Whelanslive.com in assoc. with Smithwick’s Irish Ales presents
WHELAN’S TRAD & FOLK FESTIVAL 2026
featuring
MOLLY DONNERY
plus support
GRÁ
Whelan’s Main Venue • Mon 17th August 2026
FESTIVAL LINE-UP:
Wed 12th: GRÁDA
Thur 13th: CAROLINE KEANE & BAND
Thur 13th: RATTLING ARK (upstairs)
Fri 14th: KÍLA *FREE*
Sat 15th: SHAMROCK SHOWBAND *FREE*
Sun 16th: EMMA LANGFORD
Mon 17th: MOLLY DONNERY
Thur 20th: THE OCELOTS
TICKETS HERE
Harpist and folk songwriter Molly Donnery is one the most quietly powerful voices in Irish music. Her music is gently introspective, tracing themes of longing, growth, and self-discovery.
“Molly’s voice is disarmingly sweet, a pleasure in pitch and pacing, her melodic wisdom belies her youth” – Irish Music Magazine
“It is often not easy to really stand out with a new release from the folk or singer/songwriter genre. But I can promise you that Molly Donnery overcomes this hurdle with no problem thanks to a beautiful and absolutely unmistakable voice that is guaranteed to stand out
among 1000 others.” – Berlin On Air
“With her new EP, Molly Donnery is showing why she’s been getting so much attention. Her ability to meld the traditional and modern is second to none. Her vocals are beautifully compelling, and give us thoughtful lyrics full of poetry. Her appeal is simply universal.” – York Calling
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TICKETS
€10 available online from Whelan’s – €1 per ticket service charge applies.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best (€5 cover charge), plus Late Bar