Maurice O'Keeffe Festival Events 2026
Join us in Kiskeam for the 25th Annual Maurice O'Keeffe Sliabh Luachra Traditional Music Festival. Céilís, concerts, competitions, workshops and more.
Launch Night
25th Annual Maurice O'Keeffe Sliabh Luachra Traditional Music Festival
Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
Venue: Kiskeam Community Centre
Starts: 8pm
Special Guest: Cork Rose of Tralee Nancy Lehane
Come along and join us for a great night of music, song and dance.
Free Admission — Everyone Welcome!
Fiddle & Duet Competition
Date: Easter Saturday 4th April 2026
Venue: Kiskeam Community Centre
Registration: 12:30pm — 1:00pm
Commencing: 1:00pm
Categories: Under 9, Under 12, Under 15 & Under 21
Overall Winner of Fiddle Competition receives Perpetual Cup & performs at Festival Concert
Overall Winner of Duet Competition receives Perpetual Shield & performs at Festival Concert
€5 per child per competition entry
Enquiries: Rachel — 087 795 6616
Accordion Workshop with Joseph Mannion
Date: Saturday 4th April 2026
Venue: Kiskeam Community Centre
Time: 10:00am — 12:00pm
Registration: 9:30am — 10:00am
Fee: €15
Joseph Mannion is an accordion player from Colligan, Co. Waterford. A multi-instrumentalist, he has won numerous All-Ireland Medals in accordion, melodeon, bodhrán and duet competitions. Joseph is the accordion player in the All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band Taobh na Mara, crowned All-Ireland Champions at Mullingar Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022.
Enquiries: mauriceokeeffeslfestival@gmail.com
Fiddle Workshop with John Paul Reynolds
Date: Saturday 4th April 2026
Venue: Kiskeam Community Centre
Time: 10:00am — 12:00pm
Registration: 9:30am — 10:00am
Fee: €15
John Paul Reynolds is an Irish-American multi-instrumentalist and multi All-Ireland medal-winning fiddler, known for his powerful, expressive playing and deep grounding in the Irish tradition. He performs with the band Peter Street and has shared the stage with renowned artists including Dónal Murphy, Sharon Shannon, and Cathal Hayden. A sought-after performer and collaborator, he has toured extensively, bringing high-energy Irish music to audiences across Ireland and the United States.
Enquiries: mauriceokeeffeslfestival@gmail.com
More Events Coming Soon
Full Easter weekend programme including Céilís, Pub Sessions and Concerts will be announced shortly.
Stay tuned — mauriceokeeffeslfestival@gmail.com
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