Tunefest returns this week to County Waterford

The popular Irish music festival, Tunefest, will be marking its fifth and most exciting edition yet, this week.

The line-up will include performances from homegrown favourites Cherish the Ladies, the legendary Danú, and genre-defying ensemble, The Rising, as well as outdoor performances, pub sessions, workshops and a busking competition.

Cherish the Ladies, all-female ensemble celebrating their 40th anniversary, return to Dungarvan following their sold-out shows last year.

Known for their rousing jigs and reels, stirring ballads and dazzling musicianship, they headline at Dungarvan Town Hall on both Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21.

Also headlining is Danú, one of Ireland’s most beloved traditional groups, marking 30 years at the heart of Irish folk.

A staple of TuneFest since its inception, Danú will take to the stage at The Park Hotel on Sunday, June 22, supported by the lively Taobh na Mara Céilí Band.

Adding a dynamic international edge will be Scottish trio Talisk, whose explosive sound and genre-pushing innovation have earned them a global following. They’ll perform at Club Creation on Saturday night, June 21, in a high-energy gig that will be co-headlined by The Rising.