such as The Dubliners, The Pogues, Planxty, Christy Moore, Pat Goode, The Wolfe Tones, Micil Quinn, The Len Collective and Mick O Grady as well as folk musicians such as Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris; and performance artists such as The Rubberbandits and D’Unbelievables.

Ispíní na hÉiereann’s music is a combination of original songs as well as reimagined covers and tunes, all influenced by the Irish musical tradition. There are layers of subtext and commentary, and a genuine method to all the madness. And as with any great art it is left open to the interpretation of the listener. It is up to the audience to decide whether or not it is all waffle, or if deeper meaning can be found amidst the chaotic noise.Ispíní na hÉiereann is proud to bring their debut album The Hard Working Men to you on October 28th. It is the result of years of effort, frustration, and spontaneous brainfarts, and they hope that somewhere along the way it will make you crack a smile.

MÚLÚ

Múlú is the solo project of Miadhachlughain O'Donnell, a talented singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Castlewellan, Co Down.  Múlú's debut release in January 2023, 'Sásta bheith anseo', is an EP of gorgeous songs as Gaeilge and she is a member of the bands Afro Celt Soundsystem and Huartan.  As well as being in the Duncairn Trad Collective, Múlú is a very familiar face on the Belfast session scene and