Gerry O'Connor

with White Raven in Iceland
2025-06-26 - 2025-07-05
I will join my friends Kathleen Dineen, Matthias Degar and Mathias Sporrey, the vocal trio White Raven, for a short tour and festival appearance in Iceland. https://www.whiteraven.info
FRIDAY, June 27th, Reykjavik/Hannesarholt,Grundarstigur10,101 Reykjavik /Concert at 20.00 /Tickets at the door.
SUNDAY, June 29th, Akureyri/ Akureyrarkirka / Concert at 20.00/ Tickets at the door.
TUESDAY, July 1st Dalvik,/Berg Culturehouse,Goðabraut2,Dalvik620 /Concert at 20.00/ Tickets at the door
THURSDAY,July 4th – Siglufjörđur Festival.
10:00 – 11:00 The Rose in the Gap Concert /Lecture
14:00 to 17:00 Irish Fiddle Masterclass
21:30 Concert with White Raven @ The Boat House

SSWC- Willie Clancy Summer School 2025
2025-07-06 - 2025-07-13
Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, The Willie Clancy Summer School, a major traditional Irish music, song and dance event held annually in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland with instrument and dance classes, lectures, workshops, recitals and céilithe all through the week.
I will teach Mon-Sat and play at the Fiddle Concert (Monday Night)
Please direct all enquiries to: scoilwclancy73@gmail.com

Catskills Irish Arts Week 2025
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-19
July 14-19 Catskills Irish Arts Week, East Durham, NY USA
The Catskills Irish Arts Week features a jam-packed, fun-filled roster of activities and opportunities for students to mix and mingle with world-class instructors, meet friends new and old, and immerse yourself in the music and culture.
Classes Am and PM of 90 mins duration
https://www.facebook.com/CatskillsIrishArtsWeek/

Chicago - Chief O'Neill's - Concert Lecture on the Music of South Ulster
2025-08-10 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
“How one moment in time can impact and provide the catalyst and inspiration for over forty years of music and scholarship. That is what happened during a session at Mark’s Bar, Dundalk in 1976 when Gerry O’Connor was handed a photocopy of an article on the fiddle music of Oriel. It is a fascinating story that culminated in 2018 in Gerry’s publication of “The Rose in the Gap”, Dance Music of Oriel from the Donnellan Collection.”
For the second part of the evening Gerry will be joined by guitar ace Don Penzien.
https://jimmykeane.com/event/6032924/716635893/gerry-o-connor-irish-dance-music-and-stories-from-oriel

Milwaukee Irish Fest 2025
2025-08-12 - 2025-08-19
August 12-17, Milwaukee Irish Fest, Milwaukee, WI, USA
I will play at the Opening Reception on Monday, August 12th, followed by a Q&A interview. about my musical life and the publication” The Rose in the Gap”
August 12, 13, 14; Two classes per day (one for intermediate, one for advanced), 90 minutes per class, on each of the three days:
August 15th; Friday One-off workshop for 90 minutes
August 15th Friday @ 5:45-6:45 performance on “An Gaeltacht” Stage
https://irishfest.com

Thomas D'Arcy McGee School 2025
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-04
Sept. 2-4 Thomas D’Arcy McGee School, Carlingford, Co. Louth
https://thomasdarcymcgee.com

No Earthly Estate - A Concert of Archive Material
2025-09-06 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
A Concert of live music from the Oriel Traditional Music Archive (OTMA)
For this project, Oriel Traditional Music Archive have invited renowned musicians Gerry O’Connor (fiddle), Nuala Kennedy (flute and voice) and Eilís Lavelle (harp) to delve into the archival material within OTMA and curate a programme of music which showcases the music of Oriel from the 19th and 20th centuries. As well as the better-known Donnellan and McGahon Collections, they will bring to our ears lesser-known material from Mary Ann Carolan, Séan O’Boyle, the McArdle brothers and Lizzie O’Brien among others to demonstrate the particular influences and features of music from this historic area.
Address: The Patrick Kavanagh Centre, Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan, Ireland A91 KT20

