Féile na Bealtaine in Ard Mhacha Theas

Music Celebration at Bluebell Lane, 49B Tullymacreeve Road, Mullach Bán, An tIúr, BT35 9RE

7pm-10pm

An intimate musical celebration at Bluebell Lane, Mullaghbawn

To mark the beginning of Féile na Bealtaine, we’re hosting a special, intimate musical evening in the beautiful surroundings of Bluebell Lane, Mullaghbawn.

Join us as we welcome the Celtic summer with live traditional music, local talent, and the magic of Bealtaine, a moment of renewal, light, and community.

This gathering will be a chance to slow down, connect, and celebrate the turning of the seasons in one of South Armagh’s most enchanting settings.

All are welcome to share in the music, the atmosphere, and the spirit of Bealtaine.

Meet the Musicians

Tiarnán Ó Duinchinn

Tiarnán Ó Duinchinn is one of Ireland’s foremost uilleann pipers, renowned for his powerful, expressive playing and deep roots in the Oriel piping tradition. A respected performer, teacher, and recording artist, Tiarnán has brought the unique voice of the pipes to audiences across Ireland and around the world.

Martin Quinn

Martin Quinn is a celebrated button accordion player from South Armagh, admired for his rhythmic lift, subtle ornamentation, and unmistakable local style. With decades of performance experience, Martin is a central figure in the traditional music community and a carrier of the region’s rich musical heritage.

Bláithín Mhic Cána

Bláithín Mhic Cána is a singer and musician whose clear, expressive voice reflects the depth and beauty of the Oriel tradition. Bringing freshness and authenticity to every performance, she represents a new generation of artists carrying traditional song forward with creativity and confidence. She has featured on several television and radio broadcasts on BBC, TG4, RTÉ and Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Lauren Ní Néill

Lauren Ní Néill is a leading traditional harper from Glenullin, Co. Derry. She has performed and taught at major festivals across Ireland and Europe and directs both the Derry and Inishowen Harp Ensembles. Featured on Sruth, Folk Map of the British Isles, and Gaeilge Beart Bunting, she is also the first CEO of Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and lectures in Irish Traditional Music at Ulster University.