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Aoibhe Kettle (harp) & Brendan O’Connell (concertina) / "Echoes of Tradition - Traditional & contemporary tunes to honour Ireland’s cultural roots" - Barryscourt Castle, Co. Cork. SOLD OUT

Jun 2025

Reflecting the times when the medieval lords of the manor commissioned works by court and itinerant musicians, this brilliant young duo will present a set of tunes stretching back into the early repertoire of Irish traditional music and reaching forward to their own contemporary compositions.

09.25.2026

Aoibhe Kettle & Brendan O'Connell Live Concert at Castletown House, Celbridge, Kildare – 8 PM (Doors Open at 7:30 PM) - Tickets €20 (Including Booking Fee)

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Aoibhe Kettle's work and talent recognised by Music Network.

June 2026

Aoibhe is thrilled and honoured to have been recognised by Music Network, Ireland’s national music touring and development organisation, in the capital funding round of 2026.

Seán Ó Riada Bonn Óir - Talented Laois harpist to compete in prestigious trad music competition

Jan 2025

UP AND COMING Laois harpist/composer Aoibhe Kettle is set to compete in the final of the prestigious Seán Ó Riada Bonn Óir competition this Friday night, 24 January.
Aoibhe is a third-year student at the Irish World Music Academy in the University of Limerick. The Wolfhill native has won several major competitions in All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann competitions. Aoibhe’s musical passion lies in composing for the harp.