The Long Grazing Acre - Louth - a celebration of the Travelling Community's contribution to Irish Traditional music and song
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28
Renowned uilleann piper Paddy Keenan leads a star-studded line up of Irish traditional musicians and singers at the Long Grazing Acre Festival at The Lumpers, Ravensdale, Co Louth, from Fri 26 to Sunday 28 September. The Long Grazing Acre tour celebrates the enormous contribution Travellers make to traditional Irish music as it tours Donegal, Clare and Louth this year, focusing on a different musical Traveller family in each location.
Keenan will be joined in Ravensdale, County Louth by local Traveller musicians including Maragret Barry’s grandchildren Marty, Paddy, Eugene, and Eoin, piper Johnny Purcell grandson of Johnny Doran, accordion player William Dundon, and singers Colette Joyce and Coleen Savage along with local fiddle virtuoso Gerry O’Connor and Keenan’s long term musical partner Éamonn De Barra.
The rich musical heritage of Irish Traveller musicians in the Oriel region presents a compelling opportunity for a cultural celebration that preserves and honours this vital tradition. The Oriel region, encompassing parts of Counties Monaghan, Louth, Armagh, and Down, has been home to some of Ireland’s most influential Traveller musicians, whose contributions have shaped mainstream Irish traditional music.
Central to this celebration is the legacy of Margaret Barry, whose powerful voice and distinctive banjo playing style made her one of the most significant figures in Irish traditional music. Barry’s performances at festivals and concerts throughout Ireland, Britain and the USA in the mid-20th century helped preserve and popularise traditional songs that might otherwise have been lost. Her recordings, particularly of songs like “She Moved Through the Fair” and “The Factory Girl,” stand as masterpieces of the tradition.
The contemporary generation of Barry musicians – Marty, Paddy, Eugene and Eoin demonstrates the living continuity of this tradition. Their music shows how Traveller musical heritage continues to evolve while maintaining its essential character.
Similarly, Johnny Purcell, grandson of Johnny Doran, connects us to one of the most celebrated Traveller musical dynasties in Ireland, has local roots in Newry and will be to the fore at the concert and sessions. The music of the late John Rooney, the renowned uilleann piper from Crossmaglen, will be recalled and celebrated. Rooney represents another crucial figure in this musical lineage. His mastery of the pipes and deep knowledge of Traveller tunes represents a vital part of Oriel and Traveller heritage.
William Dundon’s accordion playing and singing is another vital strand of this musical tradition, demonstrating the diversity of instrumental styles within Traveller music in the Oriel region.
The concert takes place on Saturday 27 September in The Lumpers, Ravensdale with workshops, exhibitions, and walking tours happening throughout the weekend.
The festival programme for the weekend is as follows:

Friday 26 Sept
8pm –Opening session with the Long Grazing Acre & local musicians

Saturday 27 Sept
10:30 am – 11:30 am The Margaret Barry Legacy with Tommy Fegan & the Barry family
11:45 am – 1pm Oriel Region Fiddle Traditions & Repertoire – with Gerry O’Connor
2 pm – 3:15 pm The Impact of Traveller Musicians on Irish Traditional Music – illustrated talk with Tommy Fegan
8 pm Long Grazing Acre Concert Admission: €20

Sunday 28 Sept
11 am The Cadgers’ Path Walk. Oriel Connects Us Project – Music on the Mountain. Starting point, Tullagh Bridge
2.30 pm Welcome back the Cadger Walkers; Farewell Session
The Long Grazibg Acre is funded by an Arts Council Touring Award

O’Flaherty’s Irish Music Retreat, Texas
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-26
The O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat is the premier event in the lineup of educational camps and events organized by the Traditional Irish Music Education Society (TIMES).
Each year, we convene for three days of core classes, enrichment classes, workshops, sessions, concerts, dances, and camaraderie. The retreat is a culturally unique, educational event where you can immerse yourself in traditional Irish music and dance with a community of motivated students and gifted teachers.
Named in honor of Jim O’Flaherty, a musician who immigrated from Ireland to North Texas spreading the Irish music tradition through his family, friends and community, the O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat continues with the commitment to helping others learn, enjoy, and grow in this rich cultural tradition. Read about our history…
Each year we invite internationally respected musicians and dancers from Ireland and beyond within the Irish music tradition to teach our classes and perform in concerts held at the Hoblitzelle Camp & Conference Center in Midlothian, Texas. We also engage a core group of local and area-wide volunteers and staff who are dedicated to making the retreat experience memorable for our participants. The O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat is a gathering of lovers of Irish music and dance who come together annually to foster cultural traditions that so many of us hold close to our hearts.

