Emer Dunne brings ‘Folk Threads’ to Carrick on Shannon

Emer Dunne is delighted to perform 'Folk Threads' as part of her new Autumn tour at The Dock this Friday,  September 29. 

She is a folk singer and, together with her musicians, will hit the stage with well-known and loved folk songs like 'Grace' and 'Sweet Sixteen' alongside contemporary surprises.

From Laois, the folk singer has her roots firmly linked to Leitrim. "My mother was from Ballinamore, and her family moved to Mohill, where I spent a lot of my childhood visiting and listening to my grandfather singing, especially all the great folk songs", she told the Leitrim Observer. 

"I'm very excited to perform my first show in the beautiful Dock Theatre and to reach out to the people of Carrick on Shannon.

"This is a beautiful, intimate tiered theatre setting, where we hope the people of Carrick and surrounding towns will come out to support live shows and enjoy the songs and music, to listen and perhaps sing along with us", she added. 

Since her debut album release 'Hourglass', Emer has been marking a name for herself in Ireland. Deemed by Irish Music Magazine as 'A definite Rising Star', the folk singer's latest highlight was performing at Forest Fest, mixing with a host of great acts, including Sharon Shannon, Paul Brady, Stockton's Wing and more.

Emer's voice has already featured on the national and regional airwaves over the past few years with Ronan Collins and RTE 1's 'Rising Time' alongside BBC Ulster and more.

Emer has performed for Japanese and American Ambassadors, featured on the RTE Today show with Daithi and Maura, and has been reviewed with great praise by Irish Music Magazine, Hot Press, Irish Country Living, RTE 'Behind the Music' and more.

Doors at The Dock will be open at  7.30pm, and Emer's performance kicks off at 8pm. For more information, please check www.emerdunne.com or join her on Facebook and Instagram at @emerdunnesinger.