Legendary Galway-born fiddler Frankie Gavin to appear in live concert in Leitrim

The Glens is delighted to present the legendary Galway-born Frankie Gavin with Catharine McHugh for a live performance on October 14 at 8pm. 

Frankie Gavin is one of the premier Irish fiddler players and is synonymous with De Dannan, the globally renowned band he founded in the mid-1970s with Alec Finn and others. In 2018, Frankie won Traditional Musician of the Year at the Gradam Ceoil Awards. 

Accompanying him on stage is Catherine McHugh, one of the most outstanding young accompanists in Irish traditional music. Growing up in an area steeped in Irish traditional music, Catherine listened to and played with many of the outstanding East Galway musicians. Her approach to piano accompaniment is far beyond her years, with a unique, lived-in understanding of the music she performs.

Catherine is in high demand as an accompanist and has performed at many festivals and concerts nationally and internationally.

Together, they will present their latest album, "Port Eireann", a heady mix of classic traditional reels and jigs, as well as a surprising new composition and a tribute to Joe Burke. 

Tickets to Frankie Gavin with Catharine McHugh at The Glens are available at https://glenscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows.