Festival / Faolán Irish Fest #5

Faolán Irish Fest #5 November 14 & 15, 2026 cultural Au Centre and at Brasserie St-Feuillien (Historic Site) www.faolanirishfest.be Saturday 14/11 – Cultural Au Centre Concerts at 8:00 PM (€20 presale / €25 door / €10 3>12 years old) Sinéad McKenna, Cillian McCabe and Lucas Lejeune Un trio of young musicians halfway between Ireland and Belgium. Their meeting, born through Irish music festivals in France, Ireland, and Belgium, quickly transformed into a deep human and musical friendship. Through this concert, they invite you to discover the many facets of Irish music that they particularly appreciate: reels and jigs with overflowing energy, emotionally charged songs in Gaelic, a repertoire drawn from the four corners of Ireland enriched with plenty of variations and ornamentations. John ("Larry") Tracey is an Irish instrumentalist and singer from Belfast. Affectionately described by Gary Lutton (winner of Guitar Star UK, 2015) as a "guitar genius", Tracey's music incorporates the sounds of blues, folk, jazz, ragtime, and rock, and has been inspired by artists and composers such as Tommy Emmanuel, Randy Newman, James Taylor, Koji Kondo and Alan Menken. Shannon Dunne is a renowned American "sean-nós" dancer, concertina player, singer, educator, and cultural facilitator, with over 25 years of experience in traditional Irish music and dance. She is widely recognized as one of the leading figures of *sean-nós* dancing in Amérique du Nord, famous for her deeply musical and expressive style. She has performed as a soloist on prestigious stages such as Kennedy Center, Symphony Space, Smithsonian Folklife Festival and National Theatre, and has shared the stage with ensembles such as Childsplay, The Hot Seats and Green Fields of America. Shannon will dance during the concerts on Saturday, November 14 and will lead an "Irish set dancing" workshop for experienced dancers on Sunday, November 15 at 10:30 AM. (registration at the bottom of the page, on Sunday 15/11) Saturday 14/11 – At Brasserie St Feuillien Concerts at 3:00 PM (Free) Dabilla Dabilla is a contemporary Irish duo that harmoniously marries the rich traditions of Irish music — featuring the guitar and uilleann pipes — with the vibrant energy of dance electronic music. Originaire de Drogheda, in County Louth (Ireland), the band consists of Darragh Ó Héiligh (uilleann pipes, whistles) and Oisín Dillon (guitar, vocals). Following the success of their debut EP, *Brú*, in 2024, Dabilla released their acclaimed debut album, *The Hound of Boann*, in 2025. Their innovative sound and striking artistic talent earned them recognition by *The Irish Independent*, which ranked them among the best new Irish talents of the year. Aisling O’Connor and Kevin Brogan Aisling O’Connor and Kevin Brogan form a flute and fiddle duo originally from Counties Meath and Galway, Ireland. They met playing music at the legendary Crane Bar de Galway as well as during the weekly sessions of the Traditional Music Society of Université de Galway. Since then, they have shared their music in sessions and on stage all across Ireland, and have also traveled to Glasgow with the Traditional Music Society of Université de Galway to perform at the Celtic Connections festival. Both have excelled in competition, winning titles at the "Scór Sinsear" (All-Ireland National Championship) and honors at provincial Fleadhs; however, it is doing what they love most — sharing traditional music with the public — that they truly thrive. Aisling and Kevin are thrilled to make the trip to Faolán Irish Fest; they look forward to discovering the warm welcome, memorable sessions, and unique way Irish music and culture are celebrated abroad. Sunday 15/11 – Cultural Au Centre Irish Workshop Danse at 10:30 AM with Shannon Dunne €10 / participant / 36 participants max. Reserved for initiates. Irish Set Dancing for initiates at 2:30 PM (€15/participant) In music with Naomh Faolán Céilí Band (Gerry Muray, Simon Donnelly and Mickael Horgan) In the pure tradition of the "Irish Set Dancing", Sunday's Céilí promises to be a lively event, paced by energetic steps. Ronan will guide the dance with skill, driven by the energy of the Naomh Faolán Céilí Band band (Gerry Muray, Simon Donnelly and Mickael Horgan). Reservation is mandatory. Please note that the Irish Set is not intended for beginners, but for dancers who already master the basics of this form of Irish dance. An organization of the Cultural Center With the support of Brasserie St-Feuillien and Hôtel Orange