Fort Worth, TX Preservation Hall
2025-10-29 19:30 UTC

Alburquerque NM
2025-10-31

Alburquerque, NM
2025-11-01 12:00 - 13:30 UTC

Rio Rancho NM
2025-11-01 19:30 UTC
Evening House concert
Reservations / Info 404-863-7037. steplers@bellsouth.net

Santa Fe
2025-11-02 07:30 - 21:30 UTC

Fort Collins CO
2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:30 UTC
Gerry O’Connor (fiddle) and Don Penzien (guitar)
Tuesday, November 4th, 7pm (doors 6.30pm), Rob Thurlow’s house, Fort Collins ($20)

Summary:
Gerry and Don will be playing on Tuesday, November 4th, at Rob Thurlow’s house in Fort Collins. RSVP to Rob (rthurlow@yahoo.com) for the address and to reserve your seat(s) – required. Doors open at 6.30pm; music starts at 7pm. Some drinks and snacks will be available, but please feel free to bring anything to share. Tickets are a suggested donation of $20; tips in excess of this are much appreciated, and will be given to the artists. If you don’t want to pay cash at the door, we ask that you Venmo Rob (@Robert-Thurlow-1) by November 2 (specify “Gerry” in the Venmo message).

Wheat Ridge CO
2025-11-06 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
Workshop
https://irishhouseconcerts.com/events/workshop-gerry-fiddle-oconnor/
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
$40 (includes the concert)
Bring your instruments and a recording device. And you can just stick around after the workshop, as we’ll have a pot of food on the stove.
Pete & Kelly’s House, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(RSVP at web page link)

Wheat Ridge House Concert
2025-11-06 19:00 UTC
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Suggested Donation: $20
Pete & Kelly’s House, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

(RSVP at web page link)

Austin Celtic Festival
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-09
The Austin Celtic Festival is a premier celebration of Celtic culture, music and arts, held annually in Austin, Texas. This vibrant festival brings together top-tier performers, musicians, dancers, and artists from around the world to showcase the rich traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other Celtic nations.
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A friendly family event, fun for all ages, and open to all.
Get your tickets today.
No tickets sales at the gate. Online only.
Don Penzien and I will play and teach at The Austin Celtic Festival, which offers the highest quality regional and international Celtic artists with an extraordinary lineup of talent
Participate as a student in the ACF School of Traditional Arts. From beginner courses to master workshops in music, lectures, you can leave the ACF with new techniques,
insights and experiences.

GOStrings
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
A breathtaking performance of traditional Irish fiddle tunes set to new, original arrangements for Irish Fiddle Solo with String Quartet, Quintet, or Orchestra. This program is designed to share the elegant beauty & driving energy of the Irish fiddle tradition with orchestra programs in high schools and colleges, as well as with smaller performing string ensembles. Tonight’s GO Strings ensemble is Hillary Wagner, Jennifer Eyink, Lois Ramey, and Anna Bumiller Bowman.
Gerry grew up in Dundalk, County Louth, in a family of musicians. His mother, Rose, taught fiddle in their home for 40 years. Gerry’s musical history starts with winning All-Ireland titles in the late 60s-’70s, travels through playing with master of Sligo fiddle player John Joe Gardiner, and touring & recording with members of Planxty, Bothy Band, De Dannan, Boys of the Lough, and the Chieftains. Today, Gerry tours with The Irish Rovers. As a soloist, he performs, teaches, & lectures all over the world. He and his music show no signs of slowing down!

