The Viking Sessions – Frankie Gavin, Seán Gavin & Catherine McHugh
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻, 𝗦𝗲á𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗰𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟴.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗿, 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆.
Frankie Gavin is one of the most celebrated fiddle players in Irish traditional music and a true icon of the genre. Hailing from Corrandulla, County Galway, Frankie first rose to prominence as a teenage prodigy, winning the All-Ireland Fiddle Championship at just 17.
Best known as the founder of the groundbreaking band De Dannan, Frankie helped revolutionise Irish music by blending traditional roots with vibrant contemporary energy. His electrifying fiddle style, renowned for its speed, precision and passion, has thrilled audiences worldwide for decades.
For this special performance, Frankie will be joined by his brother Seán Gavin, an accomplished musician in his own right, alongside acclaimed pianist Catherine McHugh, whose dynamic accompaniment brings a rich and driving energy to the music.
Together, they promise an unforgettable evening of world-class Irish traditional music in the intimate surroundings of Katty Barry’s Bar.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
Time: 8.30pm
Tickets are limited and advance booking is essential.
𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: 𝗸𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗿@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
Frankie Gavin is one of the most celebrated fiddle players in Irish traditional music and a true icon of the genre. Hailing from Corrandulla, County Galway, Frankie first rose to prominence as a teenage prodigy, winning the All-Ireland Fiddle Championship at just 17.
Best known as the founder of the groundbreaking band De Dannan, Frankie helped revolutionise Irish music by blending traditional roots with vibrant contemporary energy. His electrifying fiddle style, renowned for its speed, precision and passion, has thrilled audiences worldwide for decades.
For this special performance, Frankie will be joined by his brother Seán Gavin, an accomplished musician in his own right, alongside acclaimed pianist Catherine McHugh, whose dynamic accompaniment brings a rich and driving energy to the music.
Together, they promise an unforgettable evening of world-class Irish traditional music in the intimate surroundings of Katty Barry’s Bar.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
Time: 8.30pm
Tickets are limited and advance booking is essential.
𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: 𝗸𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗿@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
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2 Mall Lane, The Mall, Waterford, Ireland X91 XRK2, Ireland
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