Bríd Harper & Ryan Molloy Concert
St Columba's Church – Thursday 28th May, 8pm
Join two of Ireland’s most distinguished traditional musicians, Bríd Harper and Ryan Molloy, for an evening of exceptional fiddle and piano music in the beautiful surroundings of St Columba’s Church.
A master of the fiddle, Bríd Harper is renowned for her powerful, expressive playing and her many accolades, including the Senior fiddle at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and the Fiddler of Dooney. Her two acclaimed solo albums, along with collaborations with Dermot Byrne, Steve Cooney, Arty McGlynn and Sylvain Barou, have cemented her place among the great stylists of the tradition.
Ryan Molloy is an award‑winning pianist, composer and Associate Professor at Maynooth University. He was awarded the prestigious TG4 Gradam Ceoil Composer of the Year in 2024. His work spans both traditional and contemporary worlds, with performances and commissions from leading ensembles including the Danish String Quartet and the Ulster Orchestra.
Together, Harper and Molloy create a dynamic, deeply musical partnership that blends virtuosity, sensitivity and a shared love of the tradition.
