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Kylemore Abbey Heritage Week 2026 3

The Unbroken Line: Connemara Music, Song, and Dance

22 August, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

  • Kylemore Abbey, Ostyn Hall
  • Kylemore, Connemara, Ireland
  • H91 VR90
  • Co. Galway – County

Unlike historic buildings or stone monuments, our cultural heritage survives only through continuous practice and human connection.

Join three of Ireland's premier traditional artists in an incredible showcase of the beauty and vulnerability of their art forms. Featuring renowned sean-nós singer Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin, champion dancer Emma O’Sullivan, and melodeon maestro Johnny O’Halloran.

Through music, song and dance, this special performance celebrates the rich living traditions of Connemara and the cultural heritage that continues to be passed from generation to generation. Audiences will experience the skill, creativity and deep cultural knowledge embodied in these art forms, which rely on participation, appreciation and shared experience to remain vibrant and relevant.

This collaborative event serves as a masterclass in collective stewardship and a reminder that we must work together creatively to pass our living traditions on to the next generation.

Date: Saturday, 22 August

Time: 12:30pm–1:30pm

Location: Ostyn Hall, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, Co. Galway.


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