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ITMA presents a new concert series in Miltown Malbay featuring intimate, candlelit listening experiences showcasing some of the finest artists in Irish traditional music.
Start Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Venue: Music Makers of West Clare, Miltown Malbay, V95 KD98
Price: € 20
Down the Back Lane is a new concert series from the Irish Traditional Music Archive in Miltown Malbay, presenting unique, candlelit listening experiences showcasing some of the finest artists in Irish traditional music. With just 35 seats available, these concert offer a rare chance to hear masters of the tradition in an intimate setting.
The next concert in the series brings together two exceptional musicians for an evening of songs, stories and traditional music in a relaxed acoustic environment. John Faulkner is one of Ireland’s most respected singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists. His original songs, arrangements and deep knowledge of Irish traditional music have made him one of its most distinctive voices. Joining him is uilleann piper Pádraic Keane, one of Ireland’s foremost traditional musicians.
