Offaly's Ruaile Buaile announce Tullamore stops on upcoming tour

Offaly band Ruaile Buaile have announced two Tullamore stops on their upcoming tour.

The first Tullamore date will take place this Sunday, July 6, in the Band on the Barge, Old Warehouse, with a further performance in Tullamore on Saturday, July 26, in Midnight 7’s.

The 'twisted trad' five-piece from the Faithful County are known for their energetic live performances that blend traditional Irish music with modern influences.

The band currently consists of Niall Kelly (vocals and guitar), Jack Godley (percussion), Shane Lynam (vocals and bass), Cathal Guinan (fiddle), and Seán Bourke (banjo).

They formed in 2011 with Niall, Jack, and Shane as original members. Cathal joined in 2021, and Seán joined in 2023.

Announcing the tour, Ruaile Buaile said: "Our Summer '25 run starts this weekend.

"The greatest time of the year! Really looking forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new. The best 'job' in the world."

See the full list of dates below:

JULY

5th – Folly Festival, Cullohill

6th – Band on the Barge, Old Warehouse, Tullamore

11th – Diamond Hill Music Festival, Connemara

12th – Coillte Come Home Festival, Kiltimagh

13th – Don’s Bar, Moate

18th – Crossmolina Nephin Festival, Crossmolina

19th – Craic by the Creek, Manchester, UK

25th – Ballinrobe Festival, Ballinrobe

26th – Midnight 7’s, Tullamore

29th – Galway Races, The Quays, Galway

AUGUST

2nd – The Ranch, Kelly’s, Kilcormac

3rd – Crown Fleadh Village, Wexford

8th – Benny’s Music Venue, Bailieborough

9th – Inver Festival, Mayo

16th – Feile Chill Damhnait, Achill Island

18th – The Marquee, Drumlish

30th – Electric Picnic, Stradbally

31st – Electric Picnic, Stradbally

SEPTEMBER

6th – The Imperial, Cavan