Acclaimed traditional musician, sean-nós singer, and storyteller Doireann Ní Ghlacáin announces her debut solo show – Studies on the Cailleach – a spellbinding exploration of myth, music, and modern womanhood.
The performance reimagines the figure of the Cailleach, a powerful spirit-woman of Irish folklore, weaving together traditional music, sean-nós song, and storytelling to ask what she can reveal about contemporary Irish identity. Over the course of an hour, Ní Ghlacáin guides audiences through a rich tapestry of reflection and ritual, creating an immersive experience that is both ancient and urgently present.
As the Cailleach retreats into her winter slumber, the audience too is invited to slow down, to listen, and to connect with the unseen.
Ní Ghlacáin is one of Ireland’s most distinctive cultural voices. A gifted fiddler and sean-nós singer, she has performed on stages across Ireland and beyond. She is also a familiar face on screen as a TV presenter on TG4 and RTE, and co-host of the bilingual podcast How to Gael alongside Louise Cantillon and Síomha Ní Ruairc.
This debut solo tour marks a new chapter in her artistic journey – one that promises to enchant, challenge, and inspire.