GOStrings - Irish Fiddle with Strings
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
A breathtaking performance of traditional Irish fiddle tunes set to new, original arrangements for Irish Fiddle Solo with String Quartet, Quintet, or Orchestra. This program is designed to share the elegant beauty & driving energy of the Irish fiddle tradition with orchestra programs in high schools, colleges, and with smaller performing string ensembles. Tonight’s GO Strings ensemble is Hillary Wagner, Jennifer Eyink, Lois Ramey, and Anna Bumiller Bowman.

Concert at The Summit - The Lumpers Bar
2025-12-29 20:00 - 23:00 UTC
Traditional Music and Song Concert at The Summit,
The Lumpers Bar, Ravensdale, Co. Louth
Featuring Gerry O’Connor Fiddle
Nuala Kennedy Flute & Songs
Róisín Ward-Morrow Fiddle & Songs
Breffni Holohan Guitar
Hosted by Marissa Lucchesi
Doors 7:30, Concert at 8:00. followed by a session
Entry €10
Proceeds for Simon Community, Dundalk, Tickets for the 29th of Dec

Your Rooots Are Showing
2026-01-13 - 2026-01-18
The mission of Your Roots Are Showing – Ireland’s Folk Conference and Showcase is to bring the global folk music community together in a welcoming and dynamic space.
​We foster collaboration among musicians, artists, and industry professionals, support emerging talent, and create meaningful opportunities for the next generation. We are committed to preserving and evolving folk traditions, advocating for the folk music community, promoting education through workshops and discussions, and supporting well-being within the industry.
At its heart, Your Roots Are Showing is about sharing incredible music, keeping traditions alive, and connecting people through learning, stories, and the sounds of folk music.

Moate, Co. Westmeath; teaching workshops and concert
2026-01-24 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
I am delighted to invited by CCE Moate to give Fiddle Workshops and Concert at their beautiful venue

Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park Moate, Co. Westmeath, N37 P271, Ireland

Please Contact Dave Donnelly Tel 087 2249725

Ard an Locha, Knockdomny, An Móta, Co. Contae na hIarmhí, N37 P271

(090) 648 1183

In the morning I will give a 2-hr Junior workshop, and it will run 11:00 -13:00.

followed by an afternoon 2-hr Intermediate workshop, 14:00-16:00.

At 8PM I will give a concert of solo fiddle music, drawing on a repertoire of traditional music I have recorded on the numerous albums I have made over a 45 year career. I will bring some of the cds and books I have published of music and song with me. The concert will take place in Teach Ceol Dun Na Si.

I hope we might even have some time for an intimate session of music and song after the concert

Féile na Tána, Carlingford, County Louth
2026-01-29 19:30 - 22:30 UTC
Ceiliúradh Oirialla | A Celebration of Oriel

Ti Chulainn, Mullaghbawn Co Armagh @19:00

le/with Gerry O’Connor, fiddle

Sárán, Caoimhe agus Tadhg Ó Maolagáin, concertina, fiddle & dance

Bláithín Mhic Cana, singer

Seamus Murphy, seanchaí / historian

Adm £12/ U18s ticket £8 Adm €14/ U18s ticket €9

2026 USA Spring Tour - East Coast
2026-02-19 08:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
2026 USA Spring Tour, East Coast

Thu, Feb 19 · Chestnut Hill, MA
Concert with Kevin McElroy, Boston College Gaelic Roots Series
Connolly House, Andover Room, 300 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Time: 6:30 pm
Website: https://events.bc.edu/event/gaelic-roots-ft-gerry-oconnor

Fri, Feb 20 · Albany, NY
Concert lecture with illustrations, “The Rose in the Gap, Dance Music for Oriel”
The American Irish Heritage Center, Flanagan Theater, Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207
Time: 7:00 pm
Website: https://irish-us.org
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979686064310
Contact: mcclarke@me.com

Sat, Feb 21 · Albany, NY
Workshop in Irish Fiddle, Songs and Banjo with Kevin McElroy
The American Irish Heritage Center, Flanagan Theater, Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Website: https://irish-us.org
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979769252127
Contact: mcclarke@me.com

Sat, Feb 21 · Albany, NY
Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Kevin McElroy, Irish Fiddle, Guitar and Songs
The American Irish Heritage Center, Flanagan Theater, Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207
Website: https://irish-us.org
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979825549514
Contact: mcclarke@me.com

