Lí Ban

Join us for an enchanting concert featuring Ríoghnach Connolly and her family as they bring the ancient province of Ulster to life. Experience the beautiful sounds of harp and flute in the songs on their latest album “Rud Nach Léir,” a delightful journey into Irish mythology and heritage. Don’t miss this unique and unforgettable performance.

Sat 09 March 2024

Doors: 7.30pm; Starts: 8pm

Tickets: £16/£14

Are you ready to be transported to the ancient Irish province of Ulster…?

Blending the historic with the innovative, Lí Ban reimagine genres, stories and sounds from their ancient counties. Delving into Irish mythology and traditions with a revived energy, their most recent release, Rud Nach Léir, spans four different generations of musicians and singers. Centred on singer and flute player Ríoghnach Connolly and her family, the album is a delicate glimpse into classic harp and flute-playing.

Playing here for a special, one-off show, Lí Ban recover archaic songs from the shores of Lough Neagh, celebrating the deep, rich history of their Irish heritage.

Rud Nach Léir

Remembering old and creating new aspects of traditions from Lough Neagh and the Bann in the ancient province of Ulster in Ireland. Ríoghnach Connolly collaborates with family; aunts, uncles and cousins coming together to make this unique album. The name Lí Ban is the spirit of the lough itself, gone but not forgotten – An Bhanna, the Goddess. Lí Ban – ‘most radiant of women’ was the legendary mermaid of Lough Neagh.

Recovering songs and airs from the shores of Lough Neagh where previous generations fished the waters, built boats and composed songs that took their place in a once vibrant tradition. This mix of older airs, some found hidden in the harp music collections of Edward Bunting, some newly composed, we have named ‘Rud Nach Léir’ – that which is not apparent.