Tempest
Tempest are a powerful ensemble of traditional Irish musicians from Ulster. Featuring an exciting line-up of Brendan Mulholland (Flute), Blaithín Mhic Cana (Vocals), Aaron O’ Hagan (Pipes/Whistles) and Luke Ward (Bouzouki), they have each achieved acclaim in their respective musical careers to date. Formed in 2023, Tempest are already regarded as a vibrant exponent of traditional Irish music and song and their debut album has been received to wide acclaim.
The group is firmly rooted in the heritage, song and music of their native Ulster and take great pride in sharing this with their audience. There is a particular focus on the singing tradition of Blaithín’s native South Armagh while many of the tunes also take their origins from the northern province.
- The Killarney Boys of Pleasure/ The Spike Island Lassies
- Seachrán Charn tSiail
- Coleman's Cross/ The Sligo Gold Ring
- The Shores of Loch Ross
- Dáithi's Dance/ The Enchanted Lady/ Joe Cooley's Delight
- Hector the Hero
- Reconciliation
- Úirchill An Chreagáin
- Bidh Eoin/ The Chickens Gone to Scotland/ Casey's Pig
- Boeschepe Shuffle/ Barrel Rafferty's/ Born for Sport
- Poirt Oirialla
- The West Wind/ The Lilting Fisherman/ Jimmy Keane's