Sun, Feb 22 · Hartford, CT
House concert with Noeleen
An intimate house concert hosted by Noeleen Soraghan
Website: https://www.facebook.com/noeleen.soraghan

Thu, Feb 26 · Boston, MA
CCE Boston Masterclasses
Masterclasses organised by the Reynolds-Hanifin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, supporting the teaching and promotion of Irish traditional music.
Website: https://cceboston.org/

Contact: aoifemariegriffin@gmail.com

this tour is supported by

2026 USA Spring Tour - West Coast
2026-02-28 00:00 - 2026-03-22 23:59 UTC
2026 USA Spring Tour, West Coast

Sat, Feb 28 · San Diego, CA
Concert with Gerry O’Connor, Violin, and Don Penzien, Guitar
Folk Heritage, Pilgrim United Church of Christ
2020 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Time: 7:30 pm
Website: https://sdfolkheritage.org/events

Mon, Mar 1 · San Diego, CA
World Music Concert Series, MUS 345: Music Cultures of the World
Smith Recital Hall, San Diego University
Website: https://psfa.sdsu.edu/news/

Fri, Mar 6 · Monterey, CA
Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien
The Ugly Mug Café
4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
Website: https://cafeugly.com
Supported by: Celtic Society of Monterey Bay
Website: https://www.celticsociety.org

Sat, Mar 7 · San Francisco, CA
Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien
The Plough and Stars
116 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 Tel 415-751-1122
Website: https://theploughandstars.com

Wed, Mar 11 · Weaverville, CA
Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien
Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center
101 Arbuckle Court, Weaverville, CA 96093
Website: https://www.tapoconline.org

Thu, Mar 12 · McCloud, CA
McCloud River Mountain Concert Series
325 Lawndale Ct, McCloud, CA 96057
Website: https://www.mccloudmusic.com

Fri, Mar 13 · Eugene, OR
Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien
Tsunami Bookshop and Performance Space
2585 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405
Website: https://tsunamibooks.com

Sat, Mar 14 · Tualatin, OR
Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien
Winona Grange Hall
8340 SW Seneca St, Tualatin, OR 97062
Website: https://tickettomato.com/event/9532

Tue, Mar 17 · Olympia, WA
Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien
Traditions Fair Trade and Gathering Place
300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501
Website: https://www.traditions.life

Wed, Mar 18 · Seattle, WA
House Concert
Contact: 2doug@dougplummer.com

Fri, Mar 20 · Port Townsend, WA
Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien
Pallindrome Hall, Eaglemount Winery & Cidery
Website: https://eaglemountwinery.com/

Sat, Mar 21 · Mount Vernon, WA
Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien
Celtic Arts Foundation
1124 Cleveland Ave, Mt Vernon, WA 98273
Website: https://celticarts.org/events/

this tour is supported by

NorthShore Strings Fiddle Camp, Covington, LA, USA
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-30
NorthShore Strings annual Fiddle Camp in Covington, LA. Classical and Traditional String Performance and Education.
Through professional performance and dynamic instruction the Northshore Strings showcases the power and versatility of string music across Classical, Celtic, Cajun, Jazz, and Bluegrass genres.
We are here to empower musicians, young and old, professional or novice, enrich the community, and celebrate the traditions of string playing.
For more information visit www.nsstrings.org

Gerry O'Connor & Don Penzien
2026-05-29 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Gerry O’Connor Fiddle & Don Penzien Guitar at The Whirlybird

The Whirlybird Compound is a unique, rural 5-acre arts and music venue located in Opelousas, Louisiana (near Lafayette). Operating as an underground honky-tonk, artist residency, and cultural hub, it features live performances, workshops, and repurposed historic buildings. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Concert in Fairhope, AL
2026-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship Church, Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship 1150 Fairhope Ave,, Fairhope,, 36532, United States
Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien

Gerry O'Connor & Don Penzien at The Sound Wall Music Initiative
2026-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Dublin) | info@theswmi.org, 605 Ave B, Opelika,, Alabama, 36801, United States
Concert in 605 Ave B, Opelika, AL 36801info@theswmi.org The Sound Wall Music Initiative
