Dermot Kennedy plans global Irish music festival

Dublin singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has announced the launch of a brand new global Irish music festival, Misneach. The 32-year-old is planning the annual celebration of Ireland’s musical heritage to coincide with the St Patrick’s Day, with the first edition set for March 2025.

Misneach, which means ‘Courage’ in Gaelic, will be held next March across two cities with strong Irish links: Sydney, Australia on 16 March and Boston, US on 18-19 March. The twin festivals promise to focus on…

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