Ballads in the Back - Songs of Emigrant's Dream with Máirtín de Cógáin
Schedule
Wed Feb 04 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
The Ould Sod | San Diego, CA
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Many have been asking when we will be having another night of Ballads in the Back!Well here is your chance.
There is a very special event happening in the Irish Community this February 4th in The Ould Sod at 7pm.
We will be singing Songs of Emigrant's Dream.
An evening held to pay respect to the memory of those brave men and women who picked up all they had and left Ireland; sometimes for a better life, sometimes running for survival and other times in chains.
If you are interested in Irish History, singing, and the craic, this is not to be missed. Spread the word.
It's open seating, parking is hard to come by on Adams Avenue, so get there early to grab a pint.
Don't miss the chance to experience traditional Irish Ballads in a cozy atmosphere. Máirtín will be joined on stage by Pete Polansky & Colin Armstrong. The event is open to those over 21 years old and there is no cover charge, but we kindly ask for donations to support the artists.
See you there!
If you would like to hear about the next Irish Outreach Journey Home Bus Tour come a bit early 6- 6:45.
Irish Outreach Journey Home Bus Tour 2026
September 30 – October 7, 2026
Join Cathy and Máirtín on this land-only luxury bus tour. The tour gives you the freedom to choose your own flights, and even extend your stay in Ireland before or after the journey.
Travel Ireland’s hidden heartlands and wild coasts as we journey from Dublin to Roscommon, Galway, Clare, Kilkenny, and back again. Walk ancient royal sites and monastic ruins, sail beneath the Cliffs of Moher, explore medieval cities and castles, visit the Aran Islands, and share unforgettable evenings of music, storytelling, and song. From cozy country pubs to historic landmarks, every day is rich with history, beauty, and authentic Irish hospitality.
Along the way, enjoy:
Sing songs & traditional music
Irish history, folklore, and storytelling
Stunning landscapes & meaningful places
Plenty of great craic!
We'll explore:
Strokestown House & Famine Museum
Rathcroghan (seat of Queen Meabh)
Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
Galway walking tour & Burren
Cliffs of Moher (boat view)
The Red book of Ossuary
Newbridge Silverware
Where we'll be staying:
2 nights in Roscommon
2 nights in Clare
2 nights in Kilkenny
1 night in Dublin
Stops in Westmeath, Kildare & Galway
Interested in learning more? Join us for our next Bus Tour meet-up, February 4th 6- 6:45 at the Ould Sod.
Please fill out this form if you are interested in attending.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3gHcg0YICFF-LQOdPi1_sPOO4tiup4V9Ml5gpEI-34Skh8w/viewform
Questions on the tour? Email [email protected].
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Where is it happening?
The Ould Sod, 3375 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-1823, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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